The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-07-05
THE PRESIDENTS VISIT.

II being understood last Tuesday that Pres-
lent Hayes and family and Members Of the Cabi.
ret would pass this point on special train on
W Wednesday morning en- route for the Centennial
'eremonies al Wyoming and the celebration Of
he Fourth Of July at Wilkesbarre, a meeting
II citizens was called at the Court House to
make arrangements for welcoming the distn-
suished party to this section of Pennsylvania.
The meeting was called to order by J. G. Brown,
Who nominated Judge Elwell as chairman. d.
Beckley and David Lowenberg were ap.
pointed . committee to inform Judge Elwell of
ais election. The chairman occupied the top
'f the Court House steps, and a large number
Of citisens were present in the yard. J. B
Robson and ]. G. Brown were elected secreta.
ries. The chairman stated the object of the
meeting, and said that II was very proper that
We should pay our respects to the Chief Execu-
live OF the nation. On motion committee Of
thirteen was appointed to welcome the Presi-
dent.
Hon. G.. r. Buckalew was elected Chairman
ofthe committee which consisted of the follow
ing persons d. Lowenberg, d. A. Beckley,
J. b. Robson, Geo. Z. Elwell, J. X. Grotz, G.
6. Barkley, A. c. Smith, VIM. Neal, Samue
Knorr,L. N Meyer, J. J. Brewer, Geo. Correl
and John Wolf.
On motion the Chairman of the meeting was
added to the committee. Dennis Mcdonald, II.
c. Bittenbender and W. B. Poust were appoint
ed committee on Decoration. The Blooms.
S,lyar Rad I, IL l.
ent at the depot, and the meeting adjourned.
On Wednesday morning before six o'ciock
crowds Of people began focking to the d. L. &
w. depot, and at about half past six the train
in sight. The locomotive was gor-
geously decorated with flags. The train stopped
so that the rear end of the last car stood across
Market street. Mr.. Buckalew and Judge Ell
well boarded the train and soon appeared at
the door accompanied by the first President of
the United States who has ever appeared in
Bloomsburg. There was much confusion and
pushing in the effort made by every body to get
near enough to hear what was said. After the
noise had somewhat subsidized Mr.. Buckalew
spoke as follows:
BUCKALEw's SPEECH.
Mr.. President, on behalf of the citizens of
Bloomsburs and Of Columbia county, l tender
you sincere and hearty welcome, to Northern
Pennsylvania. They are gratifed to see you
amongst them, as the representative Of the
government Of our common country. They are
gratified also that your visit ia upon the occa.
sion of the great celebration in our neighboring
valley of Wyoming and they sincerely wish for
you and your companions a pleasant visit and
safe return to Washington.
Fellow citizens introduce to you the Pres
ident of the United States.
President Hayes bowed and the people gave
him three hearty cheers. He then spoke in
substance as follows.
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.
Mr.. Buckalew and Fellow citizens We meet
this morning, not politically, but as citizens
Of one common country. am glad of this op.
portunity to stop for a few moments in your
pleasant village while on the way up one of the
most beautiful valleys Of your State, to attend
the Centennial Of q great event. Pennsylvania
occupied prominent place in the early strug-
giles Of this country for an independent exis-
tence, and so.now she occupies high position
in the centennial celebration of some of the
greatest events in the early history of this
country. We are now on our way to attend
the ceremonies at the hundredth anniversary Of
the Wyoming massacre. l need say no more
1t is pleasant to meet in this way. You hav,
heard my voice and l have heard yours, and
will now introduce to you a gentleman con
nected with the government, Mr.. John Sher
man, Secretary of the Treasury.
Sherman appeared and received three
cheers.
sHERMAs's SPEECH.
Fellow citizens: am pleased to meet yo,
and am glad to shake hands with my old frienC
Mr.. Buckalew. l want to tell you a secret, ant
that is that while Republicans and Democrat
often oppose each other, they can also be tn
best of friends. have not often voted witt
Mr.. Buckalew, ,and yet we have frequently acte
in concert on important measures, and there i
no man for whom have a greater respect tina
for your distinguished townsman.
The President then introduced Attorne
General Devens, who appeared in the car doc
just as the train started, and he had only tim
to say 81 am very happy to meet you all.
The crowd cheered, the band played, and tn
Presidential party was gone. The demonstri
ton was a hearty one, and was made by al
irrespective of creed, color, sex or politics.
The President invited Mr.. Buckaew an
Judge Elwell to join his party, but they ha
made different arrangements and were unab
to accept.