The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-14

stretched, welcoming hands, which he good
hun Oredly shook TO the best Of his
ability, before reaching the coach which was In
voting. In this he at length found refuge, &C
companied by Collector Draper, and drove
towards the Custom House, followed byIau omn-
bus filed with the remainder Of the suite. The
crowd was soon left behind, and, probably, but
one Of our citizens knew that the simple hack,
which drove 80 rapidly up Broadway and down
Wall street, contained the distinguished person
ages which il did until he arrived.
AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE.
Here another crowd, wild with enthusiasm
was 20 quickly collected that Il was with dilnculty
that the party, with the old hero in their midst,
and followed by press Of solid citizens, could
penetrate up stairs to the Collectors room. This
was, however at length reached, but filed, almost
as soon, TO suiiOcation with the eager crowd, but
small srace being reserved for the Admiral,
Messs. Draper, Taylor, and few others. Among
the notabes present we noticed General John
Cochrane General Wetmore, the Hon. Hiram
Walbrdgc, Assistant Treasurer Stewart, and a
great many others.
Collector Draper called the meeting to order,
and introduced Noses Taylor, Esq, who said
that, IN bchalf Of the citizens Of New York, he
cordially welcomed Admiral Farragut to the
metropolis. lie believed that the sub-com mittee
who had tirs' met the Admiral on board the
Hartford, had already explained the programme
which it had been determined to pursue, which
left him little further 20 say.
Collector Draper said -
Admiral Farragut and Members of the Com
mittee THUS far we have fulfilled the duty
which has been assigned to us. The sub-com-
lnitiee have met the Hartford, and found On board
her honOred commander, Admiral Farrlgut
(cheers), and his commander. We have per-
formed thatduty on behalf Of the Committee, with
feelings of pride and satisfaction; and as repre-
senting generous community, have endeavored
to exhibit the gratitude OF the entire nation, a7
expressed through the city, for the services and
gallantry of the noble Admiral who is now before
us. shall say nothing more, Admiral Farra-
gut, than 70 repeat what have said to you this
morning, that all our citizens of every age aud
condition, receive you with open arms and heart
felt gratitude.
ADDRESS or ADMIRAL FARRtGUT.
The Admiral arose and responded rs follows -
My friends, can only reply to you as l did
before by saying that receive these compliments
with great thaDkfulncss and deep emotions.
am entirely unaccuStOmcd TO make such an ad-
dress as twould desire TO do upon this occasion /;
but IL do not express what think Of the honor
you do me. trust me l feel 10 most deeply. [
don't think, however, that particularly deserve
anything from yOur hands. | can merely say
that / have done my duty to the best OF my
abilities.
have been devoted 70 the service OF my coun-
try since was eight years of age, and my father
was devoted 70 ii before me. have nos specially
deserved these demonstrations OF your regard
l owe everything, perhaps to chance, and TO the
praiseworthy exertions of my brother officers
serving with me. That have been fortunate Is
most true, and l am thankful deeply thankful
for ii, for my cOuntry's sake. | return my
thanks TO the Committee flor their Te3olutiens,
especially for tue one in regard TO the creation OF
an additional rank. (GIeat applause)-N Y.
Tribune.