Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-09-16

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Ress Of cur Gtsy's Hospitality.

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Yesterday at about : o'clock D. n.
the Eliza Anderson steamed Soandvard
to meet the North Pacific which was
billed to arrive at p. m, having on
board q party of representative journal
lists who have been accompanying the
"last spike" party to this coast The
Carbonate band went with the commit
tee on the escorting steamer. The
steamers met of AIki Point and as they
drew together three cheers were pro-
posed and given With hearty good will to
the journalistic party. who responded
enthusiastically WITH three times thr &c.
Arriving at the wharf the party were
greeted by members of the Executive
Committee. headed By John Leary,
Esq, and escorted to the Hotel Bruins
wick. The early evening vas devoted
TO introductions and impromptu ac-
quaintance. many of our prominent
citizens being In Attendance. and the
Office and reading room Of the hotel pre-
sented an animated appearance.
At $50 o. m. guests and citizens 70 the
number Of 100 sat down 10 . suDptuous
banquet in she dining room Of she
Brunswick, With Hon. James Nc
Saughs at the head of the table as Mas
ter of Ceremonies. BY the way, Mr..
McSaught 10 FIRST class man at the
head of a table, saying bat little him
self bu. getting through with program
with exceptional smoothness and dis
patch. After the wants of the inner
haA dtlttnanfiu afrAn1AA IN.
and the fluid portion of the banquet rs
sumed dse prominence, as usual
toasts and speeches were in order.
The first toast Of the evening was given
by the Chair 10 the Press. our guests.
Mr.. Havley. of the UeraH, responded
for the local press, in we'll vordsd and
thoroughly appropriate speech. which
was we'll received and heartily applaud
ed.
Col. Z. V. SmalIey, in terse and fit
ting language responded for the visiting
journalists, and certainly disproved the
allegation that . journalist cannot make
a speech. He wss followed in similar
strain by Hon. Jno. G. Thomas, of Bos
ton, whose remarks were warmly re-
ceivod.
The next toast Was given BY Chair
man Mcknight, prefaced 10y few apt
words" Puget Sound and its resour-
ces''-to which DR.. I. L. Minor made
An eloquent, concise and scholarly re-
Spouse, followed IN the part of the Wis
iting guests by Hon. Mr.. Kison, NJ. c.,
Of Minnesota, who, in a witty speech of
twenty minutes. said multitude of
good words for Seattle. her people and
her future.
To the toast, The Queen City OF the
North west" Judge Burke wss called to
respond, and did 80 in words ut once
eloquent and truthful, closing amid a
storm OF applause. He was followed by
ID. Kellogg, ESQ, who read list OF our
mineral products and exhibit.
Hon. A. b. Nettleton, editor Of the
Minneapolis Tribune, in resp ,nse to both
preceding speakers, gave an interesting
account of the early history of the
Northern Pacific Railroad, especially
that relating to the literary work neces
ssry TO acquaint the public with the re-
sources of the county to be traversed
In this connection Mr.. Nettleton stated
rs 4 secret not until nov disclosed, tia,
be was authorized by jaw Cooke to ex
pend, if necessary, 81 600, 900 in collect
ing, printing and publishing mattel
concerning the route, resources and
by the iron horse.
The concluding toast Of the evening
WAS, Washington Territory. Its Re
sources and Future" in response II
which Governor VIM. A. Newell wa,
called, and gave an elaborate and com
prehensive. though necessarily brief
account of the products, topography
climate, etc, OF this first among the
Territories.
At III p. IN. the Chairman Was re
minded by Mr.. Smalley. who has charQ,
the journalistic party that time was
up. and with mutual cheers and Goo
speed, the banquet was concluded ant
the party escorted 10 the steamer. which
took them to Port Townsend last night
Today they q mp around and among
tho San Juan Islands, tomorrow to Vic
toria. and thence return this way t.
Portland, en- route hotneward, without
however. stopping here again.
This reception TO the Leading journal
ists OF the East, although impromptu
| WAS n pronounced and most smphati,
succesS, speaking volumes for the hos
citality, liberality and public spirit oil
| our city. They leave us with feelings oil
kindly warmth, and if We may Judge
from expressions personally made tc
this reporter and others. they have beer
no less surprised than delighted with
our city and the reception rendered
| them.
| Following are the names Of the visit.
| ing journalists and the respective papers
represented
.Nee York Times, Noah Brooks.
| Ne,e York Tribune. T.. Gibson.
Ne,e York Sva. +. p. Mitchell.
". y. Staafs ZeituDg. Rich'd Bartlett
Bosio. Herald. Henry Louis Nelson,
Bostoa Adcertiser. L. b. Lindsay.
| Bosto. Journal. Edward King
springfield Republican, w. l.. Warren.
Hartford Post. II. r. Sperry.
Philadelphia Press, X. w. Merrill.
| Baltimore San. 4. A. Rich harrison.
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. Gen. Ii
n. Boyntou.
baltimore american. j. l.. Thomas.
Chicago Tribune. IL. ID. Llovd.
Milwaukee Herald. w. W. Coleman.
st. Louis 6spablieoa, G. w. Knapp.
Louisville Coarisr-Joap-aai- W. III.
Haldemap.
Minneapolis Tribune A. b. Nettle.
ton.
Pail Mall Gazette and Manches.e,
G1ardid~ England Harry p. Robin.
| son.
st. Louis WsstiicAe Post-Ferdiuani
Hassler.
Ha,Tsr's Weesiy-C. Graham, artist.
Fruak Lesiie's Weekly-H. +. Faruy.
The following members Of the party
came only ~ far az Tacoma, and were
obliged to return on account OF other
engagements:
New York Eren,Hg Pcsf-H. ID. Gun
| nincham.
Frank Les'm's-H. l.. Bridcman.
Chicago Inter oeeas-Willism Penn
Nixon.
st. Louis Globe --Toarnal--J. q. Porter
st. Paul Pioneer Prrss-F. A. Carrie.
The following gentlemen of the party
we're left in Portland. aud have returned
East:
philadelphia T1sass-Frank McLsugh
lin.
Philadelphia faqsirsr-w. W. Hard
hing.
Cincinnati EesHisg Journal - Andreu
| Sherman.
! Chicago Tisses--Jsmes Beers.
| st. Paul Gtobs-W. Il. Wileoxson.
William Henry Smith. general mana