New-York tribune., 1872-12-05
AMERIcAY DIPLOMACY HON0RED.

RECEPTION OF MINISTER WAsHBUENE BY THE
ONION LEAGUE CLUB.
The Union League Club rendered a recep-
ton ~ +. b. Washbune, Minister to France at
the Club-house ast evening. The reception given
IN the thoaer, which was decorated with flowers and
Inottoes.
The STAGE was entirely hid by OF flowers and
behind this the musicians were placed, who played
during the evening. Upon the different sizes Of the
room placed mottOes wrought in flowers One
was Houorod by Three Great Powers" the others,
The Succe sui Mediation and Franklin, Dix Wash
0urnc"
The rooms were filed with the members OF the Club
and their guests Among the most prominent Gov
Jewell OF Connecticut with his staff, Gen. Mcdowell and
stan Gen. shaor and STAFF, Admiral Rowan, Gen. Gil
more Gen Burns Gen Barnum. the Earl OF Caithness
Gen Dix Chester y. Arthure, jackson ). Schultz, William
j. Dodge, and OILERS.
President Grant did not appear though he wasl ex.
peeteG. Gen BabcOck dispatches saying that
the President would attend this reception When he
was first spoken 10 raoout 1t, at the time Of the
arrival OF Miss Nellie Grant, he thought very
much OF 10 and enthus iastio about It..
When be 'spOken to about II yesterday he said
wOnld better back here really TO attend
Mr. Greeley's funeral. L do not want any misappre-
henson about H. II stayed here to Mr. Washburnes
reception, 1t might be misinterDreted"
The Hon Henry Wilson was in the theater short
fine and said That he appreciated fully the OF
the President and said chat ne wanted 10 compliment
Mr. Washburne much he could Old friend OF his
bat thought he would better back lie felt depressed
by the occurrences Of the day. lie much attached
10 SIR Greeley, ami did not want his coming here to De
iEnisHnderstood.
About half past Nr. Wsshburne arrived, and
corted 10 the large hall Very after his arrival
she Hon. VIM. N. Eyarts said, IN part: Let us be IN
order while have the honor IN the and IN the be
aIf Of the citizens Of New-York whether members Of
fhe Tnl0u q moi memlserS iutFOdgce "A
iIttle more formally than hitherto, the distinguished
guest OF your bOspitates and festivities tonight II
was certainly natural Mr.. washDurne, that, the oc
your brief visit 10 this country in this interval
iu your public services abroad that your fellow citizens
kiO1d exhibit their attention "a your abroad
their interest H. and their great appreciation OF the
Ionor the American name the American nation
y heh you have done, and they hope that you will de
Tse satisfaction IN this public testimonial 10 your char.
acirT aud conduct You may well suppose that 10 me
I"rsonaiy it ist matter OF great satisfaction 10 have
ben sieeted to take soGe part in this manifestation
Va Evlfis then on 20 speak OF the eminent ser
81 NJ. Wz~1baTge, during the war
pr'.erypE American neutrality and in protecting The
rts oi Americans aud others during those tilues Mr.
!, .sLiErne. in reply. said, IN part:
HK. iREsIDEhT AID GENJIJ.NgN; should be forget
a. of what due tS tbjs occasion did not hasten 10
lig. yon and 90 al I'M gentlemen present profound
a grateful acknowledgment for this kind ption
a's al4iacd 10 be with here tonight and as 10
nsH ksd. there is reward which 80 eTAte-
- To public as the appreciation OF those
nom be bas endes vOred honestly serve. Appiause
bui yben that appreciation IL does here To-
gi from the highest Ia the land. and from those
va S1is0rzed to speak, appreciation OF thai
r eni y LigteDed. and NY obligation for that boncr
s"..3u.eC
'car nat - your Endnes SOW bafe far indeed very
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