Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-28

PITTsRURG. April lS.-The Monongahela
House last night was the scene of the
most brilliant gathering of statesmen and
prominent individuals that Pittsburg has
known in many years. The occasion was
the second annual dinner of the Americas
Republican Club in honor of the sixty
sixth anniversary of the birth of General
u. :. Grant
Among those who surrounded the festal
board were Senator John sherman, of Ohio /;
Senator Benjamin Harrison, of Indiana;
Governor James A. Beaver, of Pennsyl-
vania, Hon. John Dalzell, of Pennsylvania: I:
Senator NJ. 5. Quay, of Pennsylvania; John
c. New. of Indiana; Colonel James P. Fos-
ter President of the League of Republican
Clubs of New York; Lieutenant-Governor
Davies, of Pennsylvania, Colonel Fred d.
Grant, and many Others of almost equal
prominence.
Covers were laid for two hundred, and
four members OF the Americas Republican
Club and their guests. Fronting the sest
of master of ceremonies, Hon. John Dali
zell was displayed the most noted portrait
of General Grant in existence. On the
right of this, heavily draped in mourning,
was an excellent picture of Roscoe Conk-
ling. The walls. were tastefully decorated
with national emblems, while floral designs
innumerable ornamenled the table.
From S TO $50 O'Clock an impromptu re-
ception was held in the hotel parlors. All
of the visitors were given hearty welcome.
Senator Sherman's greeting was particu-
larly enthusiastic and amounted almost to
an ovation. At $50 o'clock the march to
the dining room took place and after grace
by Rev. I. J. Lake, of North Avenue NJ. Z.
Church, Allegheny, the company was
seated and the menu discussed TO entire sat
isfaction of all. At S:iGo clock Gov Beaver
was compelled TO retire TO take train for
Philadelphia where ne had an important
engagement to-day. As the Governor lef3
the room he was heartily applauded.
At 1920 O'Clock Master of Ceremonies
Dalzell arose amid intense enthusiasm,
briefly reviewed the history of the club,
welcomed the guests, and introduced II. II.
Byram who responded to the toast "0ur
absent guests: Mr.. Byram paid glowing
tribute 10 the memory of Hon. Roscoe
Conkling, who had written his regrets,
lowing TO i'll health, etc"
Letters of regret were also read from E.
II. Conger, William Walter Phelps, Frank
Hiscock, John b. Mccarthy, Simon Came
ron, w. Q. Gresham, J. B. Foraker, P II.
sheridan, Mrs. Grant, Senator Allison,
VIM. G. Spooner. VIM. Evarts and others
AT 10:45 Senator John Sherman respond
ed to the toast, Grant" Beginning with
Washington, the Senator briefly reviewed
lIhptEldhl tNCutS uoWn 70 IQt
time of Lincoln and Grant. He then ad-
hered closely to his subject throughout the
address
Considering him the typical American
citizen, he paid almost reverential tribute
10 his memory throughout his career as
commander of armies, and an untried
magistrate in civil life. Senator Sherman
repeated the only political speech Grant
ever made, which was at Warren. Ohio
September 2S 1880 in favor of General
Garfield. This was in the presence Of and
supported by the eloquence of Roscoe
Conkling. The address was applauded to
the echo.
Senator Sherman was followed by Hon
Benjamin Harrison, who responded to THE
Republican Party" Recounting the great
achievements of the Republicans in the
past, Mr.. Harrison mapped out a brilliant
future, providing Grant principles and
theories are carried out.
Richard Smith, of the Cincinnati Com
mercial Gazette, replied to the toast "The
Republican States, expressing qualification
at young men interesting themselves in
political issues, encouraged the formation
Of Republican clubs. commenting upon
their widespread influences, demanding q
free ballot and a fair count: predicted q
brilliant future for the Republican party,
and a certain election of a Republican
President. After three rousing cheers and
q tiger, the Americus Club adjourned.