The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-03

Reception OF Col. Richard M johnson
sit 10 the High Bridge, NowIan's Upper
and Lower Reservoirs And Dinner ut
Bellevue
Notwithstanding that the gallant Colonel stole
second march upon our City Fathers on Wednesday
evening, by his silent and unherslded arrival
amongst Us, yet they were not TO be caught mapping
Yesterday morning, when Aldermen Briggs, Lee
and Woodruff, of the Fathers" branch, and As
sistants Dougherty, Ward and Nesbitt, of the "Ju-
niors," who were appointed committee for that
purpose, summary informed HIM at his lodgings at
Towards, that they were ready 10 accompany him
10 visit the magnificent structures appendlng 10 our
water works and the public institutions al city.
The Colonel gave them to understand that he was
ready, and AT eleven O'Clock, in company with
the Mayor, Gen. Prosper M. Wetmore, Hon. Moses
G.. Leonard and other members OF the Common
Council, and some few citizens, the party proceeded
in carriages to the high bridge over Harlem river
The Colonel admired the contemplated structure,
its grandeur and the enterprise of our citizens; and
returning, at Nowlan'S Hall, he also admired the
refreshing virtue of the Croton, its accompanimen,s
and the scenery that surrounded him. The upper
and lower reservoirs with their massive walls and
elegance of construction, excited his wonder sur
PRICE and establishment, and he could not, while
viewing the latter and the scenery in the distance,
as flock of wild ducks settled upon the western
bosom of the reservoir, repress the spontaneous ex
preston
I" MIR. MAYoR-You New Workers great, and en-
terprising and truly wonderful people"
The company then proceeded to Bellevue Aims
House, where they were received with hearty
welcome by the Commissioners of the Institution;
Mr.. Moss the gentlemanly Superintendent, Alder.
man Purdy, and others, who had there assembled to
greet the old veteran. Alter slight delay, during
which the Colonel closely examined the writing
desk of the immortal Washington, that is carefully
preserved in that institution as precious reflex,
the company were ushefed to partake OF an enter
tainment hastily prepared for the occasion. The
cool bracing air of a November sky had sharpened
the appetite to such an extent, tina, but little cere
mouy was made in the discussion OF the viands be.
fore them, or the manner in which the company
seated themselves TO enjoy them, save that the
Mayor presided with the Colonel on his right hand.
AS appettes relaxed and the substantias gave place
To the deIcacles OF the season, Assistant Alderman
Dousheriy, Of the 7h ward, on behalf OF the Com
mon Council, rendered TO Colonel Johnson the hos
FATALITIES OF the city OF New York. Gen. Prosper
M Wetmore, on behalf of the citizens who had con-
vened IN their respective wards to tender a recep-
j. u IL,
pertinent speech, in which he pointedy alluded to
the brilliant services of their guest in the field of
battle, and the chair OF State, which was received
with enthusiastic applause.
Colonel JOHNSON rose and said
Ny FELLOW CIrIzErs-Permit me to occupy few
minutes OF your time in reply to the gratifying reception
which have received here see many old friends, and
happy to greet many new, and what is better luck
list of old ones Applause) have considered il
sacred duty with to balance accounts as passed along
in this rid and shall ever continue to do so far as
showered upon me has overcome returning resources
(Applsuse) When look at it everywhere, without re.
spect 20 party to age orto sex-when tell you that
have been called upon Unexpectedly and entirely unpre
pared to address groups OF ladiesnot gentlemenyou
need talk of my taking you by surprise my sudden
surprise, and, from appearances. here, our host,
whoever he may be, has taken us all by sur
city surprised at nothing nothing that involves
patriotism honor enterprise, and industry, that pro-
NJ ayoD on my right, and those that surround me-(ap
plause) has been my fate to have and done
servce yet fear shall be able to balance the
account, or render anything like guild quo for the
many demonstrations Of public faver that been ten
derea to me by the citizens OF New York. including my
the wild woods Kentucky and in the cradle
adversely and therefore early became duty 10 help
almost reared with the Indian and therefore, early
e-(applause) In Kentucky, all men who are candi-
dates Tor public favor called upon to say something
to make a Speech if the speech is about nothing
and it is with You have called upon me- and as
thus compelled to say something will endeavor to
DO but my unpreared position almost remind OF
the legislator, who during whole session had said no.
thing, but faithfully watching opportunity, on
which he was sconvsrsant, as he knew, unless he
made speech, he was a gone case on his return. A
subject up day relative to swine, in some way
other and he Immediately and sad Mr. Speaker
believe the subject of hogs has come up and as was
thaunf shouts al ~
to say that subject and he went on and made good
speech all appertainng to the breeding killing ana
curing OF the entire animal and thus fulfilled what he
believed his duty his Thus
compelled, gentleman, will relate short story which
among those with whom was raised daughter I shall
tell 1t again During the troubles our western
frontier in the last war, ! had around me many
warm, tried and sterling friends well unfinch.
ing soldiers, and among them was preacher
by the of suckett, VITO distant relative OF
mine When was preparing end drilling my men for
tion he applied TO know ii didn't want preach
in the camp. told hin,yes and made, under my hand
and SEAL appointment OF an extra major (aughter)
and gave 10 him, and ever aerw ards known
Preacher Major James SuckeU (Laugh.er) On this
appointment he tent TO work. and in short time he ais
60 three companies oil men tha loned my command he
pasted three months with which slipped by very plea
sanity, during which time he rendered great service
among my by his nightly eShortations and prayer
meetings. oftentimes visited his camp in Disguise and
found him always urging the men in the support OF the
OF their cause, and would conclude his
peal their patriotism with the positive assertion that
daughter and sppause This his constant preach.
ment appause) end not only this, but he went further
and told them that they would not emily die until their
time had come but that their time had not come nor
would in defence Of their country Shouts OF laughter
Now he was believe really conscientious in this and
he effected much good, whether he not laugh
er On the day Of the battle OF the Thsmes my gallan,
commander (mesning Gen. Harrison) who acted as gal
liant did and should not like to dsparage myself as
you have given ecat, applause and laugher) allow
ed meto bring the action, and short time previous
met my extra preacher, Major sucket says !, MAJOR
suckett you have often endsavored TO prove the faitl
you have preached, by words, (iaughter(, now wan
your position in the action before the charging column
(applanse). Yes sir said he with smile and then
told him thought he would rather kill an Indian than
preach a Sermon daughter and spplsuse). Suckett
ready with fifty men, and he was ordered not to shoot al
ALL as thought that the enemy, beng only double
number of Kentucky boys, If could not take two
one, had better go home. daughter and applause).
told suckett not 10 fire hut TO keep still If they kept still
but II they wouldn't, then he might kill few As