Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-13
MIR. SEWARD's RECEPTION AT
AU-RTrRN

bearing a small banner in his hand, with the
inscriptions -
Welcome to Senator Seward.
God bless the friend of our Schools.
And other appropriate devices. Directly
over their heads was suspended a large ban
ner with the glowing words -
The Public Schools
to the
Distinguished Friend Of Education.
His is the praise who consults his own
clear heart and boldly dares to be. not
to though, an honest man
Mayor Briggs gave him hearty welcome,
and as soon as the enthusiasm had subsidized
70 the hearing point. he was warmly address
ed bv Michael S. Myers, ESQ in behalf OF
his fellow citizens, welcoming him home
after his eight months absence abroad.
Mr. Seward spoke of the happiness with
which he found himself again at home, the
place which he loved above all others, and
with the neighbors and friend among whom
he was neither ga magistrate or legislator,
but simply citizen, a man-vour equal and
YOUR like-nothing more nor less, nor differ
ont - He reverted to his beginning in pro-
fassional life there. thirtv-seven years ago
that very dav. when he sat down in his Office
among them as stranger at the age Of p
Years, to wait for his first client and his first
friend.
s.NIanv of those who were then in active life
| have since gone down to honored graves
| Peace he 10 their ashes. and honor and affec
| ton to their memories But there are yet
survivors enough, and they too are yet hale
| and vigorous men. whose presence reminds
me of that early and to me important peri
cd You, sir. in the County Clerks Office.
fled nv first declaration and placed the seal
Of the neople upon nv first writ of cGpiGs ad
| reSpondendin. Here before me stands Dud-
! lev Fvprts. and here also. doubtless would
stand Charles Pomrov. the Postmaster, Of he
were not officially cngaged) two of the war
rant suhalterns Of nv artillery company
The voice that so often stuns nv ears and in
terrupts nv speech comes. doubtless from
the brass six-pounder which 50 long ago pro-
cur d from the State Arsenal at Albany. and
with which my then Lieutenant Colonel
LYMAN Human used to fire fen de joie over
nv first defeat as a political candidate for
civil ofi,e
Those. nv friends, were the good old DAYS
when MANY Of Won were vet unhOr7. ard
those who marched and countprmarched with
me as soldiers from Weedsport to Scipio Cen
ter, were as vnung as Won now are. But
alas nv friends. time has brought many
innovations. Then We might say what we
pleased and do what we pleased to each other
and If IRE were satisfied that was the end of
the matter But now there is the Press
pointing to the rep1rters) and the telegraph
fronting TO the wires) and the Rail Road,
with Martin Calvin and his mail blc- (roin-
ting to the mail arent) and there is nothing
that an honest. good natured man can say or
do here in this happy valley Of the Owasco,
TODAY. that he may not look TO find in print
in the Metropolitan press tomorrow. You
will excuse me. therefore, for saving & at in
uocent and gratifying as these local and per-
sOnal "reminiscences are to ourselves, Uney
NAV possible draw down upon rs SOM cap
tious criticisms. if continued TO far.
Andn7w. fellow citizens, please to consld-
er that have been standing already half an
hour on this platform. in the north end OF
Sonth street has been expecting me to pay
her a visit. at least of ceremony, which has
Alreadv been due eight months.
Gov. Seward closed his remarks amid the
dea feninr applause of thousands who were
in attendance"
Mr.. Seward was then escorted home by
the military companies, band of music
the public officials. the school boys with
their flags. and an enthusiastic procession Of
thousands of his fellow citizens. Flags and
banners waved over the streets, with appro-
pirate notices.
GOV. Seward finally arrived at his home.
Over his gateway was suspended an arch
with the inscription
Behold. lam with thee and will keep thee in
all places whittier thou goest and will bring thee
again into this land.-[The Clergy.l
In passing through his gate, the Senator
found the clergy Of every denomination and
sect in the city, gathered in line to welcome
him in person. Overcome by his feelings
the Governor passed rapidly through, shak-
ing hands with the clergy on either side Of
the path, and gaining the steps to his house,
turned and said, - God bless you all ! . and
Immediately entered his house, alone, to
greet the respectable lady waiting for him.
The crowd gave several more enthusiastic
cheers and gradually dispersed the Militia
~ returning to the Armory.
The Auburn Advertiser says
The occasion viii be remembered by all
VINO participated, as the most enthusiastic
/ and spontaneous outburst Of the people ever
before witnessed in Auburn.
Every eye flashed with enthusiasm, and
spoke the zeal Of the spirit that animated
it. Every face was brilliant with good ma
ture and goo cheer. and every heart seemed
full Of 10Y and satisfaction on the safe re-
turn of him whom the citizens thus delighted