Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-08
RUTHERFORD B. HAYES.
Reception at Virginia City and Other
Points.

Reception at Virginia City and Other
Points.
VIRGINIA CRY, New, Sept. 7.-President
Hayes and party were received here to-day with
great enthusiasm. People came from all parts
of the country. Bunting foated from the hoist
ing works and public buildings, and decora-
tions on houses and places of business gave the
city Fourth of July appearance. The party
reached Gold Hill at 2:20 this afternoon,
and were welcomed by the firing
of guns, and salute by the steamers whistles
of the hosting works. The party were here
met by Major General Fox and staff, Brigadier
General Batterman and staff, the Grand srmv
Of the Republic as special escort, and the First
brigade State militia with music, etc. Here
the President took carriage drawn by six blacks
Other members of the party took carriages,
while Mrs. Hayes and the ladies accompanying
her kept the train to Virginia. After making
the round of Gold Hill the procession went over
the divide to Virginia. bringing up
at the International hotel. at the balcony of
which canopy of red, white and blue bad
been prepared. From this point the Presi-
dent, the Hon. Alex. Ramsey, secretary of
war, Gen. Sherman, Gen. Mcdowell and others
of the party reviewed the procession. Mayor
Stephens, of Virginia, welcomed the President
and party and extended them the freedom of
the city. The appearance of the President and
party on the balcony was the signal for repeat
ed cheers from the masses below. The crowd
in attendance is estimated from $4,000 to
TO- COO. President Hayes said:
wish to thank the military company, but
above all, the people whom see represented
before me- for this unmistakable testimony of
their consideration and regard. There is an
understanding among our party that we are
not to consume the time of our journey too far
I'm moi nra
we to compel the attention of people in listen
ing to them. We are, however, glad to come
before you In an off hand way, 30 that
those who welcome us 30 grandly,
may feel that they have become
somewhat acquainted with u.s.. In coming to
your proud young city, we have witnessed what
no one of us can fail to remember with pleas
ure. something which can never be forgotten.
the matchless scenery of these mountains. he
then complimented them on the energy which
made Virginia City what it is, and then con-
tinued: Fellow Citizens-I am glad to see
you. Idon't know what your CONDITION may
be as to gold and silver and worldly wealth,
but see around me what is beyond ell. that
you are happy because of it. Many of you
some in your day, (laughter) but as long as
you have heath and this land you must
prosper.
6Mayor Stephens then introduced Secretary
Ramsey, who spoke briefly in humorous vein.
Gen. Sherman and Gen. Mcdowell then made
short speeches, in which illusions were made
to Virginia City, under ground, which they
were ali anxious to visit. When the first part
of the reception was over, Mrs. Hayes and the
ladies of the party, came on the balcony.
and the former introduced to the crowd, and
loudly cheered. The President and party were
then turned over to Supt. Potter and took a
look at the hosting works and machinery.
They then went to the c. & Co.'S. shaft, where
the party was photographed. They then went
fifteen in number. to the twenty third level of
the consolidated Virginia & California. Dinner
was served from 7:30 to $50. At 10 P. M. the
party was serenaded on the balcony of the hotel.
Mrs. Hayes held public reception III tie hotel
parlors from to IL, after which the party was
left to prepare for the journey over the noun
tains to Lake Tahoe to- morrow.