The New York herald., 1863-11-18

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Welcome Of Mr.. Hell-Reply Of Rev. Mr..
Beecher- Remarks by Revs. Theo.
Cuyler and Mr.. Holmes,
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For weeks before The Henry Ward Beecher left The
shores Of England his church end congregation had pro-
jected grand reception and welcome his return 70
America The long expected ovation and ubiloo of
last evening" Mr.. Beecler as the public already
aware having arrived in the Asia which reached Boston
on Saturday. His friends that he s martyr
10 sea sickness and such positive aversion has he
sea voyage that he would about march 81 the
head Of Mr. Greeey's immortal, but yet invisible "uno
hundred thousand" ION Richmond" with the probable
chance Of being goboed up by some Of jed. Davis
cohorts, 10 cross the Atlantic. Having
dured % much physical suffering a. is
possible for 10 undergo while In tho
embrace Of Neptune he onsdcraby exhausted whom
he placed his feet upon Yankee soil but
his condition he TO reach his home which he
did on Monday morning. Since hts arrival he has
fused to show himself until he has the opportunity Of
meeting the thousands who greeted him last evening
within the wallis Plymouth church, which has boon the
past Az We have ntim ted the most extensive prepa-
ratiops were made by the members Of the
church and congregation to give their pastor
sp'enda reception. For several days past hundreds
young and maidens and the fathers and mothers
In Israel have been busy beavers In preparing for
the grand ovation We are informed in sacred history
that the father killed the fated calf and had dancing
because he received his prodgal safe aud sound and
although that formed part o. the programme last
evening, yet nature and art laid under tribute 70
give ecat 70 hs OCCASION which win be memorable 70 an
who bad the pleasure Of participating 10 IL.
Tbe annual festival Of the Plymouth Church sabbath
School usually held about this time Of year. and upoo
consultation with the o6ical members OF the church
resolved combine the anniversary OF the schs,
and the ube rec ion Of Mr. BescAsr entsrtain
ment. "
Al On carly hour yesterday the Committee o. Arrange
menss 10 b hard II work 10 decorating shs
various adjoining the church and the result Of
shstr srdosus s6ors visible whsn the building was
Htsr. x~srrT wssshsr, he GESTURE ,SSol iu<s.k
Rus!..sss !. y. :ss II: 3: !: s: :::,s:s
Tuesday evening can console ssmseves by learning that
the reception win be continued Wednesday evening
detailed description Of the DECORATIONS Dni sace Il TO
say the cultivated Of hundreds OF ladies
gentlemen was exercised in sdornng the interior OF the
The lecture room, which has recently bsen 90.
larged WAS brilliantly illuminated with jets OF gas the
pillars on either eide were tAstefuly fsstoopsd with
evergreen and suspended at convenient distances from
each other number OF bird cages containing sweet
songeters. whose unceasing meodous strains filed the
room with enchanting music The walls OF this room
were covered With appropriate notices, wrought in
everareen-such "Liberty," "Union, - "Justice," !"
.Fideliiy !" .'Pateuce'-tbs most prominent being
"welcome Home" Two immense tables were placed on
either aide Of the spacious room which loaded with
and al
The parors Of the church also open for the
nence Of the visitors Ascending from tue lecture room
view Of me most beautiful specaccs which the
eye can behold. The nrst object that attracts the
visitor s fountain 10 the ceDre OF the apartment
cossi temple constructed OF evergreen each arch Of
which bai Inscriptions. such 40 'IOve," "rruth."
was adorned lowers and birds whose
notes feel a. be 10 fairy land roaming
gracefully adorned with evergreens and towers, and at
end large bower estoonei with the American
toad Of bouaue:s 70 the ys,or- and Is 20 re-
mark that she met With many purchasers. The air
redolent with the perfume o. the choice towers which
scattered IN prouson through the rooms the ear
enchanted by sweet strains from select company o
Instrumental musicians and the occasiop furnished az
feeling Which was duty improved at intervals throughout
A six O'Clock grand Instrumental concert was given
In the church by the Gcrrnsnis Band conducted by Mr.
Helmsmaller, he nrsi part Of which lastsd one hour
The following is the programme;-
J. Welcome Home--Grand ysrch..,...,. Helmsnuler.
2 Selections from the new Opera OF lone Pelrella
iTs asb psrdoman 6cavsiiaaL am mo- .. psmo n,s
.. Arieta 10 forna d. Vase, u Becio Ardt.
4 Chorus and cavaliua shadow Dancc) frrrn
Pardon de ploefnel Observation-Disclosures Meyerte Ger.
o. Green Seal Gaop (by reauestl ........... .Lumbye
Al seven O'Clock Mr. BELt, the Superintendent of The
Sabbath School asceuded the platform and stated that
Mr. peecher very much faiisued, bot expected
present the Of tue sveniu Gan announce
ment that was received with great applause b. the
audience.
The besl thing in order was the exhibition Of Falons
bed by Sigh, stretch Of the imssnsan. 20 accomra apy
him on his foreign tour Mosi OF the peees exhibited
wsrs yss Of .hs ncps eies s,d objects Of n,eres,
pis,s1 the sonssr. va; -Tiianes shsa the following
selections were performed ss4d'Its panosr BY the
goboined is tho proranme:-
!, ov,r,ur, ~wpi.% lam I.iIStep IStz1 .Ro..,n,
q waltz "First Furtatlons' .............. Strauss
3. Tcrrctto aud Finale, second act, opera "Lucreta
prsse s Of ea. i.oo oi french crp i seSussr ssnis
0. Little Darhng-PoIka tremblant tnrst tims)
8 A Ride to Harlem, railroad pleasores HeImsmuller
Some Of those elected the hearty applause OF The
multitude.
During the intervals tho rsrresbmeD, saloon was ber
ally patrunzed, where tea, coffee, and other
deiicacIes furnished BY an escient and attentive
COMMITTEES q adde's and gentlemen. who spared eris
10 minister ~ the comfort ~ The visitors some dea ~
the quantity of those articles provided for this ovation
may be formed when the fact stated that reporter,
sing IN observed afgs wagon lpad OF ice
shortly after eight " becchsr, accompanied by Mr..
Bel aud the Rev Theodore Cyer made their way 10 tho
platform, and as soon as The audience perceived Mr..
bescner, they gave expression 70 their ny the most
rspturous demonstrations o Applause which lasted tor
rtme time.
Ar HgI rose and said Tho hour loDg looked for By
30 many ~ has Al last. fYocessl loud~S ~ 1
not gong 70 make speechi aud u Is Of oonse.
qusnee whether yol hearno not gbt because all
have 10 do introduce 10 you the one uost
loved of al We ovs Cur hearts have beat long for this
moment and that be has been sept away from
longer than anticipated, have only made vel
come b IN the warmly now that be has
have nothing more 10 Say than that are
glad W have our dear pastor Ia our midst
srErcu oP Mr. ByECuEn.
Rev. HrNEY wAHp BucHxp then and received
With grea, cheering and waving Of bsn1kercbefs which
wac fet eated aeain ana again. " hen silence was 70.
fiored hs spoke follows
kven " he'd been expected couh no, make speech
t.bghifor there many ocrssions which tho oniy
esp eeslon cne can gve that of silence. u nearly
months efnce Htnrd here can truly