East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-06-23
II. II O b Il S L S @
BANCROFT HOUSE,
by The
CLEVELAND DELEGATION"

CLEVELAND DELEGATION"
The articles having been arranged in
such manner as to give the most brill
liant effect to the display, the guests
assembled, AMI all in proper order for
Surprise, Mr.. j.. II. Morris, repre-
sentative Of lbe Delegation, surrept!tious
ly introduced the blushing recipient, who
was thus gushingly addressed by DIR j..
S. Curtis of this city, on behalf Of the
Cleveland Delegation.
"Most potent, gray and reverend in.
dividual"-"You'd scarce expect one OF
my age" to elucidate a subject of such
gigantic magnitude as that which we
have mot here to contemplate, but by
earnest request of the donors l have
been prevailed upon TO do the oratorical
on their part upon this occasion. "a
thing of beauty is JOY forever" "big
thing" or collection Of big things, rath.
err, is, of necessity, the promoter Of joy
almost unspeakable, inspiring, eXhilara.
ting, evolving an exhuberance of fancy,
out of the abundance of which even a
commonplace individual has but to call
the most radiant gems of expression as
)they come sweeping in rnuniiiccnt array
athwart his mental vision. Cleveland,
the forest city, CARRIED at this season
in the most luxuriant foligae, Boosting a
beauty of location and scenery I'M
eaualled; among whose notable institu
a. / |
Unlimited Loo, and Lew Morris; on
whose virgin soil vcgetated "a. Ward,
Grays Plaindealer, Nell. Sanford and
hosts of other literary celebrities; among
whose poets and statesmen arc found
the illustrious names of Thatcher, Burt
g. Co., Dwight Palmer, Herald Fair
banks. ct al and in whose heart Of hearts
dwells deep and abiding affection for
the slaba hoopte- .saliferous region
of the, Saginaw sends 10y her chosen del.
egation gorgeous Offering to the rep
resentative man of the Valley. In the
sweet and appropriate language OF the
poet, f1
From Cleveland como with my light wares all
laden.
To bcstow upon ono whose ,no,lesty
bcspeaks his merit, whose hospitality is
only equalled by lis sterling financial
qualifications, aud whose heart aud hand
are always open to prosperous guest,
this tritlc, as memento OF the regard
borne him by the Delegation | repre-.
sent, hoping he may live to enjoy with
us therefrom many draught OF "ncc-
tar fit for Gods" whose flowing crystals
shall kiss the rim of these classic vessels.
In conclusion permit me to remark
that this service, though not of silver or
gold, carries with it a significance Of far
more permanent prosperity. With 1t IN
your possession the congratulatory re-
mark of your numerous admirers will
be, "Hobbs is sound, has got the tin"
(muchly.) The gilt comes not in form
of bride, but is intrinscally plain, pal
pablo and ,prodigiously simple token Of
the gratitude, love and respect of the
delegation. AS such, Mr.. Hobbs, be
pleased to accept it with their best
wishes.
Mr.. Hobbs, though taken all aback
by the overwhelming nature of the sur
prise, blushed--let it be recorded
stammcred and hcsitated, but by the
aid little S. Il. Elixir, recovered his
wonted serenity, struck an attitude and
with "eye in fine frenzy rolling" thus
responded;
Gentlemen: "Some men are born
to greatness, others have it thrust upon
them, undeserving as | tec' mysclfto be
in this instance, shall endeavor to boar
my "blushing honors" with all humil-
ity, and in accepting these capacious
evidences of capacious, but l trust not
capricious affection. | must DO al.
lowed to suggest that they greatly ex.
coed my expectations. OF Que biped the
poet said
The primrose by the rivers brim,
yellow primrose was 10 him,
And 1t was nothing more"
think / shall not be considered ego.
tistical in saying that am not like him