Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-14
regretted very much to see the sug-

/ regretted very much TO see tho sug-
gestion, for, appearing in paper
known TO be very friendly 20
me and published in the place
OF my residence. it might naturally be sus-
pected by strangers that il was inspired. or
at least approved, by me. But such il not
the fact. had no idea such a suggestion
would be made till l saw il in this paper.
My friends. let me say 70 you in Oil sin
cerity and without the least mental reser-
yation that | am not, nor shall ever again
be, a candidate for office. have been suf-
fciently honored by my party. and neither
ask nor desire any further honor than con-
tinued friendship and goodwill.
Gentlemen, have said enough-more.
indeed, than / expected 70 say. Once
more let me return 10 you my sincerest
thanks. You have gladdened the heart
and frightened the footsteps of On old
man, your devoted friend, and in the de-
scent of the hill of life. when he has al
most reached its foot. May God bless you
all Is his earnest prayer
CLEVELAND INTRODUCED.
At the conclusion of Judge Thurman's
address three cheers were proposed and
given with good will for the Old Roman.
Toast-master Cultivate in introducing ex-
President Cleveland said
" Gentlemen.-ln our guests for the eve
ming we have had fine exemplification OF
the product Of citizenship Of America.
There is here this evening an American
citizen esteemed of all men regardless OF
party Iapplausel who has come here by the
Invitation of the Thurman Club, but
who has come gladly 10 participate in
commemorating and honoring the ami
versary Of the birth Of his dear friend, and
who himself represents the highest type Of
American citizenship, chief magistrate
who. having lead his party forward as far
as he could, submitted gracefully TO defeat
and cheerfully left his high Office and join
ed the ranks Of the labOrers of this coun-
try, to be again a toiler with them. [Great
applause.1 The next toast is Citizenship
in America" You call for the respondent.
The audience at once took up the sug-
session and loud calls were made for Cleve-
land.
Ex-PRIsIDENT oLEyRLAND's SPEECH.
As the ex-President arose cheer after
cheer went no from the multitude, and
bandannas were waved wildly as on pre-
vious occasions in the evening. Every
allusion which the eY-PTesldent made 20
Judge Thurman. the hOnored son OF ONO,
was cheered 90 the echo, and the sentl-
ments Of Cleveland in regard 10 the policy
OF the party found hearty echo IRON
those assembled.
throughout Cleveland's address he was
constantly interrupted by prolonged ap-
plause and cheers. His assertions that the
Democratic party did not believe that
"cheap merchandise made cheap men OF "A
cheap country" was enthusiastically ap-
plauded, and with common consent
every one vastly cheered and waved
their handkerchiefs in appreciation OF
his sentiment. His remark that by the re-
cent election the people of the nation
evinccd that they had caught the leaders
of the Republican party IN the act Of rob
bory through the means Of the tariff was a
particularly happy utterance, and created
applause which lasted several minutes.
The other toasts and speakers were:
Citizenship in America. Grover Cleve-
land.
The Democratic Party in Relation TO
Future Public Economy. General Thomas
The Senate. Ex-senator Mcdonald.
The Early Ohio Bard. Hon. X. a. Harrl-
son.
The American Statesmen. Senator Car
Isle.
Democracy in America. Hon. W. c. p.
Breckinrdge.
The House Of Representatives. Con-
gressmon Wilson, of Wost Virginia.
The Democracy of the Future. Don NJ.
Dickinson.
The State of Ohio. Governor Campbell.
A number of eLtempOre speeches were
made.
At 11O A. NJ. Congressman Breckin-
ridge was speaking.
LETTERS or RFGRFT.
Letters and telegrams Of congratulation
70 Mr. Thurman and REGRETS at their ina