The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-25

ritory formerly belonging to his own Vir-
gina. I don't forget how much indebted
to Virginia is our great State, and remem-
Der with pride and with pleasure its origin.
Mr.. Jefferson gave to rs that which has
proved the cornerstone OF our morality,
education, and equality Of rights before the
law. We have grown and 1ourished in pursu-
ing in the Constitution and laws the pathway
Jefferson marked out. In time daughters
and mothers come to differ for causes for
which we are not responsible; but we will
have no discussion now. 1t Is enough to
know now that every cause for hostility,
arrangement, and alienation has been re-
moved forever. He who does not see the
hand OF Providence in this is not likely
ever to note any proridential interior
ence. The restoration to ancient friend
chip is the result we have come to,
a result that every good man has prayed
for. The day is here. There (pointing
to the military stand men who were against
lis from '61 to '65. To-day there is no war
between us. You risked your lives for
your convictions. [Applause.] Good men
and good women respect those who risk
their all in cause which they believe to
be right. ,[Cheers.] know now you re-
spect the men who fought against you
for what they believed right. There
NAV be some among you, there may
be some in the South, there may be
many in both sections, not reconclled:
but we all know that in the march OF pro-
,gress there arc always some stragglers.
GApplausel There is a front rank and
rear rank in all armies. The great body OF
the people moves forward under the Con-
stitution and the Union, and all the rest
will soon be glad to be with Us. Nobody
Yields any OF their convictions. We all be-
iieve that one nation is better than two;
that one Constitution is better than two;
that one flag is better than two. The
question has been which was the right
one 1applausel, and that it is settled. Laugh
teri That horse carries two men (polntlng
to an animal upon whose back were TWO
pcrsons) when one would be better. Great
laughter and applause.] Your honorable
speaker said that all sections. all States, all
citizens, should have equal and exact JUS
ticc. The Government now regards all as
equal citizens. I re- dice that Virginia I'M
derstands the Constitution as we do. |
have talked long enough. [Cries OF No!
MOL Ny newspaper friends no doubt
think so. lCries Go on, Mr.. PRESIDENT
I could talk great deal more when
have such agreeable audiences, for how
could l stop when they greet me "a they
dos I desire to introduce to you some
friends who are associated with me III the
government OF the country. Let me pre-
sent to you the Secretary OF State OF the
United States, Mr.. William NJ. EvartS, who
will now speak to YOU
Mr.. EyARTS SPEAKS.
Mr.. Eyarts, in addressing the people,
stated that he had been informed that,
though Virginia had given the country so
many Presidents, yet this was the first time
that President, while in office, had visited
Lynchburg. While the President had been
invited to the South, and his reception
everywhere had been cordial, hearty, and
dcmonstratiye. yet he had come to see and
learn, and the people wished to learn
from him. The good opinion and morals
Of the people OF the United States was
the breath and power OF the President
during his administration. His plans were
for naught if the people did not support
him. He has been able to gather up the
general and hearty concurrence OF the pco-
pie OF the South in his plans for the govern
mcnt Of the country, and he has found the
same support from the people OF the North.
This was accepted as the future OF the
country, and would result in the restoration
OF ancient harmony.
49,. POSTMASTER-GENERAL KEY
was next introduced, and said " am very
glad to meet so many people OF Virginia
You must not expect to hear a speech, be-
cause my attitude is peculiar one. am
an honest and earnest supporter or the Adj
ministration, but cannot say am politically
n member OF it. I can hardly say anything
but what some one finds fault. Therefore
the less say is all the better both for me
and the country"
At the conclusion OF the speaking Mrs.
HAYES was introduced, and was greeted
with most hearty applause.