The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-30
THE RECEPTION.
Splendid weicome-Mr. IIRmiIton's
Address "a the President

NEW IoRK, April 20.--On the arrival
OF the Despatch and the President, oppo-
stitch Wall street ferry, the ships anchored
A barge manned by crew Of shipmasters
from the Marine Society Of the Port OF
York, with Capt. Ambrose Snow, the
president, as coxswain, went out TO the
vessel. The members Of the crew were
uniformed in black frock coats, striped
trousers and silk hats. 1t was crew OF
the same society which rowcd Gen. wash
ing:on ashore 100 years ago. The barge
selected TO bear the President ashore Is
one OF the fastest boats in the navy. II
is christened Queen kapiolana, and be-
longs to the Despatch. Following the ex-
ample OF Washington, President Harrison
was rowed ashore In the barge. As he
stepped out Of the boat the Presidential
salute OF twcnty-one guns was again given.
The President WIS received by Gov.
Hill. Mayor Grant, Hamilton Fish aud
William G. Hamilton.
Pier 10. where the President landed,
WIS one Of the most brilliantly decorated
spots in the city. The roof was one iut-
iering mass Of flags gnd streamers aud the
interior. usually 10 somber, was brilliant
with all the colOn Of the rainbow. To the
left OF the pier was attached the float nj
which the boat containing the Presidential
party cinptied IL distinguished pasCngcrB
Tie float was handsomely carpclcd and
the stairs leading 10 the pier were covered
with a canopy OF bunting.
After the landing the procession was at
once formed, the President aud GOV. Hill
aud Mayor Grant being gdriycn In a landau
aud accompanied by continuous cheers.
/ Tho old banner OF tho Marine Society,
which was borne before Washington on
/ April 80, l7S9. has been preserved ior 100
wears, and was today carried before the
I Presidents carriage up Wall street. The
binncr, which is about five feet square,
was originally Of silk, which Is now faded
/ yellow. The name Of the society in gold
aud blue letters is still no bright as ever
The escort 10 the President was ~ fol-
lows Batteries A, g aud l., L. :. Ar
tillcry, Veteran Corps Seventh Regiment,
delegation Society Of Cincinnati, delegn-
ton Sons Of the Revolution, delegation g..
/ A. H., commanders and members Of the
military order ol the Loyal Legion.
At n little before o'clock the carriages
3 containing the President. Gov Hill. Mayor
l Grant and Hamilton Fish drew up lciurc
the door OF tho Equitable Building
Chairman w. q. Hamilton. OF the Com.
/ nittce ON States, received all those In the
carriages, while the chimes Of Old Trinity
/ played the doxology, the bands In tho
street quickly catch n; up tho strain. by
2 o'clock all had reached the banquet hall.
| Ex-Prcsidcnt Cleveland was not present,
aud his seat beside cN.prcsidunt Hayes
was filed by Chaunccy NJ, Dcpcw.
The throng that endeayored 20 gain adj.
mitianco 10 the League Club. where the
reception was held, WIS vastly greater
than lhc committee had anticipated. The
arrangements, however, were admirable,
and beyond disagrccablc crush Ia the
lower corridors, there was neither disorder
nor confusion. The number Of distin.
guishcd persons who attended the rcccp,
ton was not 30 great rs might have been
expected, many Of those who hal been
fortunate enough 10 obtain tickets TO th,
banquet tomorrow night prciening 20 vail
until then 10 see thc President at shOrl
range. The members OF the Downtown
Business Mems Republican Club and
members Of the Lawyers Club were among
the iirst present
In proposing the first toast oithe day, tho
Hon. William e.. Hamilton, chairman o
the Committee on States, spoke ~ follows
"Mr. Prcsidcnt-As chairman Of th,
Committee on States. have the honor e
present 10 you, In the name Of the Gen
cral Committee OF the centennial colcbn
ton Of the Inauguration ol George Wash
ington as the first President Of the Unite,
States, souvenir OF this auspicious occa
sion. We have gathered with Us the mos
honorcd representative citizens from th'
varied pursuits of life, which have mad,
this nation what II Is at the present mo
mcnt, religion, law, science, art aud com
mercc-ali striving 10 do honor to thu
name Of Washington. 30 beloved j. h'
by all Americans that wccall him father;
20 deiiicd and sanclicd In our hearts tha
but one other birthday is sacred 10 ~.
"Mr President, that YOU adminstra
ton may be- 10 wisely ordered that yol
NAV be known ~ the ono equally honyrc'
by all Americans is the wish Of this unilc'
Nation.
"Gonilemen. YOU will please fll you
glnsses and drink 10 the memory Of Georg
Washingion, the Father Of this country.
The souvenir Of ihc banquet consisie'
Con,inurd on Fiuh rage.