Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-01

ana have heard them win WARM responsive
appreciation. came here 20 modestly listen 20
others but l am glad 20 have an opportunity to
aod something 70 what has been said OF the en-
terprise, Industry. energy. the noble ambitioa
and the high integrity OF Alex r. shepherd
Applause.l Marshal Douglass then referred
Mr.. shepherd was the object OF caiumny. he
examined for himself the character and the
ACTS OF the person whose Aame was thus being
vines: and he could say. honestly and truth
lUlls. that he believed him 10 be an honest
mar. He then alluded In an eloquent manner
70 the reconcinaton OF the differences arising
OUT OF the late war. and thanked Governor
Shepherd fer the fair way I'm which ne haf
tEplted the colored race when ne WAS IN a posi-
.ion TO felp them by Ms influence, He then
he could say az him again that he was an
honest man, (the MODEST WORK OF Goda aud
eoded; " You may rely upon Il that time the
great Fighter OF human wrOngs Will vet right
applause
Ron. Martin Magianis OF Montana. followed.
SWING 10 Gov. shepherd sn eloquent ard anus
ing welcome 10 the mountai ana the frater-
my OF honest miners. Mr.. Srilson Hutchins
Ioiowed In some eJaeedingly delicious remarks
upon the sterling qualities OF their guest and
OF the blank thai would be opeas'opci by hi,
aoSehce rom our midst. Like happy and an
propriate remarks We're made by Hon Charles
Eioriuge, Col. George II. Cork hit Mr. Enorh
Totten. Mr.. h. Lew as Bscktord ard Others and
II was nearly o'clock in the morning before the
party separated.
Cameron, in which he said: II regret tht \
cannot come 10 do YOUR great service 10 the
capital honor, business compelling me 70 be at
home on the, dSy named. but I desire 20 saw
mt am highly pleased that on your depsr-
lure for Mexico the cit lZenS OF Washington
have taken the occasion 10 pay uoute OF re-
spect 10 the man who changed the capital OF
me nloe1 states from the co1dttiou OF a DIS
reputable and diSagreeahle mud hole TO the
most charming city in the coGn,ry. They have
very properly put behind them the snarls ana
| criticisms OF fellows indignant az YOU he use
| they could not corruptly obtain. at will. con-
tracts ~ which they could have enriched them
| selves * the public cost, END all other men or
sense AVE done so, too. not believing that A
man WAC was putting his private fortJne at
Stake-snd at last losing it-in the public ser
| vice vas guilty or the charges laid 70 hts DOOR
by disappointed contractors and newcomer re-
| porter moralists. Hoping that II you do not
succeed In your Mexican venture you win re-
| has for you certain future OF good No man
Who does right for the sake OF Tight ever fails
o. MS reward"
senator Blaine wrote: Il did not receive the
! CSrd OF invitation 10 dinner In honor or Gov
| shepherd until last evening. had previously
! made an engagement that renders my atten-
! dance impossible. But l be- leave 10 send an
expression or NY sincere wish for the governors
/ success and prosperity In his field OF enterprise
| in the neghbo1ng republic"
! secretary sherman wrote: IT would give mo
| great pleasure TO join in this testimonial in
| honor OF GOV. Shepherd, hut an engagement
previously made will not allow my being there.
| hofC iol aHl bl MS new nOllle tDe greatest
| prosperity and that he may, in short time re-
| turn TO W ashlngton with ample stores from hts
mlnes, 10 see city greatly improved by his en-
ergy ana ability"
Postmaster General Key said: believe me,
| when say that sincerely regret that cannot
| attend. Gov. Shepherd Is a gentlemen greatly
Ike and my best wishes go with him every
| where"
Letters OF the same tenor were read from
| senator DAVIS. Senator Conkling. Senator Ham,
| lin Justice Field, Mayor Lail0b2 OF Baltimore
and other distinguished gentlemen.
Gov. Shepherd will lc.ve for Mexico today
| with bis family, and viii carry with him the
best wishes OF grateful community.