The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-08-31
KEY AND PARTY.


Keys Speech-Westward
Bound.
An announcement made in yesterday
mornings LEADER that Postmaster
General d. NJ. Key and party, would
pass through the city from Omaha, on
the afternoon train, drew a large con-
course of people to the depot to witness
their arrival. Among those present at
the cars were a numbero of our prominent
citizens and several officers and other
persons from Fort Russell, accompanied
by their ladies. The stars and stripes
were hoisted over several business
houses in compliment to the distin-
guished party. Upon the arrival of the
train the band belonging to the Fifth
cavalry played a patriotic air and the
Postmaster General and his companions
alighted and entered the Railroad
House to partake Of a hasty repast.
Among others in the party were Mrs.
Key and the two daughters, Emma and
Kate, Col. s. A. Key, brother to the
Postmaster General, accompanied by
his wife; DR.. J. H. Baxter, Chief Med
ical Purveyor, United States Army, and
wife, Of Washington; Hon. j. NJ. Thorn
burgh, member in Congress from Ten
nessee, and wife, Mrs. James, wife of
Postmaster James, of New York city;
Mrs. P~ierson, wife of the assistant
postmaster New York city; Mai. Jane
son, assistant superintendent railway
mail service, Washington; Maj. Hend-
ley, President Hayes private secretary;
Judge Harrison, of Tennessee, ex-mem-
Der of Congress; Capt. J. Z. White,
superintendent of the railway mail SER
vice, Chicago, and Messrs. James and
Sharp, of Chattanooga.
General Key is a fine looking gentle
man of probably nfty-fve years of age.
In build he is robust and above the me-
dunn height. His iron-gray, we'll
trimmed whiskersa and white hair showed
of to great advantage n handsome.
cheerful and hospitable looking face.
His eyes. which are black, have a mirth-
full twinkle. He was dressed very
plainly and almost entirely discards
jewelry.
Mrs. Key is, to all appearances, q
highly cultivated, but at the same time
plain, motherly lady; her two daugh.
tiers are quite handsome. They were
attired in plain black.
After dinner the party returned to
the special car assigned to its use, and
the Postmaster General, upon being
called for, appeared upon the real
platform Of the car and said:
GEN. KEYS SPEECH.
my FRIENDS: This demonstration is
quite q surprise. 1 am simply a trav-
eler and not in a condition to appear
before you. l thought l was travelling
quietly, but demonstrations, such as
these, prove that my movements are
watched; still, l cannot but feel highly
gratiied at this spontaneous outburst.
When we reflect that only n few years
ago on these broad plains there were no
footprints of civilization, we can fully
appreciate the force of society. 1t
proves the power of our Government,
which protects its citizens everywhere.
This manifestation, 1 take it, is one of
loyalty to the Government. That Gov
eminent, of one of whose executive
departments l have the honor to be the
head. The fostering care of that Gov
eminent is proved in transferring these
plains into a lively little city. with its
school houses, churches and mercantile
institutions. 1 repeat, this all proves
the force of civilization"
again thank you, my friends, for l
scarcely expected this much. Such a
spontaneous gathering is, indeed, highly
gratifying, Wishing you continued
prosperity l bid you good day.
The remarks by the distinguished
member of the Cabinet were most fav-
orably received, at the close of which
three cheers were given by the assem-
biage. Tho party goes direct to Utah,
California, Washington and Oregon,
returning to the East in about four
weeks.
Tomorrow the tourists win attend
service in the Mormon Tabernacle at
Salt Lake City, and on Monday resume
heirjourney to the Pacific coast. Upon
the return trip they will change cars
here and go down to Denver, thence
over the Kansas Pacific to the East.
Col. M. 7. Patrick, Gen. E. C. David,
E. A. Slack, Capt. J. b. Furay and
Maj. II. Glafcke accompanied the Post
master General and party on their jour
ney us far as Otto station.
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