The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-24
The Presidential Party.
WELCOMED AT ATLANTA.

ATLANTA, September 22.-The party ar
rived here at Z o'clock this morning and
made headquarters at the Markham House.
After breakfast they drove over the city.
At 10 O'Clock Mayor Angler made formal
welcome for the city and Governor Colquitt
for the State from the front of the Markham
to 10, 900 assembled citizens.
Governor CoIquitt, in his speech OF wei
come, said: "Mr. President, in behalf OF
the people OF Georgia / bid you and your
companions, the gentlemen and ladies pres
cnt, cordial welcome. [Appause.l We
are in the habit Of opening our hearts and
our gates to strangers who come among us
from beyond our borders, and to Us the vir-
tue OF hospitality is its own exceeding re-
ward. Under any circumstances the hospi-
tally OF which we trust Georgia may
Justly boast would make the President
OF the United States cordially welcome
upon our soil [great cheeringl; but
you. sir, come into our midst not
Us a President only. The great interest
over which you presidc-the stupendous
power which you WELD AS Chief Magistrate
the dignity with which your name is in
vested by that power-these are not the
sole ideas which move us in this greet
ing to-day. [Applause.l But most promi-
ncnt in our minds-higher, greater, than
every other distinction OF the character
which you illustrate [applauses-th peace.
maker between brethren cstranged. I'M
mcnse apDlausc.] 1t is enough to fire
the measure OF the lofticst ambition to
remove fear and suspense from the hearts
OF twelve million OF people, your fellow
citizens [great cheeringl, and restore to
them sure rcpose and security under your
administration. [Applause.] The firm will
Of the fortunate magistrate who is first
to control and calm the spirit which raised
this mighty conflict will attract the
admiration and plaudits Of all men,
wherever among men he is known.
[Great applausc.l How strange, how
passing STANCE, that men, brethren OF
the same political heritage. can differ or
doubt rs to the bcneticent effect OF so great
an undertaking. [Applause.] We invite
you, Mr.. President, to the closest scrutiny.
We are not mistaken. We do not de-
ccivc ourselves, and we do not intend
! to deceive others. when we say we are
for peace and Union. We mean good
government.
The great moving cause OF the party de-
monstraticns which have greeted you since
YOU reached southern soil is to be found
in the genuine confidence with which
'
magnanimous trust, which will not
exact cringing and serviIc guarantees.
tEApplausc.] Differing, though, from Us in
party. without thinking OF the compllc:-
tons of tic past or caring for them, we can
assure you OF the sympathy and support OF
this good old Commonw wealth in your every
effort TO restore peace and goodwill be-
tween citizens, people, and States.
Again, sir, let me assure you OF the Joy
which your presence here gives us and our
urgent desires to make your visit and that
OF your companion pleasant while you stay
with lis. In this spirit and in the name OF
this people welcome you and your noble
wife [appiausel and these gentle ladies and
honorca gentlemen to the hospitality OF the
people OF Georgia. [Great applause.l
President Hayes was next introduced and
greeted with great cheering.
THE PRESIDENT DECLINES TO GO TO AUGUSTA
Personal.
AUGUSTA, September 22.-Prcsident Hayes
declined an invitation to visit Augusta. He
hoped to be able to do so during the winter.
Hon. Alexander II. Stephens is here, on
his way to Washington, in fair health.