The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-20
TIE VICE PRESIDENT AT HOME.

PLEASING COMPLIMENTS FROM HIS FRIENDS
AND NEIGHEoRs TO HIMSELF AND MRS.
HAYEs-THE PROPOSED TRIP THROUGH THE
LDmoNDAcKs.
MALONE, N Y, May 10, 1878.
vico President Wheeler arrived home yesterday at
ten O'Clock, ana he was accompanied by Mira Hay cs,
her litile daughter Hattie and Mrs. Woodwork wiic
OF Dr. Woodwork, Of Washington, who camo to pay
Mr. Wheeler visit and to t1ko a trip through tho
Adirondacks. Carriages were In waiting at tho depot,
and on the arrival Of tho train tho party
conveyed TO the residence OF Mr. Wheeler whore they
will DO entertained during their stay here.
sgEEYAnE.
AT about nno O'Clock last evening the Malone Cor
net Band tho Malone Cleo Club proceeded TO tho
residence of Mr. Wheeler and sercnaded him ana his
distinguished visitors. In anticipation OF some such
event large OF citizens had conrrcsalod IN
the vicinity OF the house. Tho band and gicc club
took their stations in front OF the house, which was
brilliantly lighted, and. alter tho band had played
several siirring pieces. Mr.. Wheeler out upon
the verandah, accompanied by Mrs. Hayes. Their
appearance was tho signal Tor prolonged and hearty
applause on The part OF tue assembled crowd When
tho applause had subsdod Mr. Wheeler stepped to tho
front OF tho verandan ana spoke as follows:-
SPEECH THE yicE PRESIDENT.
Ny FRrENDs-Your swcot notes Of welcome
grateful alike TO my cars aud my heart, but under
stand iuli well thai they are not intended Tor mo
alone Iu this dcnonstration you furnish n well
mcritcd proof OF your regard Tor my distinguished
guestthc worthy wife OF tho Choi Magistrate oil The
nations woman VINO, In tho brcf period OF her OK.
allied poator. has won not only the admiration but
the regard of tho American people prospect
i've OF party; and thus she has done not by the arts OF
society, 50 called, but by strong native common
sense and that Kind considerations Tor others which
aloue sprirgs IRON a thoroughly good heart In
American woman and In her whole LIE illustrates
The fact that the most exalted station has us highest
i.s
without regard 10 wealth or station. In her name
tcpdcr TO you her thanks fsr this marx Of your
sptct aud regard. As ior myself need not tell you
that no absence, however proisngcd, or station
allied, impair my hold tho place OF my birth
anu It's people Every return home finds one or
more Of my old frencs missing through tho incvta.
Bile change that awaits US all but MS the circle mar.
rows down my attachments cnlargos Tor the survi-
yors From the full s,orehouse Of my gratitude you
have my thanks Ior the o!trepcaled marks OF your
friendship. For Mira Hayes and myself bid each
OF you a cordial good night
While Mr. Wheeler was speaking Mrs. Hayes rc-
mancd standing on the vorandah and when he had
concluded they both entered tho house. rho Gice
Club then sang with fne effect tho beautiful piece
Home Again. Several pieces wcrc likewise played
by the band aud large asp.ay OF fireworks was set
on In the park adjaccntto the house. after which tho
crowd quietly dispersed.
PROGRAMME OF THE VISIT.
The party attended divine service to-day al tho Con.
grcgatonai Church, that being Mr. Wheeers place OF
worship. Tomorrow morning thoy leave hore for
low days excursion among the lakes OF the
Adlrondacxs, visiting Mcacham and also tho
saranac lakes and other noted places OF that now
famous region. They will then return here. wbsrc
Mira Hayes IS expected 10 sojourn few days before
returning 10 resume again the cares and duties OF
society at the White House Her visit TO Malone viii
be remembered with pleasure by all who have had
the opportunity Of behodlDg her kindly iaca