New-York tribune., 1878-03-29

MR.. TAYLOR AMONG THE FRIENDS OF HIS YOUTH
RECEPTION AND BANQUET AT WEST CHESTER,
PENN
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TIIBUNEl
WEST CHESTER, Penn, March 2S.--ThIs even
ing the Hon. Bayard Taylor Uuited states Minister to
the Court of Berlin, entertained by large number
OF his friends OF this place Mr.. Taylor arrived at the
Mansion Honse during the afternoon from his country
observation-disclosures Kenneth Square. At p. the
reception committee. consisting Jos. j. Lewis,
Washington Townsend, j. j. PnsertOn j. Bayard Wood.
j. Smith Futhey WIN. NJ Hayes. Willis p. Hazard,
Chas. H. Pennypacker aud Edward p Needles. escorted
him from the hotel TO Odd-Fellows Hall. They imme-
datey proceeded to the spacious lodgeroom OF Poca.
hontas Lodge o. o. f., which had been rendered as
reception by that order Mr. Taylor conducted
by the chairman, the Hon. j. j. Lewis to the PLATFORM
where he received the congratulations OF many friends
OF West Chester. Among theinvited guests were The
Hon. William Ward, NJ Q. from the With Congressional
District OF Pennsyvan the Hon. John Howard Puga,
NJ C. from the lid Congressional District Of NewJersey'
former resident OF Chester County DR. Franklin Tay-
lor of Kenneth Square, Dr. Howard Taylor port phys-
elan OF Philadelphia Theophus +. Sckes C. E. of Ken
nett Carl Myer, German Consul at Philadelphia Charl-
ton r. Lewis of New-York Professor William Goodell
OF the University Of Pennsylvania Dr. Daniel G. Brin-
ton, and the father OF Mr.. Taylor.
After the reception, which occupied hour the com
pany adjourned 10 the supper room, where sunptuous
banquet served singular feature OF tho enter
tainment the entire absence of wine At the hour
10 the Hon j. j. Lewis arose ana offered the following
toast
Our Welcome Observation-Disclosures as poet trav
eller journalist and Oi letters. with literary
reputation wide Us The civilized world Greece would
nave given him u civic crown-Amer1ca bestows the
nobler reward OF the highest diplomatic honors.
Mr.. Lewis spoke in eulogy OF the guest OF the
evening, and of his works poet traveller journalist
and scholar. Mr.. TAYLOR, arising. received with
applause. Mr. Smcdley Darlington proposed three
cheers. which were given with hearty will. Mr. Tay-
lor said:
Judge lewis friends and fcllow,citizcns Of Chester
County The sight OF many well-known faces. the
clasp Of many friendly hands, the sound OF many
familiar voices, relieve me at from the feeling Of
oppressive fornality understand more deeply more
truly thnn ever before. that am at home that am
privileged to receive the rarest ana best OF a donors
those which como voluntarily from mans lifelong
friends and associates. ! VIII frankly gay that !,
Siyen no s,n of svmp9thetc c"ngratnlSIio9 after
an appointment Implying much National trust; bat
liberal whoe-hcarted this tonight The tact that
my permanent and only home is here. VIII assure you
where heart IL. Iposscss by nature feeling which
an is growing rare IN the United Slnes; in
hert the sentiment OF local attachment in great degree.
by year the Of country the climate the
Landscape individual beautiful
TO my our clear winding brooks. cool fountains al
the foot OF every h our ntcrlacing vacys' growing
mellow with PASTORAL peace which they have enjoyed
nearly two hundred yeats; all these are charms winch
each Of you in return for the honor you
IN words and had be. not speak Of nnperformed decd.
Yesterday young man wrote. asking me 10 commune
cate the secret of success | answered There II no
secret there fixed laws governing success Unless
a believes IN something outside Of sclf-sOme-
thing higher than self something purcr grander
he hc Will Iail in attaining any
lofty height. and he ought 10 fan.
The next toast " The President OF the United
STATES"
Mr. John J. Pinkcrton responded 1t gives me great
pleasure 10 respond To this toast | am sure that.
though may sometimes differ as 10 many measures OF
the Ifcsdcn arc tonight In happy accord IN pra!s
ing his foreign policy. The most significant crcum
connected with this appointment is that IL calls
scholar 10 the service Of the State. The guest whom
honor l. IN the fullest amulcst sense scholar who has
directed his thoughts To various kinds Of knowledge
has shaped aud rounded his life In classic proportions
We pledge him ali hearts best wishes for prosper
voyage happy, ulustrJu career as ciplOnaiist
and a safe return.
Charlton L. Lewis. of NewYork. responded appropr-
aeiy 10 the toast: The United states and Germany
The greatest Of modern republics, and the gcatest Of
modern empires; each seeking 10y the union of states
and popular eulghtenment the true end and object
OF all goyornncni-tho happiness oi the people"
and W. Townsend io " The trcss honest intelligent
aud Independent press thc bos guardian Of the peoples
liberties" AT minutes after II the last toast was
replied To. and the entertainment closed The banquet
ball handsomely decorated with tho 1dgs OF the
United states and the German Empire.