New-York tribune., 1871-07-26
sERENADE TO SENATOR FENToN.


NIAGARA FALLS July Ex-senator FentOr
arrived here yesterday afternoon and during the
ing he was waited by delegation OF the Republicans
Niagara Falls consisting OF Messrs PettiboDe spauld
ing and Rice who requested that the Senator would
Cept the honor OF a serenade this afternoon Accord
ingy at q O'Clock this evening large gathering Of c
GEMS sweed by the presence of friends of the
Senator visiting the Falls, gathered in front of the
Cataract House. After music by the band, Mr.. FenOn
was called for, and spoke as follows:
As we have not yet entered upon the political can.
IN this State. IL will hardly be expected OF me to
YOU all vey heartily fof this cordial expression Your
esteem aud good WALL The consciousness of command
est inspirations Of the public Official and cannot be in
sensible 10 this generous manifestation OF your kind re-
gard the less ar there was nothing in the OCCASION OF
ny visit 70 call for any public demonstration, since am
here only for few days Of rest in your beautiful locality
before leaving the state for absence OF several weeks
but whether al home on abroad cannot but feel at all
umes lively interest in the activity and efforts of the
Republican party II Is the interest which every sincere
anu anu olugsI heP91can feels for the sdyancement OF
Jus, pinciPes whether we look 70 the demorazatiop
aSCendency in the State n the possible danger which
would accompany the trumph Of that party in the ma
on we nave The lnctement Of stern duty 10 labor for
The redemption Of and TO do our fun part toward
continuing the Union in the hands Of the party that did
The harmony and unity which will encourage and
g.le US Ior that Work, ana which comes from
Just recognition OF all Republicans, sincerely desire.
are HptoaeHng the period which will decide the pO
tical direction Of the nation for the coming years In
NAc We nave important state interests
cure II we were SIMPLY Indifferent and need only some
1eentiye as that which springs from fresh alarm and
Ssts he recent occurrence m the great city Of our
snesk nf no -IIg hI,ga would furnish IL viii not
We & V 'lJ m pienqei ana The reProach, but au sure
We uusl all ieel the importance Of closer union
anu Sig more determined effort. 10 the enn that
AZ an % may be inrusted to those who will strive
uoh ana ile laws, and administer public affairs In be
SPe aha integrity Of our free popular government In
iOL uuties 80 patriotic, II bebOOyes Republi-
as every Where-the hghes official In the land not less
, n'n ne hnmbiest member Of the party-to act with
.aSndhlinlty Justice and generous regard for each
ana Tor all We shall thus prepared 10 subordj
nde s minor cOunte Tactions and prese nj united front
M o contest before us. II shoIhd be OF little moment
,Vor 20 osy'uy Ofncial positions, enjoy the IA
su OF Federal patronage 50 that tbev are
ssohaDie ana honest men, who fairly aud efficiently
i o. 1ne good tSlth aud sound principles Of the party
~ " pr hOped, however that nothing growing out of
n or Ot other matters, Will impair the zeal Of any ONE
tne success Of Republican principles and an earnest
oie 70 cooperate with every member OF the Marty to
ataa IT. The principles OF our party 10 which We owe
'esshce. should receive devotion wbntever occa.
of Oleiai conduct '' "o'Ion
a., ho' mo- mere, may be permitted remark growino out
go . ne oi thought into which | have been led l
snesI eredted IN some quarters with entertaining
49, tShcefn as 10 The personality Of the next Presi-
%ys % WIZ the desire to give the nomination ma or
sselsp ular course. The suggestion miscopceives nv
NAV he h,ei I've nuimpOrtaDt my opinion and xpTcsson
shond i ~, ne no Other wish than that the candidate
nTinni me one who most fully embOdies Republican
yicfrr anu u Dest capable Of kadng Our iorccs 10
porta1ce ~ "oy Impressed with the supreme i'm
I'm ,ha W petuatng, In the national admiuistra-
~ sne general policy advocated and Inaintacd Inv
GIsii tal party, shall fr nv humile part cor
tms end ~ NISteseT seens best calculated 10 insure
tjons a., S,ptHy, the political skies are not uupr0p
SIe "a &Sna, &, ~niie relaxing effort trust we NAV be
no "rongIainate ourselves on he nrospect tJTf m.
% So IN nc past, aud 10 wlfcb M. ,vaD ia nor m tl'd
Government w." '"''"i"e 10 o"h'"'' 'ic
''e''l Was received with marked appreciation