National Republican., 1873-09-18
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Response. |
The young men composlng the Equal Rights
League last night rendered Governor A. II. |
Shepherd a complimentary serenadc. At an ap-
pointed hour the members Of The league assem-
bled at their headquarters, and preceded by the
Marine band mhrchest to the Executive once,
where, after finit was made, the band played
'IIaii to the chief" and ''rhcn YouTl Remember
Me-
ON the conclusion Of the music, r. W. Tomp-
klns Introduced Governor Shepherd, who said;
GOVERNOR snErnERDs SPEECH.
I heartily thank you, felow-citizens, for the
compliment thus rendered mo. It's gratifying
70 me TO know that my appointment to the once
| Of Governor meets your appreciation. Entering
upon the discharge Of Its duties with but one
object IN vlew-and that the interests Of the
people-lt will be my aim so to administer the
trusts connded TO me a. TO win the approval
/ Of all rignt-mnded men. The events OF the last
/ two years have proved that on the part OF our
citizens there IA no lack Of pride, energy and
means; that we are alive to the progressive de-
mands Of the day. and that, loving our country,
we will do all In our power 10 make this, our
home, worthy the great nation whose capital
II Ia and must ever be. Let MS continue and COM
Vlctc Tue WOfk 40 uOOiV Oetuu, hnu tnc TetDH-
nitlon which always follows deeds OF enterprise
Is assured. In days gone by we were clsssed as
sluggards and paupers. Now we can with jusi
pride boast that We are citizens OF washlngton-
place more complete aud magnificent In iis
improvem ens than any other on our continent
I know that naturally there Ia considerable
anxiety a. To the expenses involved In our IN
dertaklng. A property-owner and Taxpayer
, myself, selfish motives, II none other. would In
duce proper caution on my part. Invested her,
are the fruits Of twenty y-eght years OF unremit
ting labor, and these surely would not sacrinc,
10 taxation which would sweep them AWAY
never, perhaps, 10 he regsined. Appreciatlni
tho question 10 It's full extent Il shall be my ain
TO protect the interests Of all, and nv ambition
. will be satisfied H. when the day OF trial IA over
instead OF fearful exposures Of corruption an,
fraud, such Is have characterised the history o.
y tho commercial metropolis Of the Union, th
:, people Of the United States, irrespective Of sec
. tion and party, will point to the nations capts
q as at least ono place where q municipal govern
y mcnt has been honestly, judiciously and enel
~ geticaiiy administered, and where results hav
/. been achieved In magnitude and durability will
d out parallel on either side Of the ocean.
e The members Of the league then marched ini
e the Executive once, when, after general han,
shaking, J. 7. johnson, treasurer Of the Dlstric
snl addressed the Governor.
=: Governor Shepherd, In response, returns
70 thanks for the appreciation manifested by u
rc league, and promised To do the best for the We
.. fare OF the District 10 ali do their duty, the
OF tion will do its lie did not desire the District
y, stand IN the position OF being beReariy, hut
Al the light OF Justice. lie felt sorry that his q
" pointnent had Dispensed certain portions Of =
u assured that his services had been appreciate
se The members OF the league then retired ai
10 returned to their headquarters, much pleas,
~, with the Wait,