National Republican., 1874-05-18
THE INDIANA EDITORS.
SIGHT-SEEIEG IN WASHINGTON AND
ITS VIGINITF.

THROUGH THE CAPIToL-RECEPTlCN AT
MASONIC TEMPLE.
On Saturday morning the Indiana journalists,
whose movements up to Friday evening were re-
ported in the last issue ef THE NATIONAL RE
PUBLICAN, visited the Treasury Department, and
inspected the Printing bureau, the Cash room and
other objects of interest in that extensive branch
q OF the. Government service. Thence they pro-
ceeded to the East room of the Executive Man
sion, where the president of the Indiana Editorial
hsseeiAtian MI; Jas. T Bryer was introduced TO
Mr.. Bryer addressed the President Us follows:
PRESIDENT BRYER's ADDRESS.
Mr.. President: On behalf Of the Indiana Edito-
rial Association, and representing fair number
OF men who have made it the business OF their
lives TO study the interests and political feelings
of the people of Indiana, have the honor to
greet you to-day as President OF the United
States. We rejoice especially that Indiana Is
one Of a sisterhood OF CommUnTealths bound to
her family by the ties OF fraternal kindred pOlit-
cal interest ana tne tbis bass Which mo- rest Of
alienation should be allowed to contract, and no
heat Of sectional discussion to expand, the editors
of Indiana firmly stand Insisting that even
handed Justice cost what II may, shall prevail in
every act of the powers that be which involves
the interests Of the whole country or the rights Of
IndIanIans. or cheerfnlly accept the more humble
name of "Hoosiers," but our chief boast and
shield is the title of American citizen.
In greeting you, sir as President Of the United
States, we would not be unmindful of the part you
have borne, as a military leader and civil ruler,
in the struggles which have resulted in the pre-
serVation of the Union, and in the establishment
ofpolitical equality throughout the land. While
Americans retain spark Of national pride they
will magnify the fame of victories in war won
under your command as the most glorious illus
trations Of our cOuntry's military prowess and in
your victories Of peace will recognize the great
Chief Magistrate and sincere lover rs well as pre-
server Of his country. The position Of President
Of the United States is the grandest on the globe,
and we desire to-day to express our profound
reverence for II. and for you personally, as one of
it's most hOnored incumbents; and as the hands Of
the head of this great nation and a representa-
tive of its humble citizens are grasped in cordial
friendship, may the love of our common country
ill every heart strengthening the resolve Of each
to give first allegiance to that country trust
ing firmly that every local or individual Interest
will thereby be most surely advanced and firmly
secured
In conclusion, permit me to tender tc you, sir,
for the members of the Indiana Editorial Asso-
citation, our high respect and warm regard for you
personally, and our kindest wishes for your vel
fare and happiness, assuring you that we are pro-
1oundly grateful for and shall ever hold in sacred
remembrance the distinguished service which
well to every other citizen Of this broad land.
PRESIDENT GRANTS RESPONSE.
The President thanked the members Of the as
socation for their VISIT and expressed his earnest
hope that the members would enjoy their trip.
He said that he had no extended remarks TO
make and even if he had he would suppress
them after what had been 60 we'll said by Mr..
BTyer.
President Grant was then introduced to each
member by President Bryer, and q general hand
shaking followed, with many cordial salutations.
OTHER PLACES VISITED.
The visitors then retired and proceeded to the
Corcoran Art Gallery, where they passed about
half au hour in viewing the beautiful works that
adOrn the building. They then visited Lafayette
park, and fingered for some time around the
equestrian statue of General Jackson, by CLARK
Mills, while charmed with the beautiful park
which General Babcock has provided for the COM
fort and pleasure Of citizens and strangers.
Subsequently the eXcursonists visited tho Cap
itOl. and passed most of the afternoon in looking
Through that noble structure, and in an inspection
Of the Botanical gardens.
RECEPTION AT MASONIC TEMPLE.
AT O'Clock on Saturday evening the Senators,
Representatives and citizens Of Indiana resident
IN Washington gave the visitors grand reeep-
tion at Masonic Temple The hall was tastefully
decorated with national and State emblems, while
bright flowers and sweet singing birds lent their
c5afIEs 20 the occasion. TIE asscmblage was
very large and brilliant, and was hqnqEed BY the
presence Of Gen. Grant and many other distin-
Buished gentlemen, besides number Of WELL
known literary ladies.
speech by Senator Morton, who in the course of
his remarks observed that the country press
which the excUrsionsts represented, reflected
public opinion, while the city press sought to
manufacture IL.
