New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-14
ELLIOTT C. COWDIN.
p.ppwprI DINNER AT THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB.

FAREWELL DINNER AT THE UNION LEAGUE CLon'
Mr.. Elliott G.. Cowdin, one Of the most pub
lie spirited OF our many public spirited ork or
cbans and one Of the most faithful OF those WHO III .o
dark days OF the war upheld, Mt home ana "p'o" ,o
cause of the Union sails to-day for Paris, to rejon MS
family He was the recipient last night of an elegant
farewell entertainment at the Union League CiuD, Al
which few of his friends took the opportunity OF WISH
ing him happy voyage and a speedy RETURN ne we
the guest Of the gentlemen who addressed hun the o
lowing letter:
DEAR Mr.. CowDN Learning that you are about 10
sail for Europe To rcjoin your family, we ASK as .o
pcnsation for the regret shall feel at your 1ePa.o
parting dinner. when may wish you prosIeT,ous
voyage and assure you That IN your aDsehco you WI" W.
Years of pleasant intercourse have served to inspire
with sentiments of warm personal reSara TOT ~
and the hcartiest appreciation Of your integrity patriot
ISM and worth Permit to give expression to these
continents by cOnsenting to become our welcome guest
At dinner which we propose to give IN your onoS vc Wv
Friday, the 18th inst, at the Union League Cup' very
cordially, your friends,
CLas w (irswold, John Armstrong,
Horace Greeley, j. W. GODDARD,
Charles A. Peabody, John Griswoh'
Joseph III. Ch0ate, Henry Clews.
y I Eithion ChaS. j. FOgcr,
William orion William III. Lee.
Sinclair Tousey j.. Il. Jewell
A A.i Pic a. o%.S1, Frank T. Howe.
Jackson Schultz. Geo Bias, lr.
Wbitelaw Reid. Chauncey NJ Depew'
Geo a. Fellows. Mp. Banks.
r. ogden Dorenus w. III. Robertson.
j. &. Lowery. A. j. ii. Duganne
T. G.. Churchill. Geo. 5. Partridge.
hcW- York. May 3 1870.
Mr Isaac H. Bailey. known Of all Clsb men-it might
almost be said of all NewYorkersas the prince Of chair
men at q dinner party presided having on his right Mr.
Elliott c. Cowdn, and his left Mr.. Horace Greeley
Jackson g. Schultz the President OF the Club, sat at one
end of the table, anked by Sub Treasurer Folger ana
Judge Fthian, and Joseph H. Choate at the oter WIFI
VIM Orton and Il ogden Doremus On euer nu. b tho
Mr. Rails siUuaIiIel
proceeded TO make capital one in honor Of the guest Of
the evening. Mr.. COwdin responded fcelinSy and ap-
opratey Letter. were read from non eT Fisk and
several others; also the following:
My DEAR SIR: should be delighted to be WIN you az
r UorG ON tho eye Of his departure for Europe but
have right to put the Senate to the trouble OF eject
ing temporary presiding officer enable to enjoy
sos ial entertainment Join with you ALL however, in
honoring him most cordially May kind Proyi It &c
fully appreciate all the pleasures Of his soourn abroad
and happy heart to enjoy all the blessings OF me- Is inc
sincere wish of yours very truly, SCHUYLER CoLf&.
Wee Pyesidenfs chamber, Washington, May T. 1870.
DEAR MR. BAILEY: No festive occasion could be more
grateful to than in honor of our dear friend Cow
din And with deep regret that am compelled to
say you that unable tn accept your very kind In
vitation. love your guest so much and value MN 80
highly, and with all largely his debtor for nnu-
cradle kindnesses, that would share in every demon
in his honor Be assured OF my gratitude for the
gracious initiation to join you and that though absent
In body shall share cheer in spirit. shau De
very near COwdn. Shall 60 with Lin to the ship, ana
the abide with him while abroad return wnen
lac returns heart and soul he separate from hlm
never mover never With most cordial sentiments ana
renewed thanks, am very faithfully yours, ,,,
BuDdO, May 10, 1870 JAMES o. PUTNAM
WASHINGTON, May IL, 1870.
ELLIOT C. COwDIN, esq.,. Union League Cub: We drink
your health at the Arlington and wish you pleasant
VOYAGE and "A speedy return ALFRED PIEAsONTOS,
FRED. A. STARRING
GEORGE BLISS, ir.
To the above Mr Bailey sent this reply from the dinner
table:
UNION LEAGUE CLUE. NEw-YoRK CITY, May 49, 1870.
Gcn. PLRAsONTON and Others, arlington House, wash
inqtDn pleasant 70 Pieasontou-a bssful time TO
Bss-and a moonlight night for starring.
i. Gen Banks, Chaunccy VI. Depcw and half score OF
others made speeches the health OF Mr.. COwdin was
drunk times almost without number and the company
separated midnight with many expressions OF good
Will.