New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-03


Mr.. Weston after greeting his wife with kiss came
forward aud he removed his hat the crowd gave him
three enthusiastic cheers. Weston said:
LADIES AND GENTLEMrN; I asked during the
miles in, and told them had az engagement 10 90 10
supper tonight, and | happened to think OF it
it inside OF ten consecutive hours, did so because
thought IT would crafty yot another Is, thought l
permssi1n-to make few remarks, aud to explain in
measure my motive for going abroad, and what yol
am tired after having walked 100 miles week yester
day dou't know but what had better finish the other
80 tonight lApp.ausel However will detain you but
o few moments, and deem II not only my duty, but
great pleasure say few words here. THIS Is probably
the last time shall ever walk IN America in pubLc but
! viii say TO YOU, Ladies' and gentlemen, that do not
feel cOnccited 10 think that am indebted 70 any
strength Of mind for accomplishing this task II Is not
80. Wei afford to forgive those who have Sian
Gercd me- and say nothing OF the because the Kindness
have received al your hands has made forgive them
an IApplause could scarcely have found excuse
and let give credit to whom credit Is due
not TO me- ! assure you alr; weston t nee PAD
To the President and officers or the Association Tor the
thoughtful attentions they bad bestowed upon him.;
force oi the Nineteenth Precinct am convinced that
they had not been present on the occasion OF my pre-
Yous Walk tha should nave ntt I AIe, perhaps ma
cousy; and last but not least let NE cal your ateu-
ton 10 The gentlemen who have entertained yOn with
over this road for $50 miles. Had 1t not been for their
eXerions could not nave been so successful or made
And now am going abroad, and go feeling that
have more IIlcuuh IN AIr4lcd lAtu ruppuctu nave
struggled for three years TO put myself in the position in
which find myself tonight that il, you deem me hy
your presence worthy OF the complimentary testimonial
which has been rendered by the best people m the
land "A voice That's so! feel very grateful 70 my
worthy and kindheared friend, the Hon Horace Gree
lev who las supported 10 the end. When left him
0n the steamer going Nassau he said 10 me, Now,
Weston l want you 70 win that race, for shall
not see a paper until | get back, and when |
return want the announcement OF your triumph
nrst; must forget the guodatured representate
Of the Fifteenth Amendment below. lAppiau-el. Ny
coored servant has been faithful VIM. Taylor
deserves indeed good credit for he has walked good
portion of the $50 miles that have walked. Weston
Initiated in humorous and graphic manner the earnest
remark the darkey the occasion OF the m-me race
Mass Weston, I've got $40 this race, an I've bet that
you win an Won mus win, I'm busted! Laughter
After adverting his Indebtedness "a his brother
ciaes OF the press he added word concerning his de-
parture Europe, which Is 10 take place on the lt OF
july propose he said 10 perform the feat OF walking
miles in i've consecutive day average OF ~ miles
day-With the condition that shall take four hours out
~ every "A for sleep. That NapOeonic time. And now
l.t ay word. have been treated "a kindly ~
the people OF New-IOrk that cannot ind words tO
press my gratitude; but depend upon u, have given
evidence OF the fact that have been honest and that no
amount ~ money viii tempt me 10 barter my principles,
and let me conclude that anything should happen 20
me while abroad, IL Death should Overtake me, with my
breath will breathe this prayer, COD bless tAe
people OF Ncw-IOTk"