The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-15
s RECEPTION AT ALBANY.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1


RECEPTION AT ALBANY.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
ALBANY, August II, 1871
This Senator Conkling's birthplace and bis recep
ton here to-day ought perpetuao his affection for
IL. He met at the depot by ex-Assembiyman
Henry r. Pierson ana largo delegation OF Albany
citizens. who walked with him over to the Delavan
House. The Utica reception committee. with
blue badges, accompanying him. In the lobby Of
the hotel he was met BY RUFUS W.
Peckham and the Albany delegation, including all
shades OF politics and Craig
Superintendent Smyth, Judge Nowcomb, District ~
torney Bailey Deputy Secretary Of State Apsar and
host OF others Hc conducted 1t once 70 his par
lor and upon call from the crowd below was intro
duced by Rufus H. Peckham ~ follows
mr.. pEcKHAx's GREETING.
The pleasant duty has boon assigned to me, gentle
mon, 10 extend q hearty Welcome to distinguished
citizen of State his return to shores after
short absence in Europe. We do not design to well
come him in his capacity ono OF the foremost
among the leaders OF Of tho great poti
cal parties OF country, nor even as
one of the representatives OF our State
IN the Senate of the United States but
dcsirc upon this occasion, to welcome him as an
honored and distinguished citizen of Common
without distinction of party, OF our high resDc for,
and appreciation OF. his great and acknow
edged abilities, and OF kindly feelings
for him as man. Here in the old
city of Albany where his father lived and where
no bimsclf once had homo. We are glad of tho OPP
portunity TO meet him friend and to extend TO
him. now do our most cordial and heartfelt con.
gratulatons upon his safe return to our midst Per-
NIT me TO Introduce 10 you our honored and able fol-
low clrizen, Roscoe ConkIiDe.
SENATOR coNKLINGs RESPONSE.
The Senator then appeared and acknowledged the
compliment IN short and characteristic speech,
which was greeted with hearty applause
The dinner was served in tho private dining parior
OF tho Messrs. Lclands, and In their best style.
Whom tho courses wcro ended Mr. Pierson, who pre-
sided with Senator Conkiiug on his right and r. W.
Pockhnm his left, called tho table to attention and
made tow happy remarks upon tho Senator's return.
Senator Conkling responded as follows
actively instrumental in delivering the credentials,
which will DO returned 10 the State OF Now York,
to seat in tho most exalted legislative body in tho
which wish from my heart he'd boon moro fAithful
can only In alluson 10 thc history Of my service
70 tho 0eoto sense is 70 much present with me rs
. sense OF my own shortoening 4 should nke 70
speak Of the Southern policy Of the administration;
should like 10 speak OF modern civil service reform
as understood in church and elsewhere should like
TO pour fourth something concerning strikes, the rca
tiOn of labor capital and number OF other TOPICS
all absorbing interest in this community Nothing in
the world prevents but the time tabo OF the New
York Central Railroad and lest that important matter
should per chance for moment escape my mind,
they have brought recently prominent officer Of the
road and paced him near me to admon1sh mo NO.
where that have been did ind anything so good
the pleasure of coming home. had no idea OF seeing
any one IN Albany receiving such reception.
thank you for your expression Of kindness for this
occasion.
SHORT TALKS ROUND
The speech was received with great applause.
Mcssrs. Pcckham, Apgar and Colonel W. +. Church
followed and the dinner closed.
POPULAR ENTHUSIASM.
A few moments later senator Conkl!ng was escorted
the and, under the OF the Utica delegation,
was on hts why homeward. There WINS no music dur.
ing the entire reception, but good deal on personal
enthusiasm, which meant more than anything else,
how heartily tho people liked the Senator MS man.
WARM WELCOME HOME.
UREA, N. y, August II. 1877.
The General Committee of Arrangements from
Utica and the county tor tho reception of Senator
Conklmg met him at Little Falls, where there was
very hearty greeting the part Of the people or
that place. There were salutes, illumnations,
decorations and fireworks Senator Conliing
made a brief acknowledgment OF tho welcome
and the train sped on to Utica, reaching lhere ut
hapast eighth. NJ The Utica Ctizons' Corps escorted
Senator Conkling and tho committee TO Bags square,
where the mta and civic organizations Of Utica and
country delegations checred tho party aud fell into
line. The route through Gcncsec Hopper and Rut.
ger streets to Senator Conkliug's residence brill
iany illuminated, and fireworks wore displayed at all
points. Tho grounds around the residence hand
somely decorated with Chinese lanterns and lighted
with locomotive lamps.
SENATOR KERyAy's SPEECH.
Senator Herman, in behalf OF Utica and Oneida
county, welcomed Mr. Conkling rs follows:-
Mr.. CosKLlsc-rhis large meeting OF citizens, from
all the walks OF Iifc speaks moro significantly and
eloquenty than any words which can utter the
high estimation in which you arc held by tho COM
munity in which you 1--we The gentlemen here assem-
bed your ncighbors. Thoy from Utica and the
surrounding country They have known you from
your early manhood, and have Witnessed your career
through life with peculiar interest. They Of all
political parties. All these, your ncigbbors, come
hero tonight TO testify their regard and respect
for you; 10 exprcss their qualification that you
tho Atlantic to the Old World in restored health and
strength and TO tender you warm and hearty wei
como home In their name and on their behalf, and
cordially and sincerely uniting with them. say TO
you, Mr. Conklng, welcome back to Utica. Welcome
70 your home.
SENATOR coSKLIyG's GRATITUDE
Mr.. Conkng then addressed tho greeting thou.
sands follows- Frff' " %
II any could fifty acknowledge and respond to
all this am not he. Such a welcome, such u nagnih-
cent manifestation of goodness and generosity, would
be memorable in a life Of usefulness and worth to
which can lay no claim. Its most agreeable fchtur 70
Ia the absence OF party lines. Among those from
whom 1t comes are many who have differed with me
in the sharp political collisions OF tho past For
more than twenty years have engaged in contests,
often waged with heat and urdor which has not al
ways stopped, fear, with difference OF political
opinion. Tonight the bugcs Of party sound truce,
ana you come as neghbors and friends greet neigh
Dor and friend. Twenty years is great while. Since
1t began time with his frosty fingers has cooled and
siivercd many brow, and l can say truly that no
word harsh or singing, toward political opponent
passed my lips which would to- night gladly
recall. Speaking to democrats not less than TO re.
pub,icans speaking TO the organizations md IN
dviduas who havo bestowed all the trouble which this
demonstration atcsts speaking to my honest colleague
In the Senate who has come here 10 say eloquent
undescrvcd words; speaking to all my voice reach
scndef you the acknowledgment Of GpSasfui heart
ana rctsrn IN hcaeed Up every sentiment OF
friendship you oan feel os ne or mime DsclarnAng
the credit generally ascnbed TO me by Senator
Kccnun, nm glad of public occasion 10 refer 10 ono
OF tho most pleasing incidents OF my public ser.
vice. During the brief time that We have been
colleagues in the Senate have been called
TO act on questions OF deep concern to the
New York and 10 every State IN the Union. In oLc
memorable Instance the country in more i'm mi
ncnt peril than you at home could fully rcazc--in
danger Of being disgraccd before The world. and in.
yoIycd in connections and consequences which no
citizen possessed OF property, saying nothing OF tho