The New York herald., 1865-01-04
TARRAGur AT HOME.

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nesting ~ Hestfngs-upon-Huds0n G0R
the Reception or Admiral Vsrrsxut.
Ths ssaidsnss Of Hastings-upon- Hudson held mest
Ing 81 the Episcopal Mission Room few days ago -
make suitable arrangements for giving Vice Admiral
farragus public reception his return 70 that VII
lags ana 20 escort him 70 his residence washingtoa
avenue. General James Bowen was called q the ohar
and Mr. Joseph Phillips appointed secretary.
committee, consisting Of Mr. Croswsn NJ. Chryssis
and Mr.. Thomas, reported the following resolutions
which wero unanimously adopted:-
Resolved That We the inhabitants OF Hastng In common
SOSs m.sSisss assa! o.
patrotsm Of Vice Admiral D. a. Fsrrssut during G and
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ysus Ss sna & RI 1sdS equal
EssSiysS ds:' os%@se siss.n: ss appointed .
Hastings, cordial welcome ''-'' :
Mr. Mills, from Committee consisting Of himself
Mr. Thomas and Mr.. Prote reported - the In
which the reception should be conduotsd and their
port was unanimously adopted
The following general committees wns then appointed
AsssrA Thomas, Mills, Pross, d. Carter Smith, Hop
pock. Thoa Archard, Phillips, r. 8. Ro~lcy Perry,
na:sison Curtis K Myers, =. Aopkee, n; Hopkee,
Martin Lefargy, q Nelson isaac Lefurgy, Ferguson
Baker, 4nnson, DR.. Smith, Wood, Nancy, Marvellous
Keeler schlosser Kinder Barnett, Luquers, Henry
Archard-to which the chairman was added.
The following additional committees were appointed:
2. rs.a.esTMessrs Mills, Thomas, Dr. Garter. Rauch
On A,ehs and -Mcssrs Curtis phps Ksslsr
pepnc s Nslsoa smith, Kinder John O..
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Dutch church, having rendered that ediAce for the
cepton OF Admiral Farragu the offer was gladly
cepeo oy inc meeting and the arrangements dr"ced TO
An announcement having been made that Admiral and
MIS- Farragut might be expected at Hastings ut four
O'Clock on Saturday, the 3lst ut it ordered that
tne reception take place on Saturday, at that hour and
that General Bowen Mr. Cbryste, Mr.. Croswell and Mr.
MINIS act as committee Of reception.
THE RECEPTIoN.
IN accordance with these proceedings oil the arrange
mens for the reception OF Vice Admiral Farragut Has
tings,upon- Hudson, were fully carried out.
IN Union square, adjacent To the railroad station,
mounting trmnphal arch, decorated with evergreens
and nags and from which loated large national flag,
was tho inscription, "Wccome to Admiral Farragut.n
from second arch, at the intersection Of Valley aud
Constant streets extending from the Post oGice
Constant @ street IN prominent letters, were the words
prominent capitals 'st Phillip" Jackson" "lainesn
morgan" At the entrance the residence Of artist
citizen fronting the spproaoh from Valley street
the initial letter IF i'm evergreen chaplet And at
the church. front Of the vestbue was another arch or
canopy Of eyergreens roses and flags, large national
On Saturday afternoon soon after four O'Clock Adm
raj and Mrs Faragut stepped from the express tran
residents Of the place and surrounding country Who
withstanding the depth Of which had fallen all the
day had assembled to greet the arrival OF their honored
chief and the Joyous strains of fine band (the Washing
ton Band, Of New York; After brief tie
Admiral was conducted to slcgh and Mrs Faragut
another, the former accompanied by two gentlemen OF
the committee and the latter by lady friend and Mr.
Chrystie, Of tho committee
A Aprocesson promptly formed-a long and joyous
line, in sleighs and on foot-whch starting from the
square, preceded by Mr. Prote acting as Marshal and by
tho band playing cnlivenlng strains, moved through
Myrtle avenue and Constant street TO tho Reformed
Dutch church. The Admiral entcring The church. tho
band striking up sSec the Conquering Hero Comes'
was conducted by gentlemen OF the committee 70 tho
opon space In front OF the pulpit, which
evergreen inscription, MAY God bless and preserve
you" Every part Of the interior decorated with
nass and other appropriate cmbems, and hugo Anne.
rcan flag ovcrhung the entire front end aud it was Aled
throughout by Joyous and gratiaed auditory.
TO the audience that General Bowen had been expected
to mako the opening address; but that gentleman had
been prevented from being present he had been request
pared by Mr.. Croswcli who thought his voice unequal
70 tho effort Mr. Mills, turning TO Admiral FarraGut
proceeded as folovs:-- ~F
ADMIRAL FARRAGrr-Tne residents OF Hastings one
and ALL most happy TO be afforded this opportunity
welcome your return TO their village And they do hi,
with heartfelt cordahty Tho cinblems around you In
this sacred odce proofs OF this feeling and with
their glorious associations must recall and enkin
die emotions dear 70 every patriotic heart Be assured
dear sir that this is the scnimeno of this entire
blage and that It's application you springs not only
from admiration Of heroic achievements ch have shed
imperishabe glory on yourcoun,ry but iom the respect
and esteem they entertain for much loved and honorc
townsman. Permit me 70 add, In their BEHALF that the
longer the paramount claims Of service to which you
have given uncqualcd victory and shnll allow
You 70 remain with US, the creator will be their graca-
tion.
To which the Admiral responded as followy.-
M III viz
pleasure 10 meet you all once moro at your happy homes
shall not attempt an elaborate Response your kind
sure you that the warmth OF feeling literally mani
tested In these demonstrations OF regard and good will
and by this large asscmbage in this sacred place have
fully returned with the heartfelt cordialty they
have been extended to me When, nearly four years ago
came TO this villsgc, unknown and without meany
voluntary refugee from. my country because could
participate In hostile the dictates or all loyal
duty and TO all the associations OF iny life received
with open arms and with warmth Of friendship and
sympathy OF patriotic and social intercourse that have
ripened into attachments and associations which
be my future lot. Here, also, when absent on
distant duty In service dear my heart my family
have found quiet and agreeable rcrca. where the hand
OF friendship and the kindcst attentions
tended 10 me. These thoughts recall emotions which
with my good friends need apology n. difficult
for the speaker at this moment 20 restrain h emotion
IL II be said that Hasngs, village nare H. unknown
10 history or TO fame may not bo forgotten that here
Garbad found retreat when exile from his much
10Y Neu NAiy anu tnat happl mas been Farfugu 10 ni
from " under circumstances altogether dissimlar
That hcrc, also, Pennoc the companion and friend Of
Fafrsgut, found resting place until enabled by most
valuable service 10 sgnazc his devotion tho old flag
Go to the Western waters and you will hnd the Hastings
gunboat Of the most effective OF her class and
proudly doing her duty named by Captain Pcnnock IN
grateful recollection OF hospailics cnjoyed hcrc My
friends allow me 10 repeat my thanks for this most
dial welcome and 10 express the hope that
sembage may be joyful celebration Of the restoration
Of peace ~t
Tie conclusion received with uncomfortable do
monstrations Of feeling and by inspiring music from the
band
The Admiral then, standing before the pulpit, was
aken by the hand by every peron prcsent-lades and
gentlemen, and the happy boys and chidrcn--each
passing up one aisle and down the other, two ladies'
having presented him beautiful bouquets nj his
pleasing Incidents the Admiral and Mrs. Fanagut were