Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-06
CLARIFIED, Pa, FEBRUARY 6, 1856.
CoMPLiM LiMENTAPY pIENER.

On the evening of the 3Uth nit, a compiI-
mentary dinner was given, at Hemphill's Ho-
tel, By large number of the citizens of our
borough, to the Hon. GEo. X. BARRETT, on the
eve Of his departure to the 22d Judicial Dis
trict, on the Bench of which he has recently
been called to preside. The assemblage was
large and respectable, and the entire affair
passed Off in a manner highly creditablc to all
parties concerned. After partaking of a boun-
tiful collation., which reflected great credit on
the most and hostess, and TO which all did am
pie justice, VIZ. ALEXANDER, Esq, was called
upon TO preside over the s.feast of reason and
the flow of soul.'' L. j. Grams. Esq, in few
appropriate remarks, then proposed s:the Health
of Hon. George r. Barrett, the distinguished
gnest of the evening"" which toast was drank
with much enthusiasm by all present. Judge
Barrett responded in Il feeling and eloquent
address. He alluded to the time when, as
boy of fourteen, he worked upon tine turnpike
roads of this county; to his first purchase,
with the money thus realized, of a suit of
clothes, of 'Esalt and pepper cassinet;" then
traced the history and progress of the county
from the time when the latest news were re-
ceived by so-called weekly mail, which, how
ever, only arrived sem-occasionally. TO the
present period, when, not satisfied with daily
mail and news not forty-eight hours from the
metropolis of the State, we are looking for
ward to the completion OF a railroad through
our borough, to connect Philadelphia with the
great trade Of the Lakes. He urged upon his
friends to persevere in securing the success of
this great enterprise, so important to the in
terests Of their country. He concluded by ad-
verting in feeling terms to the separation that
was about to take place, at least for time. and
remarked that wherever he might be called
III whatever locality his lot might be cast-he
would ever turn with the fondest emotions to
the friends of his youth and to the green spot
Of his nativity amongst the blue Alleghenies
and beneath the tall pines of Clearfeld.
After the Judge had concluded, Il. B. .Swoopc,
ESD, arose and very appropriately alluded to
a distinguished friend and fellow citizen of the
guest of the evening, remarking that together
they had commenced the battle of life, and to-
gether they had advanced in the estimation of
the public and to places of honor and trust in
the Government; that both were alike esteem
ed for their private worth and public services,
and that while the one had been called, by the
suffrages of portion OF. the citizens of Penn
sylvania, to preside on the Bench of a distant
judicial district, and this too, to render the
compliment more iattering, in opposition to
one who had occupied q seat on the Supreme
Bench of the Commonwealth, the other has
recently received, at the hands of the Legis-
ffrra of I-S
which can be conferred on one of her citizens,
that of representing her on the floor of the L.
s. Senate. He proposed, :sHon. Wm Bigler.
the friend of our guest, citizen of Clearfeld,
and q. S. Senator from Pennsylvania The
toast met with hearty response.
After the above toast had been drank, Judge
Barrett proposed e'the speedy completion of
the Tyrone, Clearfeld and Erie RaiIroad,''
which was appropriately responded to, at his |
request, by Mr. Swoope, who concluded by
giving, as toast, esthe President of the Uni
led States,' remarking that it was a matter of |
that, on convivial occasions |
like the present, all political differences and /
animosities could be laid aside. Dir. Grams |
followed with toast to ssthe Governor of |
Pennsylvania" after which Judge Barrett gave |
'sthe Schools of Clcarfeld.'' Mr.. Campbell. |
Principal of the Clearfeld Institute, made a |
pertinent response, giving sethe Committee of
Arrangements" Gen. y. NJ. Hills responded /
on behalf Of the committee and gave sstbe
Parting of Friends-its scenes awaken regret.
not entirely unaccompanied by joy. As it fans
into fame the genial glow of friendship. If re
minds US that we all are social beinrs.,'
Mr.. Cutie gave 'Sthc continued health and
happiness of the chairman, VIM Alexander.
Esq" j" whose response was received with great
applause. a gentleman present, abiding TO
he sumptuous entertainment of which all had
,artaken, toasted ssour host and hostess. ;, to
which afr. Hemphili briefly responded ..The
Barr having been given, Mr. McEnally made a
ew eloquent and forci5le remarks, after which
fr. Grams observed that the committee had
lecmed it necessary to change the order of
after the toast to the Bar.
hey were to have had music TO the tune of
,undy, ('EDun-dee,'') but as that gentleman
ias absent he would propose :sThe Press-may
re have one Roac Aoore,'' to which we endeay
red TO respond, and gave ssSuccess to the
sftsmen OF Clearfield.'' Our neiphbor. Mr..
Ioore, responded very perfinentIy, giving
The workingmen and mechanics of Clear
eld-' One of the company gave s.The La
ies-God bless them,'' to which Robert ].
fallace responded, whose remarks were re-
sived with thunders of applause. Dr. r. V.
fiison toasted '.My. Wallace, wishing that he q
ignt cultivate the acquaintance OF the ladies
successfully as he had cultivated his wit j