Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-02
Gen. Grant in the south.

NARM WELCOME AT BEAUFORT.
Gen. Grant arrived in Beaufort, s. c.. yester-
day, and was greeted by the crowd, OF about
5000 persons, with hearty applause. At the
entrance to the town there was an arch bearing
the word "Welcome" in evergreens. On the
arrival of the party at the hotel Intendant Will
liams, on behalf of the committee, extended the
hosp1tal1ties of the town in ashort speech. Gen.
Grant responded as follows:-sIt affords me
great pleasure to be allowed the opportunity to
visit Beaufort, though only for an hour. This
locality occupies conspicuous place in history.
best qualities of the newly emancipated race
are developed here. l thank you for yoar hos
pitable and warm welcome" Commodore Pat
tison and the officers of the fleet stationed at
Charleston paid their respects in full uniform.
RECEPTION AT SAVANNAH.
Gen. Grant and party arrived at Savannah at
10 op M, and were received by the mayor, board
of aldermen and collector Of the port. The
colored military companies which had been
parading in honor OF Emancipation Day, assem-
bled at the depot with brass band, and as the
train rolled in gave loud cheers. Gen. Grant
was taken in charge by the mayor, the remain
der OF the party being escorted to the Screyen
House by committees of aldermen. The colored
militia companies desiring to escort Gen. Grant,
the battalion was formed, and the carriage con-
tanning the General and mayor was escorted
from the depot, followed by a large crowd. At
the hotel considerable number of whites had
gathered. There was no demonstration as the
General left the carriage and ascended the hotel
steps, with the exception OF three more cheers
given by the colored militia.
1HE INAUGURATION OF GOV. CORNELL took
place at noon yesterday in the assembly cham
Der OF the new capitol at Albany. 1t was a very
plain and simple ceremony, lasting only few
minutes, but 1t was witnessed by vast con-
course OF citizens. Gov Robinson cordially well
coined GOV. Cornell to the high Office to which
he had been chosen, and concluded by hoping
That his administration might be such as to in
crease his own honor and confer enduring bene-
nts upon the people OF the whole state. Gov
Cornell, in responding, said as chief mag gistrate
GOV. Robinson had vigorously and fearlessly
exercised his official prerOgative and given his
administration high rank with those which had
preceded 1t. For long time it had seemed to
him that we were quick to find fault with public
men, but careless in expressing appreciation of
faithful service Perhaps more careful dscrimi-
nation in this regard would contribute quite as
much to elevate our public service as some other
remedies which had been suggested for present
evils. 1t should be remembered that great prizes
were offered to men of ability in other pursuits
which went far beyond anything they realized
IN Official life. The learned professions, the
arrangement OF corporations and other great
business enterprises afforded opportunities for
compensation and distinction which lessened
lhe attractions OF the public service and in
duced many OF our best men to neglect affairs
OF t,g government. Continuing, the governor said:
THE dark clouds which so long cast their
shadows over the business affairs Of the country
have broken away and the new year opens In
the bright sunlight of prosperity" In conclu-
SION ne said he accepted the great trust COM
mftted to his keeping with profound sense of
The responsibilities involved, and with a full
determination to faithfully and impartially dis
charge the obligations assumed. The governors
then gave reception to the citizens.