The New York herald., 1877-03-02
Governor Hayes Addresses the
Citizens of Columbus.
"oUR UNION TO BE A UNION OF HEARTS,
a Talk With the Ohio Governor
About the South.
INCIDENTS OF THE JOURNEY.
[sx TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

rhs ceremonies attendant upon tho departure OF
Governor Hayes and party, this morning, wore on a
scale equal to tho ovation Of last night They are
usually carly riscrs At the Hayes mansion but at AN
unusually early hour the en.iro family were stirring
and ready to say "Goodby," to few spe.
cial friends who postponed their "Goodbys''
until tho last moment The morning
ready long before twelve O'Clock, when tho Columbus
cadets the Agricultural College cadets and the garrison
band, all In full uniform. drew up in front OF the
Executive residence. Tho Governor and party then
took open carriages and proceeded to the depot Tho
band and College cadets camq rst, then half dozen
carrages then Cadets and these followed by Sow
sra thousand citizens foot. Upon arriving at tho
depot, Governor Hayes and party took seats in tho
private car which had been tendered by Colonel
Thomas Scott for the occasion, anu when this was
6cd the invited guests given seats In adjoining
The special attached to tho rear oil tho
regular train on the Pan Handle road. When It be.
came known what car Governor Hayes was in an I'M.
mcnse crowd gathered about 1t. and after vigorous
calls induced Governor Hayes appear on the rear
platform.
SPEECH OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT.
The Governor spoke as foows:-
MY FELLOW CrIzENs:-I appear TO say few words
In bidding goodby to you understand very we'll tho
uncertainty Of public affairs at Washington; under.
stand very we'll that possibly week may DO with
you again to resume my place in the Governors once
and as your fellow citizen But also understand that
1t my duty TO be at Washington prepared to assume
another position higher and more responsible
and with moro difficult duties l have thought
N4lr~
to-day gazed on the people who thronged our route
to this depot OF similar sixteen years ago.
A little less than sixteen years ago marched down
High street with 1000 to pass to tho East and to
the South TO do what could restore tho Union of
the Staes and to rcestabsh the authority OF the con-
stitution. Cheers) In that work we were emincnty
Successful SO far as 1t possible TO be successful
by force OF arms. am not here to say
word In disparagement OF what accom-
plished by tho brave men who went with me
from different parts OF tho country. or my com.
tades, onc-third and returned TO their
homes They pershed In the discharge OF their duty,
that the Republic might live. But thero some
thing that forco could not do. We would have our
Union to DO union of hearts, and would have our
constitution obcycd, not merely because of force,
that compels obedience, but obeyed because
the people love tho principles Of tho consti.u.
tion. .l-ong continued applausc.) And to-day
an called to the work 10 which Abraham Lincoln
called sixteen years ago. II under brighter skies
and more favorable auspices. (Applausc.) do hope,
do iervently believe that by the aid Of Divine Provi
dencc VIC may do something in this day OF peace, by
works OF peace, toward re-cstnblishing in the
hearts Of our counirymcn a real, hearty attach
mont TO the constitution 1t is and the Union as
tits Qong continued appause.)
sHRIKKIXG s'GOoDBY."
The military now formed on either side of the car.
the tardy hurried aboard, and amid immense
cheering, which the Governor acknowledged with
bows from the rear platform, the train then
lift the depot While passing the machine
shops number of locomotives massed tor
tho purpose snriekcd their ''goodbyes" IN
concert. Soon after leaving Columbus HERALD
correspondent admitted TO Governor Hayes private
car. and held short conversation with him and Mrs.
Hayes Tho Governor dressed In plain suit of
black broadcloth and MIS- Hayes in dress Of dark
colorcd elk, with poonase Of tho same material.
lacc rufle and dark silk tie ornamented her neck.
THE GOVERNORS PARTY.
Tho Governor occupied a seat In tho rear of the car
at a small table, ON which was placed basket and
bouquets OF flowers This portion OF tho car was oc.
cupied by Mr.. Hayes and his wife, Miss Fanny Hayes
a demure little miss, and Mr. Webb Hayes, his eldest
son william Henry Smith, General Bucklaud,
MS Ou tlm0 counsellor from fremont, who
stands an excellent chance of beng Hayes private
secretary; Ex-Governor Hayes, Colonel H. c. Corbin
General and Mrs. Mitchell OF Columbus, Ohio his
kinsmen; and Colonel Lew wer chief OF tho Cover.
nor's stan. Neither the Governor nor Mrs. Hayes
showed any signs Of fatigue consequent yesterdays
reception and both afTabe and unostentatious
IS they have ever BEEN Governor Hayes conversed
about the Of yesterday and tho tho day.
but avoided any reference TO political affairs In the
next car within easy visiting distance, were seated
Major Webb, OF Fremont, Mrs Hayes brother; Mr..
John ". HERON, of Cincinnati; Mr. W. r. Rodgers
and wiic Of Cincinnati. Mr.. Rodgers Mr. Hayes
former law partner and Is now warm personal frend
Speaker Grosvenor and dozen leading members
Of the General Assembly occupy palace adjoining
Governor Hayes suite Of cars and tho visiting between
the cars frequent Mrs. Hayes went from car to
car pleasantly talking with hcr friends
THE FIRST STOPPING PLACE
Newark was tho first stop made by the train. but at
each hamlet knots Of people had collected and
Justify cheercd tho party. A. Newark II
was found that crowd OF about 1000
persons had assembled and that thcv were accom-
panied by brass band. In response to calls Cover.
Hayes appeared on tho platform and shook hands
until the train moved out.
rHx SOUTHERN QUESTION.
Soon alter leaving Newark, Judge Hunt, OF New Or
leans, who is en- route TO Washington TO interccde
with the admin isration bcha! OF the Nlcnols
government had interview with Governor Hayes
Br. Hunt told his story and assigned many reasons
why Nichols should bc recognized He urged that his
recognition would secure peace and good government.
LOUISIANA and that tho best people OF tho State were
Of THIS opinion Governor Hayes listened patiently
10 his story. but gave intimason the policy he
would pursue In relation TO affairs in Louisiana or
South Carolina.
Str. John c. Eldridgc. ofTcnncssec, Hayes eiector
from the Memphis district also visited Mr. Hayes and
talked for time general mattcxs, ag did Mr.
McNa!ty Congressman from Illinois
cosHocrox
another crowd bad assembled. ana Mr. Hayes was
again compelled to undergo further handshagng.
MRs. HAYxs FAMILY.
Mrs. Hayes appearance and manners do not belle
the compliments which were showcrcd upon her dur.