The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-21
THE CHINESE EMBASSY.

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departure from Worcester-Scencs Along the
h0ute-Arrivai in isOston.-is ecepiiou by the
Mayor aud Common Counci,-Hcarty Greet.
Ing by the PcOpIe-Great Euthusiasm--E.e.
ception In the Evening.
BOSTON, August 20, 1865.
The advent OF the Chinese Embassy and Minister
Burlingame in Boston to-day has afforded an oppor
tunity for almost general holiday. The Oriental
party left Worcester at nine O'Clock this morning In
special rain consisting of the previously described
drawing room car Of the Boston and Albany Rail.
road and also another elegant passenger coach for
the servants and attendants Of the Embassy. The
train started promptly on time and came through
without any detention accident arriving at its
destination just outside the city limits Of Boston al
halfpast ten O'Clock
There was q large and curious crowd at the de-
pot in Worcester to witness the departure OF the
Embassy, and at the various stations between there
and Boston there were groups OF people gathered
for the purpose Of catching glimpse OF the visitors
as they shot by at lightning speed
Besides Mr.. Burlingame and his associates there
was also present on the journey committee OF the
Boston city government, consisting Of Aldermen
Samuel @. Cobb, Benjamen James ana COuncilmen
Allen, Pickering, Snow ana Denny.
Upon arrival at the Cottage Farm station the
guests were met by Mayor Shurtlen Of Boston, and,
upon being introduced, the guests were formally
welcomed In the following address by the Mayor
Mr.. AMBAssADoR-The City Council OF Boston has
already, through committee, formally rendered to
you the civities that are your DUE both the ac-
credited representative OF the istrious sovereign
OF the Chinese empire and also one who in times
past eminently enjoyed the confidence ana esteem
or the citizens Of this community. My duties this
occasion are, therefore, 80 far simped as to afford
me only the pleasure of expressing in
few words the welcome OF this municipality
to you and to your distinguished associates upon
n INV DOL
which in former days you yourself have personally
represented in the high councils of the nation 10
us 1t Is cause of much regret that your coming
hlther has been DEF red until the time of gen.
era vacation, wne the authorities and many of the
citizens, with their families are absent from
their homes and our halls of council
and legislation, our schools and institutions
OF science, learning and the arts are temporarily
for it Is the earnest desire OF our citizens to give you
a reception fully commensurate with their respect
for the ancient empire OF Chine and with their own
ability to bestow. Nevertheless, you and the per-
sonages composing your suite are heartily wei
come to the freedom and hospitality OF this our
city, and l trust that your sojourn with
us, though Of short DURATION may be agreeable TO
you, and that the strangers who for the first time
visit our peaceful abodes may find something in our
peculiar institutions OF sufficient excellence and In
terest to be deemed worthy OF notice now and OF re-
membrance hereafter their return to their distant
home. In the name OF my fellow citIzcns extend
to you all a sincere and most cordiaf welcome 70
Boston.
Mr. BURLISGAME responded to the Mayors address
VI welcome as lOuOms.-
Mr. MAYoR-On behalf of myself and my associ-
ates thank you for this tender OF the Inequalities
OF the renowned city Of Boston. Hitherto we have
avoided all public demonstrations, not because we
desired to repulse that good will which has followed
us from our first arrival In this country down
to the present hour, but because We ielf
it to be our duty to postpone our personal
qualifications TO the demands of our diplomatic af-
fairs. We have made the single exception for the
that Boston the first to establish relations
with China; because it was my old home; because,
sir it has presented its public schools and its insttu-
HIueation Is the foundation Of p ali rreisrment Is
China and is the basis Of those institutions
which have outlasted all others. 1t was
natural therefore, that my associates should have
desired to make themselves acquainted with the
systems of learning in the West. They viii feel pro-
found grief that will be impossible for them to see
your public schools In all their perfection; but have
no doubt that they will see much to admire when
here and much to remember when far away: Thank
for your personal acquaintance we now present
ourselves to your hospitality with confidence aud
pleasure.
The response of Mr.. Burlingame was warmly ap-
piauded by the large crowd assembled to welcome
him and his associates, and when the applause had
subsidized the pfeniiaries for the journey to the city
were commenced. -, - --...-Z,.5-
The procession was preceded by squad OF
mounted police; then came the Chelsea Cavalry
Band, also mounted; the Boston Light Dragons,
also mounted, came next and then the Boston
National Lancers mounted. Here followed the
carriages containing Minister Burlingame, the
Embassy and others. The first carriage contained
Mr.. Burlingame and the Mayor, and was drawn by
four horses. The vehicle was a model OF beauty and
taste, built expressly for the occasion, and was
painted in the popular colors OF the Chinese empire,
and on the panel OF each door was a small red dra-
gon. Following this carriage came the Embassy and
their attendants in open baroucheS, and behind them
were the RoXbury Horse Guards and the Prescott
IightG uard, Of Charlestown. Both companies were
mounted
The line of march Of the procession was as fol-
lOws:-lhrOugh Western avenue, Heath, Centre, &C.
dar and Highland streets, Eliot square, Dudley and
Washington Streets Chester square, fremont and
Washington streets, Union square, fremont Boyl-
ston and Arlington streets, Commonwealth avenue,
Berkeley, Beacon, Park, fremont, Winter, Summer,
Devonshire and Franklin streets, countermarching
around the flagstaff through Devonshire, MIX,
India State, Washington and School streets to the
Parker House.
There were large crowds Of people all along the
route of march, and everywhere there were manties
tatiOns OF welcome.
Mr.. Burngame's appearance among his old fell
frequently old friends and acquaintances broke
Through the lines to shake him by the hand.
Many buildings along the line were prOfusely deco
rated with nags and bunting, and occasionally the
points, The end Of the route was finished at about
Two O'Clock, just in time to escape q deuging ram
which commenced shortly after that hour and lasted
all the afternoon.
The Embassy gave reception this evening to
the officials Of the city government and large
number Of citizens In the dining hall ut the Parker
House. -
The Embassy will hold public levee in Fanue
Hall tomorrow noon, and will be recipients Of q
grand banquet at st. James Hotel tomorrow even
Ing.
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