The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-04-05
Dinner to D,rec,or-General Go.horn

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hundred and twenty-five prominent citi-
zens. Among those present from abroad
were T. S. Harrison, ESQ. Chairman of
the .Citlzens Centennisi Commission of
Philsdelphis; Col. Myer Asche, Assist
ant Secretary of the United States Cen.
tennisl Commission and Private Secre-
tary of the Director General, and Robert
Cox, Esq OF Philadelphia; Mayor John
son, Hon. VIM. s. Groesbeck, ex-Gov.
Noyes, Judge Force, NJ. Hslsted, Esq,
and others OF this city. Ex-Attorney-
General Taft presided.
After a bountiful repast Judge TAFT
made an eloquent address of welcome,
claiming the origin of the expositions Tor
ancient Greece IN the Olympisn games;
referring to the interest awakened in
America by the expositions OF later years,
and mentioning the interest surrounding
the Cincinnati expositions and her musi-
cal festivals. He was frequently inter-
rupted by applause.
In reply, Mr.. Goshorn spoke as fol-
lows:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN:-
After an absence OF almost four years,
engaged in an important national work,
l have returned TO renew my interest i'll
the affairs of my city. / did not expect
nor have l thought that deserved the
distinguished recognition which you
have extended to me this evening.
There is no compensation more valuable
to the citizen than the endorsement of
his public acts by his friends and neigh
bors. Your friendly words and earnest
expressions of the approval of my public
services have affected me most sensibly.
l appreciate in the fullest manner your
kindness, your friendship, and this col-
dial and sincere welcome TO my home. |
thank you for the compliment of this
occasion, and for the distinction which
it conveys to this community and to the
country. L am not unmindiul of how
much l am indebted to the citizens of
Cincinnati for their confidence and for
the official positions have held her"
and elsewhere. When l WAS appointed
by Gov. Hayes and commissioned by the
President Of the United States
as Centennial Commissioner from
Ohio, and more especially when
l was chosen Dlretor General
of the international Exhibition of 1876.
The public understood and 1 was glad to
acknowledge that these positions of trust
were offered me IN recognition of
my connection with the Cincinnati In
dustrisl Exposition. To the experience
which | acquired in that enterprise l
am indebted in large degree for what
ever of success and honor that have
ensued from my labor in Phlladelphis,
and to that enterprise are we indebted
this evening for this pleasant meeting.
When | WAS sollcited,to assume the direc-
tion of the exhibition in Philadelphia in
the spring OF 1873, had grave doubts of
the expediency OF acceding to the sollta-
ton. The project was surrounded by
embsrrsssments that seemed insurmount-
able. 1t had been authorized by Con-
gress and had been proclaimed to the
world, but it Was without means and
governmental sympathy or support, but
already the gcoI name of the Republic
had been involved in the enterprise, and
realizing this l determined to join my
labors with those who were struggling to
sustain the honor of our country. 1t re.
qulred courage and abiding faith in the
ultimate success of the undertaking.
There WAS found at that time citizens OF
Philadelphia ready to give generously
OF their time and money. They sup
ported the exhibition when it
was most in need, and to them is due
more than to any other the
great honor that resulted to the country
from the success of the exhibition. |
am glad of an opportunity at my home
to acknowledge their kindness to ne,
stranger in their midst, and to thank
them and my associates of the United
States Centennial Commission and Cen
tennial Board of Finance and my faith
full officials for their patient and
unceasing cooperation with me in
the administration of the duties contded
TO me. / need not speak to you OF thu
administration, of the magnitude of the
labors and of the happy results ot the ex-
hibition. These are now matters of re-
cord. l mag be permitted, however, to
express the conviction that the exhibit
ton promoted internationa! comfy, gave
the representatives, OF all the civilized
nations AT opportunity TO study and ap-
preciate our institutions and resources.
That it elevated the foreign estimate OF
the American character and of the prsc-
tical ingenuity of our people, and that 1t
gave the people of the United States a
better knowledge of themselves,
of their opportunities, of the rich
ness OF their heritage ard OF the
cultivation, taste ant accomplishment
of other nations. Il was an appropriate
ceremony conducted by free people IN
commemorat ut most important
epoch in the history OF our country. The
nations of the world come to join Us in =
celebration that will be remembered for
all time rs an occasion of peace and good
will. May the concord and har.
mony Of that ssscmblage OF the
nations remain with Us an enduring
monument of International trsternity
and at the happiness. prosperity and
cOnteRtment of oar united country. But.
gentlemen. ] arose to acknowledge your
friendly greetin =, AMI not to discuss the
events OF the past year with which my
name was associated. pray you there
fore again to accept my sincere thanks
and gratitude for your crest courtesy,
and ask you again to join me IN wishing
our city brilliant future. May she
succeed IN every enterprise she under
takes aud msy there ari-a here for the
enIoymen. and cultivation of our people
and as a rational outgrowth Of our own
and the international exhibition OF 1876,
a grand museum of science and art. Ine
London exhibition Of 1851 gave 10 Lon
don the South kensington Museum. May
our exhibitions give to Cincinnati SIM
liar institution, u permanent attraction
and an honor 10 the city.
Chicago Municipal Election.
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