New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-09
GEN. CAMERON AT HOME.
Egis Dcfebse.


The citizens of Harrisburg, Pa, gave a sup
Der on Friday evening last to Gen. Simon
Cameron, late Secretary of War, on the oc-
tasion of his departure for Europe as Embss'
sador to Russia. Tie Mayor presided, and
gave the following toast:
srvoS CAvKsoN-A Pernsylvsusn who has gotten
bis native siaean American who hS S"sys been ishil
10 his country and his counyIaen HE felowcitzeEs de-
light to honor him.
The enthusiastic applause with which tbis
sentiment was greeted having somewhat sub
sided, Gen. Cameron said:
Mr.. MAYOR AND FELLow-CITIzEss: take il
for granted that | expected 10 say something in
return for the compliment you have been 80 Kind as
20 confer upon me, yet cannot speak to you my
fellow citizens, In any cold or formal language.
Since have come into this ROOM oil the thoughts Of
business and Of duty which crowded upon my mind
during the day have fed, leaving only the reynem-
brance OF the associations and friendships that have
experienced during the long years Of my residence
in this my home. / renemember that this day forty
five years ago l came to Hauisburg--a poor, deli
cate, sickly bOy-without any reliance but on the
overruling control Of Providence and the reward
which had been taught 70 believe would always
follow proper actions. The only countenance Of
those around me which remember TO have seen at
that day was that Of my friend who sits beside
me on the right Mr.. {. 4. Muench), who was then
o boy younger than myself, and whom /
Snet the day after entering the town. He was
an apprentice in a prnting-oii here, to
which l went TO obtain employment and
which left with feeling such as can be expert
eDced only by those who willing to work, are
without money In their purse, and destitute Of
friends upon whom to rely, when told " We cannot
employ you." / can now remember the name Of
only one living housekeeper in the town at that
time. l refer TO Judge Hummel. / made the ac-
quaiDtance Of the bonored gentleman at the same
time that became the recipient Of bis generous
hospitality. The first place at which stopped to
rest my weary limbs after reaching the town was
beneath the shade Of an old wiow-tree in front OF
his house. He came out and spoke kindly TO me, in
vitng me into his home, and we have been friends
ever since. Sir how the world has changed since
sheh how has everything about me changed
Gay or TWO after saw my friend Muench, obtained
employment Immediately went 10 work with
ench leart and will IN never fail 10 win scccees.
Ouring ne daytime worked for my employer, and
~ hgnt ! cultivated my mind. 4 few years Of
Assiuuous Ion made me the possessor Of printing
once. When other men slept continued 10 toll, |
ahd .eh certain that sooner or later I would feel
equal, not alone In this worlds goods but in the
scale Of merit and capacity, with other men aTonnd
me. Why, Sir, was uncommon thing for me
70 retire at midnight, and rise at in the mopnno N
pursue my daily avocation.
have lived TO see what wae then a bamle, b.conos
the third city of the State. In my position as 8 |
newspaper journalist necessarily came in contact
With the political theories and questions o
tAe day, and meyer failed TO advocate what con.
seived 70 be wise and beneficial State policy in re