Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-04-19

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 One of the most pleasant and IT nemora. ble events ever known in the history of Vicksburg, took place Monday night at the beautiful residence of MT. W. H. Stowers, on Cherry street, when Gen. Wm. s. Fitzgerald, on his last night in the city previous to his departure to as- sume the duties of Associate Justice of Arizona, was serenaded and presented with an elegant gold-headed cane. At $ o'clock d selection by the Firemen's s Silver Cornet Band, in front of MT. Stowers' residence, began the cere- monies. The crowd of General Fitz- gerald's friends and the members of the Band were then invited into the spacious parlors, where NIT. Pat. Henry deliI cred the cane with the following neat speech:
 "General Fitzgerald: We have called upon you this evening to express to you our regard for you as an officer and gen. tleman, and our love for you as friend. We bring with us this present as a small memento of our esteem, and that we may better show by ection than words our token of regard for you. You leave us, dear General, but let me assure you no one ever left the historic city of Nicksburg with better record, and de- manding higher esteem from men. wo- men, children, and the public at large than yourself May your future be as bright as your expectations and our hopes, and when in new fields of duty and labor you look at this our token. may you remember the donors withias pleasant recollectiOns as I hope you do Tn the past and present. Yes, you go from us and will be claimed as a citizen of another State. We give you up as a citizen, but the grand old State of Mis- sissippi will ever claim you as her son. It matters not in what climes you roam, nor what be your fortune; If successful We will be proud of you, if unsuccess- ful we will weep for you. Come veal or woe. you and your family will ever have a resting place in the hearts of your countrymen, a home beneath our roofs, and our hearths wIll be gladdened with your presence. Again, Judge, wishing you all the glory you so we'll deserve, present you with this our token of es- teem and admiration"
 Taking the token of the friendship and esteem of Vicksburg's cItizens, General Fitzgerald delivered the follow ing short impromptu speech:
 NIT. Henry and fellow citizens: When I assure you that beside this occasion every other one Tn my life sinks into in significance, and that 1t is the proudest and will be the most memorable of my lie, but poorly express the gratitude I feel. When 1 came to Vicksburg in 1876. R comparative stranger, received a warm welcome from the citizens, the people, high and low. and without regard to condition or politics, welcoming me warmly, and my success in life, such as 1t may have been, dates from the day I made Vicksburg my home. Il accept this token of your friendship and favor with thanks. It shall be a valued heir loom iu my family, and my children shall be taught that 1t represents the friendship and favor of the citizens of Vicksburg. Tomorrow, with my little family about me, take my departure for my far-Off western home, where l will ever remem Der this occasion. Around me are gathered intelligent citizens of this city, whose friendship and esteem are highly valued by me. It is said that "the lips move not when the heart feels most and this must be my Bpol- ogy for so poor a speech. Again thank ing you, gentlemen, will close my re- marks.
 At the conclusion of General FItZ- gerald's remarks the party repaired to the dining hall, where sparkling wine and an elegant collation. was partaken of. Mir. Chas E. Cash spoke at length in behalf of the FIremen's Silver Cornet Band, eloquently and warmly, closing with: May the dark clouds of ad- vetsity never overhang your path and the future years to come, if you are called upon to hear the burden of high judiciary or of State, and you recall the pleasant incidents of life. may you think of this band and this occasion, and may 1t be welcomed to your memory as are the green spots in the great desert wei comed by the weary and foot-sore traveller"
 General Fitzgerald replied in brief but appropriate terms to MT. Cash's eloquent speech. There was more music by the band, after which the band bade good bye and took their leave. The distinguished Mississippian departed on the 2:15 train yesterday evening for Arizona, and 1t is unneces- ssry to add that he takes with him the good wishes of Vicksburg and Mississippi