Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-12-18


In this respect.
beg leave to submit as & sentiment,
The STATE OF Ono; the intelligence Of her
people and her patriotic devotion to the Union
entItle her to sn equal consideration by the EK-
ecutiYe IN the diplomatic service Of the nation.
Mr.. Wallace was frequently interrupted by
applause and laughter.
VOLUNTEER TOAsTs
we're next announced as in order
l. The LADIEs-Being Unonsts, constitu-
tionally, their influence and efforts in the future,
as they have been in the past, will be put
forth in helping Father Abraham to subdue the
present eauseless and unholy rebellion which
exists in our land.
By Mr.. Ballard.
R. F. Paine, Esq, responded most happi-
ly, paying deserved tribute to the enter
prise and patriotic devotion our Cleveland
ladies, which was greeted with great sp-
plsuse.
OUR DIsrrSsUIsHED GuEsr.-In his new field
ot service we may look for the same fidelity to
the country which he has ever evineed in the
canvass, and on the floor Of congress.
By N. B. Scott.
ooPPEaHEADs-Aq outraged people have driv-
en- them into their holes Let us see to 1t that
their holes are pushed in after them.
By c. Hickox, Esq.
The Hox. A. G. R1pDLE.-The faithful Con-
gressIman, the true patriot and the elevated
By 7. H. Oakley.
OUR GUEsT.-On his Journey, may he have no
cause to lose his respect for the author Of
' Life on the Ocean Wave"
By Mr.. Ware.
THE SOLDIERS AID SOCIETIES AND SANITARY
CoNHIssIoS.-The most valuable adjuncts in car
rying on this great war.
By E. B. Chamberlain.
The closing sentiment was proposed by
DR.. Seymour of PainesvilIe. It was:
"THe OHIO SEVENTH REa1zEST.r
The toast was drank standing-and in si-
lenoe. The band responded with the " Sew
enth Regiment March"
The following letter from Mr.. Converse,
Of the JeffsrsOnian Democrat, " as received
too late to be read during the evening.
cHARDoE, 0HIo, Dec. Is, 1853.
To l. q. Masters, VI. J. Boardnan, ". r..
Hdy'VaTd, Committee of havitation
GENTLEMEN: Your favor inviting me to be
present at q complimentary supper to be
given to Hon. A. G.. Riddle, at the Angler
House in your city, tomorrow evening, is
just received and in reply, would say that
circumstances over which have no control
viii prevent my compliance.
AS citizen Of old Geaugs, which, as you
are aware, has ever delighted to honor Mr..
Riddle, I, in common with many other per-
sonal as we'll as political friends, naturally
feel peculiar interest in the testimonial you
propose to pay to him on the eve Of his de-
psrture for the new post of duty to which he
has been assigned BY the favor Of the Gov
ernment. Be assured that, among all his
friends and admirers, he has none more true
and constant than those of his native county
who have known him longest and best. he
will bear with him, in his journey, and in
the discharge Of his official duties, the best
wishes Of all who appreciate the briIlisney
Of his genius, the kindness o. his heart, OF
the sincerity Of his devotion to the cause oi
/ Freedom and the Union. That he may long
/ live to serve his country and enjoy its hon
/ ors, is the desire of
Your obedient servant,
J. o. CONVERSE.
A brief letter, aPologizing for his Absence,
was also received from A. a. Thrashsr oi
Chardon.
At midnight the party broke up. Adisu1
were said and good wishes uttered by many
to the guest of the evening, and the pleas
ATTEST and most cordial farewell gathering
which We have ever been called on to chrOn'