New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-13
THE GUESTS AND THE SPEECHES.


to private life by such mark OF general favor and honor
az was accorded last evening to william ii. Wickham
Tho dinner especially tribute OF Mr.. Wickhams
political friends his two years administration OF tho
city government in time of financial distress and Demo
cratic dscOrd but the number and prominence oil the
Republicans present atestcd to the interest felt by all
good citizens the right-conduct Of municipal affairs
regardless OF political sentiments The clergy and
secular professions and commerce. tho foremost interest
OF the metropolis, had their due representation.
At the table with Samuel d. Babcock who presided.
were seated oxMayOr Wckham the guest Of the even
ing: Mayor Ety. the Rev. DR.. f. a. WasIburn. the Rev.
DR. VIM Adams. the Rev. Or. s. Prime, WIN. L. Dodge,
Commodore Nicholson, ex-GOv John r. Hoffman, Judge
John r Brady James 81. Brown. Chaunccy Nj. Depew'
and Dagid NJ. Stone. Among the others present we're
John Kelly. George H.. Anderson, j. Nelson Tappan,
Allan Campbell. Thomas $. Brennan, VIM. &. Conner.
ID. c. Calvin, Charles WarOus. Samuel A. Lewis,
John +. Agnew. August Belmont. Wilson q.
Hunt, Edward Cooper, j. Seiign~n, Franklin
Allen, J. d. Vermilye, W. II. Appleton,
Cen W. +. Smith, d. W. {. Wheeler. II. G. Stob'ins,
Morris x. Jesup Salem IT. Wales, Jacob A. We5fefvelt,
d. q. Rollins Gen c. A. Arthur, H. H. llowiand Russeh
Sage. W. H. Guion, j. l.. Mott, J. Is. Erhardt. s. r.
Nichols Sinclair Tousey Howard Potter, H. L. Dimock,
Benjamin X. Phelps, William c. Whitney, Peter Cooper.
Thomas Cooper Campbell, Peter B Olney. Ashei Green
Everett p. Wheeler Austin flint.r A. sullivan, Will
liam Wood Elihu Root Judge Freedman Judge DoIohne'
Judge Davis Judge Barrett Augustus ScEell Jackson d
Schultz. IIenry A. Gumbeton. Bernard Kelly, D. d. Pat
tcrsOn jr. and Burton n. Harrison.
ADDRESS OF SAMUEL ID. BABCOCK.
The speaking was begun by Samuel d Bsbcock. who
said:
We are met here tonight TO do honor to one whose
noca crserfcr thc time being has closed but whose
remains are with us still. lLaugh.erl / am moi as
familiar many gentlemen present with the acton OF
tbs iun, made for me says shortly after
he assumed duties Of his Office and when ne noihn-
once confirmed and The thanks of the Board of Alder
sent to him because OF the excellence OF ms
appointments. Mayor Wickham was also firm advocate
OF rapid transit don't zee man around tnGs taDts
apV cons,deratiom whatever IIaughter.l The lax
payers Of Neville Mayor Wckhan debt OF
gratitude for his manly and ndePendeni cnnrse LAP
plauso.l do not consider that his political career IS
ended We all look forward to potSa n,1 s r tc
good OF the community; and then he should be can
didae he would he elected by larger majority Than o
gwen 70 woman IApplauseJ | do not think there
would be petticoa in the ranks OF the opposition
ADDRESS OF Ex-MAYoR %ICKHAM.
The first toast was "Ex-Mayor Wickhau." and the
recipient Of the houos OF the evening after three hearty
cheers had been given, RESPONDED ~ follows:
Mr. CHAIRMAN AND GgSrLEIES: For the II -ors and
duties that have devoyci upon NO If - cinils atom
more than repaid by greeting OF this cyening.
for II directly from Your hearts as
goes straight to mine. Appiause The complimentary
VIII OF my feowcilens adds to tic satisfaction
ing NY purpose. when assumed the duties Of
Mayor, plain and simple. " was wItnih the
limited sphere OF the power granted under Tie city
charter 70 gyo honest and economical government
The Mayor of this city, though by the Charter held re-
rpousibC FOR its good government in himself Possesses
so .tis power at credit to he gwen for the condi-
ton this time. 1t is due IN great meas
IRE to the cooperation and good endeaYOrs OF those
whom II has heen my privilege TO nave assotntea WIN
is the credit due the present Improved condition oi
| municipal affairs. | have aimed at al tnes' 50 n'r
them II there have been irreconciablc clements they
not of my creating but the leGacits OF oter tes.
