Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-03-24
Hon ors 10 Hannibal HAmlla.


TlArrELI>G El,ErIIu> To- rut iN->L>N-
TOR ~ I'M CHIN, uI H,>ruE-
The somp,.m,uiAr, reception 20 ,N.S,ua-
tor Hann.hal Hhm..u az Bangor. THURSDAY
nigh'. proved a Ncrs ca'hH,.as;.c rNrrr-.4ru
%! ,hr e.'rcm 90 vh,lh 'ar venerable states
man j. held hy h., ;r.lpw citizen. Music
HAl. Va, hani.5mc., decorated and a; an
earlN hour the auditorium ami galicrc. wrrc
filled with ladies ami gentlemen .ll.ud4ag
the mos; prominent citizens. Al o'clock
Judge ). +. Humphrey introduced MAYOR
B.ovn A. chairman. and the latter apprc-
pratciS presented Ch5cf J4.tscc Appleton III
thu supreme Court. - hl lru,r.r. AL eth.
qucni and high;y cll'gi-,.c a4lsc.. %. Wc.-
come & the distinguished Statesman, citing
the leading events Of a!. honorable career.
and ,rUSulng him Nth the love ana conf
drnoc %! his fellow citizens.
The venerable calci justice. cncp1Hlms
we're warmly app.auIci and Mr.. HAsuAn
vas much affected as he rose 20 respond
With evident emotion be expressed h, APP
PROBATION Of thls Spuntaneou, Tribute from
his ncighbor, and fncni.. and ,Aid IN.
event would b. the most gra'iiy.A. nt his
life. He referred briefly - some of the rN-
persenccs %: his long public lic aud feeling
y said he could AK 40 richer reward for
any service he mlgh, have rendered than
those warm greetings and appru,a al he
put the harness off. His earnest and clo-
quent remark were frequently and warmly
app!auded.
Bri-f but very carnc>, and eloquent tr.5-
u;es 20 NJ. HAmlsu'. sterling qIA!.,ie, aGi
eminent service, Wcrv then paid hy Rey.
Geo. W Field Rev. T. L HulgwooI Iioa.
Abraham Saubpru anu Hon. Joseph ;.
Nhrc,Sr.ght. after which cpngra,ulato.y
letter, and telegram were read hy rN Mayor
Laaghion. including the 'olIov sns received
by c. \. Boute..e Of the imitation commit
tee. from Washington during the afternoon
and evening.
Convey 10 yolr eminent and venerable
CUES, the slnoercst expression OF my admirl-
ton for him a, a statesman and my earnest
affection for him a. 4 friend
JAMES g. BLtI>E."
Minnesota Join, Maine in honor> to the
noble patrio, and statesman. Hannibal Ham
lin. He retires from public service crowned
with the love Of all hgs associate, and the
gratitude Of the nation
WILLIAM WINDOW
Il desire 10 Join in the good wishes for
his continued health and happiness which
will be received By Mr.. Hamhn tonight.
ROBERT I. LINCOLN"
With warm regard and respect for Sena-
tor Hamlin send greeting, and would |
could add TO the honors all nav him.
KosCoE CoNELING."
Il am glad Bangor gives fitting reception
TO her distinguished citizen whose career has
honored his home, his state and the nation.
am sure he will fnd there affection and
welcome. lie leaves here bright, unsullied
record which his successor will do well to
strive 10 initiate. EUGENE HALE"
Public receptions cannot add to the hon
ors won by the ability, integrity and spotless
life Of Mr.. Hamlin, but may illustrate the
love and esteem of his neighbors. In this
good office join with all my heart
WILLIAM 7. FRYE"
NO man in the nation has rendered
longer or better public service, or is more
worthy of the distinction you are comforting
than Hannibal Hamlin; and tender the
congratulations of a lifelong, uHbroken
friendship. JUSTIN S. MORRILL,"
Although his political opponent, would
gladly Join the people of Maine in their
tribute Of respect and welcome to Hannibal
Hamlin, for he has served faithfully and
we'll, with honor to himself and benefit to
the country. NAV he live long 10 enjoy the
just need Of an honorable life.
T. F. BAYARD."
Il desire TO participate in the honors to
your distinguished fellow citizen, one of the
best men | ever served with in the Senate
a man endowed with the instincts Of patriot
sa,y- and th., nf
III. b. ANTHONY"
The undersigned, associates of Mr.. Ham
lin 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 eongratulating him on the esteem
and affection which he carries with him into
private life, after a long public career. His
political opponents take great pleasure in
thus bearing testimony to his unquestioned
purity and his devotion to public duty.
Gro. II. PENDLEToN,
III. g. DAVIS,
JOSEPH f. Brown,
J. r. MCPHERSON,
I. +. BAYARD,
NJ W. Ransom,
IsHAM G. HARRIS,
ELI SALISBURY,
d. W. VOORHEES,,
Ii. III. HILL"
II want to say one word for your great
| townsman. No man ever left the Senate
carrying with him more genuine respect
than Hannibal Hamlin. He is a true re-
publican king, crowned with nearly half
century of public service. and he has earned
the right to enjoy with those he loves the
serene twilight of great and useful life.
R. g. INGERsoLL."
Def Samuel Harris If Vale Colieoe also