The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-17

ARsirs N Cansda-Lerd Elgins Farewell.
A bllilisat f. evsn entsrtAinnsnt was given by
the Governor General, At Spencer, on the lat int.
In our exchanges Of Quebec 10 printed the vaedi,-
tory ad Ieas Of Lord Egin, in which, with his usual
happiness Of expression, and with great depth OF
feetipg, he took his public leave Of the people by
whom he WAS surrounded. some 900 or 700 person
Of all parties being present We regret tnM NOR
heightened report OF the address u not given. We
assured by those who we're present that some OF
the most eff ctive points have been len ont; among
others that IN which he his deep 0pathy
and desire to ind last testing place on Gananan
Lord Eiain declares that he reciprOcates no unki1d
feeling to any one In Canada, and he win keep his
Piles ge Of serving Canada whenever opportunity
OIL rs. When the Ia Jse of time has softened poll
teal asperty, foil justice will be done to the noble
man who is nov about 70 leave these shores; and
tie address We print below will be quoted AZ Il.
us'ration Of bis good and great and graceful quail
Ladies AM Gentlemen am not nov about TO
give sos st, for since have resided ct Spencer
WOOD have made 1t An invariable rulo not TO pro
present occasion l see no reason TO depart; bat
before | DR. nix to you, would wish to address
you with few words. These cannot, ! regret
TO cay, be in the strain have hitherto been wont
10 employ ,r In that which best bef . scene cf
festivity like the present. for my heart heavy
ing that Is night staad before you for the Last
time in my official capacity. II il, assure you with
feelings OF SORROW that part from eli Of you whom
have me; 50 often in this lovely resid snce, and
which have been so long accustomed to look upon
ss my hone. Indeed, AZ one time began TO think
/ had made some great mistake In tile course hal
taken ga regards leaving Canada. 1t vas beaut-
full morning last Jule shSn, on my return from Eng
aL d, landed at the Cove lying below, (for II Deiyg
Sunday I was unwilling to proceed through the
eity,) and as rdivg u the bill met the people OF
the place and recelvsd their hind salutations, and
~ 1 drove through TIE sur ounding avenuss,
every tree whereof seemed familiar TO me.
did then think that perhaps i did wrong.
though then that | should like much to live not
inr away, but Oh one near SOL which had a. va
been fe7ofite OF mine, mean on Pointe- Pizean,
fer there of a summer s day | loved to watch the
Shipping on the bosom OF the river, to see the sun
shining on the hills which crown the banks on
either side, and to gaze on the Laurentinc noun
tsibs, which stretch away into the far distance.
have endtavored, ladies' and gentlemen, In the
meetings ct times have gathered toget er at Seem
tics should assemble on this ground at least on
equal terms. have endeavored during my admi-
nistration faithfully to justice to all and to neglect
none there may, however indeed be some, even
within the walls of this room, who believe that
they ave cause of complaint against me; but
whether they be here or else where, caa truly say
that whatever errors may have committed, either
Of omission or commission, have never been mten-
tiOnal. Az the word Of dying mea is in court Of
justice taken good evidence, even 80 believe what
], in the last ae6nes Of official dissolution, am now
city be an essential to enmity, then ,an leave be-
hind me no man An enemy. l have now for many
years taken most lively interest in the affairs Of
this splendid province, and have closely watched
its progress; but even when shall have left IL do
hope that by some means, through some channel or
other, / may be able still to hear Of its incrc asing
prosperity. l see before me many with whom
have been in long official connection. man7 who
have devoted their best labors and talents Ia the
service Of the country, AID to those am grateful
for t1e assistance they have afforded me, feeling
confident that they will ever continue ready to give
their aid and counsel. l am about TO leave you.
(Cries Of No, no.') have, however, great salts
f. ton in feeling that Sir Edmund Head is to come
after me. j cannot, under these circumstances, say
all / would, but this much may state. without de.
hcacy or decorum, that many years ago, when
was yourger than am now, learned to look up to
| Sir Edmund Head with great respect, and taat
know him to be gentleman of high talent and
wAl meet with his difficulties as have; but we're
there none to en- sounter the would not be
worthy Of hiE position. now, ladies and gentle
men, ata drain this glass to its last drop, and say
After the manifestation Of feeling which greeted
the close of this beautiful speech, Geo imperfecty
| reported by us), had subsidized, Sir Eimuld Head
briefly said that although the Governor Gsner had
should be obliged to commence BY az act Of ins1b.
ordination, which TO propose the health Of Lord
EIgin himself He said that, succeeding the noble
Lord, he came before them under great disadvan-
tage, for he could scarcely hope to have the same
| GeId open to him.
The toast was received with immense enthusiasm
and drunk with all the honors, Lord E!Rin in reply
saying that he was indebted to Sir Edmund for
having provoked CRAFTY ing response to his ap
peal.
An adjournment was made TO the ball room, where
dancing was prosecuted with renewed vgor.
Mr.. Turcotte, N. P. p, subse quently in the ball
room, spoke in French EXPIRE ssipg the deep regret
which his compatriots entertained at the approach
ing depart re Of Lord Elgin.
The guests now paid their adieus and wendell their
way h0mewards.