New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-12
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY H. 1881

Let us speak OF Illinois, the great home Of the carpet
SssgerS where there are men from every state wreae
than to fetter tie brain. Illinois. the home OF
Moraha o Lincoln appause tsst true the fo%
OF that soldier who marched from Fort Dohad:cn to APP
pomatax lcheersl and of that brave and true stat
between East and the West that between the
fruit OF the mother aud the grated tree ana
may have lost its fue flavor, but II Is larger and
is able to support more.people. lApplausel.
The hour was now growing late, and the speeches
were brief. George z. Gorbam, of California, COM
DlimeHted Senator Dorsey for his campaign work.
Mr.. Boutwell, spoke in favor of thorough political
organization, and Hugh Hastings said Senator
Conkling should recevs some credit for the Repub-
lican victory. ICheers.l John C. New praised the
services of Senator Dorsey. and then Cnauncey NJ.
Depew spoke. At the close of his speech he dwelt
upon the work of the guest of the evening in twin
ming the battle so magnifcently." Remarks were
also made by General Horace Porter.
LETTERS OF REGRET
The following were among the kilograms and let
ters of regret which were read by John II. Flagg:
To he Hon. 8. ". DORSEY:
Am very greatly disappointed by inability to BIO pres
en at the dinner this evening Accept my c0fdla con-
gratuatlons. A. b. CORNELL
WASHINGTON, Feb. IL. 1881
To NJ. W. COOPER. Secretary UnIon League Oiub.
have delayed until now acknowledging the receipt OF
your courteous invitation TO attend the dinner comp
hope tnat 1t might be possible for me accept; bur,
much to regret, It proved otherwise. 1t would have
appreciation " the eminent and distinguished services
he has rendered 10 the country
WASHINGTON, Feb. Z, 1851
NJ. W. COOPER, Secretary Union League CLIO
invitation or 40 many INV prominent gentlemen Of New
York asking me to be present at dinuer be given TO
Senator W. Dorsey at DelmOnicos on Friday TIE litn
more pleasure than to accept the Invitation, but
circumstances oyer which have no control Val pre-
/ served in The Senate and whom learned to appreci-
abe very and NT sincere as con Vin RpaS
can, would like 10 do honor. aud [ re-
gret exceedingly that cannot JON his admirers in
NewYork City IN doing so. TO him AS much 80 TO any
other one individual IN THIS country are we indebted Tor
When those who we're most anxious In their desires
almost insurmOun able obstacles IN the way, Mr..
Dorsey met them, rs all brave men do on occasions Of
ureudice and devote himself to the wefIe OF Republi
canlsn what he has accompllsn,,d we al know aud
sincerely hope that his services VIII DC long remembered
by line Republican party. j. d. CAMERON.
HARRIsBURG. Jan. 20. 1881.
DEAR SIR: Your polite invitation 10 the tC meet your
committee on the 11th Of February in New-i0rk to par
tlcpdte in dinner III honor OF Senator Dorsey Is re-
celvcd T-nlcrI'R my thanks TO you. regret to say
lhat ,eavo homo February |. to be absent III The
south ana IN CuOa ftra month, ana therefore VIII DO
unable 10 joln you ~ paying honors TO Mr. Dorsey
rho ,e n 10 Ivy the Rsn;bctn II" Uorfv ro
its principles and feels gratitude Tor those whose
DEVOTION courage ami genius It's last famous ylc
tory can see Without feelings OF pride such body OF
prominent citizens OF New-York Acknowledge their
gratitude tO such Republican us Mr. Dorsey.
His services bis plrfyand nls Is synonymous
with service To his cOuDtrYwerc preenlnent, and We
owe him l. much We owe any man living for what he
d1 and for the manner in which he performed his duty
join you IN AL things except tue dinner done III dis
nOnOr Yours truly, SIMON CAMERON
Letter, of regret were also received from Senator
Carpenter, Senator Blair, Senator Anthony. John
Pope of Fort LeavenwOr;h. Kansas; Charles Foster.
IF OHIO W. w. Dudley, Of indianapolis; Attorney
General Deycns Edward McPher on, Robert Lin
coin OF Chicago; Amos Townsend, of Ono; ex-
Governor RICE, of Massachusetts, General Garfield
ana Senator B Ainc sent formal letters of regret, the
latter BENG unable 20 attend account OF Illness.