The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-02-06


ample proof Of such a tribute, such present,
such an occasion, any individual, be his station
exhalted or humble might well be proud. But,
gentlemen neighbors, friends, l am about to
leave you, and whether tossed on the Atlantic s
waves, passing through g Merrie England, -
viewing the scenes and visiting the spots which
have been so eloquentlY alluded to by my friend
Mr.. Brown, travelling through sunny France,
through the beautiful and classic Mediterrane-
an, stopping at the Island of Malta, so beautiful
ly depicted in the address to which you have
listened travelling through Egypt, the land Of
the Pyramids, celebrated in song and story, by
poets and historians sacred and prOfane, sailing
down the Red Sea over the spot where Moses
and the children of Israel crossed dry shod,
while Pharoh's naughty host were swallowed up
by the deep; over the Indian Ocean, round the
Island of Ceylon, whore tradition tells as that
the growing spices perfume the atmosphere we
breathe; up the Bay of Bengal the muddy
Hoogly. one of the delta of the Ganges, on whose
bank is situated the post of my destination, Cal
cutta, the Capital of the Indies, whose wealth
poured into the lap of Commerce we have heard
so marvelousIy described; or, in whatever
cline l may be situated, the recollection of this
moment will always be present to my memory.
CO. my friends, upon journey entirely new to
me, to embark in business and perform duties
with which l have but little familiarity. Rest
put forth in their performance, that may not
do dishonor to the Government which sends me
nor the friends leave behind me- / go, gen
tlemen, to represent in a far distant cline the
United States of America, glorious in the mem
cries of the past, and may l not add, bright in
the hopes of the future, for although murky
clouds obscure our national horizon, may we not
hope that the sunbeams of patriotism, fraternal
regard and love for our glorious Union will soon
ia orad +ho
storm which now appears to be breaking over
her. more grand, more glorious than ever before.
1 go, gentlemen, protected by the Stars aad
Stripes which will always float over my official
residence, the pride of the American citizen and
the hope of the down trodden throughout the
world. / now bid you adieu, my friends, with
the ardent hope that on my return from my So
journ, which is intended to be brief, Should God
permit me so to do) that may find you one and
all enjoying the choicest blessings which Heay-
en- can bestow on mortals. Again, my friends,
on behalf of my family and myself, sincerely,
gratefully thank you for this distinguished mark
ofyQur Kindness and regard, and affectionately
bid you adien.
The following is the inscription on
the goblet
ga testimonial of respect and esteem, pre-
sented to Hon. SAMUEL LILLY, by few of his
fellow citizens, without distinction of party, on
the eve of his departure for Calcutta, as Con-
sui General to British India, January 30, 1861.
The following letter was received by
the Doctor from Jos. Ct. Bovine, ESQ.
which after considerable hesitency on
the paIt of the former, permission was
granted by him to have it published
OAKDALE, Jan. 90, 1861.
DEAR DooToB lit is with extreme regret I
am compelled to be absent at the presentation to
you of testimonial by few of your friends
this evening. I should have been highly graft
fed could have taken an humble part in that
which conceive to be well merited by yourself
and so pleasing to your friends. 1t is not, my
dear Doctor, the value of the goblet in ounces
of silver that you will prize. but it is something
far more valuable---it is the deep and gushing
and affection of warm hearts yelling
up and OVERLOOKING and making themselves man
ifest in this small though appropriate memento
which | know you will always appreciate,
whether you behold it in your native land or in
the far, far East.
Permit me, dear Doctor, to offer you my con-
graduation for the distinguished honor that has
been conferred upon you. May your voyage be
your mission successful both to YOUR
self and to the Government you represent and
when you come to cross that other sea, which
hope may be far beyond the seas that lie be-
tween this and India, may your sails be filled
with the soft breezes that blow from the throne
of God and watt you safely into the haven of
eternal rest.
Truly yours, in the bonds of a friendship that
has never as yet been interrupted.
JOS. G. BOVINE.
A large number of the friends and
of the doctor assembled
at the Depot on Thursday afternoon
to witness his departure Three
cheers were given him as the train
moved off.
In "card," Dr. Lilly informs his
friends and patrons that he has left
his books, notes, &C., in the hands of
Mrs. Lilly, for settlement. Persons
having claims are desired to present
them. After the 1st Of April next the
books will be placed in legal hands
for collection.
To those who may need his profess
sional advice during his absence, he
refers them to Drs Foulke and Lari-
son, with the assurance that they will
be skillfully cared for.
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