The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1877-09-20
A KENTUCKY WELCOME.
Which was Exactly What the Louis.
Williams Extended Ia the President
and His Cabinet.


Williams Extended 10 thc President
and His Cabinet.
LOUISVILLE Ky, September 1.-THE
coming OF President Hayes and his cabinet,
the different Governors, and other distin-
guished guests, causes an entire suspension
OF business, and an assemblage about the
depot where the party will arrive, and along
the streets to be followed en- route to the
hotel, such as was perhaps never previously
seen in this city. The great bridge leading
into Louisville over the Ohio river at this
point is appropriately and
ELEGANTLY DECORATED
with national and patriotic notices, OF rich
and beautiful design; houses Of all kinds
along the route of the procession are also
handsomely covered with evergreens and
colors, combined into popular sentiments.
The people joyously greet the arrival of
the President, and are prepared 10 extend
to him welcome, in kentucky's best and
most hospitabIe manner.
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY
arrived at ll:53 4. m, in charge OF the
committee of reception and an escort.
President Hayes stood on the platform of
the car, with his left arm by his side, and
his right hand on his breast. To his right
was Mrs. Hayes, Miss Evarts, and others;
on his left, ". y. Halderman. Gen. Har-
Ian, and Others. Gen. f. ii. Murray intro
duced Mayor Jacobs, who spoke as follows
THE MAJORS WELCOME
"Mr. President-The people OF Louisville,
the metropolis of Kentucky, are proud of
their grand statesman, Our Harry of the
West" who uttered one Of the nOblest senti-
ments that ever fell from the lips OF mortal
man: 4 would rather be right than Presi-
dent We greet joyOusly his disciple, that
President of the United States who, at
CRITICAL PERIOD
in the history of affairs, had the courage to
say, he serves his party best who serves his
country best Irrespective of party, race
or sect, we welcome your excellency gladly
to our homes and bid you God speed in
your labor of love, reconciliation and re-
form"
PRESIDENT HAYES
did not reply, except to announce through
the mayor that he would address the peo-
pie later in the day.
THE WELCOME AT THE GAIT HOUSE.
LOUISVILLE, September 1.-THE Presi
dent and escort arrived at the Gait House
at 1910, Rev. Stuart Robinson welcoming
them During the remarks of DIR. Robin
son, which were listened to by a vast con-
course, and frequently met outbursts of
loud and prolonged cheers, Mr. and Mrs
Hayes stood side by side on the platform
erected from a window of the hotel facing
IL I'll g Ell L.,
was received with wild enthusiasm, thou
sands cheering themselves hoarse az they
applauded the sentiments he uttered.
THE VISITORS AT LUNCH.
. The President and his cabinet and all the
governors present partook of lunch i'm
mediately after the speaking At half-past
3 o'clock the party was escorted to the ex-
position building BY the military. Presi-
dent Moore walked with Mr.. Hayes and
Mayor Jacob with Mrs. Hayes, the cabi-
net officers, governors, and generals follow
ing, surrounded by children of the
public schools, who welcomed
THE DISTINGUISHED STRANGERS
with appropriate songs The President
was led through several aisles of the build
AiS WSiS lcstOoncu
evergreens and tastefully decorated with
flags and handsomely colored bunting of all
kinds. The board of school trustees called
upon the party and its pathway through
the exposition was covered with roses and
FLORAL OFFERINGS
of all descriptions scattered by little Misses
and masters who belong to the public
schools. After clearing the exposition
building, the President and members of his
Cabinet proceeded to the home OF General
Bristow, where they took dinner. The diff
erent Governor dined with Jno. Watts
Kearney, Esq.
IN THE EVENING
the Presidential party again visited the |
Exposition. Mr.. John T. Moore, president |
of the company, delivered an address of
welcome, and was responded to briefly by |
Mr.. Hayes. In the afternoon the structure |
was taxed to its utmost capacity to contain |
the great crowd in attendance. Strangers |
are here from all parts of the land, and |
Kentucky. Every district seems repre- |
sented.
UNIVERSAL ENTHUSIASM
and so great a number OF persons have
rarely been witnessed in Louisville. The |
RECEPTION ~ lue Sd1t X1Ouoe vas /
never surpassed in point Of elegance and |
completeness Of its entire arrangement. 1t
il largely attended and the scene presented |
to the observer is one of extreme beauty |
and brilliancy. Tomorrow the entertain |
ment Of the presidential party will be con-
tinued.
The Presidential Party.
LOUISVILLE, September 1s.-The Presi-
Dental reception was continued this morn
ing. The public schools Of the white and
colored children we're visited, and addresses
were made BY President Hayes, Secretaries
Thompson, .Evarts, McCrary and General
Key. Welcome remarks by the pupils,
floral offerings, and presentations to Mrs.
Hayes formed interesting parts Of the days
programme.
MAGNFICENTLY ILLUMINATED.
Tonight the entire city of Louisville was
illuminated in honor Of His Excellency, the
President. The display in this respect was
one of surprising magnifcence. 1t had
been arranged that all should attend the
Exposition in tie evening, and there bid
final farewell 10 the people. The route
thereto from 8 TO IL o'clock, presented
scene Of
uxCsUAL HEAUTY
and splendor; such sight - il rarely to