New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-19

-. 4. in the following order: In sdvarce was esva,
r. Of fifty hcrsemeo With a band Of rusic preceding
csoc,, pohulI Guards, Capt Mckee. Folio ziue were
Seo,sc. in carriages Be1t In order wero the Trus
ae'sssh ~. -iIage and the clergy. band of music
~ Carned th advance Of tho fire department. both
ss;pe companies being cut in uniform and ca ID mem-
bcs bea,ing q torch. Following, the different
beneyoIent soceties after which delegations on foot
and citizens generally brought up the rear.
During the march hundred guns were fred from a
large field piece, placed the nights at the north OF
tie village.
The procession moved down Fulton street to the
residence of Gov King, a stately old mcmahon, which
has been occupied by the King family for half
fury, and there temporarily halted, while the Commit
Zee Of Arar gements waited upon the Governor and
conducted him TO the carrisge in the procession. The
line march then continued from Fulton street TO
ths corner of Remington Avenue. AT thus point the
procession counierm6rched and proceeded TO the pub
lie Hall, corner of Union and Fulton Avenues. The
Hall was crowded to its utmost
At O'Clock the meeting was called to order by the
Presideut, Abram d. Snedeker William ID. Coggs-
well esq, then &C dressed Gov. King as follows:
citizens long you and who have treasured up
good in ther hearts have assembled here great
numbers perceive tender you through their hum
be their hearty congratulations election BY
the people Of tbs State to the highest Office in their gift ZAP
TIL. manifestation Of their regard they cheerly accord to
You for the ability and real with which you
geneIou. which has characterized your private
Of paying you their acknowledgment. Of their
ibey sTsay reoee s ana feel prod not only because the
people have chosen from among them eminent citzeE-Lons
State but .o in their ere entire conddence that the
whom the people have called 10 that high position VIII
in name the Governor Of the State Of NewYork, and
the plant tool Of inscriptions mem or power behind
he has ability and the determination carry and
the will Of the people eobstitutionay exposed re-
that abilities will BE- increasingly devoted in deve!
and Of
your friends Sir know that in assuming the duties OF the
sres Of your feow.citizen, without solicitation
part You win enter upon the performance OF them
cmbarrass the course of the mere seeker OF Office.
s @ sa.eS Il. '9 ea ia 6S S% y be- P
ued to keeping your utmost efforts VIII De eSsited to
re simplicity pm iy that sgny marked its character in
the Siys OF ard se other ~ee well we said
must beyond the part ASSIGNED me- which is to express
hG ps. Sn f s qe sure re- & do not n
the sentiments of you eowcitizens when say that all
adVco.te Of he great principle Of freedom and liberty every
of the lsDdprncPe which lay at The very foundation q
sefgoveInmen aud upon which the stability and pepeuity
which this great ha. recently emphaicay spoken and
upon strength Of which you were borne into power
Be- pleased Sir to accept these sentiment. of your fellow
ctzeis imperiecy expressed by asa token Of their
good will toward you and Of their sincere respect for pub
Long may YOU live TO enjoy health and strength to serve the
yCu country enjoy that Of all earthly
conscientious the approval of conscience and the
dhled the Trust which the people have leposed Coy
Of this State may safely return home among your od
warmth OF friendship and regards as that with which they
now greet you on this suspicious occasion lAPPsusel
To this complimentary speech Gov. King responded
as follows:
GOVERNOR KINGS RESPONSE.
l return to you personally, Sir, and as the chosen
organ of my friends and noighbors, my sincere ADD
unaffec ted acknowledgement for this touching proof
of their confidence and regard Its to me the most
acceptable and gratifying evidence OF the feelings
and sentiments OF those among whom have long
lived; that have conducted myself in the various
duties we have been called upon to fulfill together,
as to have earned for me- the Of my separation
from them for short PERIOD this most frienoiy and
considerable mark OF their attachment aud good
will. No man receive, unm0ved, such an ex-
preston of warm and generous feelings on the part
of old and respected friends. Certainly cannot.
And Weld to to them as it becomes me to do, with
Just sense of the obligations they impose on me: AS
/ have lived among you as have acted WITH you IN
all the relations of life, do intend to carry the
same principles Of conduct with me when 1t becomes
my duty to administer the affairs of this great State
TIE same integrity of purpose, the same desire 70 do
NY duty as an honest man. With thee cardinal
principles which belong to private and should ever be
carried into public life / hope to make good in some
degree, the confidence Of noble and Intelligent con.
stituency did not seek the office great as is, but
will to the best of my ability, discharge its dl-
ties with rnness and fidelity that it has been so
freely and generously conded to Inc. am free to act
but upon the broad and vital question of Freedom
must be- as have ever been, its faithful ar d now ts
trusted defender am happy on this occasion to see aud
to greet the union of old friends and asoclate' nal
il az good omen for the future; at all events, IL is
most gratifying | appreciate and will fully re-
spond TO the honorable motives which have brought IT
about For myself, can truly say that hsve no
feeling in my heart but of grateful sense OF the
honor YOU have done me, and An earnest desire
under the influence of that feeling to bear you ever
in my memory as kind and generous friends
the best support that man can have IN
the cares and responsibility of public Office
Accept then once more, the warm aud truth.
full acknowledgment of an old friend and
peebbor for such manifestation of your kindness aud
st.em-and would add my grateful thanks to those
who have taken an active and efficient part 10 the pro
ceedpps and arrangements of this most generous re-
ception Negbbors and friends, 60 forth from among
Won at the bidding of the people Of my native State
10 promote and guard for while its great interests, its
upsuied honor Give me your confidence, give me
your support, and WILL with the permission OF HIN
who rules the world return to my home, satisfied and
content, and l devoutly trust with undimnished pr
vate and public favor.
Al the conclusion of Mr.. King brief speech the assem-
bly dispersed At 10 o'clock a sumptuous supper WIS
served IN at one Of the hotels which pataken OF
by about hundred and fifty guests. Mr.. Coggsweu
presided. When the entertainment had been duly DIS
cussed volunteer toass offered and speeches 10
response were made by Gov. King, Joseph Hoxie, DE
Peyster Ogden, Gen. Nye, President Chares King,
Daniel ID. ConOver, Presidential Elector, and Others
AT late hour the company roee.