New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-06-14

the value of such service and gave expression to their
thanks in words warmed by gratitude. l could not;
would forget vo on on ths wne snppo and the
liberal offerings made by the people at nome or the con-
fort of soldiers In the field not only through the IN
srnmentaty OF the Sanitary and Christian Commissions
but with the involuntary contributions OF all GRASSES VI
our people, which the rich and the poor e1hDited
patriotic rivalry, ana we must ever hOid III Pue tne
mnsTations OF the pous, benevolent ana GOOD Women
OF the State 1t ia true, my friends that go abroad
charged with high commission from my Government,
gwen to voluntarily by the President Tor what tn9
distress and that go accredited TO a Government thaJ
has been friendly to us. III is somewhat ahoaus
world should have maintained the most anlcaDIe rea.
lions with the most absolute monarch and the strongest
never had an interruption Of their friendly relations III
is my prayer that during my residence az inc
cr 10 break these relations 1t Will certainly not occur
by any act Of mine. 1t Is subject OF congratuatloh
over; and / do sincerely hope that it will please
Providence TO the earnest prayer OF our
70 YOU hope / may find this nation OF homo
geneOus people, with all the bitterness OF angry feeling
which caused the and all its ylcssitudes forgotten
and that we may be in the enjoyment OF that raernal
feeling which alone make nation great and respect
left its impress upon our institutions; the great and dis
cordant element has been obterated forever anu us
men indeed and here least virtue will meet its re-
ward, where all humanity is raised to a common
priceless services in the field TO preserve the
Government give such brilliant guarantee oi ms aDl-
ty 10 guide her destines should be sustained Win the
confidence and willing support of all the people thus
strengthening him in his high office Believing as we all
do ina The purity Of his purposes In his LOFTY patriotism
and unspoted integrity we confidently predict that
his civic will adorn and illustrate tne goes OF
much the magnhed the power developed inc great
resources ana enhanced inc asIpsUo LOT ~" 20 yUg
light the fundamental principles OF liberty rst declared
10 the world by its fathers in this classic city When our
history is truly written, generations will be
amazed at the story Of what did TO preserve hDer
aud elevate humanity. 1 will be pardoned for say
I'm 81 al i
OF Pennsylvania without speaking OF that important ana
paTtiaIty was so largely Identified. With the ardent
prayer that Government may remain an eNeIItns
unit. and that this great Commonwealth may maintain
her lofty posion in the slsterhOOd Of States bid you
farewell and the hard word falls from my lips add my
thanks TO the people OF Phiadephla 10 te people vi tno
whole State for their unvaryng kindness the unateTnS
support and for the thousand evidences Of affection ten
dered me at this parting moment.
The toast OF RUSSIA" responded to by Count 30
dico Charge do Aaires OF the Russian Government at
Washington, who said;
SPEECH OF COUNT BoDIsco.
You have selected Of your leading countrymen 70
and can assure you that when he arrives in that country
he will with friends. for Russians are ali friends OF
remembered in Russia for the courage and deter
minaon he displayed while Governor of the Keystone
nation. The sentiments OF Russia were, dur
ing that struggle aud are now, IN favor
peace and prosperity. That you may fully understand
the feelings OF the Car Of that country IN this respect
kof for the Emperor to me, and which presented TO
the proper authorities: go
To CorST BoDfscO charge De AGdrsSR The smpatles OF
our august Sovereign the American people and Or their derss
and sincere " permit HIS Majesty not once
again experience desire TO cypress them the adTe1
q Gen Graai 70 the Presidency Of The FEDERAL ueio1 By
order Of the Emperor you Instructed 10 become Tie
Interpreter these sentiments the Ptestient
has rendered 20 bic couuirT under such
unahees inquiries Of the iiue and Of the soft 10
which be bad the glory eheut hs work
medication nAos prosperity has pot met sth AID will Dot
sih cordial And more sisaa,i @ph5 than Ia
ALkIAhpkh, tfst OF husAA
In conclusion, Mr. Chairman, can assure you that al
Though the climate OF Russia Is cold her houses for
ever warm for Americans. Great applause)
Several other oasts offered, and appropriate re-
sponses made, when tho assemblage dispersed Tho
board OF directors OF the Union League will give dinner
20 Gov. Curtin and suite Monday afternoon at the
League house. The Joint committee OF the City
Councils on tho reception Of Minister Curtin have pro-
cured special car from the Pennsylvania Railroad COM
pany and with Mayor Fox will accompany the Minister
20 New Nsk Wednesday. He sails for Europe on
Thursday, when they propose 10 accompany him down
New York Bay.