The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-09
Yonkers.
Correspondence OF the Herald.
YoNxKRs, WEsrcnEsrER Co., }
Saturday, July 8, 1913, :
At Mr., I.uDLoW'S,

ings at Yonkers Ibegan TO look about else here To-
quarters. Finally, In company with Colonel Beck
| man, who has the famous Andre papers," and ki
friend Mr. Seaman, concluded 10 60 up TO larry
town, partly Tor a lodging, and partly 10 The
ground where Andre was captured. We starteC
about shutdown, and travelled along the river road
4 upon the beautiful banks of the North River.
| was most splendid moonlight evening-indecd ne
yer did moon shine more brightly, and never diC
| small party ENJOY more romantic and delightful
4 ride The continued succession of hill and dale
| rock and river, wood and Meadow, all amid the
glances OF moonlight was truly enchanting.
| We "tarried" at Tarrytown over night, and in
| the morning took view OF the surrounding scenery
paid visit TO COL Beekman's paternal country
seat and what is the interesting part of the ex
curson, we visited the very identical spot where the
! unfortunate and lamented Andre was captured We
| visited the little valley in the mds, of which runs
the little brook where Andre stopped to water his
horse. We saw the place where grew the tree
under which those immortal names, Paudlng, Van
Wart and Williams were playing at cards, when
| they heard the war.horse upon which Andre rode
And we traced the little bubblng brook down 10
the very spot where they took from Andre the boot
which contained the fatal papers. now in possession
of Col Beekman.
The morning was truly delightful, and greatly did
We passed down through Sleepy Hollow, and also
passed that truly magnificent marble country at,
built and owned by Philip Paulding, Esq, one OF
| the descsn dants OF the Paulding who was engaged
In the capture OF Andre, and through whose polite.
ness we were enabled to obtain conve vance TO
Tarrytown. In short, the whole ride down the line
OF the Croton Aqueduct, from Tarrytown TO Yon-
kers upon the banks of the North river, and oppo.
site to the noble Palisades, one OF the finest and
most romantic in the country.
On arriving at Yonkers we found the Governor
and his friends. ! understand that he arrived al
Yonkers about halt past eight A. M was received
1.-THE dock by the town committee of arrangements,
the Hon. Aaron Vark, chairman, WD. w.
Scrugham, Esq, secretary, DR.. H S. Gates, VIM.
l.. Morris, (brolher of Mayor Morris) Charles Du.
senbury, Croton Aqueduct Commissioner, Edward
+. Shonnard, ESQ, DR., A M. Gates, Justice Rock
well, Arson Baldwin, Esq, Ed. Blbby, Esq,
Prince w. Paddock and Samuel w. Wells, Esq.
AT the reception, he was addressed on behalf OF
the Committee by Mr.. Scrugham, as follows =
The people OF Yonkers, without distinction OF
party, have sent out their committee to meet your
Excelency, and welcome you TO their shores.
That committee have assigned TO me the honor
able and pleasant duty of addressing you and in
their name, in behalf of the people they represent,
greet and welcome you.
You have left large city to visit us. There you
have been shown extensive public works, and mag
nlfcent specimens OF architectural beauty We
can show you none OF these; but we can point you
to beautiful groves and rich luxuTlant fields sights,
II mistake not, net ungratefu to your farmer eye;
and we can lead you TO ground made holy by the
blood OF struggling ireemen; spots, doubt not, not
undressing TO your patriot heart.
As Governor OF the State If New York, the bright
est star in our constellation, you have been great
conservative OF the peace and liberty, our fathers
here, in many a skinnIsi, died 10 obtain. We
trust, aud doubt not. that You have been, you
will continue, faithful guardian OF that peace and
liberty.
Again, in the name of the committee, and of the
people of Yonkers, | assure your Excelency OF our
heartfelt IA a
We hail your presence with sincere pleasure and
with untelgned feeling, welcome you to our town
and homes"
GOVERNOR BoucK's REPLY.
feel grateful to my feilow-citizens of Yonkers,
Tor this renewed expression Of respect from the
people OF Westminster. lhave, indeed, during my
Visit 10 this county every where met with such con-
slant manifestations OF respect, as to produce I'M
presslons which cannot easily be erased from my
recollection. The county OF Westches,er is one OF
the most interesting In the State on every road
you travel you have pointed out TO you some inte
resting incident OF the Revolution; almost every
promontory points you TO the of some combat.
This county is the birth place OF Jay, and u
Iompklns, TWO OF my most lns,rious predecessors.
whose virtues and patrio ism shall be proud TO lmi-
tate. Accepting Tor yourself my best wishes tor
your future prosperity.
After the address, the Governor was escorted by
Col Peers Guard OF Honor TO the camp ground OF
the Second Regiment, where he received an appro-
der Col Peers. He was then escorted to Col.
Peers quarters, where he was introduced to the
Coonel's staff, and officers OF the Regiment. Here
the party took g'ss OF wine, the Governor taking
lemonade. Col Peers gave His Excellency the
Governor" The Governor gave, "The Officers
and Prvates of the second Regiment of Artillery"
The Committee then took the Governor to the
Hotel OF ohm Bashford, where the citizens of the
place were introduced to him. Here he continued
until IL O'Clock, when the Committee escorted him
to the superb and magnificent country seat OF Thos
w. Ludlow, Esq, who married the sister of our own
Robert II. Morris. And must say that Mrs Lud-
low is not only Mayor Morris sister, but she is, for
woman, fully equal, if not little superior, TO her
brother.
should add that the Governor was accompan MED
from New York by Colonel Hamilton, General
company with the Rev. DR.. Van Pelt, Judge Ward,
the Hon Andrew Findlay, Judge Constant, Philip
K. Paulding, the Rev. Mr.. Slorrs, Ward d. How
ard, Esq, of Peekskill, and some others, down
10 most excellent dinner, prepared In rlch abun-
dance and in great variety by Mrs. Ludlow. 1t was
worthy OF the occasion, and although there was
plenty Of lemonade, wine, and other liquors, yet out
OF respect to the clergy who were present, no pub
lie toasts were drank.
DR.. Van Pelt related to his Excellency some very
interesting anecdotes Of General Lafayette and the
company all very much enjoyed themselves, and the
Inequalities OF Mr.. Ludlow.
carriages and returned TO Mr.. Bashford's, when a
number of ladies and gentlemen were introduced
TO the Governor. In the mean time again visited
the Camp Ground, and there heard from Col. Peers
Alderman VIM. Dodge, Major Lewis, and several
other gentlemen present, some very curious explain.
atoms OF the reasons why Col Beekman did not
finish the speech which it was said he began upon
the ground during our absence TO Mr.. Ludlow
whittier for some reason or other Col. Beekman
did not accompany US. ltseems, according to all
could learn, there were several mistakes made, anG
some Misunderstanding IN relation TO them pa
pers." snail not undertake explanation. BY
the way, understand the Historical Society have il
Ia contemplation to solicit in some public form the
custody transfer to their possession OF the Andre
papers Although they are an heirloom OF great
value in Col. Beekman's family, yet his patriotism
and well known liberaty would, doubtless, induce
him to crafty the society.
The Camp Ground by moonlight presents very
beautiful and romantic appearance, and attracts
great numbers OF visltors. The Second Regiment
in capital spirits, and enjoying the sp RI IN
fine style. They expect next Tuesday visit from
Gen SANFORD, the Common Council, and Other
distinguished guests, and they intend TO give bal