New-York tribune., 1868-07-27
THE HON. JOHN d. GRwwo1D At HOME
BRILLIANT RECEPTION AT TRoY-INDIENsE
ENTHUSIASM.

Ollhlhht and animated appearance than visible
! In Its streets and thoroughfares last evening the
occasion being the return home from Washington
of the Hon. John A. Griswold Republican candi-
date for Governor The reception accorded 10
TINS distinguished citizen has scarcely q parallel
In the records Of the city. 1t less OF political
demonstration than generous and cordial recognition Of
the eminent services Of Mr.. Grswod. and afforded n
gratifying token Of the esteem aud affection in which he
is held by his feowcitizens irrespective of political
opinions. In the enormous crowd which filed the Union
Depot were many Democrats, who fully alive to the
spirit OF the occasion, and less kindly their
welcome than the most ardent OF Mr.. GriswOlds
political admirers One feature which attess that the
gathering OF last evening thoroughly sincere and
earnest one In the purpose for which had assembled
that nothing definite known Of the approaching
arrival of Mr. Grswod until about eight in the evening
and that when the became rife the thousands he
gan 10 congregate at the depot with extraordinary rapid
ty. Even the recipient OF the demonstration com
petey ignorant that anything Of the kind proposed
until his arrival at Greenbush The train containing
Mr. Grisw0d arrived at the depot at halfpast nine
o'clock At thistme there fully ten thousand per-
gathered together beneath that structure
Never before, Ihave been told. such multitude
within its walls The German Grant and Colfax Club
five hundred strong headed by Doring's band and
bearing very transparency having appropriate
words OF welcome inscribed thereon. acted Mr. Girls
wolds body guard Another largo PROCESSION composed
Rensselaer, Iron Works, together with tho citizens, and
ploted by sulvans Band was also waiting before the
depot As the approaching the impatient null
tude tho Kissing nzzng, and cracking Of fireworks the
lurid CLEAN OF bOnlres, and the grandeur which null
titude OF ten thousand will always lend to the most
interesting scene, constituted very imposing spectacle.
The tremendous shout OF welcome that greeted Mr. Girls
void he appeared upon tho platform OF the cars,
companed by the Hon. Thomas Coleman James Forsyth
Benjamin H. Hall, aud other friends, dcfes description.
The cheers almost justified tho hyperbole Of their
"rendng the air" For some few minutes, so high ran
the excitement and enthusiasm Of tho reception that ali
attempts OF Mr. Griswold reach his carriage. in
van not until few minutes had sped was ho able to
escape from the tempest Of welcOmngs and goodwshes
which reGchocd upon every side. At last however
the carriage reached amid the tumultuous cheering
Of the crowds that lined the sidewalks. AT the moving
OF the carriage the vast OF spectators resolved
themselves into procession aud marched to the sound
OF fife and drum" to the residence Of Mr.. Griswod,
whore it was generally expected some formal speeches
would be made. The streets the route wero iuinin-
ated brilliantly and nothing that could ndorse the
belief of tho welcome being thoroughly sincere aud cor
dial one was omitted by the citizens The reJolcngs,
indeed seemed 90 partae rather OF national character
than those OF public reception. The nelghbors OF Mr.
Griswod we're not behndhand In their appreciation Of
the OCCASION and tho houses in the vicinity
OF Washington Park, in which ho resides, were
Illuminated with scarcely an exception. Arrived
at the house. the police succeeded In clearing
passage for him, and, when accompanied by Messrs.
Francis h. II. Hall, L. NJ. Townsend and George De-
ncrs. Mr. Guswod appeared on the balcony, the enhu-
sasm broke afresh The vocal response to tho Next
Governor OF the Empire state" must have been ex-
haustive even the tremendous lungs Of the Troans.
Comparative quiet having at last been attained, the
Hon T. NJ Townsend rendered the welcome Of the citi
Of Troy TO the Hon. John A. Griswod IN the follow
ug words
Mr. GKrswoID: have been commissioned by the clti.
OF Troy % perform one OF The most pleasing tasks
that dovoycd upon me- and that % welcome home
rroys most instrous living SON You have passed your
c from boy hood 10 our midst ourcIeus nave seen Ior
ucOmngs aud OutgOings years since we hon
charged the duties Of that office universal acceptaOn
At the commencement OF our National troubles political
Congress, In accepting that nomination You announced
that elected you should discharge your duty as patriot
redeemed. For the last seven years Troy has looked
with pride upon tho ohieal action OF her member oi
intelligence aud patriotism Whlch mas controlled ms
aciion but SIR our pride has not been Ended merely
lame c"une5 Win that OF fhe Immortal Ericsson
has secured conspicuous place In the history OF
your country. In constructing and eqiippng the
Monitor from your private means you have emulatcd
ifeJ out sips and manned them al their own expense
aud then fought the enemies Of England by private en-
cy aud with private capal aud the names OF Ericsson
and Grswod shall In all future time stand side by side
with those ~ such Sir Francis Drake, whose
patriotism has rendered them immortal. The state Of
Ncw-NOrk concus with me IN the views which nave OK
pressed ard IN your absence az Washington the Repub
can Convention Of the state have named you for their
candidate as our next Chief Magstrate We confidently
believe that tho selection viii be ratified by tho people
But we meet tonight Sir, not so much as politicians as
friend, and ieIoW-ct1ens We meet SIR, To give you
cordial welcome 10 your home We meet to express the
love and affection which smile upon you from the blazing
lights IN the windows Of your ncigDorS houses and 70
say 10 you from the fullness OF our hearts God bless
you, dohn A. Griswold"
The reply OF Mr. Griswold was as follows:
L.. 81 10 .t,u de-
upon the kind assistance Of friends aud few men have re-
ceycd repeated evidences OF the friendship and es
Such evidences have been extended not alone In gene
raj way but by the partlay and kindness oi my tithds
Of trust and responsibility, ana for three successive
terms, AT period IN te history Oh our county Wnlon ~
the nation Now, bv lie same kindly and dsinerostod
friendship have been selected by the representatives OF
of Of the great parties OF the day the nominee OF
flint marty for Ghe Office OF Chief Magistrate Of State
80 vast aud Important as that OF York, with
100000 ot inhabitants, Onetenth the population
OF the entire country. l must be permitted to
own, and through means Of which am entirely igno
me In view Of all these eydeEces OF parality and con
hdcnce, feel that have right 10 entertain due sense
tain In the future have In the past the confidence
and appreciation of my fellow citizens SHAH feel more
than compensated for my abOrs and interest IN the public
welfare We are now eInbarking In political campaign,
the consequences OF which are raght with nOmentous
results but this occasion for the discussion OF the
ssues involved will not say one word that might by
possibility CRATE harshly upon the feelings OF any IN
diyidua In this immense multitude made up, IL may be,
OF members Of the two political parties | can but re-
gard this home greeting from neighbors and friends
and can hardly hnd language TO express my hanks l0
tho warmth and heartness with which you nave All
greeted me on this believe IN the intelligence,
the integrity and stability OF tho American people, aud
under their guidance and direction have full faith IN the
continued greatness and future prosperity OF our state
and country. l beg, gentlemen, to take leave OF yOul
again pressing my thanks Tor your consideration and
kindness.
Prof. Baermau followed Mr.. Grswold, aud in brief
N Of tlp
Germans OF tho State. Mr. b. II. Hall then made very
eloquent and Appropriate address shortly after which