The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-09-10
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san Francisco, Sep. 9.-An Oak
,.ua dispatch says: The president
,.ached the Market street station
uromptly at half past eleven O'Clock,
and was met by deputation of citi'
.sns and escorted TO his carriage.
Ths other members OF the party were
seated In carriages and driven 10 the
court house, escorted by the Oakland
Iieht cavalry rs q guard Of honor. A
dais had been erected along almost the
entire length Of the court house and
decorated handsomely with bunting and
flowers, Is was the hall Of records i'm
mediately opposite. When the party
reached the court house they were
ushered In through side entrance and
thence out upon the platform. The
crowd that choaked the entire street,
met the gaze Of the visitors.
Hiram Tubbs introduced Mayor
Blethen. The president was then es-
corted 10 the front by the mayor, who
delivered the address OF welcome.
The president stepped to the rail and
spoke substantially rs follows:
Mr.. Mayor and fellow citizens; 1 am
glad 10 meet you. was told that my
presence was especially desired to-day
because there Is TO be celebration Of
the admission Of this great state into
the union. 1t occurred to me, that in
stead of being called upon as speaker, 1
could expect TO be entertained with
something Of the history OF the state.
However, anyone instructed In the
history Of our country, is expected to
know something Of the history of Cali
fornIa. find though that am SO ex-
pected TO speak. I am not sorry for
this; 1t has been said that the man who
does not have much regard for his an
cestors. will not be likely TO leave much
for posterity, though this state Is
rather young to talk much Of ances-
tors, yet l am glad to see 1t commemo-
rating the pioneers. l am glad to join
with you In this pioneer celebration Of
the admission OF California into the
union. The president then referred
to the fraternai feeling OF the people in
the east for the people of this state.
They expect you 10 build an empire
here that shall dominate the commerce
Of the Pacific. I doubt not that you
will fill their expectation.
The president spoke OF how most Of
families had son or daughter in Cali
fornia, and the consequent interest Ia
ken In the state. He also referred to
the prosperity existing and enjoyed by
the great portion OF the country, and
hoped that we would come into that
prosperity which Is now blessing the
rest Of America.
The president having concluded,
Gen. Sherman was introduced and
made some pleasant remarks, referring
10 his coin experience.
Sec. Ramsey followed in well timed
speech, thanking the people for the re-
ceptioL and speaking of his early expe-
riences in Minnesota, and concluding
In an eloquent tribute to the people.
Gov. Perkins made a short speech,
after which Gen. McCoon was called
for and spoke briefly.
Gen. Mcdowell made few remarks
and the party were then escorted to
their carriages. which filed into the line
Of procession.
The procession formed on the east
side OF Broadway and thence marched
through the principal streets in the fol-
lowing order:
Police, first artillery regiment, Cali
fornia pioneers. Oakland light cavalry,
veterans Of the Mexican war, veterans
Of the grand army Of the republic, Rou-
lett cadets, Mcclure cadets, Native
sons OF the golden West, Haywards,
San Leandro, Alomeda and Oakland
lire departments. Gen. Sherman and
stan, Senator Both, Congressman
Page, Gov. Perkins staff and munich
pal authorities Of Oakland. The veter-
ans OF the Mexican war surrounded tho
presidents carriage In the course
through the streets. All Oakland Is
out on the streets which are elegantly
decorated with flags, evergreens, etc.
San Francisco, Sep. 9.-The presi-
dental party lunched In Oakland at
the residence Of ex-Surveyor General
houghton, where Mrs. Hayes remained
during the afternoon receiving ladies,
while the president ut the termination
OF the ceremonies proceeded to the ferry
boat escorted by the reception commit
tee and the Oakland light cavalry.
Meantime, throughout the streets of
San Francisco, on the line Of march,
thousands had gathered securing ad-
vantageous points to witness the pro-
cession. while the space at the foot Of
Market street presented lively scene
crowded with spectators, amid which
tne police and n squadron of cavalry
with much difiicnlty maintained an
open space for the movement Of the
cortege. The city officials, consular
representatives, officers Of the army
ana navy and carriages were admitted
70 the ferry dock and the gates closed
70 Keep out the press of people. At
$40 the ferry steamer having the pres