The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-05-26
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AN oBsERvER-PRESIDENT GRANTNON THE
PLATFoRM-THE eREAT EvENT--sTRIFE
FOR THE PICTURE OF Mr.. sARToRls-RU-
MoRs ABOUT THE WEDDING. 49, 49,
From an Occasional Correspondent OF the Sentinel.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., MAY is, ls74.-The
Indiana delegation at Washington, famous
for the brilliancy of their state sociables, ex-
tended large hearted welcome to the edi-
torial association of Indiana on the evening
of the 10th inst, by complimentary recep-
ton, which added new luster to their repu-
largest hall in the city, was profussly deco
rated with the stars and stripes,
combined with flags bearing tbs
motto of the hoosier state. From
the chandeliers hung pennant5
inscribed with the names OF the different
states in the union, while among them were
suspened numerous bird cages in which
vivacious cansries warbled their happy
greeting 10 the honored strangers. A small
platform WAS erected at one end OF the room
from which Senator Morton delivered an apt
and appreciative address OF welcome. Mr.. j.
T. Dryer, president of the association, re-
sponded in an impressive and felicitous
manner, evoking much applause from the
large and distinguished audience. Upon a
call for Mr.. Ainswortb, the manager of the
excursion, that modest gentleman stepped
forward and greatly to his astonisment and
apparent embarrassment and discontinue.
was presented with an elegant gold headed
cane by the association through Mrs. Jeurdan
the accomplished poetess of the West, who
accompanied the gift with neat and appro-
pirate address. The lady was by far the
more composed and self-possessed ofth two;
the efficient manager probably, like Mark
Twain, not being prepared for the perpetra-
ton of such first class swindle. The prin-
cipal event of the evening was speech from
President Grant which, as one OF series of
iSit m a re-
markable degree, deserves to be chronicled.
If there is anything liz the world to which
that dignitary is sincerely and uncondition-
ally opposed, 1t is talking in public, always
preferring to let his deeds speak for him.
But the exhilerating effect of the presence
of over one hundred editors from his own
section of the country, possibly aided by
desire to make good impression upon the
\ leaders of public opinion in view of future
elections, induced him to embark in an un.
dertaking that appeared so easy and nat
ursi for the snnooth-voiced senators and rep
resentatives. "With hospitable thoughts
intent" the chief magistrate of the nation,
whose breath can make and unmake tenn
porary princes and pULentates of the land;
who holds a vast army at his command, or
/ by simply Withholding his signature can
| undo the labor of congress for months, went
timidly upon the platform, looking about as
confused and unhappy as school girl
does when standing up to read her
first composition, and alas! with about
the same result; for, although was seated
/ within few feet of the illustrious orator,
and the utmost silence prevailed, / could
hear only an occasional word. Verify, in
| this paradise of speech makers, little mod
esty Difference to an audience and want of
! self-cOnfidence are entirely refreshing, espe-
cial.y when united in the person OF the chief
among 10000, 900, and the one altogether
powerful. Remarks were also made by
olyor ofn II
M. Wilson, G. S. Orth, w. Il. Niblack, j. M.
Tyner, w. /. Holman and J. p. G. Shanks.
The last, true to his principles, did not
let the opportunity pass for saying a
word in favor of Lo, the poor INDIAN;
and Mr.. Holman, for once in his
life, took the floor without feeling it be he
his religious duty to OBJECT or raise point
of order. In accordance with his practice
in the House of Representatives, 1 expected
to hear him order the yeas and nays, when a
call was heard for Mr.. Orth, but fortu.
natelatelY that worthy was allowed to pro-
coed without interruption. Secretary
Belknap, like a humble minded individual
1 that he is, sat down in one corner on a rough
seat with a rather uncertain foundation that
threatened momentarily TO precipitate MIN
to the floor, and appeared to enjoy the pro-
ceedings Immensely. AS the
i ETIQUETTE OF WASHINGTON
society ordains that all enter
tainments shall terminate with dancing,
that heslthful and invigorating exercise was
continued until II o'clock sharp, when the
band discoursed "Home, Sweet Home" and
the gas and the guests alike, went out in
darkness. A very amusing contest is going
on between the prospective presidential SON.
iu-law and the corps of artists connected
with the illustrated newspapers. As a mat.
ter of business they are anxious to obtain
h. If ~. Cato 20 Cd H..
forthcoming sensational number of their
respective journals. but unfortunately for
art in general and the luckless "sketcEists"
in particular, he absolutely refuses to give
them a sitting or even a standing, and con-
! sequently they are plunged in the DEPTHS of
despair. Being very exclusive, he has
not had as much difficulty in eluding them,
thus far, as he will be likely to experience
in the trying hours of the wedding and its
attendant festivities, when he will naturally
be thrown off his guard. He need not be
surprised to see photographers instru>
ment levelled at him from some corner DUR
ing the ceremony, or to observe some long
haired individual pensively scratching his
thumb nail with lead pencil in that mo-
ment of utter helplessness- Yes, If ap-
proved of betting should stake my money
/ on the artists, for in a race between Yankee
enterprise and British tact and diplo.
macy when did the former ever failf
| Most marvellous runners are floating around
in regard to the great event which is to take
place next Thursday at the white house;
yet they are only rumors. as the same reti-
cence which characterizes pater lamilias pre-
walls among the other members of the house.
hold, and they, like him, keep their own
counsel. But they do say that the wedding
dress is to be Of white silk, of great beauty
and richness, and that cabinet officers, sem
atofs, and other friends innumerable, will
lay priceless gifts of gold and diamonds at
the feet of the happy bride, Miss Nellie
Grant. EFFIR.
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