National Republican., 1873-09-30

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FAINT, Washington Co, Hun Co,
Etseman Bro, A. Tenney 4 Co.,
n. III, Roessle a son, Beall Baker,
keryand Towers, l.ansburg Bros,
Y. Thyson Sons, Willett huou,
". ii. o. II. Morrison, YeweiI 4 ostrander,
II. u. Mohun Co., Fitch FOX,
Juan Boyle i Co., Yates a Mitchell,
Fletcher a Taylor, Middleton 4 Co.,
J. d. Kitch a Co., =. Heberger,
George Wilmer, c. b. Church,
ID. II. Warner, NJ. william,
Robert Boyd, a. Briel,
n b. fugitt, X. \. Kneessi,
Geo. c. Henning, CT. Cummins
Moses Kelley, w. =. Thompson,
c. N. Barton, Chronicir, John IL semfnes,
WIN. X. stone, Judge Macarthur,
Thos. Russell, Judge Cartier,
j. l.. savage, Geo. A. Johnson.
6. v. Thorn 4 CO., J.F. cake,
Hamilton A Pearson, John Hltz.
John L. owens, &C, Willard,
Or. Todd, Y. Z. simpson,
Thos. Todd, W. Smith,
VIM. b. Todd, IT,, James sykes,
). ii. Kaufman, star, 4. l. DuBiTy,
Geo. Howard, Otis Blgelow,
John MarSriier. Richard y. Harvey,
Jno II. Murray, Mr. Temple,
w, H. Dempsey, u, SllyerberR,
John J. Major, J.C. Wiswafi 4 Co,
N.yogi, Fenwick a Stewart
Lewis Baar, Ephonzo Youngs,
Theo. Roesslc, Clarke Given,
W. Y. Mattingiy, J. L. Cheeseman 4 Co.,
Thos. W. Soran, N. t. Pate Co.,
II. !. Gregory, Campbell a Son,
A. Bregazzle, J.B. Bryan Co.,
Geo. W. Driver, q. \. Kraft,
Jos. Shillington, j. j. May,
John ogden. W. 5. Rocse.
&c. Wilmer, Jlllard a Son,
johnson A Young, J. Alexander,
Albert A. Wilson, II. II. stinemetz, &.
Robert Cohen, d. Y. Gilbert,
John 7. Given, A. IL a r. X. Evans,
m. Rohrer, Samuel Lewis,
Francis Lamb, Thomas Russell,
DR.. HIckling, II. N. Barlow,
y. b. Mc1uirc, j. G. Parker,
n. A. Cook, &c. Reaves,
4. X. White, j. L. Barbour,
Y. Pilllng, l.. j. Davis,
y. z. Mckelden, Robert Beall,
q: L. Sherin, VIM. Orne,
W. W. Buriettc, E.a. Davis
L. II. Schneider, II. Rberbach,
y, Calvert Ford, John Stone,
y. Profit Judge Humphreys,
Thomas j. Norfeet, ]. 8. Topham,
schoomaker h Hertzog, John r. Bridget,
A. ]. Joyce \ Co., John Mcclellan,
Nv. Kennedy Ico., W@. Chandler 4 Co.,
George L. Kennedy, Broadhead a Co.,
HAvenner a Son, Noerr 4 Son,
3. B. GIsrss a Co, Jsnney / % Hodge, '''
Rev. Mr.. Harris, Crosby y. Noyes, star,
Secretary harrington, DR.. Culver, ''
Gen. Babcock.
GEoRGErowS, p.c.
Washington Cropley, Ray Bros.,
Jos. Y. Birch, Buckley d Marbury,
II. NJ. Sweeney. c. M Matthew'S,
William Laird, IT,. Thomas G. Wheeler,
Metz Henderson, Dickson King,
John II. SInoot, Anthony Hyde,
N. J. Adler. Herr A Welch,
Wllfred Mcleod, Libbey Bros,
John y: Owens, Wheatley 4 Sons,
b. Williams, Jos. q. Waters,
James Wallace, Robinson Bros,
Cropley Bros, W. II. Dougal,
q. i. Getty. Richard Burrows,
George Hill, jr, George wetzell.
