Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-11-27

appointed 10 various OLuCto MItHlH LIS GIT
In order to escape their opportunities, he, in
company with his brother, passed most Of
the day in riding about the city, ostensibly in
search of a residence, but more particularly
to escape being bored to death by the
place hunters" Postmaster r. D. Ste
phens, wishing to honor the Goyernor-el elect,
asked him to dine with him and few
friends at the French Restaurant at 6 p. NJ
The Governor assented, and at the hour
stated the party were seated at the banquet
table in the following order:
n. Greene Curtis.
Washington Bartlett, Adam Herold.
Fred Cox, John P Dunn,
J. w. Armstrong, A. H. Estill,
joseph Hahn, j. N. Pavne,
A. G. Hinkson, Robert Barnett,
W. S. Leake, j. H. Miller,
J. T. Carey r. D. Stephens,
(. g. Blessing, D. ]. Oullahan,
Seldom Hetzel, Columbus Bartlett,
John Q. Brown.
The table was very handsomely dec
GRATED with beautiful floral pieces and pyra-
mids of tropical and citrus fruits. The
courses were many, the varieties of wines
choice and numerous, the party in the best
of humor the sallies Of wit and repartee
frequent, and the entire affair highly COM
plimentary to, and appreciated by. the
guest of the evening MIR. Curtis, who pre-
sided at the head of the table, was full of
anecdotes, and during the time the viands
were being enjoyed, kept the party in roars
of laughter as he related funny stories as
he only can relate them. Mayor Bartlett is
something of humorist himself, and en-
tered into the spirit of the evening with a
! IL, - Il,
most familiar terms.
After all had partaKen of the numerous
good things Mr. Curtis arose, and addressed
the guest of the evening. He stated that
they had met not as a political gathering,
but as friends to welcome the Governor
elect to the capital city. " In honoring you,
sir, tonight, we honor ourselves. We re-
ioice as Democrats and citizens at the result
of the last election, which was a magnificent
triumph for you. 1t is a question if there
is another man in the State that could have
been elected Governor on the Democratic
ticket under the circumstances surrounding
the election. We welcome you to Sacra-
mento as Democrats and as Republicans.
We welcome you 10 our homes, and al
though YOU are a bachelor we will welcome
you to our firesides without trepidation. Be
careful, however, when you walk out
evenings, for there are scores of gray
headed men in this city who may do things
that may be blamed TO you, of which you of
course will be entirely innocent"
Mayor Bartlett-TII steer clear of your
haunts; I'll keep out of your way. Laugh
ter.
Mr.. Curtis-Oh, never fear me. I am
above suspicion. Ny reputation for virtue,
morality, truth and veracity is established
in this community. Laughter We
hope when you come to reside with US, to
be able to make it pleasant for you. We
are glad that you have been elected Gov
ernor We know we will have an honest,
economical and Just Administration. With
ping, and with my friend Herold Treas
urer, the State cash will be safe. l now
propose that we arise and drink to the
health of the Governor-elect.
After the toast was drank, Mayor Bart
lett arose and said Mr., Chairman and
Friends: | thank you for the kinds words
spoken, and feel highly honored for the
compliment rendered me this evening.
recognize among those present some
who were the first to speak of me
in connection with the office of Gov
ernor. l hope, in the discharge of the
duties of Governor, to be able 10 give entire
satisfaction to you gentlemen, 10 the Dem
ocratic party which has honored me with
election and to the entire people of the
State. My desire is that my administration
will be honest, just and creditable, and in the
performance of the arduous duties | will
have to perform | hope at all times to be
able to have your assistance and best
wishes. l hope our intercourses, officially
and socially, will be pleasant. Applause. ]
No
Sacramento welcomes the Governor
elect" and called upon Mayor Brown to
respond.
Mr.. Brown commenced by reviewing the
history of the Democracy in this city.
Twenty-four years ago this city had pop
ulation of 10000, and vet al that time but
1850 men voted the Democratic ticket. They
had worked laboriously ever since, they were
still in the minority, but were gradually
gaining ground. He pointed with pride to
the fact that the city government had at
times been Democratic. He thought Mayor
Bartlett ought to be satisfied with the vote
he received in this county at the last cleo
ton, when the history of the party in this
county was taken into consideration. You
ought to be proud of your vote in this city.
We are proud of our fair citv it is the
grandest, most beautiful spot on earth
California is the brightest star in the gal
axy of the States, and Sacramento is the
garden spot of California. We welcome
you cordially every way possible, and will
endeavor to make it so pleasant for you
during your term of Office that at its close
you will be so completely captured that
YOU will elect to remain and be one of
us. Ours is lovely city, has an
abundance of everything that tends
to make ii pleasant abiding-place
1t is famous for its numerous cottages, en-
powered with roses and vines, that shelter
the purest hearts on the American CONT
nent. We have as good schools as there
are in the United States the arts and sci
ences are fostered, and our people are as
honest, intelligent, highminded and hos
pitable as can be found anywhere in our
county.
Mr.. Curtis said this banquet was not a
political matter; they had simply met to
welcome g distinguished friend, and as
there was a Republican present. repre-
sentative of the press, he called upon him
to respond to the toast :" Our Governor.
After this toast was responded to from a
Republican standpoint, Mayor Brown re-
marked to the toast-master that there was
another Republican present.
Mr. Curtis-Who is he2
Mayor Brown-Columbu Bartlett, the
Governors brother.
Mr.. Curtis-The Governor ought to have
turned Cain and killed him. Laughter. ]
John ?. Dunn was next called upon &c
reply to the toast, How was it done?"
Mr. Dunn started in by saying the Re
pubicans done it.
Mr.. Curtis-It was well done.
Mr.. Dunn reviewed the canvass, and
stated that, Notwithstanding all the comb.
nations that were made to defeat him, he
had Republican friends enough who voted
for him to pull him through.
r D. Stephens was next called upon
He reviewed the campaign in this county
and said. Notwithstanding the Republicans
had majority of l 900, it took the Demo
cratic vote of this county TO elect the
Governor.
Mr.. Curtis-The Democratic showing II
this county makes me think Of what the
Chief Engineer of the Fire Department
said to me the other day. / met him COM
ing from a fire, and asked him if he saved
ANYTHING. Yes" he replied, we saved
fha lot y Democrats We saved the plant