Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-03-02

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Vice- President
Levi p, Morton was honored tonight as
mono OF his predecessors have been. Tho
entire Senate, without distinction of party,
united in rendering him a complimentary
dinner, and in bearing testimony to this ad-
mirable manner ia which he has presided
over the deliberations of the upper house Of
Congress for tho past four years.
The banquet which was held in thu din
ing hall OF tho Arlington, was the best that
skill and taste could supply. The decora-
lions were effective and the company dis
tingushed. Scarcely one senator of prom
inouco was absent. Among the other guests
present were ex-Senetors w. NJ. Evarts
aud T. ". Palmer, Gen. Alger, Frank
Hatton, z. V. DeGraw, II. j.. West and II.
L. Clarke.
Senator Henderson, president pro tenn of
the Senate, was chairman and POSTMASTER,
and his ready wit and graceful rhetoric
never onc5 permitted tho proceedings to
flag. Messrs Hale, Cockrell, Ilvarts Villas
aud other orators were fully equal TO the
occasion. The guest of the evening, Vice
President Morton responded as follows
vice-Preeident Morton's Address.
'There are events in the life OF every
man that stand out with such prominence,
make such imprint upon him thar an iudelible
impression remains, while msmory holds its
seat This occasion, SO catering to me,
the speecos go complimentary, your cordial
greeting and the hearty good will expressed
in such pleasing form, shall ever live in the
book and volume OF my brain, uDmixed
with baser matter -Four years ego /
came through the suffrsges OF the citizens
of this great republic, to the high place, the
main duty OF which is to preside over the
deliberative body, recognized as the highest
in the world.
| brought to the position very limited ex-
perience and very little knowledge of par
liamentary law, for the lines OF my life had
been cast in places where such knowledge is
not acquired. l felt the full force of my
shortcomings, but relied with trusting CON
fdence upon that gentle forbearancs that
has over characterized the Senate OF the
United States. Experience has shown
that
My Trust bad Abundant Foundation.
That have served the Senate acceptably
and l am fain to believe so from the earnest
recognition you have given me here and
eisewhere) has been because OF the generous
aid and unselfish support received by me
from all members of the body without dis
tinction of party and without bias from
political affiliations. l would DO lacking in
the common sensibilities did | not feel over
whelmsd with gratitude and express in the
strongest words that my tongue too feeble
TO express the full emotions of my heart is
capable OF forming the thanks, the sincere
and hearty thanks with which to acknowl-
edge the compliment SO generously paid
me.
Mr.. Morton closed with graceful allus-
ion to the retiring president, Of whom he
said: 'ln few days there will pass to pri.
yate life the man who won distinction as a
soldier in the period OF war, and lasting
renown as civilian in time OF peace. A
patriotic citizen, G safe counsellor, thor
ough statesman wise ruler, the name OF
Ben jamn Harrison will shine brighter with
the light that comes with every passing
year" Mr.. Morton's remarks were re-
csived with every demonstration OF cordial
approval.