The New York herald., 1877-11-18
RECEPTION TO MIR. WATTERSON.

THE LoTos CLUBS HONOR TO THE DIsTIN-
oUIsHED SOUTHERN fDIToR.
The Lotos Club gave reception last evening to SIR.
Henry Z. Watterson the editor Of the Louisville Cou-
rier-Jo,nnaL The dinner began at seven and tho
speechifylng lasted until late hour. Mr.. Noah
Brooks the Vice President presided. In reply
frs. toast In honor Of tho guest OF the evening Mr..
Wattsrson madc the following felicitous speech =
MR.. wArTERsoN's SPEECH
To alay needless excitement l WISH TO say in the
beginning OF the few remarks which propose to
make this occaslon-and take leave to add that,
having been prepared by friend, who has spared
neither pains nor expense, they should commend
themselves ana need no PREDATORY eulogy from mel
wish to say ut tho outset that II any has come
here with the expectation OF receiving instruction
financial topics ain not responsible Tor his
ing and shall decline TO hold myself answe fable
for his disappointment. IL Is not my purpose
speak ol resumption or the rcmonc of silver
In my part of inc country have impression that
tho government should give us what money we want
and usk no questions During the iush times OF 37
old North Georgia farmer went down to Augusta,
entered the State Bank and said to the cashier:-
"Bob, We must nave moro circulatin' medium
bound to have it-can't get on without IT,"
.sWell,n the cashier, "how you going get
itr "Why stomp IT," Suppose we stomp IT, rs you
say, how to redeem n" .'Why, Bob, that's
what Im coming TO- You see in North Gcorgy we are
a.in redemptiou.b II seems to me tnat the story
illustrates tho financial situation IN Washington al
least, and, promising that, II the government can
stand II we Can. turn at once to question upon
which 4 would dwell Tor moment and TO which /
Wouiu call your serious attention.
Sir, refer TO the condition OF the suffering millions
I am told that there many, very many, men in
this great metropolis-and good men, too-who have
only one dross SUIT aud are actually reduced TO pint
OF cluYet. except Sundays This condition of
things should be allowed 20 on. Taiiors arc
plenty and l havc yet TO learn that there Is my
scarcity OF grapes. Undoubtedly there is none ia
this particular vineyard; but there should he none
anywhere. II l were the supreme ruler OF tins
country land for The matter Of that though II
it AS oughtn't to say "you might 20 iurther and
iAre worsc), would establish sinking fund FOR the
diffusion of ''store clothesn Every manisboulJ have
"a rulle to his shirt. should put the very memory OF
the little Frcncninan to the biusb who talked about
pheasant IN every poor mans pot, Tor each should
have coop Of his own, filled with game chickens 1
would establish clubs and club houses such this
every prenise receiving as my reward not
tho blessing OF womanhooa everywhere In
happily, my friends, am not tho dsposcr OF
events / am but Il poor, powerless guest OF yours
owing my simple het aud TINS innnocent glass ol
WINE 10 your hospitality "An had the power" as
the gentleman III the play remarks, II would do such
generous bounty and good WILL assure you that
am embarrassed. Time was whom, as a budding, tho
Lo.os Sioo aiu ~. ualAie anu Appai .ne
wayward rural rooster rs he strayed within
It's homeiy walls. But that time, alas
has gone. These bc splcndors, indeed and
quite beyond me- dare say your manners, too, have
Kept pace wiib the dignity OF your state. and tnat IN
soad oil the old .Glvo us your lppcr, Sam, or Fill
up your mug BilLn IL is .l'm looking toward YOU
Mr. Brown" IT'S ever thus; We 20 ON from grade 10
grade until we reach perfection. In these years
may not have travelled as Tar as you in degree or
gentlemen OF the Loos, that, change our
coats may, l believe all oil US
have the good hearts in oosoms, and In spite
Of little trosting about he head ana little tralty
about the toes as II wero We are yet able to welcome
and enjoy the OLD jokes and tho old songs. In TINS
gard, am most happy to bo with you again and thank
you with all my heart Tor giving me the opportunity
say as much, observing, Ia CONCLUSION, with my
friend Joseph Jones, Of fipeviiie Ca, No more from
your lriend TIL dcathn
Mr. Locke Petroleum v. Nasby) made some numor-
remarks apropos OF Mr.. watterson's native State
(kentucky), especially concerning wnat he called tho
three great products oil that Slatehorses women and
whskey-whlch provoked much merrimcnL
General Preston, Of Kentucky, alluded to the bcncn-
cent elects o President Hayes policy which mad
done much 10 cement the North to the south, and
voraDiy contrasted the results Of this policy OF con-
citation with Genelal Grants OF force.
Captain Long, oil tho Khedive's s,an, spoke OF
African exploration, and paid warm ana culo
gisc tribute TO AIR. Stanley, whom he enuod
against the attacks OF jealous gcograpners aud geo.
graphical societus.
Mr.. Anarows gave recitation, and several other
members ana guests contributed their share to tho
OF joy mcnt Of the OCCASION