New-York tribune., 1879-11-26

dgen. You look upon those whose cherished
Gead-fatner mother. wife or hEshInd, sister OF
committing the body the Rroaud ard the soul 60
God aud teaching to the breaking heerts peace and
YOUR spir fuai cnidr from th~ tirer doceses that
called YOU father We ths interesting Spniver-
crave vonr blessing ana to oe You ,nr heartfelt
age On behalf OF members ~ yow hock. have the
honor ask your acceptance Of tts token containing
the address OF the committee. "a Dermanens reme9
brancer OF this memorable occasiol
BISHOP PoETrK's REPLY.
The Bishop was warmly received as he s.owlY m,ved
10 the 'front.' Of tho platform. he leaned aenvy r the
liable near Gin and his speech appeared mole than
once to be completely overcome with emotion " IL
would not be proper" he said for me 20 d-tain you
longer than 10 say "A lew brief words Of aeSno~-
edgment. desire 20 return my thanksi my most
cordial acbno edknens. 70 those who nave sent me
verY kindly greetings First tpF ef riueht ihn
corporaiion OF the Union College. Nhere oDt8ined a
large part n my acad mical education observe that
veralfv IL here; and I desire through him 20
return my grateful ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS tor ther
college Irs healthy growing state ami the brilliant
prospects, before It. And what shall say TO nv dear
loving peoplei Just before | went there, some pefson
SAID that there Troublesome elements In thai parih
anything Of the met with nothing but love.
bound ess love- ana patience God bless themi lAp-
pause And 10 the Standing C0mmi tee OF ne Diocese
OF Albany return my thanks could never lose my
interest part OF the diocese. when formerly
under my Jurisdiction. and am delighted To II grow
ing IN peace, strength and spiritual prosperity.
There two honorable gentlemen here present, In
regard to whom NUT say frw words am deeply sem
the great kindness of the Honorable Secretary or
stale nm finding time IN the midst crowded aud m-
portanf engagements. here ana honor with his
presence and cheer VITA his se aun genial Words
Applause In that K ndly act recognize another
proO that OF the State that large mind
IRE associated win the interests Of religion Applause
wherever religion has extended In its purity 10
has contributed. IN more WAYS than we know how
90 trace give strength aud wisdom 10
the State. highly appreciate the most klnd
worf wich the Secretary oi State has used, Dut must
disciG the merit ne has al r1uted 20 me- No DOUBT
there GaS been "A great deal OF spiritual CROWN ana
bur where does 1t come from We are
offalrhful human agents but We all think. will unite
In saying thai grateful acknow Judgments are due
the Church, who, IN HIS beyond the
stars. wais continually among His mlnsierins ,n
servants. mating their ZEAL enlghunng their innd-
guiding their efforts. cheering and supporting them IN
times tra, aud causing tue good seed sown by ehem
to spring up fnd bear iruit.
inerr seems to be- least mind, kind of con-
nectOn between the TWO honorable gentlemen wnO one
afrer the other addressed u-,he one' secretar. OF
state charged with the oversight Of our foreign AFFAIRS
istrr from thls country 10 9le oi me 's'
and important III Eurnpr. ieit graiined when l
present me with TINS testimonial from tn- clergy
ana airy OF thls dlorc~t. II his thc ap-
intrinsic worth. lts value 300 my eyes and my
from the spirit in which II ongnaitd lAat
memorial. irusr. wi remain if NOT n my aanis yet
IN kindred hands, or long period 10 aHord eNurnee-
not inia bie evidence Oh ih merits oi me o-ln POS.
.essor complete proof OF N warm. l'y ng and It-
ful hearts by whom tIe original p"ssessor was SUI
rounded IN his tmc
Dear friends. we have had music. and we have had
some interesting observations addressed O Du Che r
surely mere something better than spectacle some
thing better empty SHOW. Il is an acknowiedg-
part audi OrleVe on your part U ne e'O4-
ness ~ God in brstOwing His great gifls upon
u.s. I.rf Us live ana labor tlai lis
blessings ~ may be abundantlv multiplied. beg 10
return my warmcst thanks for what you have done"
lApplause.l
number of sprctions were then gwen ny the orchcs
ira durin- which portion Of the audience crowded
rler way o. the platform. and were Introduced 10
BlslOp Potter.