The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-27

Ticir Reception in Springfield, Hass.--Speech
Of the Vice President Elect.

From the Springfield Republican, Dec. 26.l
The reception OF Vice President elect SCHUYLER
block, last evening. was in every way satisfactory
Before the announced hour OF eight O'Clock the
parors were occupied by the gentlemen OF the club
and many OF the best men aud iairest women Of tnls
city, rich as II is In these Respects. And large but
most civil crowd had gathered around the rooms
when, shortly after eight Mr. Cofax, with his wife
on his arm, entered under the guidance of
his host, since Christmas eve, Mr.. Samuel Bowes
Soon, on taking their station in the long so1e began
the long mar!yrdom OF handshaking. Mr.. CcllaX "a
surely the most popular OF our public men, and
justly so, for the people know him a. that rare
character, one over whom political life has cast
shadow Of dishonoT. Last night he stood there
gfasped the hands Of sole 1909 people with always
genial and natural smile and oftena quick peasan-
men, spsea WneS
on the eountenance Of the lady a. his side Mrs;
dignihed and affabie grace, as winning ~ her
husbands, and a. ready for the friendly touch
OF cacn hand. For she paid the fuil penalty Of
wedding q servant OF the people, and all there
had smile and a bow from both. II will please
the women folk to know that the necklace OF
pearls she wore was her husbands wedding gift
and her dark hair was adorned with a ooronal
OF pure white blossoms Meantime as the long
array, only 70 be counted by thousands denied in
ana or again ne armorers with ther good band,
tendei.,. ~. uoliaA the compliment OF stfenade ID
the street below, and after some appropriately Sc
about nine O'Clock President u. s. Hyde, OF the cub
called for ORDER and while Mrs colan gTa,ei,aE
and spoke briefly and gracefully mus
SPEECH 81 NR. CoLfAx
am very glad to have the opportunity OF looking
into your faces and receiving your greetings a.
have done for the minutes have spent in TINS club
room this evening have TO thank the club who
have so honored me IN rendering the use OF their
pleasant rooms, the ladies OF the city aud the
armorers who with their band have given me the
additional compliment OF serenade. | came here
TO visit an old friend, with whom have twice made
long trips, once across the continent and again
almost as far: riding ON The palms. cumb-
ing the mountains, chased by indians-all
in liz sat.l
TO have quiet time-as see II Is here tonight. II
is the misfortune Of puDlic men that they seem TO
land dinner on make Christmas visit without being
called upon for speech And yet II is good fortune
too TO behold here the beauty and grace OF
Springfield, and its strength, too the sturdy sons Of
toll. All the emotional part 81 my nature is with
The ladies-nat1rally 80 under my present
OUT to these armorefs, who. in our ciYil
stfe, armed D regiment each da,. | ain
giad again 20 visit New England; unfortunately, as
sad IN keW ork the 0ther night Nah not born N
New England nor was my ancestry thence, but
have received 80 many and 80 great kiudne-srs here
BIRTH yet surely by election. II Is not tl'ing that
snoull speak here OF the questions winch have Of
late divided our country. II should loilow in the
path OF my great cnle General Grant, beside whose
name mine stands II might be as wen. But General
Grant has spoken SO wei in his deeds that lie
no doubt thinks IL needless TO use words and so
leaves that 10 NY share. And upon this Christmas
day, which commentaries 30 blessed and JOYOUS an
! event. and around which cling only CHEEKY and
happy Associations: on which people OF every nason
and cline Of the Christian world, IN whatever ghey
diner, agree ~ rooicngs IL l. right to say on This
! anniversary that we are all happy-ni our nation,
I IN the recognition accorded her throughout the
world and ia our chosen PRESIDENT. lcs every loyal
heart Is happy tonight: General Grant ~ happy;
| uiti nrrfJt
| This little speech was E.erspefscd with occa
siOuai cheers and laughter at It's good points, some
| Oh which were emphasized by the presence Of the
| speakers wife, Then the hand shaking recon
| mcnced and continued for some two hours more,
| during part .. which time the ArinOry band ats
| coursed more sweet music IN one VI the psrlors
The Springfield club conducted the ceremonies allt
graduated the crush OF people In a most courtroom
| and capable manner. Nj. Collax and MS viii
leave the city this morning for troy, there 10 10
| come the guests OF John A. Grlswold Tor the re
| mainder ol tie holidays and they take VIII, then
| the hearty good Will % Springfield.