The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17
BON VOYAGE.


uuueu otateS senator ROSCOE COnkilng 1911 new
York yesterday afternoon Tor Europe in tho Bremen
steamship Aosel. recruit his health, and his
Gus friends and admirers seized upon the occasion
give him "send.on" In this effort they succeeded
most admirably. Congressman John II. starin gencr.
ously rendered the use Of the hnc steamer John II.
Starn, Of the New Haven ne tor the purpose Of TAX
Ing Senator Conklipg aud his friends down the bay.
Collector Arthur. Postmaster James, Professor Theo-
dore W. Dwight, A. Lawrence and few others took
charge Of the arrangements, invited about three
hundred persons TO participate the farewell Twelve
O'Clock was the hour designated for the guests 20
aboard Of the s,arin. which was lying at the Bat
terry. Tho Sarin decked with bunting the saloons
were iestooned with nags and tho large pier glass
At the entrance the grand saloon the legend aRos-
coo Conkling, New York's Favoritc Son." had boon
arstically written in soap, aud attracted considerable
attention. Among the prominent gentlemen who came
on board at the battery were Congressman Thomas G.
B. Plat John II. Starin and General Arson T. Mccook
McssrS William Orton George Opdyke, Salem II.
Wales, Comm ssionors Wheeler, Erhardt Bailey and
Patterson, William A. Darling, State Senator Frank
W. Tobey, Colonel Frederick H. Conking, ex-Senalors
Abram Lent and William Lainbecr ex-Secretary of
War J. Donald Cameron, ex-Judge A. J. Dittenhoefcr
Dr. Isaac II. Hayes Professor George W. Clarke. ex-
Collector Thomas Murphy, Appraiser Sias b. butcher,
Mr.. c. L. Tiffany, ex.commissIoner Hugh Gardner,
Charles f. Smith, editor Albany Erening Journal Mr.
Smythe, Superintendent OF Insurance; General Knapp
OF Auburn; Recorder samuel W. Rosendale OF Albany;
Mr.. Frederick kGhnc, cx.Consul General OF Ger.
many; General Horace Porter, Professor Theo-
dore W. Dwight. John F. Henry and many
others At the word OF command the Starin
slipped her moorings and made way to the foot Of
Twcuty-feurth street, North River, whore Senator
Conklng was taken board. Al O'Clock the dis
tinguished statesman. accompanied by Postmaster
was received with round Of hearty cneers.
The starn beaded toward Staten Island, inasmuch
on passing Governors Island eighteen stsamtugs, be-
longing 10 MT Starin were drawn up in limo, and gave
salute with their whistles making the most uueahly
noise imaginable. This salute Was duly returned by
the Starn. The tugs wheeled into line, led by one
bearing an immense flag. evidently the Commodors's
and IN regular line OF battle followed the Starin
about two miles.
REFRESHING THE INNER MAN.
The delightful breeze had sharpcped tho appetites of
the passengers the Starn and opportupely ut this
moment lunch announced. In company Of Mr.
William orton, and followed by the OF tho guests,
Senator Conkng to tho deck cabin here
lunch bad been spread. Amid The cattsr oil knives
aud forks and the popping OF champagne corks, Mr.
william Orion stepped forward that IN obedi-
to general request and his desire he begged
leave 10 propose tho health OF thor distinguished
guest and lrend the Hon. Roscoe Conklng favor
| ito sou Of New York. Only moment ago no became
that this pleasant DUTY would be assigned him.
| and he gladly undertook IT, Us he could thus better
demonstrate hts esteem friendship and personal regard
| toward u gentleman whom ul delighted TO hono.
| They
bid farewell to friend BY his srduous la6ors ssns-
tor Conking has amply earned the brief respite Ia
about TO take lAppause.l Absent or present he will
always be dear TO us and therefore propose senator
Coukiings health" The company rose e., saasse and
amid deafening cheers drank TO tho sentiment pro-
| posed by Mr.. Orion
SENATOR COMBINES ADDRESS
Senator Conkling stepped forward as soon tho
tumultuous applause subsidized, and apparently deeply
| accr,ec, sad :-"Mr orion and friends-liai your
purpose been know 1t was NOT, to add ngs
leaving these shores and you could not nave been
nre0F Dltgn0 n mn u0ex Tad
moves mo very much and the expressions OF iriend-
ship AMI good will makes II harder for me to say
good5y, Tor short season. IL gives xratil-
cation which will ever abide In pleasant memory what
sky may DO above mo- whatever land may VISIT
behind. Tho main Incident OF my journey will
be my great and glorious friendship Tor Englsu anod
the sss1 y es% 40 GsSs
Americans, as members OF our party even, think ~ l
do and that no occasion Of recent times has
warmed the hearts OF Americans toward The Engnsh
people their generous and hearty welcome, given
without stint 10 our beloved EXPIRE ident. In Man.
