New-York tribune., 1876-07-18


After few moments Mayor Lewis. with plc.s-
ant introduction proceeded euumcrate the various
ambassadors to Russia that had been selected from
the little State of Connecticut. First, there was
Thomas SEYMOUR the man who Planted the first flag
on Chaputepec :then Mr. Ingerso, nc father Of the
present Governor; and lastly, Marshall Jewell one
of the nobiest most upright citizens OF tue state.
He envied the Hartford gentlemen present who
went around with their blue reception badges liS,
navy men, and are citizens Of the sole captal-tieir
possession Of this distinguished citizen. For HIM
self and his numerous constituents, he Dade Gov.
Jewell welcome.
Gov. Jewell replied with q salutatlon.
j. G. Patterson in brief speech. mentioned how
often officers Were welcomed with p"ndits ara
praises when entering c.cc how few when leaving
it, Not So he said. With Marshall Jewell. We -lail
welcome him in our banks IN the d,re,tors seats oi
our insurance companies, and the workman anu ody
laborer will welcome hm home with a sincere aGd
hearty REGARD. Mr. Battcron concluded with
several compliments which we're loudly appauded
In the meantime a large crowd oi citizens Lau ne
sembled on the college campus side Of thr hotel and
the American Band of New-llaven played serenade.
Tho concourse cheered loudly when Gov. Jewell ~
peared Oh the balcony AID WAS introduced by Nayo-
Lewis GOV. Jewell. III response, said: " II you
had been in Washington, with tAs thermometer al
1902. aud engaged in saying No, and bad thought OF
the cool salt water Of Ney-Iaycn and ,hc shady
places of Hartford. YOU would have como home when
YOU were wanted, especially II y0u he'd had iuuuIa-
ton there that you Were not wanted AZ y. ~.
the special train Will the Gov. jewell attached
proceeded to Hartford, the assembled crowd giving
Gov, Jewell parting cheers.
volley of Roman candles was discharged from
the engine as the train left the Ncw-Haycu depot.
During the hal hours 70 Meriden the greatest
enthusiasm prey@J ri on the train. Fireworks were
discharged at points along the road 10y Gov Jewels
farming friends and red lights re burned at t.c
rear Of the train. As il entered Mcrden ~ les
1900 people were conFregGtcd. They chccrd vA.n
Gov. Jewell appeared on the rear platform and ras
introduced by Il. O. Hlatt, Who made tie -r,- P yt
welcome Gov. jewell made short speech, com-
pimeDtiug Mcrden on being town Of thrift, enter
prise aud sobriety and thanking the people present
for their approval Of honest administrators and hoI-
ert administration.
A ROUSING' WELCOME AT HARTFORD.
Gov Jewell arrived at Hartford at o'clOc' p. ~.
Tho whole city had turned out I. welcome hin. and
the reception was general and enthusiastic beyond
anything Hartford has secn since Gov. jewell re-
turTl.rom Russia. At leSst O0O people were con-
grcrated in the neighborlooG Of the depot. apG
many on the streets through which the procession
passed. Cheer after cheer given, fireworks and
bonirs blszed all sidc' and before TIE train had
stopped the booming Of cannon at Wcs. Park an
nounced that " IIart.ord's jewell" had returned 81
mingle with it, private citizens. Mayor Spracpe
made short address Of welcome, to which hr.
Jewell responded. He then entered carriage drawn
by six black horses. Capt. Dwight, Chief Marshal,
organized the procession a. follows:
Platoon Of Police
CITY BOard.
TIC Hartford t.i" 6uarit
Seven Companies Of :ilc lst Il, meat CoAntcuct Ma
tUrdl Guard.
Gov. jewell. Carriage.
Hartford City Band
Governors Foot Guards.
C.,mbtldgc Coorcd Guard.
Newavon gCc5ts and citizens IN cari ges, and III I'M
Hehse tLIoug on loot
il was 10 o'clock before the procession reached
Gov. Jewels mansion. The line Of march lay along
Allyn-st., Trumbui!-st., Asyum-ave Sigournef st.
and Farmington-ayc. Tic sidewalks packed
and fireworks discharged at many poin,s. Gov.
Jewell received perfect ovation along tn, route.
Marked demonstrations took place at the Allyn
House and in front Of the Deaf and Dumb
Asylum, Capitol-park and tao quarters Of the
Chinese Commission The beautiful residences
on Asyum-aye, Sigoumcy-st., and Farnin gton-aye.
were Illuminated, and tho blaze OF fireworks aud
lights under the foliage Of Harti0rd's clms Was cx
ceodingly effective aud brilliant. Thousands con-
gregated on Gov Jewcls ample grounds and then
the crowd occupied the avenue. The Governor
entered bis mansion and tJrncd the
tables by extending the hand of welcome. Among
prominent guests present were Chas. Dudley Warner
Morgan g. Bulkley, Is. SteTe ems, Postmaster John H.
Burnham, John p Buncs George A. Dickinson,
j. d. Bates, Alderman j. NJ. Ney. Coz. J. ,. Fary,
COL Hudson and stan, Major Parsons, T.. ". Reed
Dr. Mayor, DIR. Sprsgue, eX-Mayor II. G. Robinson
s. K. McNaTy, Chairman of the General Citizens
Committee composed Of both Democrats and Repub-
Leans the reception to Gov. jewell beng in every
respect non BIPARTISAN.
After song Of welcome composed for the occa-
sion, the Hon. II. c. Robinson, speaking from the
portal of the mansion, made the following address
Of welcome:
GOV. JEwELL II has been assigned 10 ms 10 express In
neighbors and III behalf the many Others whom their
presence represents tho sincere qualification IN receiving
welcome 10 our gOOdly city and your friendly ana
neighbOriy associations with especial pleasure saLI
home which your own affection and culture haf done 80
much furnish with sources Of comfort and the lu1l
ely and to M seBeyoenoe seyss " mSIy Which ranges
In these hours the depression Of industries when
gland are painfully inactive. We welcome 20 circle
Of manufacturers who has 30 otp called success out
of doubtful promises and has awakened industry from
sleep. We welcome you ~ our eltrlces' which have
Revor sued you IN vain.
We have watched your since you wen out from
the highest honOrs OF State into national service.
We followed you TO the Court OF the R'manos and wit
with pride your devotion TO Ant loan interests as
representative at st. Petersburg We followed you
again 10 the Cabinet Of the nations EIecu-
tive. We applauGod your fret emphatic promise
10 conduct business department apcn business pri-
cples We you resist the onIreeties ana the threats
OF lad men, who desired 10 tho public only for
their personal emolumeDt We observed In your Whole
official service Postmastcr-eneral the same enter
prise in bushes honesty and energy which had learned
TO admire in you before you called 10 high places
In the Republic. lChce-s We especially admired your