Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-06-27
The Presidents New England Trip.

The enthusiastic reception that greel5 PreSi'
dent Hayes 10 New England on the occasion Of
his visit to Harvard, whittier be goes TO be
present at the graduation OF his 500 IN the new
school there, must be exceedingly gratifying.
Governor Rice, Of Massachusetts, 10 his ad-
dress of welcome at Bostoa yesterday SAID that
the honors accorded him we're due not only 10
his exalted station, but 10 the unqualified re-
spect entertained for his high personal charac'
ter, his purity Of purpose and an apprecla-
tive estimate Of The value Of his eminent public
most imposing one, and throughout the entire
line OF route it was continued ovation. the
President being kept busy acknowledging the
hearty salutatiops otthe spectators who thronged
the streets and houses.
AT Putnam, Oh his way North, the President
10 response to 4 reception SAID -
Ladies and Gentlcmen-l AMI very glad to
exchaoge greetings with the patriotic gathe
ing Of citizens Of Northeastern Connecticut.
MY ancestors belonged 10 Winlham, Connect
cut. Applause 70 Norwich, Lebanon aud
possibly to Putnam came my aBcestors-the
Buchards. My greet grandfather, ain told,
was with the company which represented this
part OF Connecticut and went to take part in the
Battle of Bunker Hill But friends, there is
not time for speech making. and | am sure
that you will bc glad to SEE those who have
como with u.s. Allow me to introduce Attor
ney General Devcps.
After General Deyeus had spoken the Prcsi-
dent said ALLOW mo to introduce gentleman
from East Tcuncssue who believes, as you do,
in a united country and equal human rights,
Judge Key, the Postmaster General. Ar
p!ausc.
At Blackstone. Mass, the President spoke
as follows -
Fellow Ciizens-I thank you for this hearty
welcome to Massachusetts. | have the p cas-
ure Of introducing to you o gentleman connect
ed with the Administration OF General Grant,
residing in Tennessee. lie did not agree with
last election, but at present he believes as you
do, that this is nation, i united country
Postmaster General Key.
After General Key had spoken The President
said Il DOW have the pleasure Of presenting
to you one of our own distinguished citizens
and distinguished soldiers n the war for the
Union, Attorney General Devcns. Applause. |
After General Devens' speech the President
said IL am afraid we are OBTAINING the train
too long. but will detaiu it mon cnt logger
to introduce another soldier and adopted oili
zen, General Carl Schulz, the Secretary Of the
Interior.
At Faneuil Hall, Boston, lie said ~ re-.
greet that the engagements Of the committee
are such that cannot shake hands with all who
would like to shake hands with me. should
be very glad to shake the hands Of those who
convey to me this generous Boston welcome. l
bid you good night.
Boston, June 27.-At au early hour this
morning largo crowd Of people gathered 10
the vicinity of the State House to witness the
departure OF the Presidents party for Harvard
College. At SIS the Lancers assembled at
their armory to the number of l3j and shortly
sfeerward under command Of Capt Holt and
headed by the Chelsea Band proceeded to the
State House to perform escort duty. At 9:27
the leading barouche containing President
Hayes and Governor Rice drove to the entrance
of the State House. The remainder of the
carriages quickly followed and the Chief Magis-
trate taking the Governors arm assembled the
steps amid prolonged cheers from the crowd of
spectators The party repaired at once to the
Council Chamber when alter short stop visits
were made to Representative Hall, the Senate
Chamber and the Library. The party then
left the Capitol, took carriages aud the process
sion moved through Beacon, fremont, Court
and Cambridge streets, to Cambridge, and
thence to the college grounds. All of the
Presidents suite were present with the ex-
ception Of Secretary Evar,s who left Boston at
o'clock this morning for New Haven TO attend
he commencement exercises Of Yas College Of
which Mr.. Evarts is graduate.