chester, In Liverpool, Ia LONDON ana In ali places OF
tho Brush Empire the hero aud patriot who enjoys
the confidence Of the American people has been hon.
ored without stint. This IL peiihcr the time nor
the place innct speech upon you or to multiply
Words Favoring soas aud iavoring winds will soon
again ..,,, unite go, us Ia early y,,s autumn hope
| would that could grasp every one OF yoa by the
| hand and oner you Individually my thanks. again
extend TO you my heartfelt OF gratudo for
your Kindness aud friendly expressions.n senator
Conkng's speech was received with marked attention,
OTHER ADDRESSES
General Chester A. Arthur was cal cd upon and said
only lew words.
Colonel Frederick A. Conkiing the Senator's brother
called upon. He said II had boon his misfortune
diler in politics from the gentleman who greatly
honored but hoped that the time IL when III snail
agree The occasion IL eminenty proper for the cry
New York to honor the United states Senator who As
watched her interest," and by his eoq aud hard
labor effected SO much hcathfu legislation Tor her
welfare.
Major Willard was loudly called Tor and in lieu of
said tn Spuu hat ia cop,n INV ual
him present 10 General Grant the feicita
tons on the deserved honors showcred upon hm in
England. To this Senator Conkng replied that he
could not be charged with better credentials than this
would certainly deliver them. Postmaster James
ana others spoke, aud before the specchmaking was
MoscL
ARRIVAL AT rHE HoBoKKs DOCK.
Whom the Starin arrived al the Hobokcn
dock, about Two O'Clock, senator Cooking babe ''good
by" 10 those Of his friends VINO remained on board,
and as no stepped ashore very hearty parting cheer
WAS gwen hun. Arm IN arm WIN General Arthur he
walked aiong The dock, and, when near Tho sangway
to the steamer, no was received by u number or
friends who formed IN line 10 say farewell and WISH
him a pleasant voyage. The senator stepped to tho
Hs ihanss Waved " ineg adeu and 0o wen
TO the cabin floral Offering Of remarkable
beauty inscribed bon met his eye here, the gt
OF some admirDg friend. Very shortly sitor tho
aors ARRIVAL on board the vessel was cleared o sran
gers ana the Mosci ihed her anchor and mads the
final preparations Tor her departure The majority Of
Those who had been guests on board the j. H. Starin
returned TO accompany the Nosel down the bay.
when sue lett the dock and Kided into the stream
senator Conkiing was seen the CAPTAINS bridge
the starboard side, waving a small American Tag
This increased an enthusiasm that already very
PRONOUNCED, and 'three cheers for Senator Couk.
ling and tiger" were gwen again anu
again. Tho band OF tne steamer struck up
Tho Star Spanged Banner and thus was
followed by the singing OF .'Rsy Round the Flag
Boys 'sboad Aud Acquaintance DO Forgot" hold
the Fort" "hy Country, It's OF hoe ana other pop
uar and patriotic melodies The Senator evidently
very much affected oy this demonstration OF gooa iee
Ing, ard finding that he should have continue tho
reception vi these greetings UGH longer than he
ably expected, he fastened the dag To his umbrella and
continued to lot II the breeze until the nt
OF Anal parting Whom nearing the lower bay In
coming steamer from Europe, oi tho anchor Ino
passca the ose and sauted her by the dipping Of
coors aud the scresch OF the stean whistle Tho
revenue cutter Grant, which WAS cruising Sandy
Hook. gave salute by nring two guns. When near
tho quarantine ship Illinois tho Hosol prepared 10
part company, and, giving Anal steam whistle Of
long onration, the Ssrn returned home ward, landing
her passengers a. foot OF Doy about r. NJ