Wherever il has dcvoycd upon me 10 appoint Tue heado
of departments been guided by do sire 10 select
beat and most competent men, independch OF az per
sought the and not tho man the Office lAppausei
And feel therefore That snon,d DC dong moi ohy my
self but Lthcm Injustice II did upon this occasion
share with my late associates any credit that may be due
for the present improved condition 81 0u, munlcpa gov
return to them my hearty ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ioi me
faithful manner u which my have tns' va
have always extended TO me-
ovrry depart actuatcd with honest desire 20 I've
you economical government AMI II possible, 70 re-
lncc the taxation under which you now suffer-
40 long as tno power vested the stature OF the
State 10 give unlimited authority to Issue bonds Tor pun
lie IMPROVEMENTS not asked for needed, to regulate
ealaric, AMI comp appropriations FOR various Oytcts,
there Is no limit TO tGc taxation that may be imposed
upon YOU great po ticn OF the heavy burden OF deDt
unaer which this city suffers has been imposed upon
it, no, at the desire or request OF me ,cltIfhs.
nms by s s6% "omnaie at Albany The Cos
on wisely limits che power Of the LEGISLATURE ov me
Tor these restraints tho LegisatuIe IN times
have taken revenge Dy exercising an u-
Inns ed license in fastening burdens upon we Wy OF
NewYOrk May not hope that the remedy for These
evils is close at hand ana tll ,n aple vVs y, , mU
for noarly years past have nad the subject OF FORM
of municipal government under discussion wiil soon
make a 10 iort the Legislature OF plan which WIZ
give ucI,nent recf to city and secure TO us the
great boon OF local sclfgovernment ana nome RUE
Kit should depart from the prophecies of this Occa
sion should detan you longer TO be honored as gu
that will be remembered by while life lass; ana Tor
ibis * preston of your confidence and approval can
| 81, faanl oak
hcar,y support He brings 10 the discharge OF his duties
great ability aud long experience N public affairs, Tvs
0ppornnity ~ great and have no doubt his success
viii he signal may l. Dir. Chairman. assume for
propose the regular toast The CITY OF New-iOtA
and introduce its Mayor, Smith Ely
ADDRESS OF MAYOR Ely
Hearty cheers gwen for Mayor Ety. who said that
he did not think that the toast needed any response Tor
nothing could be said in laudaon OF this city when
would be new To any present The great pride ard
honor OF city did not consist IN IFS temples or It's mohu
ments 40 much integrity and intelligence OF its
people.
Tha third regular toast OF the evening" The Public
Charities Of New York WAS responded 10 by the Rev.
ID. william Adams.
Address OF WILLIAM T.. DODGE.
In introducing William T. Dodge to respond to the
toast THE Commerce OF Ncwlork." the Chairman re-
ferred TO his long and honorable career ~ merchant
and his commeudable as the former President oil
the Chamber OF Commerce. Mr. Dodge said
MR. PRESIDENT: You ask Inc To respond 70 the TOAST
The Commerce OF Eew-iOrk.' and presume you tA-
poet me do il about ten ninnto. II am 70 IsAo
Tho gloomy view hear often expressed III these
DAYS of general depression OF trade could apswe, ~
nas tban ha, time but having been actively CONNECTED
with the commerce Of New York for the past ali cen
tury and Knowing its vast expansion ana haYhS iuli
cnutd, nee in lis future could I'LL hour with my iu7
pessons of It's Dast. present aud prospective fiSwn,
| but will only take u hasiy glance NoH- i"iA nas
! long bepn and Will continue the commercial center
of This continent and will beyond all doubt he It's hnah-
cha, city Did have nothing better than the gloomy
crooking of these who ia watching the growth m oher
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