New-York daily tribune., 1859-12-30
RECEPTION or SENATOR SEHARD.

The Republican General Committee gave their well
come Yesterday morning TO Senator Seward. Soon
after 10 o'clock they assembled in Room No IL OF the
Astor House with some of their friends, in all OO or
300 men. Ex-Govs Clark and King, aud the Hon.
Truman Smith of Connecticut Were with them.
At1Ol O'Clock, Mr.. Seward escorted into the
room lie was received with three times three.
Judge G. A. PEABODY, Chairman of the Committee,
then said that the feeling OF the company about hum
was SUCH the demonstrations Indicated that IN spite
of all feelings which would make it proper on such an
occasion TO refrain from speeches OF any kind, he was
reonired by the friends OF the Senator to say few
words to him. They all delighted at his appear
apce among them therefore the effort would be rather
10 control themselves than to give utteranee 10 the
feelings with which they were illed Gov Seward
had not yet seen his family, and they all knew that
that one great feeling prominent in his mind;
They were all delighted TO see their sentinel
on the watchtower of liberty return again TO bis eoun-
try, to his home and his duty. Applause. Judge
Peabody spoke of the pleasure and pain which all had
felt on Mr.. Stewards departure for Europe pleasure
that they permitted to witness that departure,
pain that he was to be separated from them. New
they met with feelings of unmngled joy as ne returned
excellent health to his native land They congrGtu-
ated him, they congratulated themselves, and they
congratulated the country, that he was here lap
plausel They would not allude to the events
which had happened in Europe since his departure;
they need not 20 to Europe 10 ask about him. But
they would again congratulate him and themselves on
bis safe return to his native land Loud applacae
Senator SEWARD replied, with much apparent emo
ton that his memory gave back at once the reception
OF their very kind alutatons and every parting adeu
with which he had been honored from his native land
on his departure lie did not know how much that
general tribute given to him by his fellow citizens had
TO do with his reception in foreign countries; but ne
had found in every country 10 which he went kind
and cordial welcome. He had seen many pleasant
days abroad but he begged all to be assured that ne
had day pleasant as that whic brought him
home again. Applause He had seen, in other lands,
much TO admire and much to appreciate but he begged
all TO be assured that he had nothing equal to the
prosperity and magnihcence Of bis own native land.
lApplsuse.l When he arrived in England II was known
by many that be bad been there quarter of r NAsy
ago he asked ii his second visit he any
signs of change improvement orthe reverse. He an
swered that he signs OF Improvement everywhere;
bat when they asked if there similar signs in his
own native city, he had answered Yes" with pride
Twenty six years ago, when he went 10 London, he
found It built OF stone, and when he returned here he
found this city built Of brick. Now, when he visited
London and Pars, he still found them built of stone,
but he had Jeff NewYork built Of nlasJie. Loud mp
pause AS his frields were aware, he had been hon
ored by the Common Council of this great metropolis,
with tender Of the hospitalities of the city. He
should, in hour two meet bis friends at the City
Hall. II would, then, be uubecoming in him to dilate
Oh particular matters where he then was, and have to
resnme the topic again in another place. He would,
therefore, Part with bis rionds on the present OCCASION
and speak there at length the topics with which he
was impressed. Loud applause and three cheers.
In half hour his friends had the pleasure Of taking
him by the hand. He then retired, followed by many
Of the more anxious, 10 his room.
Meantime the City Hall, from which the Municipal
bunting was streaming, lad been crowded, and the
chamber of the Board Of Aldermen beseged by one Of
the depsest crowds through which devoted reporter
ever made bis way. large posse of police scarcely
suieed to protect the chamber from being eutirely
oveTun.
AT noon, Aid. Brady and Councilman Darragh Of
the Committee Of the Board of Councilman, escorted
Mr.. Seward in a carriage, with four horses, to the
City Hall, and through the enthusiastic throng to the
AldermaDe Chamber. Here lie WAS received by
Mayor TIEnAsN, who afterierd cheering, welcomed
biz guest, and, behalI VI the Common
Council Of the city rendered to him its hospIlsiiis -
and that chamber for the reception Of his friends For
himself the Mayor cordially welcomed Mr. Seward
back 10 his the Mayors native CITY, and wished him
nueh health and happiness.
Mr.. SEWARD replied:
Mr. MAYOR, and GESTLFREY, and FELIow-CITr-
zEKsl did rot mean 10 yield to the Influences of feel
ing although can scarcely conceive what act could
he more hateng to than this generous reception in
Tie metropolis OF my native country aud under Tie aus.
Pees Of the constituted authorities of the city, Never
eless am sure that any seeming indifference 10 this
CORDIAL welcome would argue me guilty not merely of
eapnee ID regard TO my felOw-citizens but even of
ny sIa.tuue 10 'ne DIVINE goodness which permits me
aer long absence again to enter the circles OF true
patriots, ofsheetionate kindred and offe-tred friends
lAPplanse Inquiries have been addressed to me on ali
sdes and by all parties hope that those who listen
10 lie are aware that mus, be impatient 10 reach once
more and as soon as possible my vet distant re.de
ana therefore All sure that you will be content 10 re-
eeVe very bfef answers at least on the present occa-
non, 70 lhese And il1niries. have, NJ. Mayor met
with no accidents by land or by water; with no Sc.
hous bhSuliies ON my way. | have enioyed
good health III every season and in every iii.
mate have met unkindness any shere
or, ou., on iDe contrary, the respect everywhere
entertained Tor my country has procured for me
among all classes and conditions Of men hospitaltes
v vhSh SHAH remember with gratitude so long as |
ttaI I've. Applause Mr. Uavo- apf f.IioSS -