The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-10

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those whom misfortune bad made his dependents, and
the fret STRINGS OF that great energy areafy indicating
the future triumph, led him forth 10 other and broader
fields of labor the eyes OF his to wnsmen. like
prayers and best wishes, followed him, and from that
day 10 ibis the events of his life aud his whole
have been part Of the public and most treasured pre-
perty of the town And all along what return has ther
been, and how warmly has this regard been recipro
catecs There has been no time when have not beeu
in George Peabodys debt Separated from the wide
ocean, living amid the whirl and OF the world
ropos engrossed with the weghlest concerns battered
and carressed by the titled and the great that hear
untrayeed has yet chung stesdfast to Its early love
while wherever his lot has been cast every worthy Oh
Jec OF charity and every beneficial enterprise has re-
Geved bis ready aid. In especial manner has he
ihembered and endowed The speaker. here referrs
in appropriate terms to the mundcent gifts which Mr..
Peabody had from time to time bestowed upon his native
town, as the reasons why the Of his return had
with one accord had come up TO meet and greet him
this occasion. Mr.. A. proceeded as fotows-And now,
cir what shall say TO you and how shall declare the
sentiments and express the feelings OF those whose
behalf speak Look upon the before you-this
great throng, ready to break into tumu with Joy, yes
calm with the stiffness Of deep emotion these thousands
Of upfted faces, every countenance radiant aud
ing every heart Ia throbbing with gratitude and love
This and these expressive than any words a
mine and silence on my part would be more eloqueet
than speech The most that can do sir is to bid yoa
welcome. And how feeble seems the ulterance Of the
word in contrast with the living realization OF IL
deep meaning From the moment you came within 0sr
limits to this hour In every street, at every corner =
its expression and although, air. unable to dts
play tine pomp OF great cities royal pageanry yet
prOmpte0
humble endesvors has touched the manly owing heart
which rude conflicts with the world has been able -
harden and which beats alike and true within the
courts Of kings and In Its humble village nome You
not you have passed along have failed notice he
changes which have taken place in midst during the
twenty years OF your absence Wonderful has bs0
the progress Of the whole country material prosperity
there few places which have advanced steadily and
rapidly your native town. In all that goes make an
prosperous and thriving community it, growth has bes
constant and Its population and valuation have increased
nearly breefold and the wealth Of which this yaushos
Ia mo with knl
equality difused. There is here necessary poverty
or want Industry is sure to win success and labor 70
comfort Of lite and content and happiness dwell Si,sis
our borders and all this Is because moral and intellectual
ment. Religion and edu alton have gone hand !.
hand and our whole favored New England does
mott, Nc. boast 49, more vrtuoTs and d,,.. inielisess
early friends and acquainances Of Mr. Peabody who haA
gone from the stage lie, making especial menos q
OF the Peabody Institute He concluded follows-As
the hour has there many thoughts OF mingled
to unfold which, neither the occasion would justify nsr
the time permit must close, SIR, where began, ~
bidding you IN the name and on behalf Of those whom
native town-to the place OF your birth-to tho ground
sacred a. the repository oprecious dusto tho spot hal
lowed by ell the sacred ties and touching socatons a
family and home. welcome You TO the renewed fellow
ship Of those Of your early friends whom kind Provt
and gratitude Of all your whom your name ~
distinguished and your bounty has beped-to the ten
der and pOus prayers OF the children whose ru1
essons has been to learn TO lisp the OF their geae
rous beneiactor; lastly, welcome you TO this noble -
stu,ioD, whose walls you have reared and whose p-
tabs you have opened for the promotion Of knowledge ank
morality Long may II flourish and truly may it fuin
lis glorious mission and when you too shall have pass
ed away and all that now live have returned 70 the du
and down TO latest time may stand the cherished and
imperishable monument to your memory and name And
now sii-revereniy invoke IT, may Gods blessing be
Then there welcome song by the school childrsa,
amer which Mr. PEABODY forward amid great cheer
ting and said
Ne ABBOTT AND FnLow TowNsxKS-I have listened =
your eloquent words OF welcome with the most intonss
emotions, and return you for them my warmesrAcknow
Regiments (Applause.) My heart tells Thai this b
no common occasion. This vast gathering, conprisag
many old associates their children and their grandoA-
dren, to welcome me 10 the hone OF my childhood a.
most unmans me. Though Providence has granted -
success in the pursuit Of foruns
In another land am still in heart the kumbe boy VIE
len yonder unpretending dwelling many, very many
years ago. (Cheers Ihave felt Il necessary 70 decline
many pronered hoepitates but could not resist The
impulse which prompted me 10 accept yours to
yist the scenes once so amar-o take you once sgAa
ee. my Ssa so see ySa You 10. .n s.-ss
imagine how the changes 70 which you nave
with them, and have GRADUALLY become ismiIisrsec vwS
a but 70 me, who have been 40 long away the effect y
almost astounding Ii ID gratifying however, that these
prosperity and Improvement The solitary fields which
were the scene Of boysh sports resound with NE
cortcnt with riumphs land even converted Fes
crsmin pond into solid ground, and msde Il the sccss
S srosss .ss ss.asss 9, Ss H E
Old arc q. gone few Of the middle aged remain,
bu. old and innrm; while the active popuasssa
and cali your attention to the brighter portion Z
touching Incidents Of this morning i the large number q
scholars who have como forth 70 bid welcome and
who nov % surround me In sddrssssg few words Y
that but few VIII eapse before you viii occupy
the tame position before your children which your pa
receiving precious talent for the use or sbuss
Of which each win future day be called upon 70 i've
the eD, ~S uur srs oc oc you rs
sound Of my voice whose early opportunities and Advan
ases are not much greater than my own and have
since achieved nothing that Ia impossible 10 the moGe
good man may s,se nom The ranks ranks Of s Dsnvsrs
however that 70 bs truly great Is nos necessary thai
you should gain wealth and importance. Every boy nay
es sr man n r% sphere ~
less and strNehtorw1d integrity, and IN honor sves
unsulied By an unworthy word or action, make theS
These qualities constitute greatness without them you
wh never enjoy the good opinion Of Others the appro-
young ffenes would say, Remember that shsre have
been, and are. great women - well a. great men-reas
Ss sns s: s . ,yss and .
name 90 distinguished whose seeds Of good were sowu
within this town and allow me 70 hope that my eye
you be impressed upon your young hearts. II 10 eivsa
with great sincerity by one who has had much expert
encc in the world and although Providence has smiled
upon his labors he has ceased feel lament
the want Of that early education which 90 freely
onered 70 each one Of you This the nrst time have
met-h may prove the last but while live shall
feel warm interest In your welfare God bless you all
Mr. Peabodys remarks received with loud cheers.
The reception ceremonies were now completed new
procession formed Of subscribers 10 the dinner wbs
marched 70 . great pavilion erected on WAshingsea
street.
THE BANQUET.
Nearly twelve hundred ladies' and sentlcmen %,
down the rcpas and all srirituous liquors were sx-
cluded from tho table. The pavilion wss decorated
with the flags OF all nations and the American eagle head
q wreath OF flowers suspended above Mr. Peabodys
head. Another decoration bore the motto,-
ENGLAND NJ ARDisu PLACE, AMERICA MI Howp
The Chairman, Robert g. Daniels, EsQ, vas supported
BY Mr. Peabody on his right and the Governor Of NE
state on his let Mr.. Everett sat next 70 Nr. Peabody
Rev. Mr.. Murray invoked The Divine blesane Tbe an,