The New York herald., 1877-03-01
AN ENTHUSIASTIC DEMONSTRATION.
Thousands Of Children Call to
Say "Goodby."
A BRILLIANT COMPANY At THE CAPITOL.
An Affecting Farewell Speech by the
Governor.
rDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

policy and Cabinet for Governor Hayes and to-day
a specially crackbrained communication received.
stating that he satisfied that above all othors he
was fitted for Nr. Hayes private secretary In post
script this patriot added that he would leave his homo
on the 27th for Columbus, provided he could borrow
S25 for expenses and that he hoped arrive In mc
accompany Governor Hayes ana family to Washing
ton This samo individual has been dclugng ex Gov
crnor Noycs with letters containing suggestions
to what Governor Hayes should do Tho last
ono sent contained statement that satisfied
"Haycs would appreciate his talent and appoint him
private secretary which would give him great power
in shaping the course Of tho new administration. and
Offering to exert his powerful influence
good fat place for Noyes."
Neither Hayes nor Noyes ever heard OF this man.
Another cheerful individual, resident Of Wyoming
Territory has also sent many letters hero suggesinga
policy for Hayes and although his letters merely
acknowledged by Governor Hayes secretary, he tele-
graphod few days ago that no would be hero for per-
sonal consultation, and to-day he arrived, and has
since been dancing attendance upon tho attaches OF
the Executive Department
cHILDREx's RECEPTION.
Although Governor Hayes did not resign to-day
for the reception had too far to be
postponed aud hundreds of visitors from all parts Of
the State arrived the morning trains say
their 'goodbys" to Governor Hayes and WIFE,
Tho city has been full OF strangers
all day from various towns in Ohio,
hundreds OF whom called at tho Executive Chamber
to pay their respects to Governor aud Mrs. Hayes
They unched at friends house, but returned in tme
for tho children's reception in the Rotunda at four
o'clock. All public schools given half
holiday, and for two solid hours children,
big and little. took possession Of tho
Capitol, and, after saying their ''goodbys"
to Governor and Mrs Hayes, retired to tho lawn,
which they speedily turned into vast playground,
without regard to the frequent signs to keep OF the
grass Both Governor Hayes and wife shook hands,
and wished personal goodbys' to each OF the pupils
from the blind asylum, but contented themselves with
standing in the centre Of the Rotunda, whore the
children could march by and have o good sight
Of them. They from time to time responded to ro-
from specially prccocious infants and smiled
aIably on ALL Excellent order was maintained, and
tho sights OF the afternoon full of novelty. Ono
noticeable feature sixty very small children from
the Kinderrarten school, headed by two little boys
with drum and flag As they passed the Rotunda they
sang .sHold the Fort" with. great gusto
THE CITIZENS RECEPTION
IN tho Senate Chamber was brilliant affair, and was
under the auspices Of 200 ladies and gentlemen SO.
lected without regard to party affiliations. From
seven ninc O'Clock the State House crush, and
hundreds were unable to obtain admission to the
ception room. Governor ana Mrs Hayes stood the
ordeal quito we'll, although Mrs. Hayes gave evidence
of fatigue from tho effects OF tho arduous labors
of tho day Tho Governor was In full dress
with buitonholo bouquet Mrs Hayes was dressed in
heavy gros grain black silk cut high In neck and
with close sleeves; simple lace rufllo and blue silk
tic ornamented her neck. Her bonnet OF black
velvet, very quietly trimmed She carried in hor
hand small bouquet OF white owors and green leaves
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The joint session OF the General Assembly at tho
close of tho reception was crush Tho speeches OF
Senators Curtss and Warnock and Speaker Grosvcnor
were very culogistic of Governor Hayes, but simply
echoed the high esteem In which he Is held by tho
people Of this city and State.
GOVERNOR HAYES SPEECH.
Governor Hayes delivered the following speech in a
very feeling manncr:-
Mn. PRESIDENT, LADIES AND GEHrLEMES-I shall
mako no attempt to describe what have felt during
the progress Of this reception, what eo that
It is drawing to o closo wish, In tho simplest
way and with tho fcwest words, to thank
tho citizens OF Columbus, the members Of
the General Assembly, the State officers
and the people of Ohio who have taken part in IT, Tor
their very great kindness 10 mo and to my family on
this and many o:her occasions The city Of Columbus
aud It's people have very many and great claims 10
our affection and gratitude. 1t Is moro than
forty years since l became acquainted in
my boyhood with Columbus, and from
that day to this many OF my most intimate friends
havo been among It's citizens Many gono look
IN vain among those we have met this evening for
some who were numbered with my most familiar
acquaintances A fow are hero whose acquaint-
ance made during that first we'll remcm-
bered year OF the cholera-tho year 1888.
Among these the Chairman of your Executiv Q
Com nittec, Hr. William Deshler, and then saw for
the first time his older brother. But very many of
my early fronds Of Columbus ere gonc Among those
knew and remember for their fricndliness TO me as
boy and who longer living, such we'll
known citizens Of earlier days in this city as
Joseph Ridgeway, Sr. Joseph Ridgeway, Jr.
Samuel Medary, Alfred Kelly, Gustavus Swan. DR.. j.
G. jones' John Noble, N. J. Gilbert, and many who
werc nearer my own age, such as Thomas Sparrow
Fitch, James Matthews, Albert B. Butler and DR..
Douglas Case, with whom l terms OF
intimate friendship. wo are reminded by tho
absence Of these friends OF tho changes we
must expect In the years which before AS Tor
myself and family, VIC go. perhaps to return In few
days 10 occupy accustomed place in
this community; possibly We 60 to other
scenes and duties, not TO meet you again.
In that event wish to say, as Mr.. Lincoln said on
parting with hts friends at Springfield years
ago. that Il ,rus. you will pray that may have that
Divine assistance and guidance without which can
succeed and with which cannot fail"
PRESENTATIONS TO HAYES.
After the joint had boon dissolved tho visit
paid their respects to the illustrous guests and
william Leonard Chief Clerk Of tho House, on bohall
OF his associates presented Mrs. Hayes with an elegant
crystal and bronze vase, filled with nocc flowers.
"AULD LANG sySE"
As finale Of this ovation the CLEO Club sang "Auld
Lang sync' and "Thc Star spangcd Banner" which
caused Governor Hayos sit with downcast eyes and
| Mrs. Hayes to shed tears.
| OVATION.
Tho reception from the moment OF its opening was
q perfect ovation, and ono Of the largest gatherings
ever held In Central Ohio
FLORAL DECORATIONS
Tho portrait room of tho Executive Chamber was