The New York herald., 1871-12-27
MUSIC FOR MURPHY.

Speeches, Fireworks and Enshusiasm-A
Blast for tho Presidents and a Pecan Of
Praise for the Ex-ColIector.
East Thirty.ninth street was alive last night with
the numerous friends OF Mr. Thomas Murphy, late
Collector of the Port, who assembled there to the
number OF three thousand and over 10 serenade,
hurrah, &c. Over three hundred genne.
men, none OF whom are ONCE. holders,
busted themselves In the matter, and the
consequence that the great crowd that gathered
In front OF 81 East Ninth comprised men dis
tinguished In commerce and politics in the city.
Among these were Mr.. George Opdyke Augustus
Weissman, Henry H. Halght, Conrad Geio, Charles
A. Fammer. William Whitbeck, William Laimbeer,
Jackson s. Schultz, william orton, Legrande B.
OF music in attendance under the direction OF Carl
Bergman ana d. L. DoDning, and there beau
tiful display OF fireworks. as 4n.. at
The music comprised the overture 'Leichte
Cavallerien y quick march composed for the occar
sion, ana dedicated by the composer. MI. Downing,
to the -ex- Collector; quartet from Rigoeto waltz
"Blue Danube;" IL Think OF Thee,'' ana Q march
from "Tannbauser.n
w MR.. OPDYKE's SPEECH.
After the frst piece the musicians rested on their
laurels. and Mr.. GEORGE OPDYKs stepped out from
Mr.. Murphy's mansion, and spoke az follows
hay FRIENDS AND FELLOW REPUBLICANs-It az.
fords me great pleasure TO see you here in such
OF regard distinguished friend, the late Col
lector OF the Port. Your numbers prove that you
sincere For one feel that the admirable man. IA n
ner IN which MI. Murphy performed the arduous
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entities him TO the confidence and esteem, not
merely q ms personal friends nu, Of every friend
Ss o. ms sa ,s. S ens
unqualified endorsement Of his otriclai con.
That correspondence is crcditaoe 70 both partles
viii an page In the oficial records 10 which MIR.
is always proper and becoming to honor those who
have been faithful IN the performance Of public
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have become the exception rather than the
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others TO follow their worthy example. But IL ls
preeminently due TO those who, IKE onr friend,
have been grossly traduccd and slandered by their
political opponents. Mr.. murphy repeatedly vindi.
Gated himself against these assaults by proving the
but the more perfect his vlndicauon the more bit
terly were they renewed; Tins proving, what many
caiumny aimed ct MIN were intended TO reach
beyond and weaken the national admins
serving. serving Cheers, ] had manv o. Opportunities q
observing Mr.. Murphy's offclal action as Collector,
predecessors. and but repeat a convection that
have olted expressed before IN delivering my belief
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pubic interests since the advent Of the republican
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out OBTAINING you longer have now the pleasure
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Mr. MURPHY then came forward and replied as
Mr. FR.ENps-wnh my whole heart thank you
for this mark OF your respect and confidence. You
know that am no speech maker, and yOu Will ex.
here and In ;nis greeting to me see not only per-
sonar kindness and good feeling toward myself,
far more. an expression OF your approval
OF my general course in the grave public
o% sase aDa mssnant az
assurance that yon, my OLD and vaiued friends, In
common win my onca, saperors pear c witness dn,,e 70
my late ONCE in accordance. with the laws OF
an aooa % se ner q Of e Gne
states saw ft without solicitation in my behalf,
to me q Sn my 10 sna1 sna s
fully performing Its duties, IN the beiicf that ~
revenues OF this port, and by carefu enforcement
Of the laws, could be OF service 10 the coun-
s oons could Dromoe me me eency ana the
power OF that republican party for which have so
long la9ored and In the success and prosperity oi
country is involved Iresigned the trust, not because
was disturbed by the unjust assaults which knew
must recoil upon the heads OF their authors but be-
cause Ipelieved the time had come when might
not improperly retire from the labors and RESPONSE
bites which the office imposed upon me, and be-
cause by retiring at time when The popular verdict
had viDdlcsteu The course OF the administration I
wish to prove my determination 70 do all
In my power 10 promote The harmony OF
inc republican party. lcheers) ] have the salts.
faction OF leaving behind of,cial record which
has received the full approval OF the President
c0mpaned BY the pubic assurance OF his personal
confidence in me and or his Official satisfaction
with my course ana this approval IL doubly
precious because 1t comes from the great man
whom the popular voice has so unmstakably
selected 10 preside over the destiniee Of
our country for another Presidential term.
lfsoud cheerS.l ] have now the additional
satisfaction OF receiving this mark OF your conf
0ence esteem aud approval. can only gay that, as
man, republican aif1 citzen, again, thank you
with my whole heart only regret that yon, my
trends are 10 numerous tho, caDnos personally
greet you all. loud cheers.)
II was quite late when the large and enthusiastic