The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-03

was on board OF her; but soon II was whispered
that he was, and, she gracefully turned the point
at the barge office, the band struck up lively air,
and the boat headed for Castle Garden. In few
moments, all doubts were removed that celebra-
ted Catholic divine, who has been so eminently
successful in relieving millions of his countrymen
nom the thraldom ct lntemperance, was on the
soil ef the city OF New York. After landing, he
was conducted To the stage of Castle Garden by
the Committee OF Arrangements, who, through
Alderman Kelly, of the second ward, introduced
hun, IN a very happy style, TO his Honor Mayor
Woodruff. As soon as the introduction took
place, the Mayor shook Father Mathew most cor.
daily by the hand, and addressed him as fol-
lows
In the name Of the Common Council, and in behalf
ct tho citizens Of New York, welcome you to these
shores and invite you to accept tho Inequalities Of
city
Though personal stranger among us yet tho fame
Of your labors in that in which you have boen
worthiiy styled apostle has rendered your
familiar to our ht arts that greet you not only
benefactor of race, but as . well known and
long cherished friend The history of your noble
deeds and benevolent efforts in the cause of any
has been treasured up in the remembrance
of those gather.d here to extend you welcome
to their hearts their home The story Of your fo
has orerun your arrival and will you wher-
ever you may go throughout this wido country, tho
high appreciation OF good citizens for the eminent
services you have rendered to tho noble in which
you have been so long ana so successfully engaged.
On this spot have been accustomed to the
he statcsa bearing the highest honors Of much
Loved country and the victor fresh from the fold Of
salutaions OF the most elevated in authority and with
the general welcome Of the citizens Of this metropolis
But you sir, come among US with q highly different
and peculiar distinction The honors which You wear
have been acco dtd by those who for
your deeds Of love and benevolenee Your titles are
written the hearts Of the uncounted masses whom
your heroic in the humble acts OF mercy
aud good win have saved from fate dread
fu than the grave Your victories are not made up II
the dead and dying left behind In your path but v
ing Thousands whom you have rescued from fate
rsmorseless than the cenqucror's march Your tro-
of
The countless multtudes whom you have from the
deepest abyss Of and pair The eneny
with whom you have grappled, is of the drest Of
the human krghttui are ravsges OF plague and
vast The preparations TO stay its desoatinS but
the destroying angel Of ntem perauce has entOmbed
victims than any pestilence which has afct-
Cd the human family All seasons are its own anu
physician can tafte its down, ard progress Quarau-
tines and sanitary precautions cannot cneck its
Iet there is human power that sutdue this
tny OF man. IL Is the moral power OF persuasive,
earnest and beney olent heart that all its at
fectons and wi, heroic sublimity concentrates all its
energies to the single work to be accomplished Its this
power which you have so successfully exercised aud By
which yCu have attained such astonishing results.
In your progress through our country, we wish you
much health aud pleasure, but especially desire to
your sublime efforts promote the great cause to
which so much OF your life has been devoted and with
the ultimate triumph Of which the dearest interests OF
mankind are blended.
The bands in attendance, Immediately after the
delivery OF the address, played ST. Patrick's Day,
and when II concluded, and when three hearty
cheers were given, the Apostle replied -:
After expressing his gratitude to the Msyor for the
honor conferred upon him he said no long wished to
enjoy the privilege Of visiting New York aud seeing the
citizens IL this great Of the western world
lie had several timcs made up his mind to crafty him
sell IN this particular but through tho dpcnsaon Of
al wise Providence he was prevented fcom fulfilling
his wishes. lie, however Was at length before them,
AND to his henor the Mayor the elected Representatives
Of the people 81 New York he begged express his
heartfelt gratitude for the honor conferred him
lie then said that the object OF lis Witt TO the United
States principally to the fruits Of his senior la
borsrs the cause Tor the people Of the
United States were his fathers in the work lie frt
particularly hobortd in being made the guest OF the
city. more 20 than he before in his life. lie
oame 10 the tnied states TO witness what had been
gr,st country its free institutions aud to be-
hold with his own eyes the workings Of our admirable
moral, social industrial, and educational establish
rleLts. which bar. produced such wonderful effects.
