Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-07
GEN. HARRISON IN NEW YORK

From the N. Y Commercial Advertiser.
Yesterday was most unpleasant, un
comfortable day-raw, damp, cold, and
cloudy-until little before the hour ap
pointed for The landing of the veteran
whom go many thousands were eager to
meet with testimonials Of respect but al
about quarter to four. the sun burst forth
from behind the clouds and the time pu,
on The resemblance Of pleasant autumn
day.
The reception was more than cordal-il
was enthusiastic. The Numbers who as
scmbed to meet the General q, his landing,
were TO b. rccknnod by thousands, and
their welcome was hearty, with locks as
well as voices. A carriage was in rcad
ness, in which Gen. Harrison took his seat
with SERGEANT Jones, who fought under
him and did good service at the battle of
Tippecanoe, but who now earns an honest
living, sin these piping times of peace" BY
driving cart in tins city. He was instant
ly recognized by the General, who bore
honorable testimony to his gallant conduct
in the war.
On arriving al the American Hotel. the
chairman of the committee appointed to
prefer the city's welcome, delivered the
following brief aud appropriate address -
Gen. Harrison In the name and on be.
half of the friends Of the Constitution and
the Laws Of the city Of New York, bid
you welcome to our city.
In you, sir, we recognise a worthy son
OF worthy patriot of the revolution. In
you, SIR, we recognise an early. and for
long period a successful defender Of cur
country. Under our government you have
hiIed important stations, both in u civil aud
mliNary capacity, and IN al have discharg
cd your duties with honor to yourself and
advantage TO the nation. In III your course,
sir, you have exhibited n love OF country
ana reverence for lis laws; and should
you, sir, as we ardenly hope, be elevated
TO The Chief mag'stracy Of the nation, yonr
past lie furnishes sure pledge that til.
government will be So administered as TO
rebound TO The perp.'ui.y OF our instilu
tons and the benefit of the whole people
The reply Of the General was IN sub
stance as follows We copy it as well as
The remainder otlhc article, from the Cour
Ter g. Enquirer.
Sr-The sentiments which you have
conveyed to me on behalf OF Your fellow ci'-
izens, aud the kind manaer in which YOU
have communicated them. have only added
10 the debt of gratitude | already owed to
the city Of New York, This is not the
frst occasion upon which have received
'he generous tender of the hospitality of
The CITY; and the emotions which former
manifestations OF their good will excited in
my bosom can never BE- cffdced to The la
test lour of my existence.
] cannot recolect. sir, without the Iive-
hest scnslbiliiy, that upon my return thro'
ihs city from most arduous campaign-
when was most anxious to know the
views which my fellow citizens might en-
terrain of The value of my best services in
me cause OF ny country on the frontier
that it was my fortune to meet, 10 your
city, with welcome Which at once relley
ed me o: oil anxiety, and left an Impression
upon my mind which no lapse OF time can
destroy. II was here. sir, that ! received
the most g 'atiyIng testimony of the gene
Tous regard of my countrymen, for my cx
ortons IN the campaign which closed with
the battle Of the Thames.
With regard TO my eXerlons in behalf OF
my country TO which you have done me
The honor to allude, | know and feel tina,
II does not belong to me to estimate them
] can only say, that in every situal ion in
which have been placed, military or civil,
as ! have never shrunk from performing
my duty, SO have never abused the power
contijed 10 me, to Cypress or wrong any
individual and that in the most delicate
and trying circumstances, ! have ever
made Il the first object of my most anxious
solcitude to reconcile my duty to my coun,
try, with the respect due to the rights Of