The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-14
The Return of His Excellency to
the State Capital
AN ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
Eleven Speeches Made by the Gov
ernor Yesterday.
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Balutes At each of these places Governor Tiden ad-
dressed the people, saying he recognized in these oya
kons assurances the people Of all classes that they
would support him in his efforts 70 reform abuses In the
management the canals and other important works by
which the peoples money been wasted and stolen
In CARRYING on the work Of reform he said
much depended on the cooperation OF the
people Of the State II they would send honest men to
the Legislature the work could be completed easily.
With the cooperation Of honest men, State officials,
Legislature others he promised that the State taxes
should be materially reduced These sentiments were
heartily appauded at each place
Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer called for at all
the stopping places and thanked the people for turning
they had and for the encouragement and support
given to Governor Tlden in his great work At Science
tady the reception was very enthusiastic The party
suppes there then proceeded their journey reaching
this city about O'Clock p M in a drenching rain
storm. Nevertheless very large Of people
had assembled at the depot give welcome TO the Gov
salutes fred and the band Of tho Jackson
Corps Major MacFarlane commanding, who had volun-
teered escort to the capital played number OF in
spiriting ars The train hating the Governor and his
party took carriages and by the
Corps and large number OF people to the Capitol The
Assembly Chamber had been prepared for the welcom
ing reception and it filed The Governor hay
ing taken position in full view Of the audience Abra
ham Lansing Chairman of the Democratic County Com
ittee, delivered the following address Of welcome
ADDRESS
GOVERNOR TmDEy-I am deputed by those citizens OF
Albany, who assembled here numerously, their
own behalf and behalf of such fellow citizens OF
theirs as are prevented from giving their presence
the assemblage, to extend TO Your Excelency and
His Exceliency the Lieutenant Governor, cordial vel
your return TO the capital Of our State and
would extend TO Your Excelencies that saluta-
ton and reception which is due to the dignity
of your elevated Offices; and on this occasion,
and all occasions, citizens Of this
State we would make that formal and ceremonious
recognition which II Is privilege and duty TO make
70 its Chief Executive officer But this assemhlage is
gathered here 70 extend TO welcome and signify 70
you in public manner its approval of the or
your administration The hearts Of the people here in
common with those of the people Of the whole State,
beat responsibility 70 your In the prosecution of all
measures Of reform which have in the publication
OF our pohtics and IN every act and counsel OF yours
which tends TO awaken the attention Of the people
20 the vital importance of sending to our
halls OF legislation only such representative
shall be imbued with that spirit which makes
honest just and manly When the burdens of taxation
are aarminely onerous and q feeling Of apprehension
rs dused throughout the community in regard TO the
security Of the resu Of its toll and for the due admin
israton Of It's laws when 1t is felt that bold and adroit
and INSCRIPTIONS men, seeking to extend their plumber
OF the public treasury striking blows not only at it.
but al the heart or the public morals and vr-
trust and honor, it is in the highest degree
satisfactory to feel that the government is
not passive and submissive but that II is alert and bold
and aggressive; that it has blows deal well blows
20 take We recognize the fact that the task Of COM
skill in the management Of perplexing details the high
est order Of cultivated intellect and indomitable Wig
and perseverng effort and for this de-
sire 10 give the assurance Of faith in your abiti
ties and experience and in the sincerity Of your
purposes and also the assurance Of earnest sup
port In every effort tending TO promote the desired re-
suit Your Excelcncy will also permit TO express to
you behalf Of citizens their personal qualification
and pleasure at your return 70 their midst in health and
safety
GOVERNOR rTLDENs SPEECH.
Governor TTLDES responded as follows
Mr.. LANSING CITIZENS ALBAST-The friendly
and cordial welcome you have given me tonight l
know is homage 10 the great cause humbly
defend and 70 the great trust which hold from
the people Of the State of New York, and
endeavoring TO exercise for their benefit week ago
yielded 70 the solicitations Of the Lieutenant Governor
10 pay him a visit at the city Of Buffalo be-
fore he should make a temporary change
OF his residence to the city OF Albany
than compliance with long standing engagement with
ahat gentleman and the enjoyment Of the social courte
sizes Of such an occasion Events not of my suggestion
not within my control, have changed this occasion
into testimonial Of the sentiments Of the
people Of the State OF New York the great
monwealth and everywhere through the whole land.
OF our journey homeward-for went rapidly TO Buff
fao, arriving very late in the neutrality-suspicious.
return have found the people astr active and
thusiastic In their devotion to the great cause OF
reform. Applause without distinction Of party they
have united 70 manifest their approval Of these great
principles which are embodied in the measures adopted
% improve and purify the administration Of the affairs
adhesion 70 the OF good government
and pure and honest conduct Of public affairs
has been manifested II would be unjust 10
appropriate these expressions 10 any individual
or 10 any party. They betoken the temper Of the
whole people Of the State Of New York at this time
They promising that whatever may hap
pen 70 individuals the will not fail (Applause
Congratulate you fellow citizens on the dawnng OF new
and better day for this great commonwealth First
among the States Of the American Republic
greatest in population and resources she is
enabled 70 set an example 70 the other States
Of the Republic The position Of New York
IN these questions is important and OF infinite value 10
honest administration and good government throughout
tne "hole country. am sure that her ciLzens
vail carry forward and onward the reforms
that have been inaugurated- Fellow citizens, you
val not expect me TO address you at length To night
have spoken for more less time In the open air 20
eleven different assembages Of citizens within the
IAs. twehty-iour hours and find that am be-
ginning 70 be hoarse and speak with
Inconvenience hope, therefore, thai you will
me rom further discussion OF these public questions
on this occasion Accept my cordial thanks, not be-
half Of myself alone but for the whole people interested
In the cause that has elected these expressions Of APP
proval and support prolonged applause
Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer spoke as follows:-
THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS SPEECH
NY PILLOW Cr1zESs-I would be glad TO speak TO you
60 night but cannot think this is the ninth speech
i have been called upon 10 make half past
The Governor OF the State tells you that he went West
a my bvitation. found him at the seaside seeking
for reptte after the exhaustive abors Of the session
found him again seeking refreshment and relaxation at
Saratoga But told him there was place where
ne could find tonic more powerful than the
breeze OF the Atlantic and medicine more benencia
Than the mineral waters Of the springs asked him
" 20 OUT among the people ana let thcih eee
Their champion. He went, and l venture 70
sAy that IN these later years no puDho
man has ever received from tho people OF
New York more hearty welcome than he has In my
OVID city, famous ] am glad 10 say, for US generous
hospitality, all classes and both parties We'd with
each other how they should do honor 10 che
governor Of the State The spirit per
yaded the city Of Rochester, burst into an
unprecedented enthusiasm cities Syracuse aud
Utica, and eliminated in
PROGRESS
through the valley Of the Mohawk the enthu-
sasm or the people stopping the every
Yen niles between Utica and Albany This
was not honor to a Governor for
Governors are not uncommon No; 1t was the re-
spouse OF me people TO the efforts Of patriotic citizen
20 redeem The character Of the state government brine
back the period Of honest administration and intra
duce integrity and honor in public anars
need not tell you, citizens OF Albany Who
have been witnesses OF the labors OF Governor rnden
Lhla work will hc cnnLL. - L