Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-30
LOCAL NEWS.
President Hayes.

1 President Hayes public reception at the I City Hall yesterday morning brought out a | large representation of our citizens not con- l fined to party, and included many ladies, while many visitors from out of town i'm proved the opportunity to participate From Meriden there came quite large party on the early train, including Mayor Curtis, Senator Lines, Representative Wilson, Banker Cham berlain, Selectman Doolittle, Judge Coe, Edi- tor Graham, George W. Lyon, l.. w. Clarke | and J. H. Converse. They came to invite the President to visit Meriden. On arriving in the city the Meriden visitors were met by Mayor Bigelow and taken to his office, which he kindly placed at their disposal, besides showing them every courtesy. The Meriden Mayor also visited the President at Mr. Trowbridge's. At five minutes of 10 o'clock there entered the Mayors office President Hayes and Mayor Bigelow, arm in arm, fol lowed by the Meriden Mayor and Mr. Trow bridge. Entering the room the President was in turn introduced by Mayor Curtis to each of the Meriden gentlemen. President Hayes, with regret, had to decline the invita- ton to Meriden the whole time of his visit
 
 ance. He spoke with much pleasure of his particular friends in Meriden MT. and Mrs. Howe of the Reform School He was, he added, the guest of Yale College, and that you know, he added with an approach to playfulness, means many things-a true say ing vide the Commencement posters to be seen on the big elms of the college campus. He said he must leave for Washington at 8 o'clock Friday morning. The next time he came on this way, he said laughingly, he would visit Meriden.
 At 10 o'clock MT. Hayes, escorted by Mayor Bigelow, arrived at the Aldermen's chamber, the crowds in waiting applauding the nations chief as he passed along. Too much confu- sion was prevented by the aid of eight of the city's blue coats, Chief Webster admirably experimenting. For the first fifteen minutes the time was devoted to the reception of members of the city and town governments, and then it was free to all. The President stood in front of the desk of the presiding officer of the Board of Aldermen, with Mayor Bigelow on his right and Mir. Trowbridge on his left The ushers were Auditor Charles Kimberly, City Clerk Morse Aldermen liar. mon and Robertson and Councilmen Cooley and Townsend most of whom were in full evening costume.
 People of all sizes and men of many diff ferent avocations were among the throngs who shook hands with the President. MT. Hayes seemed to be quite comfortable de- spite the warmth of the weather, which he moderated with the use of the fan, and many remarks, indicating a live ly sensibility of pleasure and hon, est pride at grasping his hand were uttered by hardy sons of toll from city and rural towns. Men high in station were present in the throngs to greet the President, and hon. est Bart Healy stirred up the special attention of the President as with child in one hand, he informed the President that it was ''the youngest of eighteen" MT. Hayes re- marked 'sAh! indeed." and congratulated him.
 After the reception the President, with Mayor Bigelow, Governor Andrews and Mir. Trowbridge visited the law library, where the enumerators were at work revising the cen sus. The President was introduced to the party, and after shaking hands with several of them, exchanged pleasantries with George R. Bill and William H. Coolidge MT. Hayes also remarked: q see, gentlemen, that you have done your work ln a very cred itable manner, and have managed to roll up record of 63, GOO for your beautiful city. I can in some way account for this for at my reception in the adjoining building one gentleman informed me he was the father of ten children, and another that he was the father of twenty-one.
 The enumerators gave three cheers for the President and Mayor Bigelow escorted him to his carriage, which conveyed the two to MT. Trowbridgesre Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Trowbridge enjoyed themselves in the morning by taking a short ride about the city. The Presidents son accompanied them.
 Visit to the Quinnfpiac Club.
 The President was entertained by the Quin nipiac Club soon after the City Hall recep- tion, the following gentlemen officiating as masters of ceremonies: Ex-Gov. James E. English, Hon. Henry B. Harrison Colonel D. R. Wright, General Albemarle Cady, Arthur D. Osborne Jeremiah A. Bishop.
 Grand Army Reception.
 The reception at Grand Army hall last evening by Admiral Foote Post, Grand Army of the Republic, was grand success. The hall was crowded with old soldiers and num- Der of ladies were also present. Shortly be- fore 10 o'clock the committee of the Post, consisting of John Mccarthy, Charles E. Fowler and Fred. A. Chase, arrived at the hall accompanied by President Hayes and President Porter of Yale College. AS the dis tinguished visitors came down Church street there was brilliant display of fireworks from the opposite side of the street, which gave the multitude in waiting an opportunity to look upon the Executive of the nation. The distinguished guest was at once escorted to the parlors of the Post, and after brief in terval was escorted to the Post hall by Con- rade Mccarthy, the entire audience rising as he entered. Psusing before the altar in the center of the hall Comrade Mccarthy ad- dressed Colonel D. R. Wright, who was in the chair, as follows:
 Commander-Haying performed the honorable duty assigned take great pleasure Introducing to you and to the comrades of Admiral Foote Post No. ment of Connecticut, C. A. R., Comrade Rutherford B. Hayes President of United States who fought which he so justly and honorably presides.
 Colonel Wright responded as follows:
 Mir. President-My comrades have devolved upon me, as late Post Commander, the pleasing office of welcoming you to the hall of Admiral Foote Post, Grand Army of the Republic
 All these comrades assembled here this evening, in- eluding you, comrade, most distinguished guest have done battle in the common for the preser yation of the Constitution and the Union of these United States and the supremacy of the authority of this great and beneheent government. have suffered the privations of the camp, have en- dured the fatgues Of the march, gathered around the campfire and watched by the bivouac awaiting the coming battle on the morrow; therefore, not only citizens welcome the chief executive of the nation but with soldiers feelings. All aglow with these memories of the past, give you comrades well come with comrades hand and a comrades heart.
 When law and order were re-established, and the white angel of peace spread her healing wings this broad land, returned to our homes and usual (some of them hum blel occupations you the people elevated to the highest office in this model Republic of 1t may be said did what could of YOU, comrade, whether in the fatigues of the campaign in the abors of oivil administration, ssWell done good and faithful servant
 This is a memorable day for Admiral Foot Post in this beautiful City of Ems Henceforth records shall testify that, to-day, received guest and welcomed to hall the chiefest comrade of the 1 nation
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