The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-06-11
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LOUISVILLE, June 7, 1877.
ElIIOn IntelIIGencCr;
The good citizens Of this place have
more than maintained their worldwide
reputation for warm.hcartcd, whole.
souled hospitality. Never were strangers
more cordially received into the hearts
and houses Of people than were the del
cgates 10 the International Young Mems
Christian Association Convention now in
session here. The old Kentucky houses
Of the good people Of this city were gem
orally thrown open to delegates, and hun.
drcds more could have been entertained.
Last night the welcome meeting was
held in Library Hall, and about two
thousand people were present. The adj
dress OF welcome on behalf OF the Louis.
vile Association was delivered by Frank
D. Carley, President. The address Of
welcome on behalf Of the citizens was de.
livered by Mayor Charles D. Jacob. The
address Of welcome on behalf Of the
churches was delivered by Rev. Stuart
Robinson, D. D. Mr.. ]. V. FarWell, OF
Chicago, President OF the Convention, and
Mr.. ". J. B. Patterson, Of Montreal,
Canada, responded. The addresses were
all cminently fitted to the occasion. The
formally welcoming Of a Convention to u
city was never happier or better execu-
ted. The address Of DR.. Robinson was
one OF tho best efforts OF his life. The
audience gave the most earnest attention
for more than an hour, and would have
been pleased to have heard him for an
honr longer. Mr.. II. Thane Miller, OF
Cincinnati, made an earnest address Of n
few moments, after which he sung "IIold
the Fort" the congregation joining in the
chorus. The "Railroad Qnartette," Of
Columbus, Ohio, sang several hymns, az
they only can render them.
The immense stage in the Hall was a
gorgeous flower garden, perfect picture
of splendor and beauty, SO handsomely
and tasteiully had the noble women OF
Louisville decorated it. The words
"Jesus, Lover Of my Sou" appeared in
gilded letters in the centre Of tho floral
display.
Mayor C. D. Jacob is a cousin Of OK.
Governor Jacob of Wheeling. Like our
Governor, Mayor Jacob was triumphant.
ly elected over II swinding ring comb.
nation. lie may also be Iikened to the
Governor from the fact that he is in every
sense Of the word gentleman, enjoying
the confidence and esteem of all good
citizens Of Louisville.
The city Of Louisville contains large
number Of worthy charitable institutions
such IA the House for Aged Poor, Child.
ren's Home and Hospital. The great
virtue Of charity il maintained by this
magnificent city 10 large and commend
able degree.
The negro question in this section OF
country, Is gradually settling itself. The
negro is engaging in many business pur'
suits, such as bookkeeping, shoe making
and railroad labor. | find the col.
orcd race IA u general thing hereabouts
more thrifty, civil and economical than
many are willing to conCedG.
The Y. NJ. c. a. convention will be in
session over Sabbath. 1t is one OF the
best gatherings ever held, in many re.
EpeCs.
Rev. DR.. Stuart Robinson, Of this city,
goes to the Pan Presbytcrial Council,
soon to assemble in Scotland. He will
take the same steamer rs DR.. Cunning
ham, Of Wheeling, leaving New York on
the 10th. WIN. II. o.