Daily Republican., 1879-11-12

NOVEMBER IL
P. Bush was selected q President, and
the following gentlemen were appoint
I'd Vios Presidents: VIM. g.. Gibbons,
g. q. Lobdsll, Chss. B. Lore, James K.
Price, W. @. Whitslsx, H. 8. koComb,
Henry Lstimsr, job. d. Jsckson, i'm.
Poole, w. A. Lsmotts, Robt. R. Robin.
son, J. r. Cause, Isaac C. Pyle James
Morrow, George O'Nsill, c. P. John
son, Gen. Levi. G. Boots, VIM. Bright,
W. N. Ksnnard, W. h. Gregg, H. R.
DUPONT, John Fullmsr, John H. Adams.
As the Senator, escorted BY the com.
miitss on Reception, entered from the
rear Of the stage, the band played Hail
to the Chief" while the audience rose
to its feet and chssred and applauded
to the echo. The Senator WAS attired
In full dress, the sombre appearance
Of which was relieved somewhat by .
small bouquet fastened upon the lapel
Of his ooat. II was some time before
the exubsrant feelings Of the audi
snoe subsided into something like or.
der. When they did DR.. Bush advan-
ced and spoke IS follows:
DR.. BUSES ADDRESS.
In the absence of the Mayor Of our
city, who Is disabled from attendance
here by sickness, l have the honor
this evening to Welcome you, sir, after
your absence from our shores to our
beloved country, to our State and to
our city.
We have como together here as your
fellow citissns, without any other de-
stinction whatsoever, to show our re
spsct for you, not less for
your private virtues than for
your public services, and it ia
proper that We should say to you that
We are glad to have from our State
representative in the National Senate,
who 90 ably and honorably sustains
the reputation Of that body, which Of
all others should hold forth to the
world the character Of our great Re-
public. II that high court Of lsgisla
tion is net right the people must rectify
Iit,or We are undone. For the lack o.
the principles of righteousness
and the patriotism which only can sus
tain government, great nations have
declined and fallen into ruin, and w
feel that virtue which stands frst upon
the esoutcheon Of our country, is essen
tial to our prosperity. and IL is no small
satisfaction to US, that you sir, have
inscribed your name beneath that mot
to, and have shown in your place il
the Senate that you have resolved
to defend the right as you
regarded II, even when the an
|gry waves Of imposing forces threat
ened to overwhelm you. For this
stern adherence to principle We ar'
here to express our thanks, and oul
trust that the God Of our Fathers will
give to you and all our Legislators, th'
wisdom regarding the best interests o
this great people, who seem to US to b.
SGT for q noble purpose before th'
world, and whose downfall would b
the direst national calamity the worlt
has ever witnessed.
At the conclusion Of his remarks
the Doctor stepped aside, and Mr.. Bay
ard amid the widest applause stepped
to the front Of the platform.
SPEECH OF THOMAS p. BAyARD.
MR. CHAIRMAN-LApIEs AND GENTLE
NEN-FRLLow CIrIzExs-FRIEKDs ALL
NV chief desire, and my main effort a
this moment is to let you simply anG
clearly understand the quiet, deep and
sincere happiness with which this vel
come, so spontaneous and expressive
fills my breast.
Strong language is not needed-nol
is it often used, where really strong
feeling seeks for uttersnce. Nor shal
seek the aid Of rhetoric, or extrava
ganoe Of phrase, to convey to your hearts
the simple message which beats in
mine for delivsranoe. ..
This is the town where was born
as was my father before me, and in thi'
room ia many q facs we'll known to mt
from my childhood.
In full view Of those who now sur
round me, my life has been lived, ant
my incomings and outgoings all known
When, therefore, the Judgment OF suct
court comes to be passed after full
half century Of trial and experience il
private life and in public service and
| 1t is rendered in sentences so full o
generous appreciation, affection, and
respect as your worthy and venerable
Chairman has addressed to me, wha
must be my emotions and how full tt
overhowing must feel my cup o
blessings and Of honor. lapplause]
For this occasion is not called for by
official proclamation; it is not an out
burst of the friendly but fierce zeal o.
political enthusiasm. 1t is not com.
manded by authority nor suggested by
any design of commercial pecuniary
ad vantage; 1t is merely the natural
flow of kind feeling between human
hearts, checked and pent up in its dsi-
| ly action for 4 little time by our sepa-
ration, only to gather new and stron-
ger headway when that separation was
ended ,and our hands could again clast
each other. As rule, real feeling
fears to show itself lest its genuineness
should be questioned, but there are
times aud moments when it is we'll
to throw off the veil Of reserve, and give
free rein TO the impulse offriendly feel
ing.
/ feel, and surely you who hear me
all feel that We are here in al atmos-
phere Of loving kindness, longing only
for peace on earth and good will to man,
and no cloud Of doubt, or taint of dis