The New York herald., 1877-08-25
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.
FROM WORCESTER 10 WASHINGTON VIA NEW
YoRK-ARRlvAL OF Mr.. HAYES AND HIS
FATTY AT TIE CAPITAL

FATTY AT TIE CAPITAL
WORCESTER, Mass, August "a. 1871
Tho President and his party arrived here at soven
O'Clock last evening, and wore escorted to the Bay
State House by the City Guards tho Light Infantry
tho Contincntals aad Post No. TO- Grand Army of the
kepublic. The streets were lined with people aud the
buildings were tas.efuly draped. There was a ane
reception at the Bay State House, where, after the
welcome, President Hayes made tho following
speech -
FELLOW CITIZENS or WoRcEsrEI- IL need not say to
you that TINS Is great reception aud very gratifying
interest all you and II is because OF your interest
in that government that you have turned out you
have In such vast numbers to welcome those
to whose charge the administration OF this
government has been committed. wo under
stand perfectly well that this is no personal
compliment to u.s. You entertain very decided opin-
Ions AS to the course the government shall pursue-as
" who shall administer It, There Is wide diversity
Of opinion the precise asurcs of the govern
mont; but there arc few things have acquired the
habit oil sayipg, since our trip through Now England
began, upon which the whole people OF the United
States are substantially agreed (Checra) We all
agreed that hereafter and for ali time the territory of
the United States embracing It does Tho best part
OF the continent, extending from the lorrd
the soush 10 The rigid on the north, from tho
Atlantic Ocean on the cast to the Pacific
long TO one nation aud to nation only
We all agreed that all the States Of the Union shall
have equal rights; that every State equal 10 each
other; that all citizens OF the Uniled States black
white, native born or naturaZed capt. alists labor
ers snail have equal rights before the law ana over
ALL the government by the people shall continue
10 be forever supreme. These are general IDEAS
entertained about the government. There dncr-
ences as the mothods and whatcye yer may DO
made, you VIII remember that II Is our purpose hon
cstly TO pursue course IN support OF the propositions
have offered you. Aud now, having already spoken
600 long, must gvo ~ay 10 ono who although no has
hot always been with us, in support OF tho ideas havo
given you Is as sound as you and J. now have tho
pleasure OF introducing Judge Key, OF Tennessee.
THE POSTMASTER GENERALS SPEECH.
Eav for, audo salt,
My FELLOW CiTIzESs--When our fathers made the
constitution OF this country they recognized slavery In
It. The people OF the South who supported II from tho
very beginning had differences with tho poOplo OF New
England who opposed IT, and Tor many long years tie
two sections continued TO quarrel tho extension
OF slavery Finally they decided settle II by forco
OF arms 10 quit quarreing and TO fight Il out Both
sides fought bravely but AS soldier OF the South
can say YOU whipped US soundly That hope created
cnmities between Here Is your fellow citizen
and my friend Attorney General Dcvcns. He and
used shoot At zach other but there better
friends North or South than We are today, and
hope this feeling prevails through all sections OF
tho land and IS entertained by every man,
MITE h or Of SafS sns ,rn US we are al now
New England nc longer cxiss the great chasm which
yawnod between is closed and will remain closed lor
over, and friendship and amity should exist among
us al The soldiers OF the South abide by the settle.
ment OF the question which divided u.s. which one and
aI recognized IN tho constitution as amended as the
final OF our quarrel and right TO
tight 0r It and die for IT. But my friends, l must
speak no longer There arc others whom you wish to
b
for tho very cordial and hearty welcome We have re-
ceivcd.
THE ATTORNEY GENERALS spEEcn.
