The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-26
Arrival and Reception or Father Mathew


gradually increased In numbers until the different
Temperance Societies arrived when Washington street
for distance above and below the Franklin School
House. became dense macs of human beings, the
greater part being Irishmen, women and children At
about 10 o'clock, Father Mathew accompanied by a
delegation from the Committee OF Arrangements ar
rived at the dividing line bet ween Roxbury and 3os-
ton. where he was received by DR. ]. c. Warren, who
made few brief and appropriate remarks, to which
Father Mathew replied in a very few words returning
his thanks for the kind feelings towards him
At the conclusion Of this ceremony, the bsrouche In
which was seated Father Mathew, Dr. Warren Deacon
Grant, and Mr. ID. w O'Briea started aud followed
by several Others in which seated many prominent
and devoted friends OF the temperance The diff
ferent societies which had formed on Washington St,
with their right resting in front Of the Franklin School
House, opened to the right and left and the
riages passed between the two lines of Temperance
men, the cheers which from them, we'll from
tne immense mass OF spectators were loud long, and
OFT repeated. These manifestations of welcome were
responded to on the part Of Father Mathew, by FREE
quent nodding Of his head and waving Of his hands
The ladies' too expressed their pleasure at seeing the
devoted friend Of temperance by the waving of hand
kerchiefs and other marks OF friendly greeting And
here may remark that the appearance Of Father
Mathew is extremely prepossessing. His couuteuance
Is expressive, aud his win the confidence aud
respect Of all who approach him Arrived at the head
OF the procession the carriages halted and If the
societies, including tho Cadets OF Temperance march,
cd forward the Cadets coming into line directly in front
OF the carriage containing the distinguished guest
Along the whole route which the procession pass
ed the streets, windows and house tops literally
filled with ladies, geutlemen and children all eager
obtain a glimpse of the benevolent and noble coune-
nance Of Father Mathew, who returned their saluta
lions In the customary manner AT brief intervals
hearty cheers were given by the crowd of spectators
At about II o'clock, M, the procession arrived at
the Adams House, and halted, where Father Mathew
and others alighted, and entered the house Deacon
Grant introduced Father Mathew to his ExceIency
Gov. Briggs, who welcomed him in few words.
Father Mathew replied by saying that be doubted
not his Excellency felt proud in being the chief msg
trate of such noble State Massach and of
such noble and generous people were her nhabi-
tants.
After these congratulations his Excellency and Fa-
Mathew, W ra nd DIR War;
rem, went outside upon temporary balcony erected
for the occasion where thew remained until the whole
procession had passed during which many of the
Der uncovered their heads and bowed to their country
man at the same time giving him hearty cheers After
the procession had passed the great mas Of spectators
Immediately made grand rush. until the entire street
in front and to the distance Of several rods either
side OF the hotel, was densely filed
Nine loud huzzas then given by the throng az
ter which all became silent, when Father Mathew
briefly returned thanks for the kind manner in which
he had been received aud expressed his high gratfca
tion at the good order which had been maintained
during the proceedings of the forenoon He closed by
ayiDg that he should have the opportunity of meeting
them this afternoon the Common He then with
drew from the balcony, amid the most deafening APP
plsuse and the crowd quietly dispersed and returned
to their homes.
During the progress of the procession dswn Washing
ton near the corner Of Common street the carriage
containing Father Mathew halted, bright faced,
pretty girl apparently eight or ten years Of age stepped
to the side ef the vehicle and presented hun with
most splendid wreath Of flowers which he received with
evident satisfaction
During halt in Blackstone street, a fine looking
lad not more than ten twelve years Old passing
the carriage bearing short pole ON the top of which
was small keg, with faucet attached. The keg
marked, In several places TO Let" Deacon Grant
accosted the boy with. My lad, see that you have q
keg to let how much do you ask for IL ?" "Oh, not
much, cir, was the reply To this Father Mathew
marked that he hoped 1t would be long time befo Q
he found u customer so do too sir" said the lad
and added, know you, Father Mathew | saw you
oyears ago in England and hsvnt forgotten you "
At this, Father Mathew extended his hand and grasp
ing that Of the lad gave IL hearty shake and blessed
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cession had arrived at the Adams House freshman,
who was evidently somewhat intoxicated made his way
from among the crowd and extending his hand 10
Father Mathew, asked him to administer the pledge,
and instantly dropped on his knees in the mud His
with was complied with in the customary form, when
he arose, and, saying /" God bless the temperance
cause - mingled again with the tbrong.
