The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-29
RETURN OF SENATOR SEWARD.

His Arrival and Reception Last Night
Salute OF One Hundred Guns Fired
In the Park-D0ings at the Astor House.
No Speeches Made--Heceptton OF His
Friends-Programme for To-day, &c.
The Hon. VIM q. Seward returned home yesterday, in
the steamer Arago, from Southampton and Havre. He
left this country in May last and escorted down the
bay by steamboat load Of politicians, when speeches
made, q full account Of which appeared in the
HERALD the day following Az it was announced
the HERALD bulletin that the Arago coming up
the bay rush made for the steamships dock at the
foot Of Hubert street. At half past seven O'Clock
a delegation from the Republican Central Com
mitsee, headed by James Kelly, the Receiver Of
Taxes; Spencer Benedict and others; also Vim h Sew
ard Jr, were on hand 10 Mr. Seward tho arrival
OF the steamer. Besides those above enumerated there
quite large of plain citizens anxious to
get glimpse Of tho returning Senator. The Arago
reached her dock shortly after eight O'Clock In her pas
sage up the river she somewhat retarded In conse
quence Of the floating OF thick cs striking ner
with great force from the eject Of the adverse and
receding tide. The Arago, around her paddle
boxes, Meboa.s, bows, de-, looked quite unique
from the Of ice concealed thereon. AS soon
as the steamer touched the dock great efforts were
put forth by the anxious 70 get board TO get the
"6rst shake" Of the Senator's hand But these efforts
the siues and deck Of the A. first attempt
made work the )und the pier into her
slip; but bcforc this accomplished the friends OF
Seward succeeded in eecng his landing when he
conveyed open barouche, by horses
which brought to the dock expressly for Sewards
accommodation. As as he reached the doek he was
seized by the hand by individuals who gave
him cordial welcome home. In few minutes the car
rage containing Mr.. Seward its way the Asor
House, the horses going at brisk trot AS II
reached the side OF the Park svo one hundred
guns ured from two pieces OF cannon stationed in
front Of the City Hail. This the signal for grand raid
to the Astor House the great acknowledged leader OF
the republicans Of The United States the Asor House
he cordially greeted by his nephew, Clarence Sew
ard, Judge Advocate General OF the State Dr. George
r. Woodward i. 8. Bogue, Daniel D. Conoyer and
others. AS he passed from the hall to bis apart
ments in the hotel enthusiastic individual proposed
three cheers" In honor OF their distinguished guest,
which were heartily given After the Senator had pr,-
vate ute with his son and nephew, who urged mis-
return home this morning. be signhed his willingness TO
his friends. This quite good news TO many pre-
sont who took the hint thew entered his apartments
from the fact Of seeing supper waiting the table,
tsat their visits must be bref. The acton of
the Common Council in extending TO him the freedom
Of the city, &C. appeared to be very gratifying to his
the proaered hospitality Amoug that visited the
Senator in his private Comptroller Haws Mer-
Brewer and Captain Williamson. Mr. Seward has
been absent from this country about seven months.
,urpg that be has the most nportan,
parts Of the continent of Europe, Egypt other Eastern
countries He retdrns home with his hcath very much
improved He spoke very apprecia.ugy OF ,hs VOYAGE
home in the Arago The passage pleasant through
out with the exception Of one stormy tempestuous day
To-day, at 101s O'Clock A. NJ, the Republican Central
Committee will wait upon Mr. Seward the Astor House.
when he vii, probably be welcomed home in speech by
Judge Peabody, tho chairman of the committee Mr.
Seward will, OF course, reply. From twelve meridian un-
til two p Mr. Seward will be at the Governors room
at the CITY Hall where he win be under charge Of the
Common Counc Committee, in the reception of his friends
and fellow citizens He will leave town at i've O'Clock
this afternoon for bis home at Auburn ~ T. where he
will remain few days, and return 70 Washington mmc-
diatey after New Years day.