The New York herald., 1863-09-25
sosePS TO ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.
His Reception by the Mer-
chants and Citizens.
MEETING AT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Speeches by the Admiral, Captain Mar
shall, Peter Cooper and Others.
THE SERENADE LAST NIGHT,
lGs., &c, SO.


lGs,, &c, Scs
Rear Admiral Farragut the hero OF New Orleans ror,
Hudson and the Mississippi the object of grand re-
s.ption yesterday from the leading merchants
and other distinguished citizens OF this metropolis The
Of the most interesting Of its kind that has
ever occurred New York. The reception took place IN
ihe Chamber Of Commerce, but not confined 10 mea
oars q that body aone merchants lawyers professors
military officers, clergymen and representatives from
every class IN the community having joined in doing
honor tho gallant Farragut whose brilliant exploits
destined to live forever the pages Of history The
inviiatcn which was signed by one hundred well
known citizens, was follows
THE INVITATION.
-l9u New YoRK. August 81, 1868.
10 RxAn ADMIRAL DAVID FARrsGur q. s NJ
sIR--The merchants and other citizens OF New York
familiar with your brilliant in the public
service not 70 eel earnes y desros Of showing III some
appropriate manner Iher high appreciation Of your per
sona and professional character The whole country,
bGs especially This commercial metropolis owes you a
rse debt Of gratitude for the skill and dauness brave
ry with which, during long life OF public duty you
bave illustrate and maintained the maritime rights OF
the nation also the signal ability judgment and
rourtesy with which, in concert with other branches of
the national forces YOU have sustained the authority of
the government and recovered and defended national
The nndersiened have great pleasure in tenaernc YOU
cordial welcome your from the successful dis
charge OF responsible duties the results Of which have
given increased admiration for the navy and new usre
TO the national flag. In Offering this expression OF their
cordial esteem the unocrsigned request that you viii
crafty them aid their fellow citizens by appointing some
convenient time during stay this city, when
Will allow lnem in person TO you OF the high
fpect and regard with which they are your obedent
rervau,s, SHEPHERD KNAPP,
MOSES H. GRlNNELL,
And others.
Admiral Farraguts reply to this Hattcrne invitation
conched in following modest, appropriate Ian
guage-
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT's REPLY.
House., New York, Sept. Is, 1863.
eENT haua hnnn IN pknpt odn thn
oept of kind letter and enclosure in which you
pleased 70 your high appreciation OF my charac
ter, conduct a1d services TO country during this
natural rebellion ard in reply beg say that however
much may have done With tho under my command
for the benefit Of beloved countr and the glory Of
our ernas, can feel that my fellow citizens
any thing but the kindness and courtesy which hope
ain always ready to extend TO and receive from them
with sentiments Of the kindest consideration. | have
always endeavored to do my duty and TO inspire those
placed under my command with tho spirit and 1t
has pleased kind Providence prosper exertons
feel grateful this manifestation your high
10 meet my fellow citizens Thursday, the oath inst
a. such hour and place as may be designated by the loyal
have the honor be, very respectfully your obedi
To Messrs. 6HElg KSAPp, &c.
Tn, gathering at tho Chamber Of Commerce yesterday
afternoon was the largest that has been that
building for many years. Every occupied, and
tho lobbes and passages crammed with people
standing up
TPE MEETING AND RECEPTION.
oue III was tDs time appointed lOr
the receution to take place. and shortly after that
the gallant Admiral entered tho room, escorted by Mr.
Charles Gould and General Prosper NJ wemore. He was
dressed in fn uniform and his appearance the sg
nal for burst or applause which continued several
minutes the entire assembiage rising their give
fuller effect to the cheering. Admiral Farragut maintain
cd perfect composurc during this exceedingly compii-
mentnry demonstration, and merely bowed in acknowl
edgment Of the donors conferred upon him.
IL as m % restored General
Wetmore called the meeting order BY nominating
the presiding officer Captain Charles II. Marshall.
THE oHAIRMAS's SPEECH.
Captain MARSHALL then and said
GKSrIRKS--I have TO thank you The honor confer
rod 10 seec ing 70 preside this occasion. !
regret that gentleman deserving Of the honor
was not chosen; but notwithstanding. ! never shrink
from anything md certainly should shrink from
meeting brother sailor (Appause.) have a letter
here TO present TO yoa and which will ask Mr. Gould to
read
Mr. Go.lp then read the letters given above after
which
The Chairman again aud proceeded TO Introduce
Admiral Farragut the meeting. said that Admiral
Farragut thoroughly known to every present.
and in TACT every the country that
fore them familiar household words Admiral FArra-
gut had done much put this accursed rebellion
IN the great Mississippi to the country that those
present him deep debt 81 gratitude. He (he speak
sr) especially owed hia deep debt Of gratitude, and no
time circumstances ,uld (Cheers) He
hoped hat there present gentlemen would
spak on that OCCASION and do justice TO the subject
than he could Ho could only that made his heart
feel good Admiral Farragut, = brother
g.br, and he tnere not q person
present In tho country-not one certainly
WI, had any commercial intercst-who would
mt greet admiral Farragu n the cordial manner
fCheers The speaker concluded by introducing Admiral
Farragui, amid loud cheering.
ADMlRAL FARRAeUr's SPEECH.
o. rising TO respond the Admiral greeted with long
eoutnuei applause, after which he spoke as follows
lam not In the habit II making speeches. gentlemen
as you all now. have nothing say this OCCASION
eNco ih., this day Of trial all feel their duty
do somcn for their country and II have been able
thron the assistance OF gallant officers and men 10
accomplish anyt thing for tho country, feel happy
IN having done under the great lnorpostion Prov
occ,son the OF this great metropolis ,ehecrs)
The Admiral then resumed his seat, and Mr. Gould
said not intended that there any eloquent
speeches on this Ho knew every gentleman
there wanted 10 know Admiral Farrsgu,, and tina, Adm
raj Farrtslt in return wanted every loyal nan
in tho assemblage. lCheers.)
SPEECH OF PETER COOPER
Mr.. PyrsR CoopYs !. fc introduced and made some
remarks He san. after apologizing FOR inability 20
90 justice TO the sahc' that we owed deep debt OF
gratitude TO Admiral fasragg Tor no had done for
hts nniry ~ drought every heart present mus, be
ready almost % burst with gratitude towards any one
like tho Admiral who the instrument of doing 40
much TO sustain ,ne country in limos
Ike these Admiral Fnragurs work Was a work that
would down Into history ono OF tue greatest ever
per omcd In any country, and which had doso
more icrhuns, to secure 70 our country the
high honor due 70 power than any oths- fAppausc
iie really hop that gcntlemau present who might
be abe throw all the glow ami lga, On tha s,h ~,
possible. vould take ~. for = - his ,na
rilty to Az aftr
PROFESSOR LiEBER's srFscH.
Professor FRsN IKBsR. of Columbia College, nsxt
spokc, and said seemed 70 nim that tney had slanei
he ,akfng from sLoul.sr another and that "
nad come 70 his turn lie ssy, however,, that
bal hero snake hands with ol our
heroes and .ha the preparation n, bao a4o All
tha re coril say llat the heart ran cver " NJ tha