This was the hrst pledge administered ia Boston by
Father Mathew but he will undoubtedly have the plea
sure of doing the same la many instances.
We may add, In closing this account Of the ceremo.
mics Of the day that on the way from Wstertown to
to the Brookline Reservoir and from thence the
tidence OF the venerable Dr. Fierce in Brooklne, who
expressed his high qualification at having the privi
,ilege and pleasure Of taking by the hand ardent
ard devoted friend Of the great and glorious OF
temperance.
(Erom the Boston Times July al
In the afternoon, meeting was held the Common,
when Father Mathew made the following speech -
Benevolent citizens Of Boston noble people of Mas
sachusetts! Early beloved eountrymen regret that
you have not heard the elegant address just delivered
~
ever had the fortune To hear, aud IL most cordially
sympathiZ's with yeui every sentiment ~ IL have
that term but In that sense which deJgnates what IL
natural In you aud generous nature IL noble.
have noticed everything In this noble city beautiful
beauty ba. crowded upon me, until now find myself
like the iser who the seven from
which ran pure gold when he was endcavoring TO
catch what the gave forth he felt grieved because
he lost what flowed from the other six feel my sef
placed In the same predicament and will have let
NO the str,am and take mp It's source 1 will come
from the attempt description Of the country aud
take up the source Of IT. beauty will praise the
bic people OF Boston in the State Of Mass.chusetts
they must be possessed a every virtue. You will nnd
State famed for virtues Of one Kind aud fer
others; but In Boston they blend them all Ia
Qoud oheeringl-sDd condne In one association the
virtues Of every people CONTINUED cheeringD hare
long and most anxiously desired the opportunity q
ador,ssing you, aud have got the happy moment
so much coseted-s 20 much expected for my heart
was burning with gratitude desire 10 pay you back
part 81 The debt poor ireland sd to this great state
The people 81 Massachusetts, the fret that cent
vessel OF war TO my afflicted couB try mission Of
charity Cloud and prolonged cheeringj On mission
OF charity 60 meet their distress sas the almoner II
part 81 their bounty; and ! never distributed
atom Of 10, without invoking the blsssing Of the
Great God on this great people Trap, uious cheers
] witness with pleasure the great assemblage befre
me-sot at MI as "a compliment O. myself-but A.
mark 81 homage 90 the great virtue OF temp-r.ncc-
Boston (Oreat chcering) You, the citizens Of Boz
ton have Kept your one festisa-ceebraed once more
Jour joy at the triumph ~ your principles bot thcre
was one thing that regretted amidst Il that g. white
saw my countrymen eoJoy every blessing under the
wings OF The American eagle my heart was disturbed
my heart was stili In Ireland; aud wished that the
tens Fl tbOusands 81 my unhappy countrymen could
have ,har,d TIRE trump hs which yon the people II
Msssaobusstts. have won by Jour tBd0mtable aihc-
renee to the virtue 81 temperance loud chsers)
My happiness would be complete ~ this wish ot mine
could be grstihsd and wish also that nv mission to
America will be productive Of good result to
make many Il my poor counirymen leave their
unhappy may say doomed csnntry. aud come bste
10 enjoy liberty and plenty. (Loud lamentations %
aptauseD I regrut--nOt my accsuat-thst I
cannot speak but in manner nnworshy Of my noble
frisnds around me to hcar-thst have not the
strength-the eloguence that once had. I do not
complain; ! glory in my inhrmitics They pt,-
duc.d In the effort for Temperance; aud ] may say
with Paul that bear the stigma % the Lord Jesus
Christ (Grost sppause) Governor Brggs-i thank
you for the welcome that have got this day. and
wish you every blessing that be enjoyed in this
great, generous, and fair country.
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