The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-06
Arrival and reception Of Thurlow
Weed.

FOR ALBANY-HIs EXPERIENCE WHILE ABROAD.
Thurlow Weed and daughter arrived from Europe
yesterday morning, in the steamship Persia after So
ourn there for time, during which he had ample
opportunity Of studying tho peculiar institutions OF
foreign nations and feeling their pulse in regard to affairs
this side Of the Atlantic I'm obedience 70 resolution
passed BY the corporate body Of this city on Monday
last, rendering public reception to Mr.. Weed on his
arrival Aldermen Smith, Allen and Mitchell, aceompa
MED by Councilman Jones and James, Of the Sub Com
mttee on National Affairs Alderman Henry and others
proceeded nine O'Clock in carriages, to Jersey City,
to meet Mr.. Weed. Mr.. Weed had just landed from .
tug and standing the wharf awaiting the dsbar
kation OF his baggage. Tho city authorities abovs
named having ssveraly greeted Mr.. Weed on
his safe return, the Chairman Of the Committee
Of Reception Alderman Smith, welcomed a.n Mr..
ing him the thanks Of the Common Council OF New York
his exertions in behalf Of government while In Eu
rope. and concluding BY Offering him the Inequalities OF
this city consideration Of his earnest endeavors to
list public opinion abroad in behalf OF the Union
Mr. Weed acknowledged the compliment paid him in .
curt speech expressing some surprise at the honor paid
him on this OCCASION
The party then carriages and proceeded 10 the
Aston House whore they down 10 substantial break
fast Nothing Of any consequence TRANSFERRED at tho
breakfast table, beyond desultory conversation on
After breakfast your reporter presented himself to Mr.
Weed, who received him in most cordial manner. In
the Of conversation Mr.. Weed remarked :-There
two which have struck in my travels,
and which perhaps worthy OF attention The first OF
these that Europeans measuring governments they
do. by their military efficiency and prowess have come 70
regard strong enough to subdue this
rebellion. This is beginning TO be the prevailing sont
ment in England And while for several months the
statesmen and capitalists OF England and Ernnce-es-
peciay England-look with the greateAlt1cnhdence to
the time when our finances would cosu0rnd the 60
vernmeut become bankrupt, yet, within tho last few
weeks entire change Of views has manifested itself,
capitalists and bankers begin TO express both their
surprise and admiration at the resources stability and
strength OF this gov financially These features
are very striking, and could not fail to there
extraordinary influence at work Just - fast - our
army gains the barometer in Europe rises In
our favor. The people in England and might add in
Europe had been prepared either before Immediately
after the TO tako sides against and the mind OF
Europe was msled BY successful and specous us.ica
ton OF the rebellion. think 1t may be said truly that
the public sentiments OF most o. tho European
governments commercially related with have been
HOSTILE but there no present purpose or intention
to intervene dicutes That question At rest"
On being questioned in reference to tho British Minis
try Mr. replied that the Queen often participated
in their Deliberations and sometimes put in STRONG
word in favor Of u.s. ne learned that IN private CONVEX
Times, expressed his strong belief In the power Of
government to crush this rebellion.
Mr.. Weed says the Prince Napoleon Ia staunch friend
OF the United States. The Emperor, he thought would
be altogether controlled By circumstances in his relations
Al three O'Clock the Committee Of Reception accom-
panied by several OF the City Fathers, again waited on
Mr.. Weed at the Asor House, where they partook Of
opposition public reception, but said he would lot
the committee know whether he would accept 1t or not
by Monday.
During the day Mr. Weed received the following from
the Commissioners OF Public Charities and
NRw YORK. June s, 1862.
Tho Commissioners Of Public Charities and Correction,
less grateful for the patriotic and effective service in
the defence OF national honor abroad than at home,
respectfully their congratulations upon the return
Of yourself and daughter to the home Of your birth
place. and the country you have ably and truly de-
Tended abroad. Very respectfully, your obedieat ser
wants, s. DRAPER, President.
ISAAC BELL, Secretary.
THURLow WEED, ESQ.,, Astor House.
Mr.. Weed locks perfectly rejuvinated, and together
with his daughter took his departure for Albany in the
half.pass four O'Clock train.