The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-07

SEWARD N SAN FRANCIsCO.-Thc following
from the Chronicle, gives some idea of the
manner in which Mr.. Seward was received III
San Francisco:
Amid loud and enthusiastic cheering Cover
nor Seward took his seat i'll the carriage, ac-
cOnpanied nv the Mayor, and. preceded by
the National Guard, they left the WHAT the
band playing ''Columhia's the Gem of the
Ocean" Loud cheering greeted Mr.. Seward
Mt every step, and he repeatedly acknowledged
their welcome 10y removing his hat and having
on all sides. y large crOwG accompanied the
procession on each side of the street To- the
hotel. Innumomblc crackers and fireworks, of
every description filled the air with their re-
ports and sparks, and "A powerful c.llrium light
on the Occidental Hotel illuminated lloUtgun-
cry street for n long distance, making it al
most rs light as day.
driving slowly through the Gr,is, swnying
crowd. who chcCrod Justify as the procession
approached, Mr.. Seward ut once PROC, nh-l to
the grand reception room. llaviu, Invested
himself of his hat and heavy OvorcrAt. h ril-
tered into conversation vito Inlsr Coon.
judge Mclit", Mayor McCpprin and several
other gentlemen. who eagerly gathered around
him. The purlurs were then crowded with
the most prominent citizens. Nj. S-vrDl' =
attention, however, was soon attracted by the
cldmorous crowd outside, who necessarily and
loudly called for his appearance.
Mr.. Seward stepped out on the balcony and
was Immediately received with d,a.cning
shouts and cheers. Ag soon as the noise subsd-
ed Mayor McCOppin introduced to them "AIr.
Seward of New York" Three deafcning and
prolonged cheers were Immediately given. As
soon as sufficient quiet again had, Mr..
Seward said:
"CitiZens of California, if | do not speak
| loud enough for you to hear me plainly, You
will please remember that have good en-
] 4 l.. r
! your good dcods." Great cheering / can
not express to you the satisfaction and felicity
| with which, after II long period of expectancy,
| | find myself standing on the Pacific coast, by
| the side of that ocean; especially rs see it at
such time when the republic is at peace,
| when there IL no longer any civil war, no Ion
| ger any contention and strife. 1t il sugges-
tive to me of many reflections. 1t is suggcs-
tive of the struggle of factions FOR u number of
| years. 1t * suggo Stivc of the imprcgnubility
| of this republic. Where is the power and
what forces can make war ON a people whose
! boundaries are the oceans and whose inhabi.
tants are numbered by millions? Who will
interfere with their wealth, their happiness
and their homes? II shows to me the bcnilI,
influences of civilization extended East and
| West To elevate mankind, from the Atlantic e.
the Pacific coast. My thanks, my heartfelt
thanks are due You for the kind, cordial and
magnificent welcome you have rendered me.
| But gentlemen, i have been tempted by
the occasion into making you what might be
called the beginning of speech, which was
indeed contrary to all my fixed habits, pur.
poses or Intention and not conducive To YOU
comfort. So now, gentlemen, will close my
remarks"
Loud and long continued applause followed
Mt the conclusion of Governor Stewards ad
dress, after which he returned to the room ant
received his friends and tho citizens generally
who were introduced by the Mayor. Mr.
Seward looked remarkably well, and il was ob
served with what apparent ease hc underwent
all the fatigues OF the journey.