Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-17
CLEVELAND AZ BROOKLYN.

Entertain the Attendants.
 BROOKLYN, N. Y., Oct. Ex-Governor Cleveland received perfect ovation he crossed the big bridge to-day, and reached the city of churches. The organizations which were to take part in the procession were at their headquarters at an early hour this morning completing their preparations. They marched to the bridge with banners, flags and bands of music, and drew up in line near the entrance. The entire space in that vicinity was taken up by citizens who were anxious to join in the welcome to the Governor, who was making his first visit to this city since the beginning of the cam paign. The salutes of the passing steamers was a notification to those unable to get 8 view of the bridge, that the Governor was crossing the bridge and they then began to cheer. The Governor was welcomed by ex- Senator Murtha, chairman, ard other members of the committee and the chairmen of the Young Democrats and Independent Republicans, and the tnrong of spectators cheered enthusiastically. The march from the bridge to Pierrepont House was made rather slow There was a fine dis
 
 vate buildings. A large number of promi- nent gentlemen welcomed the Governor at the Pierrepont House and from there he was escorted to the art assembly rooms connected with the Academy of Music. Several thou sand people were gathered about theAcademy and cheered heartily as Governor Cleveland appeared in view. The Academy was hand somely decorated and the assembly rooms, where the reception took place, were fes- In the assembly rooms the Governor was sub jected to a process of handshaking from hundreds of citizens who were admitted by card The Governor was then escorted to the barbecue at Ridgewood Park.
 To describe the scene that ensued when Governor Cleveland reached the park would be simply impossible. The people cheered until they were hoarse and hats were thrown recklessly into the air. The bands played and the Governor was escorted to stand No. 1. He was received with national salute as he mounted the platform with uncovered head and faced the thousands of people as sembled to do him honor. At this stand the following programme was carried out:
 Music by the band.
 Chorus, glee club.
 Address of welcome, Augustus Van Wy-ch.
 Reply of Governor Cleveland
 eReply Of 0X-fOyernor Hendricks.
 Address by General G. B. Mcclellan
 Address by Hon. Daniel M. Cockwood, of New Jer-
 sey.
 At stand No2 addresses were delivered by Governors Waller of Connecticut and Patti son of Pennsylvania, Hon. William Dor sheimer and others. At stand No. 3 the speakers were Hon. George H. Pendleton of Ohio, Governor Leon Abbott of New Jersey, Hon. Abram G. c. Hewitt, General Franz Sigel, and Hon. s. s. Cox of New York. At stand No. the speakers were Governor Nc Lane of Maryland, Hon. Samuel J. Randall of Pennsylvania, Hon. J. c. Stockholm of New Jersey, Hon. w. ". Wallace of Penn sy1vania, Hon. B. F. Jonas of Louisiana, Hon. E. B. Farnham of Brooklyn. At stand No. , the speakers were Hon. Roswell P. Flower of New York, Hon. Charles N. Win gate of New Jersey, Hon. Charles Davids of Pennsylvania, General Horatio c. King of Brooklyn and others. While large numbers of people congregated around the stands to listen to the eloquent speakers, many others visited the lower end of the park where three huge oxen had been roasted. Ten expeH- enced butchers went to work and cut the oxen up into slices for sandwiches. Four thousand loaves of bread were furnished for this purpose, and as much more could be procured at moments notice. These IoaveS were each twenty inches long and were cut into slices with cutting machines. When the sandwiches were ready they were served on WOOQeQ pIaLb6fS, InOuSdnQ O1 WHICH were procured for that purpose. A force of one hundred and seventy-fve walters were on hand to handle the refreshments. In order to give all who could not participate in the day parade opportunity to do honor to the Governor a night parade took place. At the grand stand in the park Augustus Van Wyck made a brief welcoming address. Governor Cleveland came forward to reply He was received with salvos of applause and it was some time before he could reply. When silence was restored he spoke in substance as follows:
 Among the many invitations to, visit different points which felt obliged to decline one 1 from Brooklyn friends to be their guest to-day. This could not decline for could not forget the of this city and the hearty and generous support tey gave 1da me T6eq 6F the sragg of the peope of State and looking for their support. Whether city of Brooklyn or not feel in degree toward ii as one feels toward his own home. In the midst ot such intelligent thought and independent political sentiment that prevails here it would be presump tQns it were otherwise proper TOT me to refer ID pa}gn This vast assemblage and the interest and enthusiasm which peryads its every part fnily ev | in this canvass something of great impor- l tance to your interests and welfare and this | to calm investigation and deliberate inquiry there tb aG da9ger fnas 1ne o f r will be maintained in their integrity and the benigT Of the P & ang hen a % n 5ns  from the highest to the hublest, shall feel this i their government and that they are responsible fol its proper administration and that they safely neglect it or follow bndly or thoughtessly the lead of fconstituted selfish leaders. shal say more except to express my appreciation fol all that they have done for me in the past and re turn my thanks to all here for their kind greeting and declaration that man and no party shall asl more than what on examination you will give tC | their claim to public confidence
 l At the conclusion of his remarks Governor Cleveland was loudly applauded. The follow ing telegram from ex-Governor Tilden wa. | then read:
 | BIRTHSTONE, Oct 16. | To Augustus Van Wyck Esq, president of tn Democratic general committee of Kings coun ty:
 It would give me great pleasure to meet my fel l low-citizens of the county of Kings, to whom an grateful for the generous support which they gav 1 me throughout my whole public life, but regre that the delicate condition of my health conpels to forego the qualification of beirg present tn interesting occasion to which you have invited me Cordially symPathizing with the object of your fes tyity, remain your fellow citizen,
 l SAKuEI, J. TIIDEH