The national Republican., 1869-03-06
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

Or Of the Seaton House for the purpose OF
arting with each other. Tho following
.cntlemen were present Hon. Messrs. Win
on, OF Minnesota; Ashley, Of Ohloi Null
lns, OF Tennessee; Churchill, Of New York;
Of Minnesota II. ID. Washburn,
II Indiana; Halsey, OF New Jerseyi Plants,
II Ohio; Miller, Of Pennsylvania Newcomb,
of Missouri; Ciark, of Ohio; Buckland, OF
Ohio; Goss, Of South Carolinai Highly, OF
Shcllabarger, OF Ohioi Moorhead, |
Of Pennsylvania; Van Horn, Of New York;
Ross, OF Illinois; Pcrhnm, Of Mainei Stewart,
of Arkansas, scely, Of New York; Corlcy, Of
South Carolina, Cornell, Of New York, Van |
Acrmau, Of New York; Koontz, Of Pennsyl- |
vania; Pettis, of Pcnnsylvania, Slower, OF
Missouri; Ashley, Of Nevada; Lincoln, Of
New York; Robertson, Of New York; Ferris,
Of New York; Mckee, Of Kentucky and Mr.. |
Driggs, Of Michigan.
The meeting was called TO order by Mr.. |
Stewart, and on his motion Mr.. Highly, OF
California, was chosen president, and Judge |
shellabarger secretary. This seemed hardly |
necessary, however, as the meeting seemed |
wholly informal, the members indulglng In
general conversation which was largely In
terlarded with Jokes, aud those arriving late
were the subject OF jocular remarks, for In
stance, when Mr.. Moorehead came In he was
received with the remark, "Governor, now is
a good time 10 get your tariff bill through"
Mr.. Ashley on entering was greeted with the
remark, "Now, we shall all be lmpeaehed."
Another member was asked, "Could mt you
work that sutro Turnel tonight" About
$50, Vice President Colfax arrived, and was
warmly received by the gentlemen present.
In answer to laughing inquiry made as to
what brought him there, the Vice President
said he claimed the right to be there as he
was q retiring member OF the Fort'eth Con-
gross, n reply which created good deal Of
amusement.
The Vice President was then made the
centre Of u group Of admirers, and in answer
to an inquiry as TO how he had succeeded In
his first days work In the Senate, said that
he had 'tgot along pretty well, but his
tongue had tripped several times before nc
could get in the habit of saying The sena-
tor from instead Of 'The gentleman
from" He also spoke OF mistake
made by him when the Senate had voted to
take q recess, he had gravely announced
that "Thc House would now take recess,
&c. Amer q half hour spent In very plea
SAINT intercourse the Vice President arose
and said that he had been impelled TO be
present at the meeting from the desire TO
take by the hand the gentlemen with whom
he had been associated for years. These as
soclatlons had been pleasant and delightful
tc all, and he expressed the hope that they
would long he held In pleasant remembrance.
He fervently wished all success and prosper
ity, and In concluding said that he and
others were to remain here as public ser
wants; those around him were going back
TO resume their positions among the SOW
creign people.
When Mr.. COlfax had concluded he shook
hands cordially with the gentlemen present
and retired.
Mr.. Stewart then announced that Mr..
semmes, the proprietor Of the hotel, had pre-
pared room for the use of the meeting,
where they would be more private, aud
accordingly they adjourned TO one OF the
private dining-rooms of the hotel.
Mr. briggs, Of Michigan, who had just
arrived, was badgered as TO the cause Of his
being so late, and replied by rehearsing thu
tragedy which had occurred at his boarding
house during the day, aud which resulted II
the murder Of young lngle. This occur
renee, and the trouble occasioned, had de
layed him. He regretted 1t much, as he hat
looked forward with good deal Of pleasur
able anticipation to this parting meeting
He had projected the meeting and found n
difficulty In obtaining sufficient gentlemen
who were willing TO sign the call, and con
cluded by asking Gods blessing on the futur
life Of all present.
In answer to n question Us to what nj
rangements had been made for the evening
Mr.. briggs remarked that 1t was not intende
to have a supper. His idea was that th
company should partake Of some liquid r,
freshmcnt, smoke good cigar, bid eacl
other goodbye and 90 home, and furths
stated that Mr.. Tabor, Of New York, VIII
bad expected to be present, but was uneN
pexpectedly called home, had called on hill
and left with him funds to aid In defrayin
any expenses that might be Incurred.
Messrs. stover, briggs, Van Horn, Wash
burn and Ashley were appointed a commit
tee TO make arrangements with Mr.. Semmei
hn In m n 4
While they were absent Mr.. Highly, Mr.
Plants and Mr.. Perham In few remark
each bndc the company farewell, and passing
around the table gave each one present 4
cordial grasp Of the hand.
The retirement of Mr.. Highly necessitatet
the election of u new chairman, and, on mo
tion of Mr.. Miller, Mr.. Moorhead was cle
waited TO that position.
The committee having given their orders
reported progress, and, while awaiting tn
arrival Of the refreshments, Mr.. Mullin
embraced the opportunity to make one O
his characteristic speeches, In the course o
which several of the gentlemen present, afte
shaking hands all round, passed out Of tn
room, which caused the chairman TO rcmarl
soto rOce that mullins was making
moving speech"
Mr.. Mullins concluded his address by bid
ding all farewell, and passed around tn
room, bidding good bye to all present.
The refreshments by this time having a
rived, the entertainment began by NJ
briggs proposing the heolth of Mr.. Dor
nelly.
Mr.. D. responded in pleasing and hapI
manner, and closed by proposing sentlmel
to the Fortieth Congress. 1t was dram
standing and In silence.
The health of Mr.. Ashley was drank
the next Governor Of Montana.
Mr.. d. responded by saying that II he wei
there Governor, he should go with the Il
tention Of doing his whole duty. He the
paid high complement TO the last Congress
closing with sentiments Of charity and gOC
will for his fcllow-members.
Mr.. Ross was called out and expressed h
confidence In members of Congress, and q
preciated the confidence and friendship
his fellows. He retired voluntarily.
closed with the expression Of catholic al
liberal sentiments. Hearty applause fo
lowed.
Toast by General Ashley to one of Il
three surviving members Of the Thirty-se
enth Congress. To this Mr.. Window r
sponded In appropriate terms.
General Ashley proposed u toast to NJ
briggs, to which Mr.. ID. responded. u
said he had been called Copperhead b
cause he had tried to get the copper bl
through. Response, You did get
through."l Mr.. d. proceeded by express
ing hls regrets NJ parting ana tenuerlnB III
regards to all the retiring members.
Mr.. Stewart, of New York, made SON
spicy remarks and closed by calling out NJ
selyo, OF New York, who responded.
Mr., Washburn, Of Indiana, was calle
and made u humorous and amusing speech
alludlng TO the "soldicrs' bill, ," $40 the 200
Indian, "the tariff" &c.
DR.. Van Aerman responded to call In
few brief remarks.
Mr.. Halsey, the member from New Jerse,
was called up, and spoke humorously an
rcgretfully at leaving the associations he la
formed here.
Mr., stover, Of Missouri, responded to
call, referring to the fact Of his being Il
successor Of Gov. McClurg. He referrt
In humorous manner to the fact Of being
three months man" In Congress. !
closed hy saying he had determined to retil
from politics until the next session.
Gen. Buckland, Of Ohio, followed, presen
ing various considerations with reference
the present aspect of political affairs Wi
an original Grant man, but feels now ms
he was TO be judged hy his future his i'm,
vas In Congress, and lie believed that m
country was safe in its h0ul-. Our create,
st.