The New York herald., 1879-09-19
THE PRESIDENT AT DETROIT.
Viewing the BucOlic GlorieS
of Michigan.
TALK AT THE AIR.
Statistical Evidences OF the
COuntry's Prosperity.

DETROIT Sept. Is. 1879.
In accordance with the programme previously an.
nounced the citizens committee proceeded down the
river to Gross Isle the Victoria early this
morning. at which place the steamer Northwest
from Cleveland. with the Presidential party on
board. was met and boarded by the committee. and
after the introductions over Mayor Langdon
welcomed the Presidential party in appropriate
address. which responded to by the President.
in substance as follows:- aa3 4a HHs t4f
am glad to have opportunity to visit Detroit
and Michigan. and am further glad to learn that
this city and State Will share in common with other
cities and States the return of business prosperity
The prosperity and business OF the country should
always be independent OF the action OF the govern.
ment aud its officers and its officers cannot be held
responsible for any gloom or business depression
which falls on the country. II there were such .
condition Of things ut present would press this
point more forcbly. Yet, although the opposite is
the case. the officials OF the country claim
credit. but believe that the business prosperity Of
this country is due to the inherent energies of its
people. and If the government only l.ts you alone
your continued prosperity is assured Thanking
you for your hearty welcome and your profered
ception. will make way for General sherman.
General Sherman then advanced and in substance
said-
MIR. MAYOR AND .GENTLEMEN OF THE REcEpTros
CoMMITTEE-Thanking you for the honor you have
conferred upon me in mentioning my name in con-
nection with that of President Hayes. 1 will only
tend the reception Of President Hayes tonight.
Gentlemen, am at your service. 2 iif tt
ARRIVAL DETROIT.
When nearing tho city the Northwest was met by
the United 81 ates cutter Fessenden and es.
corted to the landing. where several thousand per-
sons were assembled who warmly choered the Presi-
DENTAL party. On arrival. while the party dis.
embarking. the Fessenden fired salute Of twenty
one guns. The party were then conducted
to carriages in waiting. the President
and Mrs. Hayes and General Sherman pro.
ceedng to Ex-Governor Bsldwin's elegant mansion
on Fort street, whore they breakfasted. and where
the reception to the army officers OF this post and
prominent citizens was held. The two sons Of the
President driven to Congressman Newberry's
residence. Jefferson avenue. where breakfast was
partaken of by them. and the other members Of the
party were driven to the Russell House. At half
past ten the entire party assembled at exGovernoa
Baldwin's. and ut eleven the procession headed by
tho bands of the State militia and citi-
zen soldiers, was formed and startcd for the
state fair grounds at which place the party arrived
by William L. Webber president of the State AgrI-
cultural Society Mr.. Webber was invited to enter
the Presidents carriage in which were seated also
leisurey about the outer of the fair grounds
all the horses. live stock and other animals being
arranged in line upon the avenue for inspection.
PRESIDENTS SPEECH
After completing their visit. the President was
70 where she he was formally
by Mr.. Webber. He was then introduced
to the multitude aud delivered his address,
He began by complimenting tho State Of Michigan
upon situation, her urces and her prosperity
and then. referring to visit which he made in tha
West and Northwest in 1873. he reviewed the hope.
full expressions which he then used with regard to
tho financial condition Of the country. and con-
ued:-Accordingly. the pith OF what wished to
say last year to audiences like this that we
ought to ''let woll enough alone" Now tho
sumption of specie payments has come and with 10
have also come better times.
EVIDENCES GOOD TIMES
The evidences OF good times are numerous palps>
BILE and cheering. Our exports for the year 1873
ted to $71U 439 Al and the of exports
imports was $2G4 G61 ,66l. both sums being
greater than in any previous year. The Presidenl
then showed by statistics prepared In the Treasury
farmers and manufacturers in this country in sup-
plying both the home and the foreign markets.
From June 30 1868. to June 30 1872 the increase
the expectation OF agricultural implements was
S2.260.O07; of animals DIVING. $10.754.359 Of
bread and breadstufs. 141.33l 46Y; OF coal.
factures of copper and brass, not including
copper $2,5 5595; OF manufactures Of cotton,
500; OF fruit 81 500 of iron and steel and
manufactures OF iron and steel, exclusive of Are
arms. 81 of leather OF all kinds, 965:
Of mineral illuminating oil, $16.247,7 ,7l9 of prov.
sions, 1856. 00s; OF refined sugar s5.s5O646; OF
tallow. $4,394 713. making total increase IN all
these exports Of $29l 4l3. During the term
the percentage OF increase in value OF the export Of
Indian corn 22.2; OF wheat, ell; wheat flour.
81; manufactured cotton 40.3; railroad bars, 3039;
locomotives, /; mineral oil, 25.2; bacon and hams,
1885, beef, 126.6 butter 1885, cheese, 25, lard, 10;
refined sugar, IL leaf tobacco. 1916. The increase
Indian corn -. 81, ,389, $40 Bacon and