National Republican., 1880-08-05
GARFIELD'S JOURNEY.
Popular Demonstrations Along the En.
tire Route,
the Candidate-An, ovation at
Every stopping Place.
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left Buffalo at O:3O o'clock this morning. A
large crowd was present at the depot to meet
the distinguished party. Lieutenant. Governor
Hoskins introduced General Garfield, saying
II gives mo great pleasure this morning 70 see 50
hearty welcome extended By Batavia TO the next
president of tho United States | cannot but take
great delight In looking upon so large concourso
OF honest, earnest electors who have gathered here
to show their faith IN the grand old party which
saved the union from It's berest foes, and has
since the great struggle of the rebellion preserved
II in its integrity Fellow.eitizcns OF BalaayIa' l
now present TO you General james A. Garfield of
Ohio, the peoples choice.
General Garfield said
FEILow.CnIzESs: cannot talk much to you
this morning, but want 10 say 10 YOU that um
Sg Users M Is early rsinR u that has made us what We
are es people and 1t is early rising that Will carry
the November election. Fellow-citzens, thank
you for your hearty welcome.
General Harrison and Judge orth also made
short speeches.
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION AT ROCHESTER,.
ROCHESTER,, Aug 4.-The train bearing Cen
eral Garfield and party arrived here ut half
past 8 o. m. The Lincoln club aud a large CON
course of citizens greeted the travellers on
their arrival at the depot. Lioutenant-Gov-
ornOr Hoskins introduced General Garfield,
who said
FELJow-cTlzBNs: To say that your hearty greet
ing pleases would but express my honest feel
ings but cannot now make a speech, alth0ugh
am glad to meet you and will now make room for
hspeaker.
Hon. G. G. Williams was presented and made
q short but stirring speech, and was followed
by Hon. Godlove s. Orth. The train moved
of amid the hearticst cheers of the assembled
multitude.
POPULAR DEMONSTRATIONS AT ROME.
ROME, Aug. 4.--Dospito drizzliug rain
tho depot and all the streets in the vi.
ciuity were packed with men, women and
children anxious to obtain sight of the dis
tingulshed candidate. The train on its arriv;s,i,
was greeted with salutes and cheers Con.
gresham Prescott introduced General Gar.
field us the next president of the United
S.at1s, and he was greeted with almost un.
bounded applause. General Garfield said:
Well, fellow citizens, l don't know where you
oil come from. The state Of New York seems to be
on the road all the way. l am very glad to see
you. and thank you for the great congratulation
which you convey by your numbers and enthu-
BLsm.
ENTHUsIAsM AT LYONS.
LYONS, Aug 4--Two or three thousand
people assembled hero aud gave General
Garfield an enthusiastic reception. General
Garfield was introduced and spoke briefly.
A SPEECH AT SYRACUSE.
SYRACUSE Aug. 4.-The train bearing Cen
eral Garfield was received with salute of 100
guns, and much enthusiasm was manifested.
Despite the rain there were over 5000 people
assembled On being cscorted to the platform
and introduced by Lieutenant. Governor Hos
kins, General Garfield said:
FElLow-CirHESs: When was here two years
ago you were bus busy oo in debating ,P the question
Syracuse wis printing-prcsses and fiat money.
But after delibcfation you concluded 10 work your
way out to walk by the old roGd on which the
guidc-board stands whercon God wrote, by the
sweat of thy face shalt thou eat thy bread" You
followed that road about year longer and IL
brought you out TO the high summit Of prosperity
which shines ana smiles all over this great land of
serve 1t by keeping faith and maintaining the
truth ofthe multiplication table in your financial
doetrime' APplousse; ieon,grauate ,gl you thGt
two years ago III the darkness Is true to-day, when
the sunlight OF prosperity falls upon the land.
[Great applause.l congratulate you that You
never went back on It, but believed in II all the
time, and that you arc glad to-day that you stuck
70 the truth when i was doubted and denied. |
thank you for coming here and letting me look in
your iaces again, ana viii not detain you by II
speech. lLongcontinued applausel
Hon. o. D. Conger of Michigan followed
and spoke at considerable length until it was
tim0 for the train to depart. While he was
speaking General Garfield was shaking hands
with the hundreds of people who wero able to
get near enough to reach his hand.
GREETING FROM THOUSANDS AT ALBANY.
ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 4.--Thc Garfield party
arrived here on time Several thousand peo.
pie assembled at the depot, including both re.
publican general committees, each with n
fired. Congressman Bailey introduced General
Garfield who spoke as follows:
FELLow.CirlzRNs; l thank you for this great
welcome, especially on this spot where the Ancri-
planted tho seed Of the American union In the
little village Of Albany among the Indians aud
among the white mcn that gathered here. | am
glad to know that that seed which nus grown into
great republic has carried always the glory Of the
empire state with it, For this magnificent receI-
ton thank you.
General Arthur was then introduced but
did not respond except to thank the people. |
Mcssrs. Charles q. Williams, Richard Crowley
aud o. ID. Conger then spoke, and the train
left on time.
ALONG THE HUDSON RIVER.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, Aug. i.-Gonerl
Garfield was received here by large crowd
and salute was fired in his honor. At Fish. |
kill two companies Of Boys in Blue from New.
burg and many citizens paid their respects |
to tho general, who spoke briefly. salute
was also fired.
ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK.
NEW YoRK, Aug. 1.-General Garfield and |
party reached here tonight on the 7:4O p. m. |
train, They were met at the Grand Central |
depot by large number of citizens who en-. |
Enthusiastically Ghcerod the general, to which |
he responded by taking off his hat and bow. |
ing his acknowledgment As the train rolled |
into the depot about two dozen torpedoes |
which had been placed on the track, exploded |
The general passed up the platform leaning
on tho arm Of Congressman Levi 7. Morton |
and was closely followed by Governor Jewell |
and others Of tho party Outside the depot |
tho generals appearance was the signal for |
another burst Of cheers, aud entering carriages |
in waiting the whole party was driven to thc |
Fitth'Avenue hotel. Tho generals reception |
at the depot was entirely an informal affair. |
A large number of gentlemou called on Gen. |
eral Garfield at his hotel this evening, in.
Guiding Senators Blaine, Cameron aud Dawes !
aud ox'Governor Mccormick. An inpatient |
crowd gathered outside, aud after loud aud TO. |
poated calls General Garfield made his ap- |
pcaranco on tho balcony and said
FEIIowCTlzENs; Accept my thanks for your |
congratulations and your presence,
He then retired aud was subsequently,
waited on by q committee from the Republican |
Central Campaign club, making AN appoint |
mcnt to receive tho entire club with General |
Fremont tomorrow night. delegation of |
colorod citizens also paid their respects to the
general.
Flood ut Al Asbury Park.