National Republican., 1875-11-08

the affair, embraced salute of one hundred guns
in the early part of the evening, and afterwards
serenade rendered to the President at the Execu
tive Mansion, to Secretary Robson and ex-Gov
Shepherd, and THE REPUBLICAN and ChrOEiclt
Offices. After the salute in Judiciary Square and
= few patriotic airs on the Metropolitan chimes
by Prof. widows a line was formed, and headed
by the Marine band proceeded down Four-and-a- a.
half street to Pennsylvania avenue. As the mul
titude moved up the Avenue to the Executive
Mansion their numbers were largely increased by
constant accessiens, until about three thousand
citizens were in attendance. At the Executive
Mansion they were met by large gathering that
had assembled in expectation of the serenade.
After the procession had entered the grounds the
committee entered the mansion and informed the
President of the nature of the demonstration and
he consented TO appear.
The President was introduced by Mr.. Arthur
Shepherd, who stated briefly that the determina-
tion Of the Republican citizens oil the District TO
celebrate the victories gained in the recent eec-
tions had taken the form Of q serenade to the
nations Chief MAGISTRATE.
The President returned thanks for the c0upli-
nent in the following words:
PRESIDENT GRANTS REMARKS.
FELLow-CITIZENs: l thank you heartily for
the compliment that you have rendered in calling
upon and sereDadlng me this evening. The vic
tories you have assembled to celebrate are cer-
tainly good cause for rejoicing, even though the
msJoTiies in the different States where elections
were held are not so large as they might have
been. They have proven cOnclusively that the
'rag baby has been elfectually killed, and that,
too, by the Republican party, which has arrayed
itself in favor of honest money. The victories
also give assurance that the people have not
lost confidence in the Republican party and that
the government of the country will be entrusted
TO it for four years longer. Again thanking you
for the honor you have paid in calling on me, and
joining with you in your rejoicing, bid you good
evening.
The assembly expressed their approval of the
points in the address in a marked manner.
At the conclusion Of the remarks, repeated
cheers for the President were proposed, and
given with great enthusiasm.
One gentleman in the crowd, mounting the rail-
ing ODDOsite the main entranPA MaOciOn
proposed t'three cheers for the Presidents school
policy" which were given with JUNCTION.
The President then retired, and the assembly
moved on to the residence of Secretary Robson,
where they were met by Captain E. B. Townsend.
who informed them that Secretary Robson had
Unexpectedly been called away from the city that
afternoon, and Of the regrets of Mrs. Robson of
the departure of her husband. Three cheers were
serenading party moved on to the residence OF eI-
Governor Shepherd. After couple of airs had
been performed by the band, Mr.. Joseph Will
liamg introduced Ex-Governor Shepherd in the
FELLoT.CITIzExs: 1 take great pleasure in H.
Producing TO you one wko stands pre- eminent as
the political and material friend the District Of
Columbia. Hon. a. L. Shepherd.
The Ex-Governor spoke as follows:
sPEECH OF EX-GOVERNOR SHEPHERD.
FELLow-CITIzENs I congratulate you upon the
auspicious occasion which brings US together. The
tidal wave, which one year ago bade fair to over
whelm the Republican party, has receded, and
left its opponents stranded on the beach.
The people Of this country have again shown
their unwilliugness to deliver the great Govern
ment into the hands of the party trusted, but
now feared-thAt party which had Hell-nigh DEM
Gnstrated the iDcapRcity OF man for seIEgovern-
ment, by delivering the only experimental govern
ment ever formed on this idea, bound hand and
foot, to its enemies. And believe and trust, feI-
lOW-citiZens, that the approaching Centennial
year will find the American people more frmly
bound together By patriotic recollectlons and re-
solves than any year which has preceded #.
In the State Of New York, Notwithstanding
that the party which boasts Of Tammany as its
hoN
in its garb OF reform, Notwithstanding the nomina-
tOn Of two Republicans as their standard bearers,
the Tamnany ring, aided by the so-callsd ''Inde-
Pendents, a." lose their entire ticket and two good
ani true men, Heckett and Phelps, are reelected
to positions they have before henOred.
In Pennsylvania gallant and true soldier has
been reelected TO the position he has graced and
hOnored for one term. So in WisconsE, in Kansas,
IN Minnesota, in the goodly State Of Ohio, IN
Iowa, from every quarter OF this fair land come
tie "glad tidings OF good neWsi-the advent of
the Centennial year with the plaudits and appro-
bation of the people to the party of good govern
mcnt and true patriotism, who have brought the
nation unscathed through the fierce ordeal OF civil
war.
And here in the Capital Of the nation we meet
tonight as Republicans, glad and proud of
the occasion WHICH brings US together proud ofthe
great and good Presidest who presldes over the
destinies of this grand Republic proud ofthe party
which has redeemed the national metropolis from
the sQualOr and filth in which It had lain mould
ering for nearly halfa century, bye-word and
TeprOach among the cities Of the earth, anc trans
formed II into thing OF beauty, making II wor-
Thy Of the hallowed name It bears.
thank you for this compliment, gentlemen.
