Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-09
MINISTER WASHBURNE'S RECEP.
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the theatre Of the Union League Club in New
York Wednesday evening, was very brilliant
and noteworthy. The theatre was tastsfully
decorated with floral notices and designs,
hundreds Of honorable and distinguished gen.
tlemen. The address of welcome, by Will
liam M. Evarts, was one of those polished
and fascinating speeches which the renowned
lawyer so well knows how to make; and
with his usual facility for epigram, Mr..
Evarts said that he had often heard men find
fault with Mr.. Washburne in his career in
Congress, but it was on account of his hon.
esty.
Mr.. Washburne's reply was as modest as
has been his career abroad-as brilliant as
his success there has been. After recapitu-
latng the main issue of the great drama, in
which he played such an important part, he
disclaimed any great talent in the accomplish
ment of his delicate mission, and added
"With no experience in such matters, and
with no pretension of having been initiated
in what are called the mysteries of diploma.
cy, with no precedents laid down in the books
to govern in such an emergency, had simp.
ly to do the best could under the circum.
stances, and took sort of town meeting
view Of the whole subject, and made prece-
dents to suit the occasion. / could claim
nothing more, if could claim anything, than
the practical sense had picked up among
the flr-clad hills of my native New England,
God bless her, and in the proud State of my
adoption. Situated, as l was, in the midst
of events that were convulsing France and
Europe and the world, l deemed it high
privilege to do anything in my power to aid
and assist, not only our own people but all
people and all nationalities, whenever and
wherever could properly do so.
The position of our Government was one
of absolute neutrality between the two bell
ligerents, for they were both friendly nations.
To the Germans we were allied by all those
ties which are iRterwoyen by large and pat
riotic German population Unidentified with US
by interest and feeling, and helping to build
up and advance the prosperity and interest of
our country. To the French we were allied
by traditional friendship, and the undying
memories of our revolutionary struggle.
where will forever stand out foremost those
two great central figures in our history,
Washington and Lafayette. We can never,
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shoulder to shoulder and elbow touching ell
bow with our revolutionary fathers, and
poured out their blood like water on so many
battle-fields to achieve the independence of
our country"
talents and graces of Count de Remusat, the
present French Minister of Foreign Affairs,
and to the Marquis of Noailles, Minister to
Washington Elliot C. Cowdin of Paris gave
an interesting account Of Mr.. Washburne's
labors in Paris.
POLITICAL.
The House judiciary committee are pre-
pairing an impeachment report against United
States Judge Delahay Of the district Of Kan
Sas.
1t is understood that Governor Dix will adj
yocate sweeping reforms in the State, in his
message, which he is now writing. Among
other things he will suggest the abolition of
quite number Of State offices, which will
tend to largely reduce the expenses.
The full vote of the State of Louisiana for
members of the Legislature appears, from
the Governors proclamation to have been
republican, so,233; democrat, CO, 1853; against
1882 and 4l,ol0 respectively in 1870. The
extra session OF the Legislature commences
Monday.
The names of Hon. L. p. Burdett, member
Of the present House, and that of Gen. Hal
bert Z. Paine, ex-member, Of Wisconsin,
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dates for the clerkship of the next House.