The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-04

lions were extensively made for the reception-
here there was bret review &C the Guards who
never looked inner, and amid vast concourse of
cltiZens, ladies and youth who frequently greeted
hun with the highest demons,r a,ions OF pratifica-
ton. The governor was addressed, in behalf Of
the citizens OF the town and village, by Mr. Ale,.
ander Watson IN appropriate terms. The governor
thus reped;-
Not having anticipated formal reception. | am unpre.
pared ilh formal reply This demonstrate Of respect
from the citizens of the village OF Sing Sing entirely ex.
cesds my eypecatioDs-my remarks therefore, in repv
to you sir will be brIei and desutory refrain
from expressing my acknowledged for this demon
stration OF respect from the citizens OF eng Sing You
have been pleased 70 aude to my message In entering
upon the duties OF my office, knew That | assumed
weighty responsibilities but had before borne RESPONSE
bies of a high order, and was well that with
honest purpose 10 fulf the duties of my office accord
duty to the people, might repose with confidence upon
the Judgment of my fellow citizens Those acquainted
with the circumstances know the difiouit.s which have
been Dcountcred trust, however, that | have
not hitherto disappointed the public expectation
You have alluded to Tompkins-I knew him well he
was patriot OF the first order Thirty two years ago
had the honor Of sharing his confidence. had then
expectation that shouId be this time in the county Of
Westchester and holding the office which he then filed
intend 10 visit the native place Of that dpg usked pa
triot have snid shared bis CONFIDENCE knew the
sacrifices he made and sometimes he felt as il justice had
been done him have heard him speak Of ilven with
tears. At that time the state ct affairs wos critical the
influence OF the State of New York important in that
contest, and every felt that depended T0mpkns
whether the State should hold her position The Office
OF Secretary of State offered to him by President Ma
the Presidency and became serious question whether
he should ACCEPT refuse it, He refused IT, he
times felt that subsequent events did not justify his
sonaNlo expectations thank you sir, Tor the manner
in which you have conveyed to this gratifying mark
of respect from the citizens Of the village of Sing Sing
and trust my future administration will be such as to
meet their appreciation
The addresses were followed with several rounds
OF applause. and the Introduce on to the band the
guard, the fire companies, the citizens the ladies,
and youth in attendance, then took place alter
which large party sat down TO sumptuousiy pre-
pared supper, embracing all the decacies Of the
season, furnished by Mr. Peck, at the order of the
committee of arrange ments--at which the happiest
feeling and cordially prevailed. A display Of rock
cts in front If the hotel, followed and at
able hour the gratlfied citizens took leave OF their
distinguished guests and retired TO their HON rs.
The next day, Saturday, his Excelency devoted
to visiting the prison. and the discharge Of his off.
cia dulles in that quarter Returning at evening,
the day was closed III social converse with such OF
the inhabitants as waited upon him at his
quarters.
After spending the Sabbath at this place, at about
o'clock, on Monday morning, he resumed his
journey, visit the village of Tarytown bear
ing with him the kndest regards and good wishes
OF all who had formed acquaintance with HIM The
Governor appears in remarkably fine health and
spirits and sustained the fatigues and bus,e these
exciting exercises without apparent Inconvenience.
Yours, &c. X.