Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-07-05
E. B. WASHBURNE.
His Services Remembered and Recognized by
the German Emperor.
Special Dispatch to the Tribune.

New York, June II, a. IN. The
Herald correspondent at Berlin tele-
graphs that the Emperor William of
Germany, hearing that report
that Mr.. Washburne had resigned as
U. s. Minister to France, has or
dered the painting of life sized por-
trait of himself, for the purpose of
presenting it TO the minister in rec
ognition of the distinguished servi-
ces he rendered to Germany during
the Franco-Prussian war. Mr.. Wash
burne, it will be remembered, repre-
sentenced the interest of German
subjects during that period, and has
ever since been held in great re-
mem bsrance in Germany. Before
proceeding to America, Mr.. WASH
burne is expected to visit Berlin on
his return from Carlsbad.
DINNER OF TIE FRENCH AGRICULTU-
RAJ SOCIETY To MIR. wAsHBUUNE.
Gslignani's Messenger,
The Agricultural Society of
France gave its monthly banquet
on Wednesday, May 80, 1877, al the
Cafe Richie. 1t was an adieu to Mr..
ashburne, Minister of the United
States, who represents the French
Society to the corresponding associ-
alton in America. Nj Drouin de
Lhuys, formerly Minister of Foreign
Affairs, who presided, proposed a
toast to the health of Mr.. Washburne
in the following terms:
GENTLEMEN Permit me to depart from the
usages of our monthly agricultural dinners in
proposing the health of our distinguished
guest who sits on my right. LApplausel You
all know the evidences Of sympathy which, I'M
der many circumstances, have been manifest
ed to lis by the Hon. Mr.. Washbnrne, and the
services which he rendered 20 our delegates
at the Exhibition at Philadelphia. [Cheers
He is now recalled to his country by impera-
tive duties, and his diplomatic mission
draws to an end. must say to him, however,
that this banquet is not meant for an audience
of leave, and for our part we shall not accept
his letter of call. We shall continue him in
his high functions with one slight change: up
the Society of Agriculturists of France, but he
shall be henceforward the representative of
France to those of America. Loud applause
Mr.. Washburne responded in the subjoined
terms
Mr.. President: beg to tender you my pro-
found acknowledgements for your very kind
and fattering words. IL is to your great per-
sonal kindness that am indebted for the hon-
or of an invitation to be present on this occa>
sion. 1t affords me yet another opportunity
of meeting at your hospitable board so many
gentlemen, eminent and distinguished in the
walks ofagriculture inIFrance, and of expressing
| all the interest feel in the Development and
progress of that pursuit which is the surest
basis and the most enduring foundation of the
wealth of all countries. Applausel A resi-
dence OF more than eight years in your own
beautiful France has enabled me to form an
estimate of those vast agricultural resources
which have made your country the wonder
and the admiration of the civilized world
Renewed applausel Iacceps, therefore, the
function you assign me as the Representa-
tive of the Agricultural Society of France 10
the Agrieulturists of the United States. They
will be proud to be associated with your So
eiety in its enlightened labors. / am deepd
touched, Mr. President, by the sympathy an
good will which you have been pleased to sx-
press at the indication Of my intention to ter
inmate my official functions in France.
assure you, sir, shall leave your hospitable
shores, with manv regrets, for | sever some
of the most agreeable associations ofmy life,
and part from many friends to whom have
been allied by sentiments of respect. esteem,
and affection. [Cheers] But in returning to
my own country, shall cherish in my heart
the most grateful souvenirs of all the kind
| ness and hospitality have received from that
French people who are lcagued to my own
| countrymen by so many obligations of gratitude
and by all the traditions of her ancient friend.
ship; and, Mr.. President, it affords me pleas
ure to addwhas you. distinguished as you are
| in the Diplomatic history ofboth countries, SC
well know, that such friendship between
France and the United States has remained
unimpaired for more than century. [Great
| applausel Let us hope that it will remain I'M
| broken so long as the two nations shall exist
examples to the world of the influence Of
peace and harmony between two great PEG
Piles. CONTINUED applanse] Again thanking
| you, Mr.. President. and all the gentlemen
present, for your kind reception, win you per
NIT me. IN terminating, to offer this senti.
ment-"The happiness, the prosperity, and tn,
| glory of France" Long continued applause.