The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-15
RECEPTION AT ALBANY.


RECEPTION AT ALBANY.
| my TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
ALBANY, August IL, 1871
This is Senator Conklings birthplace, and his recep-
ton here to-day ought to perpetuate his affection for
it, He WAS met ut the depot by ex-Assenbly mai
Henry r. Pierson and a largo delegation of Albany
| citizens, who walked with him over TO the Delavan
House. The Utica reception committee. with
blue badges, accompanying him. In tho lobby Of
tho hotel no was met by Rufus W.
Pecxham and the Albany delegation, including all
shades OF politics and condtons-Postmaster Craig,
Sup rntendent Smyth, Judge Newcomb, District At
orney Bailey, Deputy Secretary OF State Apgar and
host OF others He conducted at once to his par
loY ana upon call from the crowd below was intro
duced by Rufus H. Peckham rs follows:-
Mr.. PEcKHAMs GREETING.
The pleasant duty has been assigned to ME, gentle
men, 10 extend hearty welcome to distinguished
citizen of our State his SHORES after
short absence in Europe. We do not design TO well
come him in his capacity one OF the foremost
among the leaders OF Of the great poni-
cal parties OF our couotry, nor even as
one OF the representatives OF our State
IN the Senate of the United States. but
DESIRE upon this occasion. to welcome him as an
honored and distinguished citizen OF our Common
weaith aud to assure him, the part OF our citizens
without distinction Of party, OF our high respect Tor
and appreciation OF. his great and acknowl-
edged abilities, and OF our kindly feelings
for him as q man. Here IN tho old
city Of Albany where his father once lived and where
he biinseli once had home. glad OF the OPP
portuniiy to meet him friend, and to extend 10
him. do, our most cordial and heartfelt con-
gratulatons upon safe return our midst Per-
NIT me to introduce TO you our honored and able fol-
low CITIZEN Roscoe ConkinR.
SENATOR COMBINES RESPONSE
The Senator then appeared and acknowledged the
compliment IN q short and Characteristic speech,
which was greeted with hearty applause.
The dinner served in tho private dining parlor
Of the Messrs. Leands and was In their best style
When the courses were ended Mr.. Person, who pre-
sided with Senator Conkiing on his right and r. ".
Peckham on his lett called the table TO attention and
IN lew happy remarks upon the Senator's return.
senator Conkling responded us follows
Mr. Person WAS IN the Senate. and he was most
actively instrumental delivering the credentials,
which will returned the State OF New York,
to seat in tho most exalted legislative body In tho
naton, calling me to the performance OF duties IN
which wish from my heart had been more faithful
can oply say IN ausion TO the history OF my service
TO the Suite sense Is much present with me Ms
q OF my own shortcoming should like 10
speak Of the Southern policy OF the administrator;
should like 10 speak OF modern clvl service reform
AS understood IN church and elsewhere should like
pour iour,h something concerning Strikes the rela
ton labor capital und u number OF other topics,
ali OF absorbing interest In this community. Nothing
the world prevents but the time table OF tho New
York Central Railroad, lest that important matter
should per chance for moment escape my mind,
they brought recently prominent officer OF The
road and p,aced HIM near me to admou,sh me- No.
where that have been did nrd anything SO good
the pleasure OF coming home. had no idea OF seeing
aoy Albany or receiving such a reception.
thank you Tor your expression OF kindness Tor this
occusion.
SHORT TALKS ALL ROUND
The speech was received with great applause.
Messrs. Peckham, Appar and Colonel W. Il. Church
followed, and the dinner closed
POPULAR ENTHUSIASM.
A few moments later Senator C0nklng was escorted
aud under the care OF the Utica delegation
on his way homeward. There was no music dur
Ing the entire reception but good deal OF personal
enthusiasm, which meant, moro than anything else,
how heartily tao people liked the Senator US man.
WARM WELCOME HOME.
| UTICA, N. Y, August IL. 1877.
| The General Committee of Arrangements from
Utica and the county tor the reception Of Senator
Conkling met him at Little Falls, where there a
very hearty greeting on the part Of the people Of
that place. There salutes illuminations.
decorations and fireworks Senator Conkling
made a briet acknowledgment OF the welcome
and the train sped on to Utica, reaching Ihere ut
ha!lpast eight " The Utica Citizens Corps escorted
Senator Conkng and the committee to Baggs' square,
where the militia and civic Of Utica and
country delegations cheered tho party and Tell into
line The route through Genesee, Hopper and Rut-
ger streets to Senator ConkIinss residence was brill
antly Illuminated, and fireworks were displayed ut all
points, Tho grounds around the residence hand
somely decorated with Chinese lanterns and lighted
with locomotive lamps
SENATOR KERyAS's SPEECH
Senator Herman, in behalf OF Utica and Oneida
county, welcomed Mr. Conking as ioows:-
MIR. CoSKLIxG-rhis large meeting OF citizens, from
eloqueniy than any words which l can utter the
high estimation IN which you are held by the
munily in which you live The gentlemen here assem-
bled your ncignbors. They from Utica aud the
surrounding country. They have known you from
your early MANHOOD and have Witnessed your
through lie with peculiar interest. They OF all
political parties. AL these your neghbors,
here tonight 10 testify their regard ana respect
for you; 10 EXPRESS their Rratincation that you
the Atlantic 10 the Old World in restored health anu
strength, and to tender you warm ana hearty wei.
cordially and sincerely uniting with them, say
you, Mr. Conking, welcome back to Utica. Welcome
| 10 your home
| SENATOR coyKLISas GRATITUDE
Mr. Conkling then addressed the greeting thou
II any man could fifty acknowledge and respond to
all this | not be- Sucn a welcome such a magnil-
cent manifestation Of goodness and generosity, would
he memorable IN a liic OF usefulness aud worth to
which can lay claim. Its most agreeable feature
is the absence OF party lines Among those from
whom IL comes are many who have differed with
in the sharp political collisions OF the past. For
more than twenty years we have engaged in contests
olteu waged o heat and ardor which has not al.
ways stopped, fear difference OF political
opinion Tonignt the buGles OF party sound a truce,
aud YOU come as und friends TO greet psc H.
Dor and friend. Twenty years Is q great WHILE Since
It began, time with his frosty fingers has cooled and
siivered many brow, aud l can say truly that
word harsh or singing, toward a political opponent
passed my lips which would not TO- night gladly
recall Speaking 10 democrats less than To re.
pubcans; speaking to the organ zaons and the In.
dividuais have bestowed all the this
demonstration a.tests speaking to my honest colleague
IN the Senate who has come here say eloquent and
undeservcd words; speaking to all my voice reach
1 render you the acknowledgment OF grateful heart
ana return In measure heaped up every sentiment OF
| frisndship you can feel Tor me NINE Dscla ming
the circuit generaiy ascrioed 10 me oy senator
| oil tho most pleasing incidents vi my pubic SER
| vice During the brief time that wc have been
colleagues in the Senate We have been called
TO act on questions OF deep concern TO the State
New York and TO every State III the Union. In ole
| memorable instance the country was in more inmi-
nent peril than you At home could iuly reaze-in
danger OF being disgraced before the world in
viewed in com motions and consequences which no
citizen possessed OF property, saying nothing OF tho
PATRIOTISM or PRIDE OF country, could ever have
IN IN nm