The New York herald., 1851-07-15
Tea Service 20 the Hon. Caleb Lyon Of

Ts. Service to the Hon. Caleb Lyon Of
Lyonsaals.
From the Albany Journal July IL
Immediately after the hnal adjournment of the
Legislature yesterday, interesting scene occurred
the State Library Rooms, In the presentation of
rich and valuable tea service to Hon Caleb Lyon,
of Lyonsdale The present was made by the friends
OF the canal policy in both branches of the Legis-
lature in consideration of his fearless Independence
in advocating, with that eoquence peculiarly his
own the great measure which was at issue in the
recent campaign, and Of which the people so emPha-
ticaly expressed their spprobation as well by the
lasting rebuke given to the recrean. .'fugitives,"
as by the equally lasting honor conferred upon those
who pursued the more manly course, and who main
tanned the enlargement doctrne-among whom MIR.
Lyon stands deservedly prominent
There was present upon the occasion a distin-
guhed array of talent, consisting of several Of the
State officers, and large number Of members of
the Senate and mbly; among whom We noticed
mer; and the Hon. Mr.. Burroughs of the latter
body fair representation of ladies were in at
tendance also.
The committee who had charge of the procuring
of this valuable token of esteem, were the Hon.
Mr.. Beekman, of the Senate, and the Hon Mr..
Graham, of Tompkins county, Of the Assembly.
1t was manufactured expressly for the OCCASION,
by Messrs. Ball. Tompkins Il Black, of New ork,
and most exquisite specimen of workmanship it
Is. The covers are appropriately crested with oak
leaves and acorns, emblems Of honor; and the
arms of the State are beautifully engraved upon
each piece.
One Of the pieces bears the following iuscrip-
tiop:---
The Hon. CALEB LYON of Lyonsdale
| Senator 2lst District.
| The friends of the Canal Policy in the
Legislature of New York
| Present this token Of their
Respect and Regard
| For the Eloquent Statesman
| who successfully yindicated
The best interests OF the
People.
Albany, July, 1851.
This token Of the respe, IT in which the Hon Mr.
Lyon is held by his associates in the Legislature
must be equally gratifying to himself and to the
! constituency whose interests he has faithfully
represented during his public career. Few men, If
any, have won more enviable reputation IN SO
| brief a time.
! The presentation was made by the Hon Joseph
B. Varnum, Speaker7ro TEN Of the House OF Assem-
bly,, in the following words
''Mr Lyon-The pleasing duty has been devolved
upon me by number of your friends IN tbs Legis
lsture, Of presenting to you this service OF plate
The inscription upon it shows that it is Intended
testimonial of respect for your services on behalf
of the great public measure in the success of which
the friends Of internal improvement in the State OF
! New York are so greatly interested. You came
here sir at the commencement Of the last session,
a comparative stranger to US all, yet not entirsy
unknown. We knew Of you by reputation as a lite
| rary man, and We expected you would take lively
interest in everything relating to bees-iatrcs and
the fine arts, and were not disappointed IN that res
pect but we hardly anticipated that we should
lind you in the mud Of the canals. make this last
remark with no intention to excite smile, but as
an illustration of the striking difference between
a man Of mere fancy and q thoroughly practical
man. 1t is seldom that the two qualities OF
the ideal and the practical are blended to such
an extent have found them TO be in
your case and the advantage of such an association
was seen in the eloquence which you brought to
your aid in sustaining your position That position
became marked one, and on no occasion, for many
years has thrilling a been presented in the
Assembly, as when the coming down OF the
joint resolutions from the Senate for adjournment,
the last night Of the last session, yourself and
| Mr. Burroughs, of Orleans electrified the crowded
House by your unpremeditated, and on that account
more impressive, addresses. All who were present.
listened in breathless silence, and it became appa-
rent that from that p9ment the gentlemen who
then spoke would become prominent IN al naFtS o.
! the State. The verdict Of he people confirmed our
impressions. You are elevated to higher position,
ard that, trust, is but foreshadowing of future
ana higher honors IN store for you.
" deliver this testimonial to you, sir, and will il
beg you to accept of my assurances Of respect aHd
regard
To which Mr.. Lyon replied as follows
'' Mr. Speaker-Words family picture the graft
tude Of my heart, at this unexpected and priceless
expression Of my friends in the Senate and Assem-
bly-and If any thing could add to its value, il is
the eloquent sentiments with which 1t has been ac
J companied. You have flatteriugly alluded to roy
| humble course upon tn. great question of tbs
session. l simply did my duty, and when behold
! the gentlemen around me-a Beekman, rich in the
| varied knoWIedge OF the pasta boFroughS, gnted
! with the power of swayiug mutitudes, and others,
10 less rated in the various walks Of life, who have
given 40 undivided support 10 the patriotic policy
| of completing the public works. policy that has
| made New York the Empire-the Excelsior State
of a mat ;hless cOnfederacy-i may well say, TO the
end of my lfe shall ever feel proud of such glorious
! associations In resigning my seat in the Assem-
by, appea.ed to the people, who are ever right;
nor was that appeal in vain My course upon the
issue, by the IL galantly and chivalrously sup
ported, and accept this testimonial as high COM
| flment to the integrity Of the noble constituency
| that have the honor 70 represent. When we re-
turn &C homes in the quiet OF domestic liie may
We al feel tina, consolation which comes from
the memory Of duties zealously and faithfully dis
charged Accept my thanks With grateful ac-
ledgments. thank you, and those you rep
resent, for this esteemed mark of coniieuce from
health, prosperity and happiness may rest upon
them AID theirs, viii ever be the sincere prayer OF
ny heart"
Senator Beekman then remarked, that it had
been thought proper by some OF ;he donors, 20 pre-
sent Mr.. Lyon with vase Of Etguscan mould, or
Gfccian pattern, as most suitable; but he cjn-
sidercd this tea service just as appropriate for IL
a type, whenever used, Of the hot water in
which Mr.. l.. had kept the enemies OF the best in.
teresls Of the state. (Lauy yhter.)
Messrs. Burroughs, Hatch and Others then e1-
changed congratulations with Mr.. Lyon, and the
a. sembly broke up with mutual expressions Vi
friendly feeling. aud kind wishes.
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