The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
TRAVELLING THROUGH VERMONT
Tho President Everywhere Received
with CordIality.

MONTPELIER. August 26.-President Har.
rison spent the night at the house OF ex-Gov
Smith In st. Albans. He arose early, and
before his host and their guests were stir
ing ne was out OF doors strolllng ever thI
grounds, through the graperies and upon ths
lawn In company with the gardener. The
view from the grounds Of Gov. Smiths resi-.
dence, embraces one OF the most sublime
stretches OF natural scenery Ia Vermont, and
the President was much impressed by its ear
ly morning splendor. After breakfast he
visited the ST. Adams creamery and then
was quickly driven TO the station.Ab0ut 1000
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He was accompanied by ex-Gov. Smith and
wife, Col. and Mrs. +. @. Smith, Secretary
Proctor, Mr.. Tracy Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. 4.
Henry r. Start, ID. Sage Mckay, Col. Geo.
I. Childs and Col. M. j. Horton Of Gen.
Pages staff.
At Richmond there was a large assem-
blage Of people and the band played Hail
to the Chief" as the train entered the sta
tion.
Congressman Powers introduced the
President who made short speech in which
he thanked the people and praised the beau
ties Of Vermont.
salute was fred and band of music played
.'Hail Columbia" Gov; Page Joined the par
ty with Congressman w. w. Grout. Ire
President left the car escorted by ex-Gov.
Dillingham;. who introduced him to the peo-
pie.
At Piedmont he spoke briefly from the sta
tion platform.
The train arrived at Montpelier at lilo.
Post Crooks, GAR, acted as guard OF hon.
or, the escort consisting OF Montpelier bands,
Vermont Regiment. The President and
those accompanying him. walked with heads
uncovered the entire distance to the State
House.
The President was first conducted to the
Governors room. He was then escorted to
the assembly chamber where members Of
both hous were congregated. The President
took his seat with Gov. Page and Lieut.. Gov.
Fletcher on the speakers platform. The
members resumed their seats and the Presi-
dent delivered lengthy speech.
The President left Montpelier at 130. At
Plainfield the President was introduced by
Senator Dwinal, and spoke, being given a
hearty welcome. Luncheon was served In
Seward Webb's private car "Ellsmere."
Wells River was reached at o'clock. The
President spoke briefly. At McIndoes and
Barnett the train also stopped and the Pres
ident thanked those gathered at the stations
Tor the reception accorded him. The train
arrived at ct. Johnsbury at 430, where great
preparations mad been made to welcome the
guest. The procession moved over about
two miles. passing public school building
where the pupils were grouped. A floral
key composed Of choice roses was presented
TO the President by six little girls on behalf
Of the committee on reception, emblematic
Of his welcome and Of their
tender to him Of the freedom of
the town. Arriving az the residence Of
Franklin Fairbanks the President left his
carriage and standing on the front steps re-
viewed the procession as 1t passed before
him. The men In the procession raised their
hats as they passed. The President dned
with Gel. Franklin Fairbanks and invited
guests. As soon as twilight began to settle
the work Of Illuminating began. In front Of
every building In town the national colors
| floated and diagonally across the streets rows
Of chinese lanterns were stretched. At the
public park In front OF the Athenaum ten
thousand people were massed and above
them chinese lanterns Of many colors swayed
backwards and forwards In the gentle
breeze. Shortly before nine O'Clock the pres
ident arrived. He was introduced by Col.
Fairbanks and spoke briefly.