New-York tribune., 1877-08-22
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.

DEvEN5
PLYMOUTH, N. H., Aug. 21.-Presdent Hayes
and party left Fabyan at 745, and by special train
passed through the Notch The morning was clear ana
warm and observation from the gave fine view OF
the mountains. Upon reaching North Conway at 9:10
carriages were obtained and the Kearsarge House was
visited, where reception held by the President
The greeting the warmest given in New Hamp
SHIRE The spacious paror was filed to oyernowing Dy
guests OF the house and citizens OF the town'
At Glen Station few moments were passed
in handshaking, and the cheers OF the crowd
as the train moved away expressed warm enthusiasm.
At the station at Upper Bartlett quito a number OF c
congegaed and passed along the car shaEhg
hands with the President and Mrs. Hayes The ride from
this point much enjoyed by all The tram was
stopped at convenient point to allow fine view down
the Valley of the saco and the Old Wiley House. Tho
party arrived at the Crawford House at l130 for dinner
before which short reception was held in the paror,
the guests OF the house greeting the officials and welcom
ing them TO the house.
After doing full justice to elegant banquet at tho
Crawford House, at o'clock the party left for Faybans,
bidding goodbye at Crawford's 10 the many guests.
At the Fabyan House a special train was
taken, and the last look at Mount Washing
ton was taken by the officials and accompanying friends
At Bethlehem coaches were provided, and ride OF
few minutes found the guests OF the Mapewood House
assembled receive the President who was introduced
by Gov. Prescott Mr Francis Wells OF The FhIddefphd
EUentng Bulletin received the PresidenI III nuorous
speech. closing as follows:
you here without regard TO party and feel
that we all common claim upon You, as we az
took an important part IN placing you IN tne @
chine as Republicans we managedit so we an ieel COM
interest in you. Around you works OF nature ana
in admiration OF which we, have been here 50 long
study them have been at loss to decide between
them and the beauties of nature you sec before YOU
The President replied
thank you heartily for this welcome, and have no
trouble choosing between the beauties OF nature and
the beauties OF which you speak
At the same time he advanced and took the hand OF
the nearest lady, and continued shaking hands with all
present. Then, after short reception seats were again
taken in the coaches, and all were conveyed
to the Sinclair House. Here fully 1000 people
had come together, and with band OF music and en-
thusiastc cheers greeted the officials they arrived
President Hayes and Cabinet, accompanied by Gov.
Prescott proceeded to the balcony Of the house. where
the President introduced to the people and said:
FEIIow-CuIZENs: thank you cordially one and all
for cordial greeting, and wish 1t was possible that
could form the acquaintance Of each OF you ana take
yOu by the hand but journey allows only a mo
ment at each place: / am sure you do not
bic crowd for that, but am sure we agree few
things, however much we may differ in others There
such business and secular affairs, without
discussing political differences Now We are agreed
as Americans, Think that all parts OF the Constitution
shall be Obeyed the parts that are new az well rs the
parts Ge hat togSbeP ar1 G ii 'ni nn We @ have e IL
in the past and have suffered the evils OF
period at least OF perfect harmony and unity We have
with few people who are associated with me IN
Postmaster-General Key appause greeted each narne
don't that make much difference IN these peo-
against me- and this is his first visit North But ne Is
with in common interest The results OF the war are
10 oe accepted all the people Of all parts OF the c0un
try both North and South. have now the pleasure Of
introducing 10 you Postmaser-General Key.
Mr.. Key said:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I have not been
toned to New England its people, ana my education
has not been lead 10 form the nest opinion
OF them; but have been here several days anu nave
been generously received and met so many generous
men and women that | almost ready to call myself
ew-Engander.
Attorney General Devens said:
am much obliged to you for this reception. know
that proceeds from depth OF attachmenI @ 70 ne con-
felt know that tncy fought noby and orayey to Dnd
the foundations OF the Government and know as wei as
they that they ready to protect IT, Ii Is happy
circumstance that New Hampshire has not battlefield
ON ts soil although she has made herself felt every
mere IN every battle the liberty OF the country aud
am but that Is better to hgnt your battes
abroad than at nome
secretary Evarts was happily introduced BY the Pres
dent saying that would introduce him as one that
could better about battles at home than his bachelor
Attorney General Mr.. Eyarts said:
You Mr. President have been very fortunate IN many
things, but in none more so tnan ID NOT SHOWING t'
lore saw crowd that would allow coaeh ana SIX horses
diyen through without being disturbed and take IL
and that you desire all the old chasms hlled
Il there is another s G gsat ..mss er Detween the
North and south The best way for the people OF diner
come acquainted is by fighting. The North and south
have had such an opportunity, ana great one. Inc
was Shown on either side tney fought for principles
they had long learned 10 revere Inc great eontest ne
south worked INTO the feelings OF the people unth there
was no way out Of the difficulty but war No intriguing
Of foreign powers divide from without and no por-
ton OF the people Will ever again strive 10 u'iue US io
within.
A. the conclusion OF Mr. Evartss remarks, the party
again took carriages and drove to the depot at
Ii,tleton a distance OF hge miles AT Little
ton no time was lost and the train at once
started for Plymouth, making short stops at
Lisbon woodyile, Haverhll. Warren, Romney and
West Romney. At Haverhill and Romney President
ayes thanked the crowd for their greetings and at
other points he retired the of tho train bowed to
the crowd add shook hands with as many as possible
At Plymouth the party met by a delegation Of cit
zens and guests while by the way either side were
formed large numbers OF school children, Beautifully
dressed and carrying flowers. The President and party
were shown their and the crowd was Kept IN
good hurnor by the excellent band III attendance
After toilet preparations the Presiden' and Cabinet ap
neared on the stairs OF the hotel and the President was
introduced to the people whom he addressed as folows
LADIES AND FELLOW CITIZENS: / thank you sincerely
for th very cordial welcome am quite sure that moth
INC could be more satisfactory than hearty reception
like this The school children, the little girls Win MOWERS
was in token OF the good feeling you have not only
arn MS but toward all countrymen Of every State
~ tbere ia any sentiment that has guided what
,re have done it has been for common
nehonaity IL has been desire to do something for
he people Of all the States Wehaye felt that war should
end and that peace should spread through all our bor
ders NE hone, result Of this, that men shall no
longer be said belong 10 the states OF louisiana Name
ar iowa but citizens OF common country. Beyond
these questions OF the general good there are questions
on which all may dfer there are dnerences about .he
nocy aud the OF accomplishing desired ends, but
we do believe all good people every where desire re-
cancellations tnat the laws to be o6syed ana ta the
Fights of each every citizen should be respected what
ever his race color That being done we may De ctes
nor Of state but of "A free and united country II Is
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