Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-25

this city, on Wednesday last, en- route tor
Washinpton. he slopped for n few hours In
our city at the residence of his lather-in-laW
Levi g. Clark, Esq. Major knight goes 70
the Capital for the purpose OF settling up ms
affairs, after which he will Join his regimen,
in Dacotah. The Major has been slSuons ss
for several years in the city OF Detroit,
Michigan, in various capacities, latterly be-
ing engaged In closing up the affairs OF tno
old Provost Marshal's Bureau OF that State. |
Bv his urbanity of manners, gentlemanly
deportment, and high soldierly qualities, no
won for himself the respect ana esteem Oh
all with whom he was brought into assocla-
ton, who parted with him with deepresre'.
| Previous TO his departure from Detrot, .
number of the most distinguished citizens OF
that place, among whom was hls honoi
Mayor Mills, Hon. W. P. Wells, and others,
rendered him public dinner, to testify their
esteem for him personally, and their appre-
citation of the ability, integrity and courtesy
with which he discharged his official duties
in the State of Michigan. The inyltauon
was accepted by the Major, and the dinner
took place at the Biddle House on the even
ing Of the 10Th inst. We CLEAN from the
Detroit Free Press, the following particulars
of the interesting occasion;
A complimentary dinner was given last
evening at the Biddle House TO Major John
II. Knight, U. S. A., who is on the eve OF
/ his departure from the city, having termlna
led his official duties here, which nave Deeh
nerformed with such marked AFFINITY, cour-
4 tesy and integrity as to win the esteem OF
1 nil with whom he has been associated IN
/. business, while his many gentlemanly quar-
+ ties have gained for him an equal appreSla-
G ton in the social circles in which he mas
moved.
c THE DINNER.
d Mr.. Taber. of the Bidde House, in pre-
|, parinr the dinner in accordance with the ar
Ii rangements made by the friends OF Malol
i Knight, brought into requsition all tina
5; culinary art could do to feast those sense
80 which rank higher in order than the mucl
l. pampered taste. A bill Of fare IN the rule
the best metropolitan hotel, with not onll
A. game and fruits in variety from distant parts
y but well.prepared articles from our owl
t. abundant resources, was served In an elegan
a and tasteful manner The tables were deco
n rated with pyra.hids of ornamental coniec
It. tionery alternating with pyramids OF flowers
The banquet room was decorated with eA
to ceedingly good taste The national flag wa
BIT of course the prevailing drnping. WI
these the room was iestooned round abou
embracing in its curves beautiful mon'
gram for Major Knight, composed oil arm
corps badges with which he has been col
nectcd, with the letter X upon their face,
WIlltH US W lOlui thN hhAApSA Va e'H IA
ment.
SPEECHES.
When the hour of feastlng arrived, Il
guests took seats in order, ". P. Wells, ESQ
fer occupying the chair After the removal
co. the viands, Mr.. Wells stated that the deser
le' ing compliment paid TO Major Knight on Il
L, occasion OF terminating his residence he
iru was worthily bestowed. No strangers ha
Am ever been received into our society wi
more cordially and separated with more !
gret. The official duties he had perform
were of a trying and difficult character,
none could point TO one act Of want OF lid
~. ity, one act OF discourtesy or want oil lail
az fulness.
on, AT the close of his introductory speed
luy Mr.. Wells proposed 1.-THE health OF Ma.
Out ]. II. Knight, who replied as follows
at GENTLEMEN--Thc honor which you ht
was conferred upon me here this evening, in III
roy. ing prepared this elegant entertainme
> ~ whereat are assembled many of my wa
u , personal friends, FROM amongst the citiz'
ioer of Detroit and the officers of the army stati
=. ed at Detroit, fills me with the deer
py emotions of gratitude.
Urn 1t would, perhaps, have been more CT
N ~ patible with my ieelingsto have received
we evidences of your regard wherein co
III have appeared in less conspicuous or
demonstrative capacity; but l could
SNiissg have received more positive or strlE
~ manifest ton of your respect for me-
inns. could you have done me greater honor.
itiful o'.uJ - d;s,;na,,ishnd c;,;gon or oAiciq
'orVh the nation could not help feeling proud
be the recipient Of such magnificent
have pliment.
| am meeting here my personal frit
|, for of Detroit, those who have always rece
J. me with the kindest considerations,
each treated me with the most cordial attentl
to lie receiving from them such an honor, SO
I for a compliment, rendered from personal
ldler, siderations, how should feel, and how C
ston l find language to sufficiently express
Board ings evoked under such circumstances
Geo must sincerely thank you, my friends
ident only for the uniform Kindness with W
rance YOU have ever received me, but for the
Reed, nificent manner in which you have
John pleased to manifest il on the eve OF m.
parture from your hospitable city.
aving The officers who are now here, me
,perty whom distinguished for their gallant
return in scenes of danger and death, do me
honor by being llg.cnl here to-nlgl
rs. II. thank them for il. With them my rela
raham have always been most cordial and q
1 bat able
guilty, In January, 1854 was ordered to d
j each on duty. / came here stranger,
/. not n single person here My duties
assault me in contact with citizens from every
ned So ship in the State, and the most disagrt
duties were imposed upon them IN res
tt, for that Of furnishing their sons, father
,ts. brothers TO fight the battles OF the nj
oal on and | have the consolation that, no
sum of standing my unpopular Duties beleVe
Court the State of Michigan without single
arising from my official duties. ~
citizens of Detroit, with whom was Il
mocrat socially, always so hospitable to all, esl
vas for ly to officers Of the army, by their n
ct with attentions TO me, warmed within n
e. Mr.. strongest attachments. not only to th
ler Lit hut 40 individuals, and it has always
ing out with sincere regret that have locke
ave for ward to the time when it would
ling in necessary for me 10 break up these
hinery, tons and leave your be luliful city.
clogged But the time has come when must
hich he and l can only say goodbye to y
an iron wishing to individuals, health, hal
dragged and prosperity; and to yor city, or
e bulk vancement in wealth and importance.
IS OF his In conclusion, propose the fol
nangled toast The city of Detroit-onee sur
ed. He ed, never captured-has been capturi
nc feach captivating ever since.
A number Of other appropriate toas
...o, drank, which were responded to by
I I.3 Mills, General Hardin, Major Brown
Jruer o. N. Walker, Esq, and others. The
usoulelS of the United States Army stationed
ay even T vicinity, were present in full dress u
D. ln ny, and the affair throughout was S
e sp ~ ~ ovation
MN. A Merated Testin,oAtdl The tea
,nior and the German Baptist Church Sabbath
occasion. of this city, presented their Superini
1cil car. Mr.. John Muhlhauscn, with han
: Them al bound photograph of themselves
rch. The in numDei-n group, On ues way.
upanpl which wns rpeDOnueu to ID