Year: 1877

colored people OF Chattanooga wcrc not afraid OF tho
ald not suppose the old dcmocra, would hurt them
very much, am sure. (Applausc.) II may bo that
tie white people were more afraid OF me; don't
know how that was. tLaushtcr) am glad 10 stand be-
fore you. AL that am owe to Chattanooga TO tho peo
Pie OF East Tennessee They have been my friends and
while am not unmindfui OF tho great honor that the
President did me In the appointment while am proud
of tho administration TO which have in my feeble
more pride aud gratitude the tact that when in your
last legislature candidate for the senate of The
United states, every man in East Tennessee white
and black. democrat and republican. Union man and
Confederate, was In favor OF my election. Now, my
friends, to crowd like that what can say. II | were
TO talk too much might say something somebody
wouldn't like, ana like you all. There is people
earth that love we'll as do the people Of Chat
tanooga tApplause.l


Judge Key, leading forth Mrs. Hayes said d:-"Here
is the best speech that think has been made They
abuse all other OF the administration but NO
one abuses herr


Mrs. Hayes greeted with loud and continued
applause.


ADDRESS OF A coLoRED MAN.


Rev. A. p. Milton (colored) came forward and read
the following address,


To HIS ExcELLRNcY rHE PRESIDENT or rnR UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA HONORABLE MEMBERS OF
HIS CABINET PRksESr-l have had the honor Of
being appointed to address you In behalf OF COL
orcd ctizcns oil Chattanooga and vicinity, and know
not how better to express myself IN the time feel at
liberty to occupy than TO say that our country has
y.
unrest, causing the great boay OF the nation, It
were TO bleed at every PORE her great heart at times
despair or liIs. But sthe stone which tho builders
rejected has become tho head OF tho corner" That
stone polished with divine excellence, took the shape
OF American son, and the 4th day OF March
last as the Chiei Executive OF the nation, and
began while yet Just above the horizon to
were first mistaken by some and regarded
with disiavor by others But In tho onward
approach of that sun the couds havo disappeared.





turc warranted IN the already returning peace amy
and kindly feeling to US at least IN TINS part OF Tho
cate the precedent OF your administration and of
unwavering confidence IN that which Is 10 follow be-
licving that you will endeavor to do that which will
suit tho greatest good to not coiorcd white,
rich poor, high low, but citizens OF tho Unitcd
States Permit mo iurher 10 assure you OF the satIs
iacton we feel In you in accepting invitation 10
visit our humble city. In conclusion, may convey
people. praying that the blessing OF tho living God
may rest with you and your Cabinet to tho benefit Of
the whole people.


PRESIDENTS REPLY


To which the President repled:--


Mr. MELTON AND wCTHENs-It Is very
gratifying indeed TO be welcomed by the colored
people OF this section OF the country. Tho testimony
e coorsd Ins hs 20 o.r o n'
since the policy of peace and harmony mas been
adopted is indeed very satisfactory. l rejoice TO hear
such testimony from the colorcd people. II Is pre-
cisely in accord with what believed would occur
when tho effort TO give to the country complete and





anxious inquiries aad Investigations that made
those IN regard to the probable conaition the COL
orcd people would DO IN after the policy was adopted
Ny desire was, was that OF all associated
with me IN the govcrnment, ms Is tho desire, am
sure, OF all good cltizens, that the colored people
should be satc and all their rights undor the
constitution rs 1t is and under the laws oil the land
applause We we're solicitous that their rights
interests should DO regarded, and our boof
ndcncc say, perfect that tho bay
removed from tho South the people OF color would
saier in every right in every interest," than they
wore when protected merely by tho bay onets ZAP
plause.) rejoice that your address that
far you concerned hcre the result according
70 our antcipations-


thank you for coming here to welcome me, for
coming here TO bear this testimony before the country
trust, my coored friends. that your iuture will be
brig and brighter your condition better and BETTER
and that you Will always remember that 10 comma nd
respect men must have the TO deserve respect
industry, good conduct and intel gcnce good alike
for whitc men and for coored men. (Applause)


ATTENTIONS CITIZENS.


After the conclusion of tho speeches tho crowd
anxiety to snake hands with the President aud Mrs.
Hayes


In the afternoon tho President and party lunchcd
Judge Keys and mot large number Of tho friends OF
the Judge. t
In the evening dinner and banquet followed at the
Stanton House, where festivities were kept up to
late hour.


called upon the President, and prevailed upon him "a
visit that city after his visit to Knoxville. Tho party
will leave for that city tomorrow morning and thence
to Atlanta


Governor Hampton left for homo to-niglt