To Ssp3tor Morton's happy address Mr.. Bryer
Friends of Indiana: II gives us sincere pleasure
TO meet this most cordial and hOspitable Welcomes
from HOOsier friends in the capital Of this our
great nation, q pleasure mlrreu only Dy the re-
gTet that there are not enough Of y>a here TO
mould the sentiment Of the political metropolis of
this nation into the forms demanded by the great
masses of the people in all this broad land. Our
Senator Morton has kindly recognized the power
Of the country press. As representatives Of the
people, whom we consult to study and please, we
accept the Senator'S definition Of home newspa-
peTs and thank him and his colleague for the
ready appreciation which gives due credit to our
efforts 10 reflect the public sentiment of our re-
spcctive localities Our form Of Government
is representative, reaching from the people
to the officials elected to enact and enforce
the laws. Our interests are diversified wide
spread and constantly developing, changing by
natural processes OF progress with every hour OF
our history.
necessary by this development and progress most
clearly Rpprehends the statesmanship OF the
hour. We are happy TO say that our Senators
Morton tie war Governor, who stands among the
first In the hearts Of his countrymen one OF the
defenders of the Union, and our Senator, Pratt,
whose name is tower Of strength In Its wise in
tegrity Of purpOse-have been among the first
and ablest 10 grasp the problems Of the hour with
fearless hands and wise purpose.
The Indiana Editorial Association feels that
the long journey mere has not been in vain if It
has brought messages of support and encourage
ment TO our Senators and representatives in Con-
RTess, who are so nobly interpreting the will of
the great masses Of the people Of this country.
We have been deeply Impressed to-day with the
dignity OF American citizenship. A Whole day
has brought home the fact that our country is
almost unlimited in ifs resources and extent. The
grandeur OF our capital ana It's national access0
Ties have expanded our views Of the Importance
of NATIONAL affairs, and digni1ed the obligations
Of cur American citizenship. saying to ourselves,
stand in fell view Of the Capitol this is Oure
the heart Of the humblest swelis with pride and
the most inyeterate grumblcr is hushed into
peaceful silence. BE assured, dear Washington
Indiana friends, that we have fully learned the
Hroper and best lessons Of our visit.
10 yUs al our pWn State: who have met US in
the generous spir,t - RO0sssS hospitality we can
out poorly express our thanhs st....n -, ~
nsfs T6rcs. You Are our Drsthren, sn-.'
aspirations and Gearing our honored name. Wan ,
deTing far away from home, we have found home
and fts sweet attentions and kindnesses. The
weight Of cur obligation must oe tne measpne 81
Perhaps in the near future the muses., VIA 50
willingly obey the commands OF our gifted HOO
express our thanks for your kind attentions to In
diana friends. Until then we, in plain prose, re-
turn you, Washington Indianians, one and all,
the hearty thanks OF the Indiana Editorial AssO-
citation fer this most hosPitabIc greeting.
OTHER ADDRESSES.
President Grant then made few pertinent re-
marks, and was followed in brief addresses by
Hon &Isr G. s oTth' n J. p1d; NJ WIsoG lis " Il NteIaek:
Blaine, and J p. c. Shanks.
rRrsssfy ykIoy.
Opa Of The most pleasant features Of the evening
was the presentation, ON behalf Of the excursion
fSts Of a nc gold headed cane to Mr.. q. W. Aims
worth, og the PIainfeld Record, manager Of the
cred in inIproIuptu poetic numbers by Mrs. u. N;
Jordan, the sweet Indiana poetess, (authoress Of
''RoseG1ary Leaves as follows:
Since editors first sat in easy chairs,
Or dunaed delinquents for the yearly dollar,
Or Denucd sharp personals and paragraphs
Too wise for any but the ready scholar,
The sanctum has not always proved secure
From stormy scenes and angry alteration,
And blows descended furious and fast
On shoulders guiltless Of all proVocation.
To cane an editor is no unusual thing.
The mode and manner having been decided,
TIE compliments cat deeply IN the gold
II gold and ebony have been provided.
1t only needs poem or o speech
From hearts too full for any long speech
making,
A short response from him who has been caned,
A little season Of sincere hsnd-shaking.
And thus we put our theory in practice,
BY giving you this simple hearty token
or all our grateful hearts would say to you,
Short speeches are the style, and mine is
spoken.
To this appropriate poetical Offering Mr. Aims
worth made a fslectous response and accepted
the Well-merited tribute with becoming modesty.
THE LIGHT FANTASTIC TOE.
After these interesting ceremonies the pleasant
party mingled ir the mazes of the dance which
was kept until midnight under the management
of the following committees:
Committee OF arrangements-J.M NJ. Dufour, Lee
H. Alley, ]. II. Barrett, W. H. Goddard, and
Major J.. p. Williams. 80.
Reception committee-General William Mckee
. Dunn, J. u. Dillon, D. P. Holloway, Hon. Johr