The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-01-22
The lett1utrat.
GRAND RECEPTION OF COVER
NOR BISHOP,

GRAND RECEPTION OF 0ONhh-
NOR BISHOP,
Ex-Governor Bishop had grand re-
osption at Cincinnati, on his arrival
homo on Thursday evening, last week.
Hon. julius Reiss delivered few words
pf welcome on receiving the Governor
at the cars. The hall was finely orna-
mented for the occasion, and band OF
ehoristers sang "Home, Sweet Home,"
with organ and piano accompaniment,
on the company entering
Hon. John F. Follett, President of the
Hamilton County Democratic Club, act
ed as chairman, and in a few appropriate
remarks, welcomed the Governor home.
Following him Hon. Emil Rothe deliV-
cred an address of welcome, after which
Governor Bishop responded in some well
timed and appropriate remarks, which
were well received by the large crowd In
attendance.
Hon. Samuel F. Hunt, Judge Advocate
General under Gov. Bishop, was called
upon, and responded. In the course of
his remarks Mr.. Hunt said "The posi-
tion with which was honored gave me
an opportunity Of judging something Of
the courage and conscience with which
he discharged the duties Of his high Of
fee. am sure that all will join with
me in the wish that his life, which has
been useful and honorable, may long be
spared, and that he may continue to en-
Joy the confidence and goodwill OF his
fellow-citizens."
After this the ladies presented beau
tiful floral offering of elegant design,
formed of calla lilies, tube and tea roses
and other cut flowers. The Governor in
few suitable words thanked the ladies
for this beautiful gift.
Railroad Commissioner Bell was
then called on for speech, but declin-
ed, saying he was not accustomed to
public speaking.
Hon. j. W. Fitzgerald was then called
upon, and in response said; II am glad
to be invited to participate in the well
coming of ex-Gov. Bishop to his home
had the honor, two years ago, of pre-
senting the name of r. M. Bishop to the
Democratic State Convention, as can
didate for the nomination of Governor
/ then pledged, on behalf of the De.
mocracy of Hamilton county, that If he
was elected, his fidelity, purity and sim
plicity of character would honor the Of
fee. He was elected, and he returns to
us to. day, and not blot dims the esCut'
cheon of his fame. The name of r. M
Bishop will live as one of the bright
names of our city, as long as there are
freemen to eulogize honesty and upright
ness in Office"
Hon. c. W. Baker was then called
upon. He said: "Ladies and gentle
men, the boast of Democracy, is DemoC
racy. It's pride and its glory are thai
while it exalts, it levels. If there is any
thing grand in our institutions, it is tt
see men who have assumed and borne
Office, lay it aside. In this country the
ballot-box is the sovereign power, anC
its mandates are always obeyed by the
Democracy. The Democratic party ii
opposed to monopolies, to centralism, Il
despotism and to Grantism. hApplause.
Receiving in you, Governor Bishop, 6
typical Democrat, we are glad to do yoU
honor. In honoring you we honor our
selves. Your name has never been in
Bcribed on the Democratic banner tina
that banner was not carried to victory
We know that if in future you should
ever be called by the Democratic party
to assume loftier position than the one
you have just vacated, you will lead ut
TO victory, and do honor to yourself and
the Democracy" .t
Hon. John A. Shank being called upon,
said IT came here to onight to testify
by my presence as a private citizen, my
approval of Governor Bishops course
the past two years, and to welcome him
to Eis home. His administration of office
the people of the State and the Democ-
racy in general can be proud Of, and car
indorse at any time, he may be called
on to fill any other Office"
This ended the speech'making, anC
following it the Ex-Governor came down
off the stage and held an informal reCep
ton, after which he was escorted to hit
rooms at the Grand Hotel.