Daily Republican., 1881-03-24
THE LEsIsLATIvE s0LONS.
Their Trip On tho :Christiaps and
tine VISIT % Ind ussrial EstAbifsh.
menss-feaaifng ana Talking.

Their Trip On tho :Christiaps and
the vasit 10 Iudastrial EstAbiish.
meats-feasiing ana Talking.
a,Ths Legislature, accompanied by ths
Mayor, tie City Council, the Board Of
Education and others, boarded the ting
Inca, at the King street wharf, ysster
day afternoon about l.20 O'Clock, and
we're taken to tie mouth Of the creek
where an inspection Of the marshes
and the proposed river front were
made. The party was then taken
up the creek to the pulp works, where
they were kindly received. After AZ
inr pection had been made the visitors
descended the creek and stopped al the
works Of the Lobdsll Car Wheel Com,
pany. They were shown around by
Councilman pSynter. Much interest
v as manifested in both ind dustries. The
party next entered carriages and were
driven TO the Clayton House.
THB BANQUET.
II Was four clock before the banquet
commenced. About one hundred
guests were present. There we're three
long tables, and they fairly groaned
beneath nicely prepared delicaoies
John P. Almond, mayor, presided
At his right sat Governor Hall. at th.
left sat speaker Rust, Of the State Sen
ate.
The menu was as follows: Oysters on
half shell, mock turtle soup au quer-
ellie, boiled rock fish with oyster sauce
boiled chicken with egg sauce, roast
turkey and ribs Of beef with Gran berry
sauce, 8llet Of beef with mushrooms,
mutton outlets q la Russo, chicken glib.
let sauce, chicken croquettes u la Dom.
inica, mashed potatoes, esoalopsd corn,
French peas, oyster plants, stewed TO
mstoes, celery ham, beef, tongue, chick
On salad, apples, oranges, bananas,
almonds, raisins, sponge cake, mixed
cake, pound cake, vanilla Ice cream,
wine Jelly, and Tea and coffee.
After the feast had been concluded,
Henry c. Conrad, Esq., President Of
the Board Of Education, was called up
on to reply to the toast, "Ths Board o.
Bducation." He called upon John =
Saulsbury, exousing himself by plead
ing that he had made speech in th,
early part Of the day.
Mr.. SAulsbury proposed IS 8 toast
1.-THE City Council Of Wilmington D
and called upon Mr.. Sharpley. Speak,
ing for some moments in humorous
strain, the president Of Coucil then re
ferred to the people OF the three coun
ties being closely bound together. Tn,
! people Of Wilmington were not bad
set Of people, II let alone. While theil
interests were the interests Of the city
In particular, they would not sink the
State for the success Of the city. Il,
assured the members OF the Legislature
that the City Council would ask foi
nothing but what was right. The peo
pie were ambitious to develop the Ia,
turAl advantages that surround the OF
ty and place it where 1t should be-
among the manufacturing cities Of tn
u alton, side by side with New York, Phi
adelphia, and the large cities Of th'
Bsst. In conclusion he referred tc tn
educational facilities and the manufsc
turing resources OF Wilmington.
The toast "The Press" was proposed
and VIM. T. Croasdale, Of the 81. r.
ling, was called upon to reply. Ee re-
marked that 1t afforded the people mucl
pleasure to have their represe natives
among them. He also referred to tht
number the city had in the body ant
said he chopped that the time was no
far distant when our people will b.
able to send more Of our representative
to you instead of having you come here
This We ask in the name Of right, jus
tlce, and OF Democracy" He was LOUD
| ly applauded and, turning to Rsprssen
tativs Cab all he asked, "What are you
going TO do about III"
In response to o question Mr.. Cahal
said, "New Castle county need hav
no fear. Kent and Sussex will TAX
good care Of her."
Henry G. Turner, Esq, was calle
upon to reply to the toast, eth
Eleventh Ward" He arose, but wissl
COD fined his remarks to the question c
education. He declared his faith Il
the Democracy and said he was gls
that $2, 400 had been granted by tn
House of Representatives for the edu
cation Of those who were unable 10 edu
cate themselves. "When the Demo
cratic party is just" said he, A"ft vii
wir, and when 1t is unjust, let he
lose." (Applauss.] Continuing, h
said, 81 would just here oomplimen
the House OF Representatives."
"And the Senate, too," interrupte
q Senator.
"Then l thank God that l can ga
l$2, 400 has been secured for the sake
education in Delaware" continued Nj
Turner.
Adjutant General J. Parke Postlt
and Colonel Maoallistsr made bri,
speeches.
Governor Hall was called upon to r,
ply to the toast, "Ths State of Del,
ware" He spoke briefly and then cal
ed upon Secretary OF State Wolcot
) who spoke very pleasantly for SON
minutes.
Bouquets were presented to the Go,
ernor and other guests, and at 6 o'cloc
the assemblage dispersed.
The committee Of arrangements wer,
Harry Sharplsy, Lewis Paynter, R. T
Taylor, A. P. Bseohsr, Abner P. BAiie
and Merris Taylor Of City Council, an
VIM. J. Morrow, Charles Baird, Wn
Kyne, w. W. Lobdsll and L. W. Palm
or, of the Board Of Education.
= The visitors returned home on II
!, evening train.