Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-03-22
HANNIBAL HANlLIN.
IrcErrIo> By rmr crrizESs OF BANGOR,
TRIBUTES FROM POLITICAL rRrkSps Asp
FOES.
Press Reportl

BANGOR, March lI.-lne compliment
airy reception 10 Ex-senator Hannibal
Hamlin tonight, proved very enthusl-
as,ic expression of the esteem IN which
the venerable statesman Is held by his
fellow citizens. Music Hall was hand
somely decorated and at an carly hour
the auditorium and galleries were filled
with ladies and gentlemen including the
most prominent citizens. At ) oclock'
Judge ). f. Humphrey introduced Mayor
Brown as chairman. and the latter ap-
propriately presented Chief Justice APP
pleton of the supreme Court, who delIv-
cred an eloquent and highly enlog'stlc
address of welcome TO the distinguished
statesman. citing the leading events OF
mis- honorable career and crownlng hun
with love and confidence Of has fellow
citizens.
The venerable Chief Justices encoml-
ums were warmly applauded, and Mr..
Hamlin was much affected as he arose to
respond. With evident emotion he OK
pressed his appreciation OF this spontane-
Gus tribute from his neighbors and friends
and said the event would be the most
gratifying Of his life. lie referred briefly
10 some OF the experiences OF his long
public lite. and t,elingly said he could
ask no richer reward tor any service he
might have rendered than these warm
greetings and approval as he put the
harness OFT. Hi> earnest and eloquent
remarks were frequently ami warmly APP
plauded.
Bret but very earnest and eloquent
tributes to Mr.. Hamhn's sterling qual'-
ties and eminen, services, were then paid
by Rev. Geo. W. Field, Rev. /. /.
Lakewood. Hon. Abraham Sanborn and
Hon. Joseph :. Wheelwnght, after which
congratula,ory letters and kilograms were
read by Ex-Mayor Laugh;ou. including
the following received 10y {. \. BOu;e'e
OF the invitation committee, from Wash
iugton. during the afternoon and even
ing:
Convey To YOUR emincat and venerable
guest the ~iuCerc>t expression any adm
ration for him a. a statesman and my
earnest affection for him a. friend.
jaws q. BLAINE.
Minnesota Joins Maine in hoBors 10
the noble patriot aud states man. HanHioA
Hsmlu lie rctirr> lgom public service
crowned with the love OF all hi associates
and the gratitude Of The nation.
WUIItN WrNpoN.'
1 desire 10 joln in the good wishes for
his continued health and happiness which
viii De received by Mr. lIamIin tonight
RoHEEg I. LINCOLN
with warm regard audrespect FOR GOV.
Hamliu send greeting and would could
add 10 the hOuoTs all pay him.
Ru>CuE CoNAII>D.
1 am glad Bangor gives fitting reccp-
tiou 20 her distinguished citizen whose
career has hOnored his home. his state and
the nation. am sure ne will lind there
affection and welcome. lie leaves here
a bright. un>ullicd record which his sue
ee>>or viii 10 we'll 20 initiate.
EUGENE H,LE.'
Public receptions cannot add 10 The
honors won by the ability, Integrity and
spotleSs life Of Mr.. Ilamlin. bat may Illus
trate the love aud esteem OF hi ncighbors.
In this good office Join with all my heart
WILLIAM 4. FRYE.
..Na man in the uation has rendered
: LONGER or better public service. or j more
( worthy of the distinction YOU are confvrr-
/ ius tLan hannibal usmliu; aud tender
| the congratulations OF lifelong. unbroAen
friendship. JU>rIN ;. MORRILL,
Although his political opponent, l
would gladly ioin the people OF Maine IN
their tribute OF respect and welcome 10
I llauui bal lIamlin, FOR he has served faith
fully and well, with honor 20 himself aud
: bcueilt 20 the country. MAY he live long
I 20 enjoy the lust mead OF an honest life.
I. +. BlYAED."
| Il desire To participate in the honors 10
I YOUR distinguished fellow citizen, one OF
| the best men that ever served with In
/ the Senate: A man endowed with the in
stlncts OF patriotism and the genius OF
common sense III. Is. ANTHONY.
The undersigned, associates OF Mr..
/ Hamlin in the Senate, desire, through you.
/ 10 tender him their kind regards and best
wishes, on the occasion or his reception
this evening. and 20 Join with the people OF
Maine IN cOngratulating him on the esteem
/ aud affection which he carries with him in-
To private life. after long public career
His political opponents take great pleas
ure In thus bearing testimony 10 his uu-
questioned purity and his devotion 10 pub
/ lie duty. GEo. II. PENDLEToN,
II. u. DAVIS,
JOsEPH L. BROWN,
j. X. MCPHERSON.
I. +. BAYARD,
VI. W. Ransom,
lsHAM q. HARRIS,
ELI SALISBURY,
d. W. VOORHEES,.
y. II. HILL"
Il want 10 saw one word for your gresi