The New York herald., 1867-04-30

AUBURN, n. r., April ~, 1867.
Secretary Seward left here this morning for Washing
Con u eleven O'Clock, in special train Dy the way q
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE or THE MRAln
Visit OF Secretary Seward 70 Aaburn-Prc-
Mminary Preparations for his Retirement
from Pebble Life-The Family Mansien En-
larGed and Refurnished- Appearances,
Health, Gc.-His Exultafion over the Ac-
aaisitton Of Russian Amcricn, &C.. &C.. &C.
a t5Nv AuBuRs N ", April "a, 1857.
Secretary Seward arrived here on Tuesday last, by
special tsain from Warrington. He comes 70 take
brief resting spell afser the long and arduous duties
which the heightened session Of Congress imposed upon
HIM. His visit unheraded. and he has been per-
tted 70 enjoy the quiet Of homo without any disturb
from his enthusiastic friends here, who generally
take advantage OF his presence TO force him to
the delivery or speech. The weather since
his arrival has not been the most delightful
"Wednesday was dismal day. Rain and snow succeeded
each other, .commingled in most uncomfortable
nanner On Thursday he took advantage of pleasant
spell enjoy adrve and spent the greater part OF the
aay behind his hone. Friday another dismal day.
which kept him the house, and hisonly recreation
vas in the Visits OF esteemed friends, whom he
entertained for many hours his residence the
abe way for which he Is remarkable Whatever political
ersnces may had with old acquaintances they
have been divided from him in social intercourse
He still numbers among his warmest adherents In this
pretty city, the friends whom years ago attached
20 hm, and who nov delighted TO hear the
Governor they famliary call him, hold forth In the
csugenial parlors Of his residence party Of these
frisads visited him last evening He welcomed them
warmly, and entertained them at length.
II may be interesting you to know that this visit
Of the Secretary Of State Is but preliminary his re-
arement from the stage Of politics and public life wheBe
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