General Devens said
FELLOW CIrizENs-I am much Obliged to YOU
Tor this cordial welcome home, for 10 mo II
comes with all those aifectionato associations
Is Il Is not more to than the manner
In which you have received tho President and my
friend the Postmaster General. can assure them in
your namo that there mono whom you desire more
ardently to SEQ or welcome moro cordially than
who fought against you. But that the strfo Is
over and tho issues over and crystallized INTO
amendments to the constitution no PURPOSES 10 abide
by the result and with the great hopO this
great Republic has been purified by The dros OF civil
strife to Weld creator influence In the future than
forefathcrs ever dreamed. fear you have already
hoard my too oitcn and sometimes too long; and
again thanking you cordially for your welcome will
gvo way to others
SECRETARY EvARrs' SPEECH
Secretary Evarts was tho next speaker. Ho said;--.
am pr@ d Of this assembly Of citzcns OF my native
State that ave come together to do homage to the
President IL tho United states and 10 welcome col
league iroka distant State with all the warmth Of
nationality shat belongs TO tho people OF
We have como from Bennington where, on that nold
on winch the battle fought that prevented u d.
vision OF the North and south, wo have renewed that
feeling Of unity between tho North aud South by which
aon hat surrender which followed battle OBJ
tanned Osr defeat or tho British, when they sought
TO divide u.s. made successful the Of the Revolu-
o%r our ia.hors in the Revolution a Efforts uto 10
divide and deny hospitality TO all counscs
that sock to renew dssension. IT, gentlemen, tho dis
tinguished General soldier and lawyer OF tho South
(and Mr. Key accepts all these a triumph of our
opinion as we'll as our arms looks upon this country
as whole pervadod with New England principles, II
ho and his people satisfied live under ele-
vating ana ennobllng constitution, cannot we who
have carried every pon lay aside every issue Of that
In tho North, ready and willing to occupy the po
sition OF being rreconcilablc with roconcilab,tys
SENATOR uoARs SPEECH.
Senator Hoar said:-
Thoughtlcss mon sometimes speak OF the Executive
power oi the government a power No
greater hcresy was ever uttered. The power of the
President OF The United States In all the departments
Is ali mems power When our illustrious and dist,n
guishcd guest uttered those truths OF dignity and
hood forty i've million people spoke through his lips.
His uterances arc reinforced by thousands OF the
no heads and carried the world by the navy which
he sends errands OF commerce and 10 vndcatc tho
dignity Of tho American flag They are uttered from
the hearts Of fortynve millions OF people, of which he
Is the honored and beloved representative. But, my
friends while the nation speaks to you through single
VOICE and us thoughts and purposes are lty uttered
the heart Of the Commonwealth needs no single voice
to speak tor her You are here In person and by
a representative and ] ask you 10 conclude the in
teresng socmntics OF this occasion by three cheers
Tor the President OF the United Statcs
Cheers were given with will, otter which Mrs. Hayes
was pre- by General Devons After tho speaking
the party again took carriages the procession
formed and the march taken up 10 the residence OF
Senator IOar where gathered the members tho
city government and large number OF invited guests
After the reception ut Senator Hoar's the visitors
were escorted to tho depot tho being ablaze
with red green and blue nrc, Roman candles and
Chinese lanterns Tho party took tho half past ten ex
press train Tor New York.
THE PRESIDENT IN NEW YORK.
The hands Of the large clock In front Of the Filth
Avenue Hotel pointed at hapast six yesterday morn.
ing as President Hayes AMI party aishtcd from their
carriages and entered tho hotel. But persons were
on the street and the usual quiet incident the ea
ness OF the hour everywhere prevailed. Tho hotel was
as spiritlcss as tho street. few sleepy parties
were Just commencing to realize that another
day had dawncd, and a couple OF hall boys
comparing views, probably TO the
number OF calls which they would be compelled to
answer during the day. AS the distinguished party
entered the hotel It was evident that al much
iatigucd by the long ride from the Granite state. Tho
arrival was devoid OF all ceremony, and the President
and Mrs. Hayes walked down the corridor much un
noticed as a country justice OF the peace visiting
town for the nrst time. Postmaster General
Key and Miss Foote followed, both evidently In need
OF after the trip. The Presidents brought up
tho rear. Immediately arriving the party pro-
odcd tn lng uh mi IN