Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-10-13
PRESIDENT ARTHUR
Visits Marshfield as the Guest Of Webster
Historical Society.

BOSTON, Oct AZ.
Alta very early hour this morning, knots
of people gathered in the vicinity OF Hotel
Brunswick eager for glance at the Presl- |
dent. The Office and corridors of the hotel
were filed with State, city and county dig |
nitaries, awaiting the hour of Mr.. Arthur's
departure for the Ola Colony depot. en- route |
for Marshfield. The President breakfasted
in his room at 9.45. walked through the Of |
fee and stood on the porch. The Ancient
and Honorable Artillery were drawn up IN
line and as the President appeared presented
arms. Mr.. Arthur acknow lodged the salute !
The companies then broke from right to
march to the left, and as the companies
marched by, the President remained uncov-
cred. The carriage which was to convey
him to the depot, drown by four horses, drove
up, and the President, Mayor Greene and
Stephen Allen, President of the Webster
Historical Society entered, other carriages
contained members of the Society and spe-
cially invited guests. The procession moved
down Boylston street and when opposite the
Institute of Technology, the Institute stu
dents " no were congregated on the steps
gave the heartiest cheers that have been heard
since the Presidents advent. In consequence
of delaying in leaving Hotel Brunswick, the
train carving the Ancients which was an
nounced for 9.l5, did not start until $50. 1t
comprised nine cars. This was followed
precisely at 10 o'clock by the Presidents
train. Considerable enthusiasm was displayed
in and around the station AS the President
entered with his party, and he was called
upon frequently by salutes from the cars.
MARsHFIELD Oct. II.
The train bearing the Ancients which left
Boston at $50 reached Marshfield at IL.
The trip was devoid of incident, and the on
ly stop was at Cohasset, to water. At the
several stations vast crowds were assembled,
all eager for the opportunity of glance at
the chief magistrate. Every house that was
passed presented windows full of faces.
Shop doors were crow ded with workmen,
and the fences and rocks and all convenient
eminences near the track were peopled by
eager throngs. The train stopped at the
platform built for the occasion about mile
south of Marshfield station. An immense
crowd was here assembled. Public and pri-
vate conveyances were scattered everywhere
about, Trees were filled with adventurous
youths. and everything indicated the interest
that was taken in the grand event. The sun
was struggling through the clouds and the
day gave promise of being fairly pleasant
one. The AncientS formed on the left of
Plymouth county Grand Army. under com
mander b. S. Atwood of South Abingdon.
he yTanu army utltCItutIlt CtHSlSttu VI IL
posts, and was accompanied by Bowlers
Fifth Regiment Band. Upon the arrival of
the Presidents train, salute of 81 guns was
fired by section of battery A. of Boston.
The Grand Army and Ancients were drawn
up along the road, and upon the approach of
the Presidents train the band played march
ing salute and the troops presented arms.
Other carriages followed, containing mem
bers of the Cabinet, members of Congress,
and other distinguished gentlemen. The line
of march was then taken up for the Webster
Homestead, the infantry wing of the An
clients taking the right. Then came the car
riages, followed by the artillery wing of the
Grand Army.
The Presidential train was made up of 10
cars and the journey made to Marshtield
without incident, excepting for a moments
stop at bingham, where Gov. Long joined
the party. Upon the arrival at Marshtield
the party took carriages in the front one of
which were President Arthur, Gov. Long, and
Hon. Stephen NJ. Allen. During the march
the carriage was fanked by guard of
Worcester Continentals. Captains Fulsom
and Cundy, forming.a special guard of honor.
Arriving at the house, the President and
party alighted. Upon enterisg the breakfast
room, Hon. Stephen M. Allen delivered an
address of welcome. The party then break
tasted with Mrs Fletcher Webster. After
breakfast, shortly after noon, the procession
was reformed, and march was resumed for
the Webster tomb, where the exercises
occurred. At the breakfast table, beside the
President and including the Governors of
States, there were about 40 persons present.
The following was the order of exercises
at Webster's tomb: Dirge; original hymn,
''Webster's Tomb :" address by Hon. Stephen
NJ Allen, President of the Webster Histori-
cal Society; Prayer by Rev, Ebenezer Alden.
DID. Psalm of Life by Henry W. Longfel-
low.
After exercises at the tomb the line of
march was taken to the field near the Web
ster estate where dinner was partaken of.
After feasting, the President was escorted to
the adjoining tent and presented to the an
cient and honorable artillery who greeted
him enthusiastically. The President re-
sponded briefly, thanking them for the re-
ception. Returning to the societies tent
the assemblage was called to order by
Gov. Long who made an eloquent speech.
He concluded by introducing President Ar
thur, who spoke at some length. He felt
deeply touch and returned heartfelt thanks
for the fiattering reception accorded him ever
since he came within the borders of Massa-
chusetts. He paid tribute to the memory
of Webster, and urged the rising generation.
who desired familiarity with those political
doctrines which are the foundation of federal
government, to resort to that great store
house OF wisdom, the published writings of
Daniel Webster.
BosToS, Oct II.
The special tram bearing the Presidential
party arrived at Gas. and proceeded to Hotel
Brunswick. The President aud lparty leave
for New York Friday morning, via Boston &
Albany railroad.