Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-02-03

sponded to briefly by Mr.. Mack, after
which Mr. John I. Crow, of the sun, de-
livered ali address of welcome in behalf
of the city Press. The formal reception
being ended. at hIlf-past 9 o'clock, the
party about 3U0 in number, adj
ioulned to the large dining room of the
hotel, where arOnnd tables ladened with
the choicest delicacieS, the entire party
were seated. and without ceremony every
one proceeded To satisfy himself solidly
and liquidly, as he deemed proper, after
which the only formal toast of the eve
ming WAS proposed to the Ohio Editorial
Association, and James Hodges, one of
the merchant princes of the city, was in
troduced, and delivered an address of
more than ordinary merit. Other speech
ss were made by Geo. II. Bauer and W.
| ). Young. of the Corn Il FlourENchange,
DR.. Geo Bagsby, Virginia gentleman,
John l.. Thomas, Collector Of the port,
and MI 4. L. Drummer and Miss Lille
Darst. of the excursion party. The af-
fair was elegant to degree, and through
| it was reflected the generous hospitality
bestowed upon our party by the whole
souled wideawake business men of Bal
timore. OF the great hotel The Carroll
ton" made surprisingly brilliant on
that evening in honor of the occasion,
| there is nothing to be said but words of
commendation.
On Saturday morning the bulk OF the
party were off for Washington, arriving
| there about noon. During the afternoon
its members were left to follow their
own inclinationS. Some of the ladies ut
| tended Mrs. Hayes reception and were
delighted.
| Sunday was enjoyed by some as day of rest,
while o.he~s went to Church-some to the Me
! Itropoitar-sOme to the Foundry, and others
to the congregational.
On Monday, various points of interest about
the Can tai were visited. Corcorar's Art Gal
lery. which, trough the courtesy of the Cura-
tor, was thrown open free to the party, was es-
pecially interesting. The Ordnance Museum,
New War Navv and State Department, Treasu-
~. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Agricul-
tural Department, Smithsonian and Capital in
the;, ordec were visited. At the Capitol, as
well as at other times during their stay, the
party were recipients of especial attention from
Cong essmen Updegraf, Letevre and Finley.
| IOfcCurse, to those who had never witnessed
Congress in session, the first sight of such a
BODY would make a lasting impression upon
their minds, and they would linger long to see
| just how the country was governed. On the
occasion of the reception on Monday evening, at
the risk of insulting the Editorial Association,
we risk the opinion that probably the greatest
quantity of Ohio brains was packed into Ma
rini's Hail, ever gathered into a similar area.
Onio's foremost men were there, and plenty of
them. 1t was gathering to be proud of, even
! il Ohio does monopolize all the fat offices. 1t
was the most brilliant affair of the kind ever
witnessed in Washington. The President and
Mrs. HAYES, Secretary and General Sherman,
Gov. Foster, Senators Thurman, Pendleton,
Ferry, Congo all the Ohio delegation in Con-
gress, Hon. S. s. Cox, Hon. Samuel Shele-
barger, Col. &. W. Manypenny, and many oth-
er distinguished Ohioans graced the occasion.
The program included music, speaking and
dancing The speeches were brief and bril-
l;ant. Among the speakers were Judge Shell
lebarger who delivered the address o welcome,
President Mack Secretary and Gen. Sherman,
Gov. Foster, Hon. Sam Cox, Senators Thurman
aud Pendleton, and Gen. Keifer. Among the
incidents, was the hearty welcome given Sec
retarv Sherman as he entered the Hail. and
as soon as he was recognized, the warmest ap-
piause burst out from all parts of the house.
So also the appearance of Gov. Foster was
greeted by applause. While Mr.. Cox was
making a speech the President and Ms. HAYES
arrived, and as they entered the Hall the Band
PLAYED Hail to the Chief" anu the audience
rose to their feet and heartily applauded. After
the speeches and an informal reception bv the
Presidential pa ty, the floor was clea ed. and
dancing concluded the festivities. So ended
the round of festivities of the excursiOnists and
so ends this chapte-.