1t is pleasant 10 feel that one isapprecated by his
fellow citizens, and can only assure you, for my
self, that in the future as in the past j an for
good Republican government; the advancement
of the material interests Of this great nation the
preservation of our national life, the payment OF
our debt in money, and in all that tends to the
progress and Advancement Of my fellow men.
AT the conclusion Of the remarks three hearty
cheers were given for Governor Shepherd. Hon
Henry Willard and A. B. Mullett esq, were In
trCduced, ana congratulated the assembly upon
the occasion of their rejoicing. From Governor
Shepherds the procession moved to the headquar.
ters Of the Congressional executive committee, on
+ street, near Tenth. The band played several
Illuminated. The assembly next visited the Ciron-
feie Office, which was also handsomely ilIu-
minated. They were addressed By Col. Geo. Il.
CorkhiIl as follows:
SPEECH OF COL. CORKHILL.
FELLow-CITIZENs: l an glad to have the op-
portubity, IN behalf Of the various gentlemen con-
nectsd with the Chronicle, to thank YOU for the
honor Of this serenade. The fact is recognized
that it is no personal compliment to any individ-
nal but an expression Of your approval Of the la
bOrs of the Chronicle in securing the victory you
are here TO celebrate. To deserve as we'll as to
receive the honest and cordial approval of so
large an assemblage Of citizens is matter Of no
ordinary congratulatiOn.
Fifteen years ago, BY the verdict of the people
OF the country, the Republican party was placed
in control Of the affairs of the nation Since that
time has occurred events which the history of no
country in the world has eQualled. A million Of
slaves have been freed, and representatives Of
that race join you tonight as citizens of the Re-
pubic In celebrating the political victories Of the
party Of their choice. A great war has been
fought, in which the life and existence of the ma
tion was imperiled, and the leader of your yctor-
Gus armies addresses you tonight from the Presi-
Dental Mansion as your Chief Executive. The
victories you have assembled to celebrate are
well worthy the cOmmendation OF every citizen.
They mean that the people Of the country are in
favor of an honest administration of public affairs
and in favor Of a redeemable currency and op.
n0Eed Initiation n TnRgdnu
mean hard money and the honest Endorsement of
Republican rule. With the result before Us, the
triumphant success Of the Republican party in
the next Presidential campaign cannot be doubted
Again, gentlemen, thank you for the honor OF
the serenade and bid you good night.
The serenading party then proceeded to the
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, building, which had
been lighted throughout in honor OF the election
and oftheir visit, and which presented an imposing
appearance. Here, after few airs they were adj
dressed by an associate editor OF this paper Mr..
james T. Dubois, who made the following re.
marks:
SPEECH OF Mr. DU BoIS.
NY FRIENDS: l have the honor and pleasure,
in behalf OF the NATIONAL REPtBLICAN
to acknowledge this high compliment. We con.
graduate you upon the success of the demonstra-
ton which you have made this evening, and right
here It may be, with prOprety, remarked tn at the
present demonstration is in
AMUSING CONTRAST
with that one which was to have taken place in
this city On the evening of the 18th Of October
last. On that day the great contest between the
sound dmoney policy, which hac been adopted by
the Republican psrty, and the financial heresy,
which had been tnken up BY the Democracy to be
used as magnet to attract the votes OF the labor
ing people Of the Buckeye State, was in the act
OF being decided, and the American people were
watching anxiously for the result. Upon that
evening the Democratic organizations of the city
were assembled in their hall, prepared to hold
grand 1ollincatiOn over the expected tidal wave
which was to sweep the State in favor of inf alton
expectations which were based upon the prophesies
OF William Allen and that ubiquitous lem agogue
Sam Carey, both of whom had predicted that the
State would be swept by a Democratic malorIty
of at least 25, 900.
About O'Clock Q messenger arrived with a dIs.
patch and, hurrying to tina secretary of the meer
ing, presented It TO him, Whereupon that gentle
man, with nervous emile, opened the messaTe .
and read as follows: "Old Hamilton county Ire
stronghold Of the Democracy, has given Repuh
lcan majority of 800, and the Republicans every
where are sweeping the State" My friends, the
DEATHLIKE SILENCE
that fell upon the hall Of the Democracy at that
moment was tmpressively painful 70 those who
nao set their hearts upon Democratic triumph,
ana IN less than one hour after the first dispatch
had been received, announcing immense RepublI-
can gains through the State, person passing BY
me S9ngerbund hall could not but have been I'm
pressed with the quiet and tomb-Ifke stiffness Of
the place. The demonstration which you are
mAklng mere this evening is In strange and anus
mk contIaSt with the exhibition made by the De-
mocIaey Oh tne city on that night, which goes to
prove, Dey Ond the peradventura oF dorbt hat