Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-16


The task you imposed upon me was almost as diff
cult one that Of putting girdle round about the
earth in 40 minutes. Nevertheless, have danced
incessaat attendance upon His Democratic Majes-
ty up to this hour. On Friday morning he rose,
about o'clock, from the comfortable bed prepared
for him in most beautifully situated ROOM by Wash
ington Irving, in his elegant vIla just below larry
town. He was joined by Irving as as he enter
ed the sitting room in the west wing and the morn
ing being lovely one, they strclled together round
the grounds Of this delightful spot
They paced down the broad graveed walk,
The classic house still full IN view,
And held such internitted talk
As men are wont TO do"
But Irvings mind was intent upon pointing out to
his willy vister the countless which such
residence afforded its contented inmates; His
Highness was twice as intent upon pointing out to
Irving the distinguished honors which the world had
still store for him, and sincerely desiring that his
Cabinet at Washington was moulded like that in
Downing street, that he might appoint Irving to
nominal Office, whence he would derive emoluments
and be near His Majestys august person to aid him
with his learning and his pen. In short, His Repub-
lican Highness left means unturned to sound his
host upon his plans for the future, and to intimate
most distinctly the pleasure he should derive from
the constant Interchange of sentiment and opinion
with him matters Of great public import.
Indeed, intent was His Democratic Majesty
upon this point that he did not perceive very beau
tiful girl who was approaching him with rich nose
gay OF choice flowers she had just culled to present
to him. The features ofthe sy phi like creature WED
with the in their delicate tints, rs she gave
them into the august hands Of the Imperial Idol OF
the sovereign people, who only acknowledged the
gift by cold glance through ms sinister looking eye
lashes, and an unmeaning half bend Of the body =
This done, the trio returned to the house, where
essenger had arrived 10 announce that deputation
from Sing Sing waited for him at the brook where
Andre captured. Without stopping for break
fast, His Republican Highness ordered his carriage
instantly. You will net leave without taking break
fast with the lades?" said Irving "With me, my
dear Irving, the motto isbusiness before pleasure;
and by adhering to it find my self qualification uni
formly increased" replied His Majesty. " But the
ladies will feel somewhat disappointed said his
host eff keep them waiting long, the men of Sing
Sing will be much more disappointed, and may
want their greasy voices YETI so to horse, to horse,
as Richard says, whom in many respects incline to
The carriage was soon at the door, and His Males.
ty and his host with John Hunter, seated in it,
drawn slowly to spot fraught with interesting and
sad associations The drive was very Short and i'm
medateiy the little bridge that the creek
where Andre was captured were the delegation Of
the trustees Of Sing Sing village, headed by that uni
versally popular republican, General Aaron Ward.
As the carriage reached the bridge halt
called and Gen. Ward, riding up to His Majesty's
side, thus addressed HIM
have the honor to inform you, SIR that Committee OF
The Trustees Of the village Of Sing Sing (of which body
you at this spot in conjunction with committee citizens
welcome you to village The spot selected this
he glorious struggles of revolutionary At
reek crossed By the bridge which Sir Major
lnder those (pontng to the spot) Williams. Padding
md Van Wart when Andre rode the brook And upon
nan .poa asaia pannns ne vas arrs.ea scar heo and ~
put to you that from this spot you the Grows Nest
the katched the brook where tie
checked, aud Tappan where the punished
Here His Majesty seemed much affected hs cheek
blanched and his eye moisensd large species Of III.
crocodile lizard the edge OF the brook also observed
sned the time) Upon this spot then, Sir
terestiny the history Of th, great eouniyhcre where
powerful blew struck for the Of the Republican
for the everlasting liberty Of and glorious PEG
pupon s spot rendered dear to every A0ericAn-every
lover Of freedoa-we bid you. Welcome thrice welcome 10
our beautiful village, and our happy homes :"
At the conclusion Of this beautiful address, the
sembled multitude rent the air with shouts, rs by
one acc6rd, though composed promiscuousy ofwhigs
and locofocos. His Most Serene Majesty replied as
follows:-
"oErEaAL WAND GysrLExE,-Tae welcome you
have rendered receive with increased satisfaction
country should Ana favor hereafter Whilst the faith.
full Of his country and his party worthy II the hgh.t
honors republic besow upon him. ST. do OF the o,hr
hand the traitor TO his country aud particularly his
party worthy Of the punishment that be inflicted
rail humanity The lesson taught BY h. us,n
predecessor OF mine who doomed MAJOR Andre to DEATH
should be sst hvse who succeed him holding the
Of government and although have SIR trail
sho.d the stern principle. that prevailed .urs
~,
the Revolution, be applied 10 all those political irars that
would endsngcr the perpctaiy OF blessed institutions
Deprived Of the advantage OF organization resulting from
Of Their. exists ts
s,y honest political organization u party order
that doe proportion u insepTAbs from the
righteous or the Ia y the Chief Magistrate
On this every friend order
and good government should deem 4 h duy act po-
cal point view Williams psuld and Van Wzr did
military natona point OF view Watch ,gilanty detect
treason refuse brbes expose the traitor, and sa his DOOM
cheering from the ocofoc.s who the
rage which tho I'll dsnce, Who heard not word Of the
speech reschoed vocerousyD Treason y ueasos
what gus. II may whether the coses q nation the
chamber Of cabinet the rsrk % party aad should b.
specify arrested and severely punished of
with Tie scenery surrounding AID rhi.s therefore, upon
this peculiar spot receive most cordially L.. sincere welcome
which you my dear General behalf &C ncghbsrs thus
tender evidence Of your conviction q cooss.s
c honesty sincerity, and purity in political do
a. cordially desire thai The political traitor may
short suspension and exposure sudden aud death
certain and dsg>csiu that "a with The borhood
where you tender the welcome Of my fellow citizens
aud the rig hand Of fellowship"
His Majesty spoke 80 low, asd hung down his
head obstinately, that II had not taken my place
upon the wheel or the carriage, | could not have
heard ten consecutive syllabl.s. As ~ was. was
one of the half dozen who heard every word he said,
and was very much astonshed at the tremendous
shouting made by the locoiocos, VIII" dad not hear
single syllable Of his speech and who could only be
certain that he had concluded his democratic ad
dress from the fact that his lips had ceased To move
Imme aafely after this speech, Washington irving
took his leave, aud the cavacade moved on, towards
Sing Sing. Between Tarrytown and that village,
H1SElRz