New-York tribune., 1877-06-29

| Broad Weybosset, Westminster North MAN, Watch.
man, and Benehtss, 10 the Executive Mansion at the
corner OF John-st. The morning delightful
Flags displayed in every direction, and
the streets the route OF march pro-
fusely decorated with bunting The population turned
out masse aud the throng which made the sidewalks
mpassable during the passage of the Presidents
riage largely sweled from the surrounding towns
aud neghboring States and the kDdliest spirit pre-
vailed Every military organization OF the 20 that len
the State during the represented
in tho line Of veterans that turned out 10
welcome their President and comrade. and the
resident soldiers Of other States in full
force. The striking uniforms OF the Light Infantry
added brancy to the pageant and altogether the pro-
ccsson and gathering such Providence has
before At the Executive Mansion the President
agItcd and met by Gov Van Z1ndt, who addressed
hiIn in the following words OF welcome:
Mr. PRESIDENT; II is my privilege to welcome you 10
nc ate OF Rhode Island 10 Onr hosp!alines 10
balls and to QUE homes, and ony that the
period ~ visit IL necessarily brief that IL Will not
enable ns TO show You the utitarian interests Of
I state, its vast manufactures, agricultural pro-
ducts or Internal osant'es 70 which We as Rhode
Heaven VIII crown the days OF stay among with
sunsiGe. and will endeavor to st.ew it with flowers
welcome you 81, IN the name OF the State; and no
words o. mine add anything 20 the eoquencc that
ou Will IN The eyes and read IN the faces and bear in
the voices Of all our men. women. and children YOU
along or crowded thoroug welcome you,
sif' most Cordially
President Hayes responded as follows:
something OF ,he little State Rhode Island; some
thing OF its past; sone'ang OF what it is. | am
tnat this welcome and ms reception are very
u Z bc d0 70 s o 1at n Re
Island believes as do, great sentiments Of
reminded OF at the ancient town ot AttlebOro.
AN old citizen OF that town handed
sou the people Of Atteboro turned cui to give me
hearty greeting was that me people believed IN the
enment the United states should forget-shouId
always remember I6 Is, I'VE have one country, one
Constitution one destiny"
After brief tarry at the Executive Mansion. the Pres
dent taken IN charge by the Committee of Veteran
Associations and embarked City of New
port for Rocky Point All the boats Rocky Point
have been crowded at each trip that being the point Of
interest this afternsOn.
An ode TO the President entitled " Hew to the ine"
was presented to him while the boat for Rocky Point
by Mayor Hamin OF Bangor who spoke OF it a lum-
bermans idea for the Pine Tree State. As the theme
had been set to music and illustrated by OF
Rhode Island he said 1t proper that he
should call upon exGov. Lipptt of Rhode Islan and
have him read it the President ExGov Lpptt then
addr ssed Gen Hayes and called attention meeting
HIM IN Philadelphia during the Centennial Exhibition.
He commended Mr.. Hayes's Southern policy and toe
order in relation to Federal officers interfering
with local elections. In presenting the ode he said no
hoped its sentiment would meet the Presidents ap-
proyal. In accepting the gift, the President said
/
trust you viii convey my thanks to the writer and
all connected with this. The sentiment s very easily
sy 10 make any pledges, and perhaps THIS not the
! That Is the most can promise you now.
At Rocky Point the crowd was the largest ever
| there When the boat reached the wharf soon after
noon Col Isaac NJ Potter chairman Of the Western Re-
union Committee came board and escorted the Presl-
dent the wharf where he received by Gen. Burn
! side, who addressed him as follows:
Mr. President: It gives great pleasure welcome
you to Rhode Island on behalf OF her veteran soldiers
We az know ot me alaerlty WIN whieh you sanS 70
| know OF the gauantry, integrity, ana ethcleney
| al fbe Uni0n army and we also know that
she same integrity and efficiency characterized
your action rs Chief Executive OF one OF the greatest
states IN the Union We glad OF your election 10
the highest office the gift of the people We shall be
the Government is safe in your hands. We approve Of
y0ur action thus far and feel assured that shall in
| future find ourselves glad 10 continue our support.
The President replied expressing pleasure at meeting
the veterans Of Rhode Island and at knowing he had
support and approval and expressing the hope that
his action be such in the future TO merit continuance
of that approval The President, accompanied by Gen.
BHrnsde Col. Potter Senator Anthony, and the remain
der OF the Presidential and Gubernatorial party.
were then conducted to the dining hall
| and received with cheers and applause and
military salute from the Veterans After partakng Of
genuine Rhode Island clam-bake, the President
escorted to the hotel In response TO persistent calls ho
went out upon the oalcony,
head amid the cheers OF the throngs. When the
enthusiasm had subsded the President spoke follows:
LADIES AND FELLow-CITIZESs know very well that
the interest this occasion centers around the Union
soldiers therefore appear merely for the purpose Of
introducing you friend, dstin ngulshed a lawyer
and scholar and especially Union scdier-Atorney-
General Charles Dcyens OF Massachusetts,"
Gen. Deyens was received with three cheers After
pleasant introductory remarks, Gen. DeycDs said:
congratulate you upon the pleasure have had In
receiving in This beautiful place the Presid nt of the
United states. know that In 10 place in NewEDgland
reIrcscn ye of the strength and majesty OF the
nation received with mere cOrdalty man here. know
this State is small in extent but has been given the
power Of mighty nation, from the fact that 10 is bound
fOgcther b Constitution Of tho United States W all
the other states therein lGreat appaUsel
Speeches followed by Corporal TaDncr and Gov. Van
Zandt The latter said IN concluding, he glad and
proud to present President to the people of Rhode
Island aud he knew that when his stay among them was
over they would all feel, without regard party that
the right man. God bless him, occupied the Presidential
chair. (Great applause.
Gen. Burnside said: - am glad you are here to-day
doing honor 10 the President. AN suc he has the best
recognize TIE great difficulties that have surrounded
him. and he has prayers FOR his success IN tic adj
mnisraton Of the Government. am proud 10 JOIN you
IN doing him honor today"
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