The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-29

USs SeW0rd'S 0run0 ExcurN10u.
Since the venerable sage of Auburn departed
from his quiet retreat in the interior of this
State and started on his self-imposed tour
through the Continent his progress has been
distinguished by the brilliancy and warmth Of
the receptions which have everywhere been
awarded him. His warm welcome to the
city OF San Francisco was as genial as tho
breath of a summers day on the Pacific slope
and as rich as the products of its generous
soil. It sent thrill of pleasure through tho
venerable statesmans heart as the last echo Of
departing fareweils fell upon his ears as he
passed through the Golden Gate and the PROV
of the vessel which bore him away was turned
to Alaska, the latest territorial acquisition Of
the United States And with this new Terri
tory the name of Seward is indissolubly con-
nected. The greetings which awaited him in
tho frozen North were none the less enthus-
astic than those which welcomed him to tho
Golden State Of California. II is scarcely to
be wondered at, therefore, that in the excess Of
his joy and the exuberance of his feelings Mr..
Seward might have been led to exclaim, in his
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at the same time the great American eagle
delights to soar the humming bird does not
disdain to futter" His stay in the northern
regions was such as he may well feel proud
Of, and the recollections Of his visit will never
pass from his memory.
After leaving the cold but not to him inhos-
pitable North Mr. Seward bent his course to
the republic of Mexico On the 7th of Octo-
Der last he entered the port of Manzanilla, and
here again were the warm welcomes every
where showered on him repeated. He was
salnted by the forts on the shores, the waving
Of flags from the masts of vessels and the staffa
on the housetops; the vivas of the people who
lined the shores greeted him, and when he
touched Mexican soil he was met by the Gov
ernor of Colima and his staff, who in the name
Of President Juarez and the Mexican people
welcomed the illustrious American to Mexico.
His departure from the city, his arrival at
Guadalajara and his entry into the national
capital on the 10Th Of November was one
grand triumphal march, Everywhere was he
received with marks Of respect. By all
have been reserved for Mexico to impart the
browning glories to his progress. The Mexi-
can people evidently had not forgotten Mr..
Stewards course during the dark days Of tho
republication foreign legions paraded her
free cities and when the mansion of her repub-
lican presidents was changed into an imperial
palace and occupied by foreign prince. The
brilliant reception given Mr.. Seward In Mexico
contradcts the oft-repeated assertion that
republics are ungratefll. On the 9th ult, q
grand ball was given in his honor in the
National Palace by President Juarez 1t WA
attended by the most notable Of the national
capital, and wealth and beauty joined in the
throng. Mr.. Seward must have felt happy
that night. He was in his element when SO
surrounded. In the course Of his remarks in
reply to the toast given by Sehor Lerdo dc
Tejada he said fills sole ambition in visit
ing Mexico was to inspire the American people
with thorough understanding of the destinies
of this Continent. Although originally colo
nized by European monarchies, yet, sooner or
later, it must be made entirely independent
of foreign control and Of every form Of
despotic government In those utterances
sentiments of the American people, On the
18th instant he babe adieu to President
Juarez and departed from the capital intend
ing to stay few days at Puebla and Jalapa,
and then proceeding to Vera Cruz, from which
place no was to embark for Havana.
Darcr5;nr Mr. Camard'a cvcu.atnr h.a
proved grand ovation throughout. He has
been dined and wined to his hearts content.
Ample opportunity has been given him for
speechmaking and he never missed a chance.
Among the miners of California has he made
merry; the Uncovered inhabitants of Alaska
have welcomed him, and to their greetings
has he responded with his usual grace when
in Mexico he received the homage of people
and was still the recipient Of favors and
honors, he bore them all with becoming
modesty, though he enjoyed them to his fullest
bent. We hope before he returns home he
will take look at SANTANA; it will recall old
Dominican associations, and President Baez,
no doubt, will give him hospitable welcome.
Let him also call at st. Thomas; but he
should beware of earthquakes. BY all means
let him pay visi. to Cuba, make the
acquaintance of Captain General Do Rodas,
and If he does not feel like assuring the valiant
Spaniard that all the real estate this side OF
the Atlantic must, sooner or later, "be made
entirely independent of foreign control and OF
every form of despotic government" be can
say something more paatabie, if not AZ
true, for Seward has an excellent tongue as
well as facle pen, and is an adept in the use
Of both.
THEY WILL MAKE THE Fur FLY-The
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