New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-09
A MERRYPARTY on THE SAM SLOAN.
WAITING PATIENTLY FOR THE CITY OF
NEW-YORK
THE COMMITTEE AND THEIR FRIENDS CRUISE
AROUND THE HARBOR AND HOLD MEET
ING-To TAKE UP THEIR WATCH AGAIN

THE COMMITTEE AND THEIR FRIENDS CRUISE
AROUND THE HARBoR AND HOLD MEET
ING-To TAKE UP THEIR WATCH AGAIN
THIS MORNING.
The headquarters OF the committee in charge
Of Mr.. Blaines reception was practically trans
ferred yesterday morning from West Twenty
ffth-st to Pier No 1s, North River, where the
steamer Sam Sloan was stationed 1t had been
announced that the boat would not start
down the Bay until afternoon, but the crowd be-
gan to gather on the pier before o'clock. An
hour or so later there were enough club men
present 20 give the place patriotic appearance,
with their flags, banners, badges and uniforms.
White plumes were especially prominent
First to arrive the Young Mems Blaine
Club oSoChiago, numbering hundred or more.
Every man wore high white hat, dark clothing,
yellow gloves and handsome badge in blue and
gold. The greater part of the members went on
board the tug-boat l.. Pulver, which occupied a
place at the pier near the Sloan. The Pulver
was gayly decorated brass cannon at her
bow kept busy firing salutes to the passing
craft B. \ Taylor had command of the Chicago
division, assisted by c. E. Rand, president of the
club Col f. H. Norton, DR.. Gray, c. E. Beardsley,
l. L. Gould, S. c. Miller, Colonel Monastery, FL. E.
Teed Colonel l. l. Ayme and other leading MEN,
bers Of the organization. 1t took them all to man
age things, for the Lake City contingent was the
Hvelest one in the feet Its enthusiasm was un-
bounded, and Captain Philip Dick. Of the Pulver,
made no effort TO repress it. The Pulver kept
close TO the Sloan all day, but most of the other
boats cruised about on theic own account
SOME OF THE wELLKNowN MEN PRESENT.
light after the Chicago Club came the members
Of the Reception Committee, the Republican Club
and some Of the invited guests John F. Plum
mer was among the earliest arrivals Then ex-
Judge Robertson appeared with General Hustled.
Ex-senator T. c. Platt came with Louis Z. Payn-
lie sat on the pier for hour or more, but finally
had to 90 back to his business. Governor Louns-
bury of Connecticut was among the first OF the
New-England representatives 10 arrive. DR..
George B. Loring OF Massachusetts, followed
shortly afterward. The stalwart form of ex-
United States District-Attorney Tenney lowered
among the Brooklyn delegation. President FOs-
ter, of the National League, came with President
HeiTord, of the New-York State Association. and
ex-Congressman King of Minneapolis, one OF tho
ablest speakers in Minnesota. Then two men, one
tail and the other of medium height came on
board. They were scanned with much interest
by the spectators.
General Harrison's law partner, MIR. Miller
some one whispered and in a minute the smaller
of the two men was cordially greeted by score
of people Mr.. Miller arrived here Oh Wednesday
night
GEN. HARRISON SENDS CONCENTRATIONS
Mr.. Miller brought with him this note of intro
duetion from General Harrison:
indianapolis, Ind. August 9. 1883.
Joseph Pool ESQ., Chairman. etc, NewYork City:
My Dear This Will be handed you by Mr.. W.
H. H. Miller one Ok my law partners and a very close
personal friend He, with few other gentlemen from ou-
city starts this evening for New York TO join In the
after tomorrow and many Of those who would have been
glad to unto you extending Mr Blaine a cordia.
welcome home that they must remain here. have
NV >.lt written blaine personal letter and write
Z, Introduce friends and ~ ask 20 extend
tacn, eourteses as you can Very respectfully.
PENJAMIN HARRISON.
Mr. Mers tall companion was Horace Mckay,
formerly Internal Revenue Collector at Indian
apois. lie in the same brigade with Cen
cral Harrison during the war. and is one of the
Generals most intimate friends
BY l o'clock the decks of both boats and thu
dock were crowded with rcprese entative party met
from almost every State and Territory. Among
them were William Walter Phelps, Colonel :. " X.
Cruger, chairman of the County Committee White.
law Reid. Allen Thorndile Rice. Congressman
Eusts, of Minnesota. Charles Emory Smith,
Joseph Manley. Guy c. Noble. of
Vermont, Adam G.. King, of Baltimore |:
Dwight Lawrence. A. K. Whitney, Colonel
f. A. McAlpin Bernard Bighn, John
j. OBrien, Murat tlalstead, Henry
Gleason Frederic A. Potts. of New-iork. Secretary
Humphrey OF the National Republican League,
President W. W. johnson, OF the Maryland
League, Henry Wyncoop. Simon Stevens, Patrick
Ford and n number Of friends Guy K Pelton.
Wesley r. Gore OF Massachusetts, and Walker
bl.iac
Senator Quay had TO go to Philadelphia, but
the National Committee was represented by these
members Vice-Chalrman ], s. Clarkson, Colonsl