The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-06
From he Neto York Tribune.
RECEPTION OF GENERAL Pal

The public reception oil General jose Antonio
Paez, xPresident Of the Republic of Venezuela,
by the municipal authorities Of our city, took place
yesterday afternoon, with the appropriate ceremo
mics. The day very fine, Notwithstanding
some threatenngs of storm which obscured the
morning; and the occasion passed off 10 the gen
eral satisfaction. There could scarcely have been
more cordial and enthusiastic demonstrations Of
welcome than those which marked the entire pro-
gross of the ceremonies of reception.
The Mayor, the members of the Common Council,
and other officers of the city government, assem-
bled at the City Hall at about p. m, and thence
proceeded in carriages 10 Castle Garden, in com
pany with the invited guests, embarking for Staten
Island few minutes before O'Clock. The Bat
terry and the Garden already began to be filled with
people securing positions for IA view, with fresh
crowds constantly arriving.
The fine steamer "South America" appropriate
y selected for the occasion, swung clear ofCastle
Garden about three o'clock, and passed swiftly
| down The bay To Staten Island with music play
ing, flags lying, and the military mastering in full
| force. We noticed among The company his honor
the Mayor; the commissioned officers OF the entire
division of the city; nearly all the members of the
common council; heads Of departments, &C., and
| a large number of invited guests.
Owing to the absence of Major General Sand
| ford the command of the day devoved equally up
on Brigadicr Generals Storms and Morris; the for
mcr taking the active command, and the latter de-
| lyering the welcome in behalf Of the military.
| Arriving at Staten Island in little more than
| half hour, the company disembarked and
marched in procession, in the following order, to
| Clifton house; First company OF infantry, with
| music; Mayor Woodruff and the Common Coun-
| Gil; military officers in brigades, according to
rank and citizens following. The whole formed
in front Of the Clifton house; the guard presenting
| arms and the bands playing. General Paez
| escorted to the centre by Alderman Haws, chair
man Of the special committee Of reception, and was
then presented to the Mayor of the city.
Mayor Woodruff then addressed General PACE
as follows:
General PAEz: In the name of the City Council
| and on behalf of the citizens of New York, we
have had the pleasing duty assigned to us OF greet
ing and welcoming you to city.
| We recognise and hail you as the carly cham
| pon OF freedom III South america; as the bold and
fearless advocate of South american independence;
| distinguished soldier in the patriot army; as
the companion in of the great liberator, Senior
| Bolivar; as the founder of the republic of Vene-
zuela-twce President of that republic, and the
| firm friend of civil liberty.
| Although you personally stranger among
us, we apprchend you are not altogether stranger
to laws, to institutions, and to the priceless
benefits and privileges which, we think, these laws
and institutions confer.
We invite you to participation in these
benefits and privileges, and ali the blessings which,
| by the favor Of kind and protecting Providence,
| we ourselves are permitted to enjoy.
| Please, sir, accept from the assurance of our
| high admiration of the bright example which you
| have furnished to the weary millions who yet re-
main enslaved, and who still tohing under the
cruel yoke OF their unholy and unblessed oppress-
As part of the duty with which we are charged,
we also invite you TO accept the of the Cover
| nors rooms, at the City Hall, to receive the con
CALCULATIONS Of fellow citizens, due TO you as
| the friend OF republics. the friend of republican
| institutions and sound order
The language of the Mayors address having
been translated into Spanish by Mr.. J. b. Purroy,
late consul Venezuela for this city, General PACE
| replied in the following words
Reply of General Paez 10 The Mayor.
The manner, Mr.: Mayor, in which have been
| III a..
mon Council, and the citizens of this great metrop
oils Of America, has moved me deeply that |
lack words to give expression to my feelings Ac
cept the parole of old soldier as an earnest of
the sincerity with which he feels this distinguished
mark of public attention.
You have been pleased, sir, to refer TO my
vices in the cause OF my country. OF the merit of
those services II BELTS not to speak. i can but
! return thanks TO Providence, who took me in my
early days from the simple seclusion of shepherds
| life, and gave me strength TO pursue course al
| ready marked out by the illustrious founders of
your Republic.
Again sir, accept the assurances of my profound
gratitude and respect, and in conclusion let oJIer
up prayer to the Divine Ruler of the Universe for
the duration and prosperity Of this great and pow
erful Republic, where expect to pass the remain
der OF my days in earnest application for the
tension to my country of those blessings which
have been scattered with profuse hand over the
land of Washington.
The General was then introduced to the Officers
of Division present. and welcomed by Brigadier-
General Morris in behalf Of the troops, in the fol-
lowing manner:
address Of General Morris 10 General Paez.
GESERAL PAEz: In the absence of the Major
General, it becomes my pleasing duty to bid you
welcome TO our shores. do 80 with great pleasure
in behalf Of those whom / represent. The Civil
Magistrates have already spoken our sentiments
and IL will afford the highest satisfaction TO
operate with them in rendering the inequalities of
the metropolis acceptable TO n warrior and a states
man, whose achievements have excited the wonder
and the admiration of mankind.
The military Of New York and Staten Island re-
spectfully tender 10 you their congratulations upon
your arrival in this Home of the Exile; and We
sincerely trust that your visit will be as agreeable
10 you as il most certainly will be to us. The Sol
dicr Of Liberty and the Liberator Of his Country is
a guest whom all delight to honor.
TO this Address, General PAEz replied thus
briefly and appropriately
Reply ~ General Paez 10 General Morris.
SESOR GENERAL: Nothing could have done me
more honor than the sentiments you have expressed
in behalf Of the military of New York, and the fiat
tering mention you have been pleased 10 make Of
10Y acts in public life. The presence OF the bril-
liant staff that accompanies you has also moved
deeply You, General represent the citizen sol
derry that militia which is the protection Of
the public liberties in all Democratic countries
Accept my gratitude for the sympathetic mani
festatons you have displayed at this time, and
ccpt the sincere feeling of qualification with which
accept your heartfelt welcome.
General Paez was introduced in turn to the vari-
officers present, and evidently gratiied by
the cordial greetings which were shOwered upon
him As his hand was taken by General Storms,
that officer babe the republican hero Welcome to
this land Of ours may II be to you, general, land
Of hOpcl"
The ceremonies being thus concluded, the com
pany returned 20 the boat ia the order, Gene
raj Pacz walking beside the Mayor. We reached
the city about six O'Clock. There was no cercmo-
NAL at the Garden, but guns were fired from Gov
crnors Island, and the air rang with vociferous
cheers. The procession formed Immediately at
Castle Garden, aud passed out of the Battery up
Broadway to the City Hall
a troop Of horse formed the escort, followed by
General Pace, mounted. A military suite came
next, succeeded by carriages, with the Mayor aud
Common Council. detachment Of infantry, tho
bands, and citizens on foot, brought up the rear
AZ the procession, which gradually attained
considerable length, moved up Broadway, the side.
walks, storcs, and dwellings along the entire line
crowded with spectators. We can recollcct
no similar occasion which has called forth such un-
mistakeabe tokens Of respect and admiration, on
80 short notice. The interest of the procession Of
course centred upon General PACE, who occupied
a conspicuous position upon noble stccd, which
apparently managed with perfect case. The
General gracefully acknowledged the warmth Of
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