Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-03-18
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Kennebec Journal
MAINE.
COMPLIMENTARY RECEPTION
rendered TO Ex-senator Hannibal
Hamlin.

BANGOR, March l.. The complimentary
reception to ex-senator Hannibal Hamlin,
proved a very enthusiastic expression of the
esteem in which the venerable statesman is
held by his fellow citizens. Music Hall was
handsomely decorated, and at an early hour
the auditorium and galleries were filled with
ladies and gentlemen, including some of the
most prominent citizens. At o'clock. Judge
S. F. Humphrey. introduced Mayor Brown,
as chairman. The latter appropriately pre-
scented Chief Justice Appleton. ofthe Supreme
Court, who delivered an eloquent and highly
eulogistic address of welcome to the distin-
guished statesman, citing leading events in
his honorable career, and GROWING him with
the love and confidence of his fellow citizens.
The venerable Chief Justices enconiums were
warmly appla uded. Mr.. Hamlin was much
affected as he arose to respond. With evil
dent emotion he expressed his appreciation
of the spontaneous tribute from his neigh
bors and friends, and said the event would
be the most gratifying of his life. He re-
ferred briefly to some of the experiences of
his long public life, and feelingly said he could
ask no richer reward for any service he
might have rendered than these warm greet
ings and approval as he put the harness OH.
His earnest and eloquent remarks were fire.
quenily and warmly applauded
Brief but very earnest and eloquent tri-
butes to Mr.. Hamlin's sterling qualities and
eminent services were then paid by Rev.
George w. Field, Rev. +. T. Lakewood.
Hon. Abraham Sanborn and Hon. Joseph 5.
Wheelwrghr, after which congratnlatory let
tiers and kilograms were read by ex-Mayor
Laughton, including the following received
by C. A. Boutelle, of the invitation commit
tee, from Washington during the afternoon
and evening:
Convey to your eminent and venerable
guest the sincerest expression of my admira-
ton for him AS a statesman, and my earnest
affection for him as a friend.
J. 6. BLAINE.
Mime sofa joins Maine in her honOrs to
the noble patriot and statesman. Hannibal
Hamlin He retires from public service
crowned with the love of all his associates
and the gratitude of the nation.
WM WINDOW.
desire to join in the good wishes for his
continued health and happiness which will
be received nv Mr.. llamlin tonight.
ROM. T. LINCOLN.
With warm regard and respect for Gov.
Hamlin, | send erecting, and would that |
,nuII add IN th,. hnaurs all nav him
Roscoe CoNKLING.
am glad that Bangor gives fitting re-
ception to her distinguished citizen whose
career has honorcd his home. his State, and
the nation. | am sure he will find there
affection and welcome. lie leaves here a
bright, unsullied record, which his successor
will do well to initiate. EUGENE HALE.
Public receptions cannot add to honors
won by the ability integrity, and spotless life
of Mr.. Ilamlin, but may illustrate the love
and esteem of his neighbors. In this good
Office join with all my heart.
WV. =. FRYE.
No man in the nation has rendered longer
or better public services, or is more worthy
of the distinction you are comforting than
Hannibal Hanlin, and tender the congrat
uations of a life of long and unbroken
friendship. JrsrlN >. MORRILL,.
Although his political opponent I would
gladly Join the people of Maine in this tribute
of respect and welcome to Hannibal Hamlin,
for he has served faithfully and with honor
to himself and benefit to his country. May
he live long to ENJOY the inst need reward of
an honest life. L. +. BAYARB.
desire to participate in the honors to
your distinguished fellow citizen, one of the
best men that | ever served with in the Sem
ate. A man endowed with instincts of pat
riotism and the genius of common sense.
H. b. ANTHONY.
The undersigned associates of Mr.. Hamlin
IN the Senate. desire through you to tender
him their kind regards and best wishes on
the occasion of his reception this evening,
and to join with the people of Maine, in con-
him on the love and affection
" hich he carries into private life after a long
public career, His political opponents take
great pleasure in thus bearing testimony to
his unques,ioned purity and his devotion to
public duties.
GEORGE II. PENDLETox,
II. q. DAVIS,
JAMES +. Brown.
J. X. MoPHERsoN.
+. +. BAYARD.
VI. W. Ransom,
IsHrM. G.. HARRIS,
Eli SArLsBCRY,
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