National Republican., 1880-09-08
THE PRESIDENTS TRIP.
An Enthusiastic Welcome From the Pco.
pie of Nevada.
Reception at winnemuccn, Reno and vIr-
ginin City--A Visit TO the Won
dorful Miucs.
President n,ves Nov,d,

DAN rkANCISCo, sept. THE presidents
train arrived at Wnnemucca at o'clock this
morning. Tho residents had assembled at the
depot, and tho train stopped long enough to
allow of general handshaking and few
remarks by tho president.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. IA dispatch from
Keno says that the president and party arrived
ut noon and left for Virginia City. A great
crowd with flying banners and music gathered
at tho depot, Tho president made short
speech from tho hotel balcony. He was fol-.
lowed by General sherman and Secretary
ramsey, Who each spoke few minutes. Much
enthusiasm was manifested
SAN FRANCISCO. Sent. IA Virginia CITY
dispatch says; President Hayes and party
wero received here to-day with great enthusi.
asm. The people came from all parts of the
country. Bunting hoatcd from tho hosting
works and the public buildings, and the deco.
ratons Oh the houses and places of business
gnvo the city Fourth of July appearance.
PRESIDENT Hayes and party reached Gold
Hill ut 3;20 this afternoon, aud were wei.
coined by the firing ofguns aud a salute by the
steam whistles Of the hosting works The
party were here met by Mnior.General Fox
aud staff, Brigadier.Gencral Batterman and
stat. the Grand Army of the Republic and
special escort and the first brigade state
took carriage drawn by six blacl, horses
and the other members of tho party took
carriages, while Mrs. Hayes and the ladies
accompanying her kept the train to Virginia
City. After making the round of Gold hill
the procession wont over the divide to Vir.
ginis City, bringing up st the International
MOTEL on the balcony Of which a canopy Of
red, white aud blue had been prepared. From
this point tho president, Hon. Alexander
Ramsey, secretary of war, General Sherman,
General Mcdowell and others of the pnuty re-
viewed the procession as IL countermarched
by. After the procession had passed Mayor
stephens of Virginia City welcomed the pres
ident aud party, AMI extended them the rroe-
dom oil the city. The appearance of the prcs.
idcnt and party on the balcony was the signal
Tor repeated cheers from the masses below
who filled the street. Tho crowd in at end.
ahce WAS estimated at from 10000 to 10000
In response to the welcome by Mayor Steph.
ems, President Hayes said
MIR. MAYOR AND FELLOW. CITIZENS: My first
duty on ali occasion like this. and after thanking
the governor of Nevada and your mayor for my
nearly welcome to your midst, Is to thank the
Grand Army Of the Republic who have received
me so warmly aud have escorted me so proudly |
also wish to thank the military Companies. but,
ABOVE all, the people whom | see represented be-
lore me, for the unmstakable testimony of their
consideration ana regard. There Is an understand.
ing among our party that we are not to consume
the time of our Journey to the far west In com.
pilng speeches nor are we to compel tho attention
oil lhe peop.e III listening TO them, We are, how
ever, glad TO come before you In oifband way,
and to say enough that those who welcome us ID
grnndy may feel that they have become somewhat
with us. III coming to your proud
young city we have witnessed what no one of us can
fail to remember with pleasure, something which
can never be iorgotteu-the mAtchleSs scenery of
these mountains, and as often MS we call that to
mind and think OF these everlasting hills which
bow not even % the majesty of heaven. we can.
not burremembcr also the energy. determination
vim aud perseverance, which has set this city IN
your midst aud has surrounded II with all the
luxuries of life and linked 1t with the world
around Dy oli which notes progress and clviLa.
ton. feel that ought not to say more. [Cheels
and cries OF 60 OH, go on
Fellow citizens, am glad 10 see vou do not
know what your conditions may be as To gold and
silver and worldly wealth. but / see around me
what Is beyond AL that. see that you all have |
good health, and that you happy because Of IL.
Money you may lose, and presume some of you |
have lost some In your day 'laughterl but us long
as you have health nnd this land YOU must pros. |
per.
Mayor Stephens then introduced Secretary |
Ramsey, who spoke briefly in II humorous |
vein.
Generals Sherman and Mcdowell then made |
short speeches, in which illusions were made |
to Virginia City, the underground of which |
they were all anxious to visit, and the first |
part of the reception was over. Mrs. Hayes |
aud tho ladies of the party We're on the bal
cony, and the former was introduced to tho |
crowd and loudly chccred.
The president aud party were then turned |
over to Superintendent Patten. They took |
look at the hosting works aud machinery |
aud then went 70 the G. go. G., shaft, where |
tho party was photographed. They then |
went--nttecn in numbar--to the 2,3O0 feet |
level Of the Consolidated Virginia and Caliior-
MIA mines. Dinner was served from 7:30 |
to $3.50.
At 10 p. N. the party was selenaded on tho |
balcony of the hotel. Mrs. Hayes held q pub. !
lie reception in the hotel parors from to II
o'clock p m, after which the party was left to
rcposo to prepare for Il journey over the noun.
tains TO Lako rahoo tomorrow.