lie then fpoke Of the beauty aud grandeur OF the bay
GNew York covered ss II was, he said with the chips
az all nations frcghtei with the produce II all cu,os
aud concluded by again thanking the Mayor for the
ouor conferred upon bin In his reception aud apoi,
eziBg for not speaking longer for the intensity II his
gratitude aOvent,d him from giving utterance to his
Tie Committee Of Arrangements, his honor the
Mayor. and raj officers o temperance societies.
took a drink (of water from a pitcher on the
table and then proceeded TO the Battery, where
the procession was formed.
We cannst help SAYING that the gentleman com
pfisng the Committee Of Arrangements were very
T,miss in Ret making suitable arrangements for
the press on this occasion. The pEcprletors OF
Castle Garden, with their usual care, did all In
their power, and placed table M the disposal OF
the reporters. IN a good position, but soon as
Father Mathew was conducted TO the stage, the
place where they were located was violently takca
possession at by PERSONS attached TO the company
who came up with the Apostle, and who acted az
II they thought the gentlemen at the press were not
entitled TO even common courtesy al their hands
niS PROCESSION
The procession then formed and proceeded, ~
stated IN the programme. 80 ynt multitude has
rarely been witnessed in New York The WIN
dows were filed with Spectators along the route,
and ladies waived their handkcfehieis In honor OF
the moral regenefaiOr.
CIR HALL.
The Park was filled with an immense body oil
men awaiting his approach. The procession
tered the Eastern gate, and Father Mathew be-
ing assisted out OF the foug-norse Carriage, IA
which he WAS accompanied 10y the Mayor
and Committee, thcs conducted into the
Governors room IN the City Hall aud aP-
pearing on the balcony. was greeted with en-
ihusiastic cheering, The different temperance
societies then passed in review before him, aud
left The Pa'k by The Wcst gate. When tae pro-
cc6s.ou concluded, Father Mathew addressed
few Wuids, thanking the people for the honor they
had done, HIM, and opologisins to them TOT net
being able to reach them with ms voice -
lie then Withdrew fc the Governors room, where
The May or presented his son, and Mr.. Maxwell
Collector OF the Port; also several other gentle
ntn. lie was then introduced 60 several ladies',
who were sitting NJ the other cad Il the rDuia, all
anxious for the honor IT shaking hands with hun.
fncss ., we never witnessed such anxiety 10 see
and speak n and shake hands with any man. Ma
ny were cou;tnod 60 take hold even a. his coat az
be passed.
rur irviSs u1tSf.
u being now O'Clock he wss conducted by tae
Mayer and Common CCuacil 60 TIE mign,tcent
erlte uf rooms provided tur HIM ln the lryng
House. As you enter the hail, magnificent lie-
he painting Of Father Mathew meets your eye az
fhe further end right over the bar and ~ the lob
~ window, Immediately bchinl, ead it-
10 above fhtse, - a beautiful white slun
lind. with the a. sIiption. GLORY be to God on
hish, ard o. earth peace 10 men oi good wsli;'
then .mml diaiey underneath, the word " Tempe.
rance" AZ foot Il this " an ex1uislteiy painted
wreath # flowers with Father bisihrw's auto
rrath, in large hand, In The centre. The suite ct
I,oms arc On the second hoor, and consist OF iour
"A Tccc ptiun parlcr, drawing room, aud a bed
roam, ali CA the seine range and commu ating
with EACH eId dining room az the other side Q.
the hall.
Thee rooms are al elegantly furnished with
the u, west and richest furniture. and 10 the most
modem 81 lc e fashion. The tables, chairs and
snfa. nf The hn.si mns-Ive rosewocd The carpris,