The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-10-25
PRESIDENT HAYES AT CUM
BERLAND, ND.
A Telling Speech on the State of the
Country.
Words Of Wisdom that All Parties
Should Heed.
Facts for LabOriug Men to Consider.

Facts for Laboring Men to Consider
CUMBERLAND, October 24.-The Presi
dent and Mrs. Hayes, Secretary Sherman
and others arrived here at one o'clock THU
morning, and were met at the depot BY
Hon. LLOYD Loundes, IT,, President OF tht
Agricultural Fair Association, and escorted
to the Queen City Hotel.
At 10 o'clock the Presidential party lett
the hotel in carriages for the fair grounds
accompanied by Gov. Carroll and Other
prominent gentlemen, the first Virginia
Cavalry, fiYemen OF Cumberland and q
long line OF citizens. In the procession
was q car containing number OF little
girls, representing the States OF the Union.
There was fine display Of flags, especial:
" in Baltimore street, with other signs Of
welcome. The party was repeatedly cheer:
ed on the way and by large eoncourseo OF
people on the fair grounds. Here three
cheers were given for the President as he
was escorted to the stand.
Mr.. Louudes first introduced to the au.
dience Gov: Carroll, who was received
with applause and made brief speech OF
welcome, concluding by introducing the
President OF the United States, who was
received with cheers. The President
spoke as follows:
LADIES, GENTLEMAN AND Fellow Crrl.
zESs:-This society, whose annual meet
ing has gathered this assemblage, has for
its object the promotion Of the interest OF
agriculture In this part OF the United States.
am not unfamiliar with this county OF
Allegheny, this city OF Cumberland and
this region of our country. know that
while many OF their citizens are engaged
in agriculture the largest interest is In coal,
therefore suppose those who labor In the
field OF agriculture and those who work
in the mines am to address to-day. am
glad to be able to say to you that the main
burden OF remarks to be made on this oc-
casion will devolve on the gentleman who
has charge OF the Treasury OF the United
States, and hence may be excused for
not entering on an elaborate speech, in.
Guiding in It's scope the financial condition
OF the country. I may, however. con-
gratulate you on the changein the eweather:
You remember how yesterday we looked
at the weeping skies and listened to the
sweeping winds and feared they would not
be propitious, but the storm has passed
ayay. beginning at Florida and sweeping
from the Atlantic TO the southwest boun-
dary OF the United States, causing much
suffering and destruction OF property on
sea and land.
now THE rKY Il BRIGHT
and tho mir Ia balmy, and we may hope
that the pure and clear atmosphere will
carry health to the fever stricken commu-
mites of the South, thus relieving them
from the pestilence which has so long af-
flicted them. As In the material world we
have storms which occasion 30 much dis
turbance and commotion, so with human
affairs. When l first saw this picturesque
scenery we were in the midst OF o
terrible conflict upon which all men
looked with the greatest apprehension.
but fortunately peace came with its result
ing blessings and we at this time can di.
rect our efforts for the benefit otthe nation,
and that nation n nation OF treemen lap.
planse1 and II, unhappily, there should
be here and there some remnant OF some
former bitterness we should remember
that the ways OF Providence are slow, but
sure in progress, and that as nation we
are better of than we were five years ago,
and that q wish IL expressed everywhere
that the Union and Constitution may be
loved. and the laws passed In pursuance
ofthe Constitution may be observed by all
the inhabitants Of the country. Zap.
plausd.l II anywhere they are obstructed
the great sentiment OF the country Is wise
ly, moderately, but firmly expressed that
they aa5
SHOULD DE ENFORCED,
and the communities who fail to obey the
constitution and laws passed in pursuance
of that instrument, will surely regret the
consequences OF their act, for persons will
not eniigrate TO sections where disturbance
exist. Weare, however, rapidly marching
forward to the period when oil nations are
10 have equal rights; the States equal
rights under the constitution, and all citi-
zens equal rights, whether wise or ignor.
amt. poor or rich; all, OF whatever condi-
ton, under the constitution and laws
fApplausel. The storm is passing away.
Five years ago there was FINANCIAL panic,
followed by depression In business, and
that too is passing away. The lesson 1t
taught us is not without benefit to the coun.
try. Although times are temporarily bad
they are not without compromising bless
ings TO the American people. Great
changes have occurred during these five
wears OF financial depression, The agri-
cultural interests always suffer less by
such depression, for in good flush times
THE FARMER
is usually the last to branch out, run into
debt. and 90 beyond his means. He Ger
tainly Is caught with less debt than manu-.
facturers or commercial men. When pros
perity comes back the farmer heads OF
with good crops, and this makes business
for railroads, steamboats, and canals. II
uuickens and increases the products OF tac'
tories and shops. But coal is ut the bottom
Of all industries. On the sea 1t moves our
ships, and on land supplies the manuiac.
turer with power in every field OF labor.
We begin TO see that they are all caught
by favorable tide setting in. But II the
farmers are becoming better of, Governor
Carroll assures US their prosperity will ex.
tend to manufacturers and merchants. II
agriculture il prosperous, every other In
terest and industry will be prosperous
Also the last five or six years have made
many changes. As compensation fol
our losses hard times have brought to us the
knowledge ofourexports, or what we send
abroad TO be paid back TO the people In
some way. II these exceed our imports
we receive the difference in cash.
WHAT HAvEwI SENT ABROAD.
Take the article OF corn six years ago We
exported 81, ,000, 900 bushels, now s., ,00o, ,00t
bushels; wheat 100000 bushels, now
72y 900, 900 bushels; flour 2,2oo, 600 barrels