Soon after the company had gathered in
Wormleys rchly-furnished and brilliantly
Illuminated parlOrs Gov. Shepherd, accompa-
MED by Secretary Harrington, entered and
was cordially greeted.
ADDRESS OF JOHN T. MITCHELL, ESQ.
John T. Mitchell. esq, approached Gov.
Shepherd and addressed him as follows:
GOVERNOR; We are here tonight as your
personal frlonds-not as tho representatives
OF any party, faction or creed. We have
come to congratulate you-as we have con-
graduated oursclves-upon your nppoint-
ment to the high and honorable position Of
Governor Of this District.
some Of US were the companions OF your
boyhood; most Of us the associates Of your
ripencd manhood. We have rejoiccd In yonr
success. We are gratified that fortune and
fame, builded upon the sure foundations of
honest labor and untiring energy, have come
10 You in the prime Of your life.
We have sympathized with you in the
struggle through which you have passed In
your effort to improve our city; we promise
you our MD and support In every aim In the
iuture TO relieve us from the embarrassments
which for the present cloud Our prospects
and In the effort you shall make to bcautlfy
and adorn the city Of our birth or our adop-
ton, and present 1t to the nation worthy the
proud name Ii bears.
The chastc and impressive address of Mr.
Mitchell was warmly applauded.
GOV. SHEPHERDS RESPONSE.
Governor Shepherd responded with much
warmth OF feeling. He assured those present
that this was one of the most gratifying mo.
ments OF his life. As native Of Washington
born and reared among many Of those who
now surrounded him-he highly appreciated
this generous expression of their confidence
and esteem. lie had endeavored to perform
his whole duty, and he would continue 10 do
so. He recognized the fact that they were
present not as partlsans, but as citizens iden-
uaed with the business interests Of the Dis
triet. As such he thanked them for the re-
buke they thus gave to the calumnies that
had been heapcd upon the District govern
beautify the capital.
In the future, as In the past, he would en-.
deayor TO do his duty regardless OF praise or
censure. The approval and support OF the
business men who now surrounded him would
encourage him to persevere In the grand
work that had been commenced, and he
would do everything within his power TO
make the District Of Columbia worthy of the
grandest republic In the world.
CONGRATULATIONS.
At the close OF the Governors address,
which was received with repeated manlfcs-
tations of pleasure, there was general hand
shaking, with the expression Of many warm
congratulations.
GEN. pABCOCk INTRODUCED,
Governor Shepherd. then introduced Cen
eral o. T.. BabcOck, as gentleman who had
done more for the District than any other
man within Its limlts-a compliment which
General Babcock reciprocated In behalf of
the Governor, who introduced the company
individually to the General.
THE FESTIVITIES
The company then proceeded TO participate
In the good things which had been so tempt
ingly spread out for the qualification of the
inner man.
Governor shepherd proposed "thc pros
perity Of the District Of Columbia, which we
all love" u sentiment which was heartily ap-
plauded.
SECRETARY nARnIsGToN's SPEECH.
Mr.. John T. Mitchell proposed the health
Of the distinguished new Secretary, Hon.
Richard Harrington, who appropriately ac-
knowledgcd the compliment. He thanked
the President for tho honor which had been
conferred upon him, and was proud 10 be
associated with Governor Shepherd. lie be- |
licycd that this would be the Immortal era in |
the history of the District. In the great |
future Of the nation, the people would look |
back aud reflect with pride upon the era of |
lST2.'73, when the Improvement and adOrn- |
ment oi what VIII then be the grandest capi- |
tai In the world was inaugurated by the Dis |
trict government.
Mr.. JOHN 7. OWENS srEEcH.
Mr.. Mitchell proposed the health of Mr. |
JOIN I. Given.
in response Mr.. Given said he had formerly |
be IN associated with Gov, Shepherd in the !