The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-26
NIAGARA FALLS. Ju,y 25 1871


For some DAYS the republicans OF Niagara county
have been in ferment OF excitement over the pre-
paraons being made 10 extend 10 Senator X. f.
Fenton reception. The majority OF the republicans
nave heretofore been strong supporters OF COnk.
I'm and Grant and In the reception which has
been extended 10 the Senator was engineered and
supported by not only the Custom and Revenue
officials but also by the intelligent and the ma
lorty OF the republicans OF tins county. From
four O'Clock democratic wagons, stages and lumber
wagonscame loaded with sturdy farmers all anxious
TO hear New Yorks republican candidate for the Vice
presidency Ia the coming campaign. in the early
Part OF tue morning II was the Governors Intention
to have maze an elaborate speech and to review
his career since he has been In the United StaLes
Senate. AT four O'Clock the Senator, who has been
busy from early morn In receiving callers and pot
ical populations was completely exhausted and was
compelled 10 retire 10 his room, complaining OF o
severe headache and many feared that the large
crowd that had assembled would be disappointed,
no having opportunity of bearing MIN. AT eight
O'Clock there was gathered In front OF the Cataract
House nearly three thousand persons, and in a few
moments after the chairman OF the committee, Mr..
s. Pettioone, accompanied by Senator Fenton. ap.
peared on the piazza ana received with cheers
and cries of
THERE COMES OUR NEXT VICE PRESIDENT ~
After the band had played few popular airs, and
planetary remarks senator renton said -
SENATOR FENroN's STENCIL
GENTLENEN:-lb beg you to accept my hearty thanks
for TINS cordial expression OF your extreme good
Will. The CONSCIOUSNESS OF commanding the ap
PrOyal of his fellow clllZens among the highest
aspirations Of the pubic Official, ana cannot be n-
sensible to This generous manifestation of your KIND
regard, the less so as there was nothing in the
occasion OF my visit To suggest any pubic demon
stration since am here only 10 spend a few DAYS
o1 rest In this beautiful locality before leaving the
state for an absence Of several weeks the West.
nr az hufs oaIo
ali times Lively interest III the activity and efforts
of tue republican party. OF which am an humble
member. Ii Is the interest which every sim
cere and earnest republican feels for the
advancement OF just and true principles Wherever
we io"k to the Generalization and puoiic wrongs
which have followed the democratic ascendancy III
this state as the possible dangers which would &C
nave this Increment OF stern duly to Ia or for
the redemption OF New York and TO do full part
towards continuing the Union ia the hands OF tue
party that did most to save it. The harmony and
me UNITY which Will encourage and strengthen
us Tor that work, and which comes from the just
recognition OF all republicans. sincerely desire, and
whatever Will promote that end VIII have my sup
decide the political "reeto OF the nation w an9 s, w
Tor the coming four years. We have, ia the mean
while, important State interests 10 secure. Ii we
were simply Indifferent, and ouly in need
OF some fresh incentive as would sprung
from fresh alarm and danger, the recent
occurrence IN the great city OF our State and coun
ny would furnish It, ] Will not now speak or tae
tlunder and reproach, bnt am sure we all
1ee the Importance OF closer union and more
mined Effort 70 the end that civil authority may he
entrusted TO those who VIII at all times insure the
iul protection of the constitution ana the laws
ana administer public AFFAIRS in the spirit aud
integrity Of free popular government. 1t
betooves the republicans everywhere, from the
highest oniciai to the humblest member
OF the party, 10 ACT with macnanimity justice aud
generosity towards each otner and Tor All. We
shall thus be prepared subordinate all minor con
.ldetations and present a united front In the
tests before US. IL should be OF little moment who
occupy the official positions or enjoy the favors OF
federal patronage. so that they are capable and
honest men, VINO fairy and efficiently reflect the
good faith and sound principles OF the party. Ii is
to be hoped, however, that nothing growing out of
this or other matters will impair cue zeal any one
the success OF republican principles aud an ear.
nest desire TO cooperate with each other and every
member OF the party 10 attain 1t. The principles OF
the parry TO which common allegiance
sb Juld receive our devotion. Whatever occasion
.sere may BE- ST criticism osIl upon indyId
l may be permitted remark growing out
Of the train OF thought into which have been led.
4 have oeen credited, IN quarters, with enter
talnng special concern as TO the personality of
the next PresIdency-with the desire that the nomi
nation shan take this or tlat particular My !
personal opinion or feeling expression is unlm-
portant, whatever It may be, ana have no other |
one who most fully embodes and represents
republican principles and is best capable OF leading
Am with the preue importance Of perpetuating in
The national ADMIN stration the general policy
which the republican party has advocated and /
maintained. shall, for my humble part cordially /
unite in whatever shall seem calculated TO IN.
unproptlous and While relaxing no effort trust
we may be able TO congratulate ourselves upon the
prospect lnal tHe nope party which has achieved |
sucn Incompatible results In the past and Tor
which the way Is open to benehcent fruits in the
futue. will contlDUe TO conduct The governments.
immediately after the speech the Senator retired
to one 81 the parlors OF the Cataract House and
ceived the congratulations his friends. In speak
Ing OF the late riots IN New York, July II. he re-
marked that IL was sad AFFAIR and would do much
towards Strengthening the ranks Of the republican
party II properly managed.
The weather mere Is delightful and the hotels are
crowded.
Tomorrow the manufacturers OF iron mold q con-
ventiJD at the International for the purpose or |
arranging uniform scale OF prices or iron through.
out the country. There are nearly hundred dele
gates present