The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-12-04
THE MARQUIS OF LORNE.
His Reception at 6tfawa-Addresses of
weIcOme-The Governor Generals Re-


OTTAWA, Dec. 2.-Although a drilling
rain continued from early morning until the
arrival of the vice regal train 1t did not
dampen in the slightest degree the emotions
aroused in the hearts of the people of Ottawa
Valley. The city was full of strangers, who
fi5cked in from every part, and, with citizens
of all classes, irrespective of creed or nation
atty, Joined in one grand outburst of enthu
sIasm, fitting elimination 10 the series
of princely greetings which have marked
the progress of the vice regal train
The welcome was broad, hearty and gener-
Gus, and demonstrated in an unmistakable
manner the loyalty of her eastern people
Wellington, Sparks. Redeau and other
streets were profusely decorated with ever.
greens, notices bunting and a variety of
other adornments, which presented scene
of great beauty. Upon the arrival of the
train, their excellencies were conducted to
the beautifully decorated pavilion by the
mayor and city aldermen, where an address
of the corporation was presented, to which
the governor general replied as follows:
To the Mayor and Corporation of the City of
Ottawa:
GENTLEMEN-It is with the greatest salts
sactlon that accept your loyal address, and
hear in IL those expressions of devotion TO her
majesty, the queen, which indicate feelings
which rise so truly in the hearts of every man,
only prove natural impulses of all who enjoy
the Dirthright of British citizens, but demon
strate the natural convictions OF the people
who in the knowledge that they have
acquired of political institutions Of
firmness never 10 be shaken to the constitu-
ton which their fathers moulded, and under
| which they experience now the blessings OF
| freedom and tranquility of order beneath the
| sceptre of a gracious ruler whose throne Is re-
] vered as a symbol of constitutional authority,
and whose person is honored as a representa-
| tive of benignity and virtue. The attachment
| which binds the provinces of British North
] America to the flag has never been more strik-
ingly shown than during the past year, and
! we know, by the readiness displayed
/ to share the dangers and to partake
Of the triumphs oythe mother coun ry is no
heetiDg incio MT, but a sure sign that the PEG.
/ pie of this empire are determined to show that
| they value, a. a common heritage, the strength
of union and the honor of sovereign that
/ will be upheld with equal loyalty by her SUBJ
! jects in every part of the globe. We have now
| traversed, in coming here, some parts OF the
| important-provinceso OF the dominion: In an
! the places we have visited-and regret that IL
was not IN power at this season of the year to
! visit mOre-we have met with The same kind
assure you we are deeply sensible of all that is
/ conveyed in such reception. IL Will be a
/ description of the manner in which you have
! received her epresentatlve.and her daughter.
IL is with peculiar feelings OF pride In the
/ grandeur OF this dominion that i accept, on
| the part of the queen, the welcome given us at
| Ottawa, the capital Of the greatest OF
| colonies m. L Il
shall make our abode among you. and the cor.
/ diali'y OF your words makes me feel that
| which Ihave known since we landed-that IL
| is TO no foreign country that we come, but that
| we have only crossed the sea to find ourselves
among our own people, and to be greeted by
friends I'm coming 10 a home. On entering
! the house which You have assigned TO
! the governor general L shall personaLy
\ regret the absence OF the distinguished noble
] man whom have the honor to call my friend,
! anu whose departure must have raised among
you sad feelings, inseparable in the parting of
| one whose career here was one long and tri-
| umphant in the affections of the people
| thousand memories throughout the breadth
and length of the land speak of Lord Dufferin.
1t needs with you no utular memorial, such
| as names of streets and bridges, TO comment
crate the name of him who not only
his eloouence and his wisdom roSed of what
incacuable advantage TO he state II was 10
have in it's representation of the sovereign one
ity, kindness, grace and excellence were so
| BILE 1ded tnat his advice was a boon equally To
| coveted. and the words that came from his
silver tongue, which always charmed and
never hurt, were treasures TO be cherished;
| / am confident that the land he served
that HS you will al ways look upon his departure
with regret proportionate to the pleasure ex-
perienced from his sojourn among you:
am onfident that we shall find with you a
generous and kindly desire to judge Wen OF
though you speak OF the recent growth OF
your city, and contrast IL with
|
world. need not re mind you that there Is q
special interest and significance in casting in
our own lot with those whose fortune II is not
to 10 herit history. but to make 1t. accept
your expressions OF confidence, and promise
that shall do my best TO deserve them.
(Signed) LoRNE'
At the conclusion Of the speech the gov
ernor general and princess were escorted to
the vice regal residence. The illuminations
aud all other ceremonies and torch light pro.
cession postponed on account of a