The weekly Louisianian., 1872-10-12
WELCOME HOME.
HON. J. MILTON TURNER.

y The distinguished Missou:ia
named above, is the accredite
Resident Minister and Consul Ger
8 eral from the Republic of the Unite
s States near the Republic Of Liberi;
T He has spent not quite two year
in his honorable position, but re
turns to his native home, bringin
: with him the entire approval of th
, government upon his official con
duct. Mr.. Turner is Missourial
by birth, having been born ant
: bred in st. Louis. He has won hi
own fame, and is universally es
teemed for his intelligence ane
ability. He is o man of fine at
, tainments and ranks among tn
ablest public speakers in the State
His return home few days ago
was the proper signal for public
demonstration by his admirers. A
public reception was therefore ten
dered him by the Attusk's Blues
who received him at East st. Louis
at 12 o'clock, H., amid the widest
demonstrations by the immense
throng that gathered there to vel
come him home. He was seated in
G magnificent barouche drawn by
four beautiful horses. This outf1
was superb, and was driven with
great care and dignity. Mr. Tur-
ner occupied the left side Of the
vehicle, his companion on the right
Escorted by an attachment from,
the Attuck's Blues, who were out
i'll full uniform making an excellent
appearance. They crossed the
Mississippi on the Belleville, leav-
ing which they passed down Fourth
street amid the waving of flags,
banners, handkerchiefs, &c. Pass
ing the Democrat Office, MIR. Turner
stood with head uncovered in ac-
acknowledgement of the deinonstra-
ton, and his compliment was duly
acknowledged by the proprietors.
Cheers greeted the procession as it
passed under the Grant & Wilson
flag suspended from the Headquar-
ters of the St;...e Central Committee
at Fourth and Pine streets, and all
along the route to his quarters, the
presence OF the distinguished arri-
val was greeted with the livelicst
demonstration. Reaching tho his
souri, Boarding House of Mr.. Henry
Turner, at 619 N. 11th street, he
alighted from the vehicle and was
conducted to the balcony, accom-
panied with many of our prominent
citizens, led off BY Mr.. G. H. Tandy.
Being introduced he acknowledged
his gratitude and pleasure in very
neat, concise and touching address,
equal to any we have ever heard
delivered on a like occasion. His
acknowledgements to the Att,7ck's
Blues, and citizens generally, and
his allusion to the changes which
had taken place in his absence was
greeted with deafening cheers. 1t
the conclusion Of his remarks the
crowd dispersed, ard Mr.. Turne:
visited the Attuck's Blaes at their
armory, where he mas warmly
greeted and made q few remarks.
A few hours later he was rendered
a collation. at Mr.. Turner's, and in
company with several gentlemen
enjoyed himself till a late hour, in
the afternoon. At night he attend
ed a public meeting at tho Temple
by the Missouri Club, and In re-
sponse to repeated calls, made a
few remarks. On Wednesday
night by special request he spoke
to a crowded house. at the Temple
on the issues of the day. Those
who know him will readily measure
the character Of the occasion. He
was perhaps never more completely
or ever more eloquent than
on this occasion. Round after
round Of applause greeted his elo-
quent and well rounded periods.
His blows fell with telling effect up
on the. Democracy. His health is
good-but that OF; his inestimable
companion is seriously impaired.
Those who knew heretofore she left
would readily detect in her system:
The presence Of that insiduous poi
son, vhicha residence insthat coun-
try engratts in the system Of those
unused to that climate. M 10,
Friday night he accepted a COM
plimentary banquet il st. Panl's