Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-11-22
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Recep.ion TO General Grant-spceches of
rv.,...,.,v paf5 mai t;,c General

Club gave dinner and brilliant receptlon to-
night In honor Of General Grant WhItelaw
Reid, editor of the Tribune, presided.
In the eour5e Of his address of welcome Reid re-
lated an incident Of the first ys lighting at Fits
bur1 Landing Some one said, =" IL looks little
Gloomy doesn't it, Generalf" shall never forget
his quick glance ut the setting sun and instant re-
ply, "Oh, no; they can't break our iines tonight:
Tomorrow we shall attack With fresh troops, and OF
course VIII drive them" 1t was SAID IN a tone as
quick as II he had been telling an officer to see
about putting up headquarters tents, with quiet
confidence, as il he had been in Beauregard place
instead Of his OWL. From that moment there was
one nearer least who uever doubted that the com
mAnder who, amid the gloom ana disasteI o. sucn
an hour eould calmly reason out the certainty OF
to.norroW's victory would yet be recognized,
NOT merely az a great soldier, but as, in
any sudden stress Of danger, great man.
d" Well" continued Mr.. Reid, -" what snail we do
with him? Are we SO rich in great menl Are We
80 fortified at every point with the widest expert
ence and the loftiest devotion that we have
NO LONGER AMI USE FOR HIM,
I do not believe It. I do not think any consdera-
HE number of people in either OF the great political
narties believe it. | sm not speaking as his parti
ean That / have never been Often, in civil at
fafrs l have not been able TO follow where he led
and the General himself would, l fancy, be quite
vilIin- to give mo @ certificate for having practiced
great freedom Of speech upon that subject. Speak
ing rather then for his political opponents and those
at least Of the Republican faith, l am confident
may venture 80 MUCH let say no wish, no act Of
theirs viii be wanting to secure for the country the
continued services OF your guest. We believe the
country would be NOS. unwise, rnmindful alike OF
her dignity and Of her interest ii she failed TO lay
eiair TO this service Let not be misunderstood
/ am speaking wholly without General Grams
knovleJee or that OF any OF hi5immediate friends,
or with any defereBce whatever TO his interests.
Those will be taken esTe Of anyway. This is no
blind, hroken-down Belisarus, holding out his he'll
nfav AeN -tsnN4
country owes to Itself Can it afford to say have
no further use for the experience gained at the head
Of the army and at the head Of the Government
WHY. for example, should not the soldier OF Apo
rnattox be borne while he lives, on the retired list
Of the arnyi Why, indeed, should we not
CREATE FOR HIN THE RANK
He has SO conspicuously earned, and make him,
while he lives, Captain General OF the Armies OF the
United statesi Above all, why should not the
country say to him. aud TO every retiring President
Hepceforth we wish your advice and your knowl-
edge of our affairs in our highest council the Sen
ate Of the United Safest You have wisdom
that comes with experience, and moderation
that comes with exercise Of power. Hence
forth your future is provided for. Let all your
thoughts and all your care be for your country to
the end2' To como such plan the purpose Of the
sountry Is surely turning, and neither party nor
nreoedeut should be suffered to stand in its way
Well. gentlemen, you have heard too much of my
voice already and you have lately discovered, that
in spite of bis lifelong efforts to conceal it, your
c,uest is an admirable speaker. Fill your glasses,
item. We are Democrats and Republicans here,
Northerners and Southerners, men who wore the
blue and men who wore the gray, Conservatives and
stalwarts third-termers and antithirdte and
possibly VIC have even some timid soul III dread
of the empire bat in admiration for herosm, and
in gratitude for victory and peace, all Grant
men to night. give you toast that has been hon
ored by every loyal campfire on the continent, q
PRAYER that has been breatheti in every patriotic
Household, the health to our first soldier and our
Srst citizen
GENERAL GRANTS REPLY.
General Grant, who was cheered for sew
eral seconds, responded briefly, as follows:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the Lotus Club
feel very much embarrassed 10 making any re
sponse 10 the complimentary remarks of your
President ] do not know what in the world |
have got to say LLaughter.l l do not want TO
say that they are not deserved laughterl, and do
not want to convince you that they are not. tRe-
aewed .aughter.l But If stand here five minutes
l shall prove to YOU that one of the remarks, at
least Of our President, Is untrue, without any
effort on my part and that is when he charges me
with being able to make Z speech. tLaughterl. l
have no doubt that all Of you will be convinced ef
tho fact tina; misstatement was then made before
I sit down. Renewed laughter.l Now, in regard
to the future of myself. which has been alluded to
here am entirely satisfied as am to-day. LGreat
anpnuse1 | am not OF those who cry out
ayainst republics and uharge them with being un-
grateful. IApplause.l l sure that regards
tho American people, as nation and as q people,
have every reason, il any psrsen really has, TO be
satisfied with their treatment OF me. loud ap-
plauseI hope to have many years yet of life.
