Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-23

which Nebuchadnezzar's furnace heated sew en times hotter than it was wont to be was an ice house.
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 A Pleasant Gathering. CompIimentary Supper to Hon. N. D.
 sperry at the Fremont House-Letters
 from Prominent Persons-Speeches and
 Other Happenings.
 Hon. N. D. Sperry was honored last night with 8 complimentary supper given him at the Fremont House by the present and past employees of the New Haven postofice, in commemoration of his entering upon his sixth term as postmaster. Between fifty and sixty in the Tremont's excellent style, and ample justice was done the tempting array pro- vided. Previous to the, supper music and song were enjoyed in an informal way, sew eral of the juniors, viz, Hyde, Judd, Stan ton, Buckingham, Morrison and Farren, sing ing, MT. Butler at the piano. Some touch ing ballads were given. At the tables ln the chief places were the guest of the evening, Mr. Sperry, Rev. Dr. Todd, His Honor Mayor Robertson, ex-Congressman Kellogg, MT. Bromley of the Tribune, MT. H. I. sperry of the Hartford Post, Assistant Postmaster Hale, ex-Assistant Postmaster F. B. Harrison pre- siding as master of ceremonies.
 MT. Harrison in opening the post prandlal programme reminded the audience of the similar occasion four years ago in honor ot Mr. Sperry. Alluding to sentiment recently sent to Hannibal Hamlin, he said the same sentiment, one of per sonal esteem, was eminently proper on this occasion. The sentiment was as fol- lows:
 Public receptions cannot add to the honors won by the ability integrity and spotless life of Mr. HaTn but may illustrate the and esteem of his neigh bors in this good office join with all my heHrt.
 Assistant Postmaster Hale, in behalf of the lady employees of the postofice' presented Mr. Sperry an elegant basket of flowers, MT. Sperry expressing his thanks.
 Mir. Harrison read letters from a number of distinguished gentlemen-response to-in- vitations to attend. The sentiments ex- pressed therein elicited lively applause. Post master General James wrote as follows
 PosroFFIoE DEPARTMENT,
 WASHINGTON, D. C., March 19,
 
 invitation of the 17t to the dinner to given to my esteemed friend Mr. sperry the 22d inst in commemoration of his twenty years service in the New Haven postofiee.
 It does not now appear that shall be able to enjoy the privilege of being present in body. However that may be shall be present in spirit, and shall join heartily with you in celebrating the occasion very truly yours, THOMAS L. JAMES. MT. E. A. Hale, Assistant Postmaster U. s. SENATE CHAMBER, WASHINGTON, March IS. My Dear Sir:
 Ithank you sincerely for your kind invitation to participate in the complimentary supper to be given to the Hon N D. Sperry on the evening of the 22d by the past and present forces Of the New Haven or fee that have been associated with him during his twenty years administration of the New Haven post office, his entrance upon his sixth term The make it quite mpossbe to leave here at present. Pray convey my regrets to Mr. Sperry. The depart in the United States It might invaious to peat verbatim the compliment heard paid it to-day and he has had the high compliment paid him three times of having his nomination approved by the Senate without reference to the committees proceeding that requires unanimous consent
 With my cordial wishes for his continued health 1 and prosperity, Respectfully yours, l J. R. HAwLEY. United States Senator P1att sent regrets, 'tfor it would give me sincere pleasure to l testify by my presence the high regard l I have for Mr. Sperry as an official, citizen and friend" Ex-Postmaster General Jew ell sent by telegraph his best regards and promised ''to be on hand at the supper to be given MT. Sperry when he receives his tenth renewal" President Porter of Yale sent personal regards in a letter of regrets that | special college duties kept him away. Oliver Woodhouse, assistant postmaster ot Hartford, Postmaster Hubbard of Walling- I ford, E. E. Boyd, postofice inspector Cwrit- | ing from St. Louis), and others sent letters. Hon. Stephen W. Kellogg, of Waterbury, l responded to the toast ''The President of the United States'' MT. Kellogg paid fine ! tribute to President Garfield, his high ablli- | ties his fine culture, his record and his sur ] mounting of difficulties,
 'For twenty years stood in that fierce light that strikes against the throne" with an unstained escutcheon. He would be the next President (Applause.) He would grow more and more in the good opinion of | the people (Applause.) He was noble | man, filial son. Good sense would be a ! ruling influence in his administration Pres ident Hayes was able and true, but President Garfield had even greater fitness. As to civil service, the right thing was when you find Applause Mir. Sperry's record was emi- ] nently good. The same was true of the re- ! tiring collector of the port. Cyrus Northrop. Applause The speaker referred to the old and the new in postal facilities, compli- ment to the rank and file, the speaker fitting ly closed his pleasing speech. The next toast, ''The Guest of the Evens ing" was fttingly prefaced by MT. Harri- son.
 Hon. N. D. Sperry, as he rose to respond, was greeted with an ovation of applause. He returned in feeling words his thanks, and spoke of the services of those under him in appreciative words He made very pertinent suggestions with regard to the service and closed with a fine tribute to Postmaster Gen. eral James as man whom the country would find one of the best men in the office it has ever had.
 Rev. Dr. Todd made graceful and humor- ous speech.
 Mayor Robertson, who had retired, was given three rousing cheers as the only living predecessor in the office of MT. Sperry.
 MT. Bromley, of the Tribune, made an ex- ceedingly witty speech, pungent, pithy and setting the house in a roar. MT. Sperry, of the Post, followed and MT. Lucke, of the COURIER. Assistant Postmaster Hale was warmly received and fttingly responded, and other speeches were made. MT. Harrison as toastmaster added much to the pleasant af fair.