Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-07-06
ports in Southampton papers.

N by the American Liner Paris, which
L Arrived at Southampton on Saturday
Afternoon was His Excellenoy the Hon
Thomas Francis Bayard, the first Am.
Aassador ever sent to this country by
Hhe United States. 1t was felt, and very
properly, that the occasion should be
made the most of, and that a very
#earty welcome should be extended
IA 70 the minister. This was duly
arranged, though the arrival of the
X %aris was at later hour than ex-
pected. The mayor had issued an inyl-
ton to the members of the committee
Af the Town Council TO meet him at the
Audit House al $50 o'clock, when his
#orship was in attendance, as was tho
&heriH (Alderman Cleyeland) and the
*enioy bailiff (Mr. u. Clayton and the
xpwn clerk (Mr. r. S, Pearee). They
proceeded to the docks, where there
|iWere the representatives Of the Chamber
~ Commerce, including the president
Mr. i. Morgan, j. P.), Mr.. j. A.
Startling deputy presidenD, Mr.. Petor
\ Stewart lthe secretary, and many
pthers, There were large number Of
|lSPublic men assembled, amongst whom
Svere noticed Mr.. Edmund Taylor and
'eMr. Wilding representing the Ameri-
loan Line), MIR. White from the Ameri-
Can Legation, in London), Mr.. John
E Dixon superintendent of the South
hampton Docks Mr.. ]. r, Smith, Mr.
Y Glasspool, Mr.. j. &. lie Feuvre, j,
y, Mr.. ]. 4, Hamilton, Mr., S, w, Dur
kin, Mr. Bradley (American Consult,
capt Lewis dock MASTERY, and many
others. The Paris was much later than
expected, but when at last she put in
an appearance she rounded the Dock
head In fine style, and was soon along
side the American Quay. At once
gangway was thrown across, and the
reputation went on board, into the
grand saloon. There was large num-
Der OF passengers present, who seemed
TO take a keen interest In the proceed
ings. Presently His Exoelloncy, ac-
companied by Mrs. Bayard, came into
the saloon, and Mr. White introduced
the Mayor, the President of the Cham
Der Of Commerce, and other gentlemen
to him. The Mayor, who wore his
chain Of office las did the Sheriff. ex-
planned TO Mr.. Bayard that he had much
pleasure In offering him hearty well
come TO the Borough of Southampton.
they were there as deputation from
the Corporation and the Harbour to
|SEAye him cordial welcome. They
ped that the good relations between
Two branches of the Anglo. Saxon
would be preserved. They hoped
Bayard might long live to carry out
7H duties, and that he would have a
Nfy pleasant time. He then called
pom the Town Clerk to read the ad-
fess, which Mr., Pearce did as follows:
| 40 His EseeIleacy, he Honorable 1Aomas
$feneis Bayard, ambassador and Pleaipo-
N&nHaiD Extraordinary Of the Usifsd States 10
|.Me Court Of 50. yanses--May IL Please Your
&9cettency; we, the mayor, aldermen, and
Rufgesses OF the borough Of Southampton
Hesife most cordially 70 offer YOU our sin,
fere ana hearty congratulations upon your
&rlval " THIS country TO undertake the
3lenipotentiary Extraordinary from the
nited States to the Court Of Saint James.
2 We, rejoice in the opportunity thus
Hifprged US to offer through you to the
E# re- eent, me government, and people Of
we united States our most sincere ex-
Yressions OF respect and esteem, and desire,
|tn connection with our countrymen at
iarge, TO maintain the continuation and |
IFecure the increase, Of those friendly and |
Ecordial relations so happily existing be- |
tween the two nations.
Fl We beg you to receive our warm
IL flirance of friendship, our high CON |
slu Sfatlon for the worthy descendants of |
Il the Anglo-Saxon race, our kindred feel |
ings towards the progress of that ciyiliza- |
Ton OF which your countrymen, like our |
owpA are the great pioneers, and especially |
Tor the prosperous issue Of those great |
Undertakings which tend to the union OF |
nations Sva t,, and the hsARinsss Of man,
in every respect aSreeSble u ~ v5n WY ef1ye
assured your great talents will be devoted |
IN advancing your. country and people II /
prosperity and happiness.
Given under our Common Seal at South
ampton, the 10th day of June, 1898.
JAMES LEMON, Mayor.
The address was engrossed on vellum,
N illuminated characters, by Mr.. W.
2. Clarke Of 1903 High street, and pre-
scented very handsome appearance,
taklng rank among the best of Mr.
ylarke's work in this department, The
illumination is carefully and apr,ro,
priately designed, and embraces several
features OF national interest, some |
Especially intended to be complimentary |
Eto His Excellency. An emblematical
IHeslgn, occupying a position Of the
9ett margin OF the address, Is
composed of the combined shields
Lei England and the United States,
behind which portion Of the globe is,
Visible, showing the northern p&sis Of
|America and Europe. Above the. aiobed
Pm eagle is depicted, having its wings
|putspread, and holding in one claw a
bundle OF arrows, and in the other an \
|pliye branch, At the foot of the |!
Aesign Is the British lion In an attitudell
|pf peaceful reppse, Immediately under
fhe shields Is the motto "Famlliaritas
populorem homnium felicitasH ttThe
pnion OF nations promotes the hapbines
M MANI In compliment 70 t4b States,
&s introduced . drawing OF theypiant
$nown as the Golden Rod, thisbeiIg an
sfnament emblematical of the h9@er
Which Is To the United States whH the
use Is to England, the thistle TO Scot
land, the shamrock TO Ireland, ana the
ieek 10 Wales, On the Iight-haid SIDE oil
fhe address are depicted the arms Of the
State of Delaware (of which the Ambas-
qedor Is a native') There ID also, at the
pp, drawing Of the American Line
teamship Paris, in which his excel.
#ncy yoyaged from New York TO South
&mpton; while in the bottom corner
&left HANDY arc emhlazoned the arms of
|She borough OF Southampton. 1t was en-
|Flosed in handsome leather case lined
with white satin.
E The mayor then introduced the presi-
Vent Of the Chamber of Commerce, and
M. Peter Stewart (tbo secretary read
me- following address:
|S 10 His Eresileaey, Me Honorable Thomas
lzfqHfis Ragard, Ambassador Extraordinary
4'd FfeRtpoFegftar8 Of the United States 10 tHs
|ppH or w. Jdmsl-lHag 10 Please Your En-
teaeg; We, the Southampton Incorpor-