The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-31
GoyEaxoa HarrMis IN AUBURN.
A serenRdc-DIspiay of Firewerks-An Ad.
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From the Auburn Morning News republican,,
August IS.
Notwithstanding notice OF the reception had not
been given the trends OF the Governor talked tue
matter up among themselves and raised the neces-
sary funds TO procure band ana purchase IRE nie,
repaired to the house OF Mr. Ross and sercnaded the
distinguished guest. During the serenade nie
eTs and torpeooe5 sent of III quick succession.
In response TO the music and noise The Governor ap-
decidedy sensible strain for half an hour OF more
GOVERNOR uoFFMAN'S ADDRESS.
Fe thanked his hearers for the demonstration, ana
considered 1t not us u compliment TO the man, bus
as mark OF respect for the ONCE he represented.
Having been born aud raised in sing sing II was
quite natural that he should feel at home In Auburn.
He referred in very feeling terms TO eX-aovernOr
Throop, whom he had called upon during the day.
and paid handsome tribute to the craftsmanship
ami honesty OF purpose of another hOnored citizen,
Secretary seward. He truthluliy remarked that his
audience was composed OF representatives OF the
great political parties OF the country and he did not
therefore, feel justified In making any political au
sions; and Tor so strong partisan as all knew hm
TO DC ills entire speech was uEobjecuonaDe 10 this
respect. lie spoke OF recent interview between
General Grant and himself ct West Point Meet
other upon their good sense IN thus escaping
from ofhcial cares and responsibilities during the
respective domain was privileged to throw on tho
peIpleXtles OF Oflce and minIie with That happier
portion OF their fellow citizens wac believed that
duties could be more easily performed wnen prop
erly mixed with recreation. he closed MIS- remarks
by saying:-"n have said anything upon this occa-
sion that has IN tho least struck an inharMOntou5
chord In the ears Of any OF my hearers composed a.
they OF my political friends aud Opponents hum
by crave their pardon. A large number OF men nave
asked me to-day for pardon. and every one OF them
was innocent claim to be innocent OF any desire
to hurt the feelings OF single one Of my auditors,
and as have, in instance at least to-day, ex-
tended pardon to another. Will you not be as mag
unanimous In granting the same boon To inef'
During his REMARKS lie was frequently interrupted
by applause; his references TO the two exGovern0rs
OF the state now citizens Of Auburn receiving the
commentator OF his hearers by hearty and long
continued marks or appreciation. Before retiring
from the steps he introduced to the crowd his per.
sona friend ana Private Secretary, Mr.. Apgard,
who made brief address, substantially In the same
strain rs the Governors end equally com.nendable
by reason OF Its entire freedom from partisan refer.
encea
Al the conclusion OF the speech-maSiIg the Gov
ernor, attended by Mr.. Ross walked Through the
grounds, and was loudly cheered by hts friends,
many Of whom were introduced and taken by tho
hand Returning to the house again, lie found II
well flied by another crowd, each of whom III turn
received personal Introduction 10 the executive
head OF the STATE, and then passed out d0ubtlcssy
well pleased with the very liberal and pleasing man.
ner which they had been received and entertained
by the Governors host.