The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-31
GREECE.
The Now American NIinister-His Reception
by the People and mt Court.

Jhc Now American Minfster-His Reception
by the People and at Court.
ATHENS, July Q, $685.
Mr.. Tuckerman, resident Minister of the United
States to the Court Of Athens arrived here In the
last days of June, and it beng known that he had
formed part Of the Cretan Committee in New York
for the relief OF the victims OF the revolution In
Gambia he was serenaded by the resident Cretans
en- mdSse on the following evening. On appearing
on the balcony Of the Hotel des strangers he
thanked the crowd and addressed them IN few
kind and gracious words. The general opinion is
that his nomination to Athens will be beneficial to
the interests of the country. He was officially re-
ceived by his Hellenic Majesty, and on handing his
credentials delivered the following address,
SIRE have the eminent honor to present to his
Majesty the letter addressed by the President Of The
United States by which l am accredited to his
court as resident Minister. In fulfilling this agree
able duty 1t Is not necessary to remind you of the
long existing friendship and sympathy existing be-
tween The two countries. Those sentiments were
already more ably expressed than by any words
can now command at the late reception of his Ma
Jesty's representative at Washington. Now, by vr-
tue OF the act voted by Congress, they rendered
still more osensble by the permanent establishing
of that mission. The people Of the United States
sincerely desire the welbeing and prosperity OF
all Others Independent OF the forms OF government
under which their laws executed but by the
of our own political institutions we regard any sue
cess of self-government in Europe with marked salts
faction. In this point may be allowed to consider
the present moment happy period for my arrival in
whole Kingdom during the late excitement caused
by the elections and the submission OF the mass of
the people TO the voice OF the majority are from the
point or view or our political experience, an evil
dence OF free institutions. IL Is our earnest wish
that Greece drawing from the past the principles
pubic liberty and casting aside the elements OF dis
cord that have caused Its decline, and again in fol-
lowing well developed system of political economy
and internal improvements, should be able to realize
during patient term Of peace the VOWS OF its patr
otto and perseverng population If my Official resi-
dence at his MaJesty's court could In any manner
tend 10 f0rtify the already existing friendship be-
tween the two countries and give an advantageous
impulse to their mutual interests my ambition would
be more than satisfied.
His Majesty's reply ran as follows:-
MONSIEUR LIE MINSTREL thank you for the
words just pronounced. 1t Is with the greatest plea
sure that see Minister OF the United States accre
dited TO me. The sympatheS that unite the Grecian
people to that of the United states date from the
period OF the struggles OF the former to conquer
independence. Participating entirely In my peoples
synpathieS decided during last year to convey
expression or the same TO the President OF the United
States The reception OF Mr.. Bangabe by the Chief
American people In general, the mission with
which you are now charged the wishes
and sentiments expressed by you, all proofs of
the disposition evnced by the government and peo-
myself attach high value to the friendship of the
United states There Is more than one point OF SINH
larity between the two countries. In both respects
the love OF order and liberty forms the basis their
character Both have had TO conquer their indie
pendence by long struggles, and many trials have
been passed to avoid departing from these two prin
ciples. Already being Informed of your anecedents
and your talents am pleased, Monsieur lie MlnIstre,
that the choice or your government fell upon you
Its representative at my court. shall always re-
ceive you with pleasure and feel persuaded that my
government VIII hasten the establishment Of init
mate ana cordial relations between you.