behave am In quite vigorous health, forty weight
years of age and have been for the last ten years
iiauVhterl-and ii l can render my country any
service in any way, / Should certainly be very
happy to do it, lApplause.l But as am OF age Of
forty. eight years, as say, am beyond the
PERIOD or VOLUNTEERING,
.difIara ever wanted in any way, shall have
10 be pressed Into the service laughter and ap-
plausel but not being obstinate at all lgreat laugh
teri, shall have to submit 60 those who have ex
perience in getting me anywhere that viii be en-
tirely comfortable to myself. tAPplause.l Now
gentlemen, | thank this club, one and all, for the
courtosies OF the evening. am sorry am hoirse
and have q bad cold, and cannot talk longer and
thoroughly convince you that what your President
has said ia not 60. A voice, 1t could be worse.
and loud applausel wish to make one other re-
mark, / have been sitting by the side of your
President and have heard messages coming to hin,
from persons around the board saying they wanted
to speak have about fifteen minutes of my own
time and will consent to give 1t TO these volunteers.
[Great applause and lIughter.]
Governor Cornell, Mayor Cooper and Others
also made speeches Colonel Richard Lath-
ers, noted Democrat, proposed the health
of President Hayes, and Mayor Cooper, ask
ing permission before the company separated
tn speak again, said he believed in accepting
the results frankly and honestly, and there
fore desired to propose the health of the
Presideht-elect, General Garfield.
Northumberland Passengers.
OMAHA, November 20sh.-The following
through passengers were on to-day's train,
leaving at 12:15 P. NJ, to arrive in Sscra-
nento November 24th: A. G. Weeks and
wife, SIN Gabriel; Thomas Moore, New Jer-
sey John Cavill. New York; John Harbi.
son, wife and niece. Illinois @. w Wilkin.
son, Berkeley ]. B a. Brouillet, +. Hunter,
Washington Mrs. Hill and child, Eureka
Mills, Cal; AIrs. Presley, Chicago; Jehn
Jenkins and wife. San Jose; Mrs. Forrest
Seahury, two children and nurse, Oakland
J. F. Houehton, Mrs. Chapman, i. A
Frank, Mrs. William Morrison, San Fran.
cisco J. L. Belshaw, Mrs. Belshaw and two
sons, j. p Belshaw, Miss Sarah Rapp, Cerre
Gordo, Cal; DRY P. Book. Bradford, Pa;
land Mrs. G. f. Hall, Woodland, Cal: w
n. Casweu and wife, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Julia Burnap. Parkersfeld Cal.
Also, 113 emigrants left on last nights
emiprant train, TO arrive IN Sacramento
November 9th.
Death of Governor Williams.
INDIANAPOLIS, November ZuIn.-J ames u
Williams. Governor of Indiana, died at 12:3(
to-day. of nalady of fifteen years standing
inflammation Of the bladder.
flames D. Williams was born in Pickaway county
Chic In 1908 but his parents enigTatea TO Indiana
.sha- he Was a mere boy, and settled in kno,
conrtv His opportunities for education were onll
~ - were afforded By the district schools OF III;
ti1ne He remained upon his fathers farm until b,
~ .Aa,red sufficient stSrt in lie to buy sElsl
,arTn al lis own, which, by care, economy ard at
,ation 70 details, was gssdualiy enlarged, until
~ time az his death his farm on White river con
s;Ste5 If over 5000 acres. He was elected ant
e-s.d savaral terms in the State Legislature
= 1879 was the caucus pominee OF bis part
81 the United States Senate against OIL
-. 10 D Morton, and in 1874 was elected TO rep
.sa.rt h;s district in Congress. az the Dem
o.,. state Convention in 1876, the prouiineni
o.. for Governor were Holman and laneers
"a. Letter the defeated candidate IN the lste eil
lho IA a comnromise Williams was iaken al
y ..o-1;n.fed The Republicans had nominated
nu CITth. but he withdrew from tie can Vass
oo %, - ,s.r,in Harrison was named IN ms steau
s.lt 80 which followed was one OF the mos
me eau that Indiana ever Witnessed FAIRY IN
merol General .ludson Kilp2t-ck. who naa peea
AuEuss, .bs state for the Republicans, Wrote u
stu1 tbe candidate fer tie Presidsncy, iroin
sir: hs aha. the people rere enthuslassic, ou'
tndishspe' s,.ss SIN Independent party Cne Green
that t.sie .;.b would beat Harrison. there vas,
bsekersl 49, as in which tie SUPPORT oI the N.
however, - ,,;ght be secured. Their eaters,
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