The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-10
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.

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Inauguration Ceremonies mt Sacramento.
SACRAMENTO. CAL, Jan 5, 1883.
AT to-day the California section OF tho Pacific Rail
road was inaugurated with imposing ceremonies
Both houses Of the Legislature adjourned in honor OF
the occasion.
Distinguished representatives from nearly every por-
ton Of the State participated In the proceedings which
were witnessed by vast oonoourse Of people.
Gov. Stanford presided.
AT precisely half-past twelve p. NJ he struck in the
spade for the railroad embankmens front of the city.
Appropriate and eloquent speeches delivered by
Governor Stanford, Judge Crane President pro tenn OF
the Senate and various other members Of the State Le
gsature.
well as national highway OF trade, were received with
enthusiastic cheers.
Charles Croker of the firm Of Charles Crocker Co.,
contractors for tho first eighteen miles of the road
that all the arrangements had been completed
and that the work OF grading the and building tho
bridge American river would proceed without delay
Sacramento wears a holiday aspect in honor Of the
Inauguration Of the enterprise TINT bind California to
the Union in closer embrace.
Aid for tho Lancashire Sufferers.
RECEPTION ON BOARD THE RELIEF SHIP GEORGE.
GRISwOLD.
Pursuant to the announcement in Yesterdays issue
most pleasant reception took place about eleven O'Clock
yesterday morning board the relief ship George Girls
void, which, repeatedly announced has been loaded
with provisions the assistance Of tho suffering English
operatives and yesterday prepared to start mis-
sion Of charity The sar board tho vessel was Of
most gratifying character. Most Of the benevolent gen
temen who had contributed to the noble work Of charity
which then had almss reached its consummaton were
present the OCCASION had the pleasing satisfaction
congralatng each other the successful termination
of their abors The ship itself beautifully decorated
with days the appearance Of things altogether Of
q most cheering character.
Among the gentlemen present were the hessrs. Girls
wold Samuel Sloan, A. A. Low, s. Chittenden, A. 7.
Stewart j. c. Green Sturges David Doves, Capt Geo.
Lunt he commander Rev Drs. vnton, Adams, Cox, Guy
Ter and Smith, and great number Of other gentlemen OF
prominence
About the vessel cast loose from her anchorage
and was towed down the bay BY the steamer oswego.
The company, which had assembled together in the
cabin, were called to order by Mr. Green,
Chairman of the International Relief Committee,
who explained the object Of the gathering in a
few appropriate remarks number Of very elo-
quent speeches followed Messrs Low Doves, Dodge and
Rev. Drs. Adams, Smith, Gardiner. Vinon and Cox de.
vering addresses which were listened to with the deep
est attention.
stated that the amount contributed over sos 600,
that there board the ship IL 236 barrels Of
-four 200 boxes Of bacon so barrels OF pork 500 bushels
corn 500 barrels and boxes bread There yet remained
In hand $50 900 in cash.
Mr.. VIM F. Dodge offered the following resolutions,
which were adopted unanimously
Resolved. That the thanks OF the committee due to the
following persons gra.utods Edward
large amount in commissions to Captain George Iunt
for his 70 a az ss p 70 o In e be MT s A
ssa TO he ASSOCIATION Of for loading the ship
Resolved That thanks due to the press for their
liberal support promptly given to this impor
tant movement.
Tho following interesting letter, from q British NJ. p
whose name we did not catch, was read by Mr. Low
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the a. Ina M sena 81 reas
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Ing up the Confedernes With talent and zeal worthy Of
better cause has been possible 70 hold open
smpsh p's he WORDING sasad
cause. They have no, had a very clear comprehension
tho Of The and but On
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class in this country have no. great political apart
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urged on BY It's synpahie by Of on
q u ,he pSsaassa lie join =
been much allayed by which developed
Itself in the pubic opinion OF the country The old ans
II has been still further aroused by his Congress-
Just received The religious bodies beginning move
know that when the religious sentiments of the mid
die classes the sympathes of the millions
ny in this country ali opposition predominant feel
goes down before them like grass before the whrlwnd
The contest assumes the character OF freedom
slavery the certain you TO enlist the synpa
thies only the religious class in this country but of
every politician who looks for the support OF the liberal
On every ground therefore, OF freedom justice,
pdace humanity hail the direction which public
opinion evidently moving IN the free States Once Lot
he
that they Will reconstruct the Union the basis
with and have secured the
Thy Of EngandI OF that part Of It's people which
control the and measures being taken
splrit Of hostility the federal government.
The proceedings appropriately wound up in a grand
dinner TO which all board sat down. after which the
company left the ship to voyage OF benevoencc
getting beard the Oswego which conveyed the party
In safety back to New York.
The vessel will not finally leave until about noon to-day
INTERNATIONAL RELIEF COMMITTEE.
The Treasurer OF the International Relief Committee
nowledgcs the receipt of the following additional dona
tions on January s and o.
Cash, through w. G. Bryant. s.
W. j. Mcknight, Danville, Ky................... s
oauucs sioan ivy
Martin Datcs Jr., Il Co 30
English workmen, Mansfield, Ohio, through II. B.
Clanin ......s........... 90
Cnhrics b. tollns lO0
X. and w. Martin, Providence. 100
Benj. II. Field, second subscription. 800
Before reported. .1OS, JS4
Grand total. .sios ,os4
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