The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-09-10
AMERICAN NOTES.
SOCIAL, PERSONAL. CRIMINAL AND
GENERAL.
Destructive ConfaEration In New York
Ciiy-The Manhattnn Market Burn-
ed-Gsnerai Grants Sons
Engagement-Hayes'
Western Trip.
PROGRESS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL
PARTY.

, Everywhere They Go.
sAsFRAScIsco, VIA CHICAGO, septembe
GA Blue Canon dispatch says the Pres
idential party arrived there at $40 las
evening. 1t was met here by the regula
east bound train, on which was Charlie
Gro oker, OF the O. P. R. R., and Jamel
Gamble, OF the Western Union Telegraph
Company. The gentlemen and ladies o
Mr.. Crocker's party called on Presiden
Hayes and wife, aud then the overland
passed on its way. The citizens Of Blue
Canon expressing desire TO welcome the
President and Gen. Sherman, those gen
,lemen were introduced by superintend
ent Pratt, of the O. 2. K. R., and were re-
ceived with cheers.
No speeches were made, but both visi-
tors shook bands With the people assem-
bled ON the train. There also came up
General Jno. Bidwell, whose purpose was
TO arrange for visit OF the party 70 his
farm residence near Chico, concerning
which he had correspondence some
time ago with General Sherman, and the
acceptance OF the latter correspondent
The President and General Sherman were
cordially received. The President was
asked to outline the programme, and Wis
II the coast, and responded that on Sep.
tember 9th, he would join the
people OF Oakland in the
celebration OF the admission Of
the State,to the Union, and the same day
90 to San Francisco; on September 10Th TO
the Agricultural Fair at Petalumen; on the
llth he will visit Gen. Mcdowell; 18th,
Sunday, remain in San Francisco; 18Th
aud 18th, take in Monterey, and from the
10th to the Goth, In and about San Francis
co and points Of interest about the Bay,
and visit the Navy Yard aud BeDicia
25,h, 90 to Sacramento, and on the I'd
and Sfd 10 Gen. Bidwell's, at Chico, aud
thence to Oregon. He expects TO start
about the middle OF October for home by
the Southern route through Arizona. The
President further said the trip had been =
source Of wonder and delight. Accom-
panying the Presidential party as an escort
are Mai. Gen. Irwin Mcdowell and Col.
Kilton, Sho met the President at Well
ston, Nevada. r. II. Pratt and Excursion
Agent Miller, OF the O. P. X. r.. met the
party at Tahoe City.
The President this evening received
this dispatch from Sacramento:
"Will let you rest tonight and all meet
Won at Colfax in the morning.
'[Signed] GEo 9. PERKINS, y
II was 9:l5, and the President said:
"Very well, we shall see the Governor in
the morning, then"
The train left here at 4:55 Thursday
| .,t,nr all tho Wal f0ulaI
up to see the Siertas by daylight. AtColiax
they met the Sacramento Committee,
Gov. Perkins, Maj. Turner, Senator Booth
and Fl. NJ. Larne, President OF the State
Agricultural Society, and also COMMITTEES
of citizens from San Francisco. The eitl-
zens of Blue Canon Illuminated their
dwellings, hung out colored lanterns and
flags, and did all that the resources oil the
town permitted TO celebrate the occasion.
BESIcfA, CAL, September e-The Presi.
dent and party arrived at lD o'clock and
were greeted with national salute from
the United States Arsenal. AT least CJJ
people assembled at the depot, including
the pupils OF the Benicis schools. The
greeting was most enthusiastic. The
speech OF welcome was made by Hon. l..
K Misener. The President aud Mrs.
Hsyes and party descended from the cars,
and yeIe Joined on the great ferryboat
hy the entire assemblage, who accompa'
MED them across TO South Benicia. The
town and shipping In port are gaiiy
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, September o.
The Presidential train left at o'clock this
morning. On It's arrival at Collax the
Presidents train was met by committees
from San Francisco, oakland and sacrs-
meuto. Governor Perkins received the
President, extending to him his welcome
In the name OF the State. The train reached
Sacramento at . o'clock. About 3,UOO
people had assembled at the depot Mayor
Turner introduced the President, who
spoke briefly. He was followed by Gen,
eral Sherman and Secretary Ramsey. Loud
calls we're made for Mrs. Hayes. Mayor
Turner conducted her forward. She was
received by loud and prolonged cheers,
When Gen. Sherman returned the band
PLAYED "Marching Through Georgia,
whereupon Gen. Sherman remarked
. IIGsTeii goes again." salutes were fired,
and the train moved on toward the Bay.
OAKLAND, September 9.-At Market
Street Station, piOmp lY at 1880, the Pre-
sideutial party was met by.a deputation
Of citizens, and escorted TO carriages and
driven to the Court House preceded by
The Oakland Light Cavalry as a guard OF
honor. A dais had been erected almost
along the entire length Of the Court House
. which was handsomely decorated WIN
bunting and flowers, as was also the Han
of Records Immediately opposite. Wnen
the party reached the Court House they
were ushered in through side entrance
. and thence out upon the platform. a
, crowd that choked the entire street met
the gaze OF the visitors. Hiram Iubos IN
trodlced Mayor b. Lethan. The President
was then escorted TO the front 6y tne
, Mayor who delivered an address ot well
, come. The President then stepped 70 the
railing and spoke substantially as follows:
MR. MAYOR AND FELLow Citizens
am glad to meet you. was told my pres
/ encs was especially desired to-day, because
, there Is to be celebration Of the admis-
sion OF this great State into the Union: u
occurred TO me that instead Of being called
: upon as speaker, ! could be entertained
: with some Of the history oI the Stats
/. However, any one instructed in the htsto'
nv OF the country is expected TO know
: something OF the history Of California
find, though, that | am expected u
8 speak. am not sorry for this. 1t has
been said that man who doel
not have much regard Tor his
: ancesters will not likely leave much To-
8 poslerlty. Though this State Is rathel
|. Young TO talk much Of ancestors, yet l an
n k,lAd 10 see 1t tcommemorating pioneers.
am glad 10 Join with you in this ploneel
i celebration OF the admission Of CaliioTni
|. ierred TO the fraternal feeling Of the peo
;, ple in the East for the people Of this State
He continued, They expect you TO built
e an EmpiTe here that shall dominate tn
commerce Of the Pacific. doubt not yo
a. win meet their expections. The Pres
dent spoke OF how most Of the families ha
" a son or daughter In California, and th
At conseouent interest taken In the State. Il
q aIso referred TO the prosperity existin