The New York herald., 1879-10-03
J. HENRY PULESTON, M.


HIS ARRIVAL IN PHILADELPHIA yEsTEIDAY-A
BANQUET TENDERED-HIs VIEWS ON THE
PRESENT CONDITION OF ENaLAND-HE RE-
TURNS TO AMERICA AFTER AN ABSENCE OF
NINE YEARS
lDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 9. 1879.
Among the passengers by the steamer Pennsylva-
mia. which arrived here this morning. was Mr.. J.
Horny Puleston. NJ. p. The steamer was met by q
tug. In which was committee who boarded her.
and. aftcr M informal welcome through Colonel j.
w. Forney and Alexander P. Brown. rendered to Mr..
Puleston tho compliment Of public dinner in the
Continental Hotel the 10th inst. The address
signed by Ex-Governor Curtin. Thomas A. Scott. A.
X. Mcclure. Mayor Stoklcy, William McMchael.
Speaker Randall. j. w. Forney and many othors.
Mr.. Puleston responded in brief speech. full OF
feeling recalling tho many changes which had taken
place since his departure moro than nine years ago.
and corrected the impression that his visit is in any
exact sense OF an official character.
ENGLAND CANNOT RETURN TO PROTECTION.
Mr.. Puieston. in reply to question of the HERALD
representative. said:"I entirely dissent from the
opinions attributed to my colleague. Mr.. Potter.
who is reported as having said that wo will haye
protection in England in six months. can imagine
no contingency in which England can
return to system of protection. That the coinpe-
titons between Great Britain and this country have
given rise to considerable speculation. which is
rious relative to reciprocity. is true but at
tho time 1t must bo remembered that it is this
very competition that under present circumstances
gives to people. and especially needy classes.
supply of cheap provisions. cheap bread. cheap
beef and other food II there had boon no compoti-
ton starvation prices would have been tho rule. so
you there arc greater evils than those we have
ENGLISH FARMERS AwAKENrNa.
Being asked concerning the great depression in
laborng and agricultural districts Mr.. Puleston
said:-"In my district. where shipbuilding and tho
materials for war arc got up there is no depression;
but in the msnuiacturing centre. in the North OF
Enuland and Scotland, it is very great and
here. Within the past few weeks several worry
large orders for crude ana rail iron havc
The agricultural depression is after all. most i'm:
portant. Still. although this season is unprecc-
dentedy bad the consequences are less unfortunate
than was feared. Our farmers will got out OF tho
old beaten track and learn that wheat. bacon and
cheese. in Wow Of American competition. are no
longer profitable Large quantities OF vegetables.
fruit and eggs. which should be produced at
home. are now imported from France and
ns conditions for agricultural prosperity and these
hard blows driving sense into the heads OF our
farmers aud bringing about some readjustments be-
tween landlord and tenant This state OF things is
giving renewed impetus to emigration. In recent
speeches Lord Derby has urged emigration. and es-
enough to leave the country. even IL thoy never
have enough to return with. This feeling applies to
formed for 10 aid the esrants one iargo party OF whom
have just started.for Texas.
MIR. puLEsroN's ACTIVE CAREER.
Nj. Pueston IL q native OF Wales, and Is said bo
blood relative OF Sir Kichard Prce-puleston OF En-
ral county of Flint. North Wales whose father was
created baronet In 1Sl3 Tho head OF tho Puleston
family has had Emral Us his property and principal
residence since tho time OF Edward l. The English
visitor was educated for tho medical profession
md for aome % the dOn
Charing Cross Hospital. When still young
man he emigrsted to Australia. which he soon aban
doned for this country however. and settled in the
mining districts OF Pennsylvania. He took to the
pon and became the editor Of paper in Pittston aud
afterward In 1860, started the Pennsylvania Guardian
at PhAnixville. Iu 1861 he appointed by Gov
ernor A. q. Curtin state Agent for pennsyvania
he remained during the war. forwarding and
caring for the troops supplies aud munitions OF that
State with marked eilc:ancy. Toward the close Of
money, he went to Now York. entered Wall street.
and established the brokerage and banking house Of
Puleston. Raymond Co. When Mr.. Jay Cooke
casting around for suitable instruments wherewith
to found his great house In London, hc selected
England. tho latter became partner in the London
house OF Jay Cooke. McCulloch Co., which fortu-
nately survived the calamity which carried down the
the firm name OF McCulloch 4 Co. Mr.. Puloston,
however. resigned his interest in thai house
during the summer OF 1876. In the month of
February, 1874, he elected conservative repre-
sentative to Parliament from the borough OF Devon
port. which until 1874 was called Plymouth Dock
1t has q population OF 5000 and nearly three
thousand registered electors. Owing to tho largo
employment OF artisans i'll the public docks tho
government influence i'll previous years had
generally beon sufficient to return two members.
but this was changed In 1874 by the election
OF Mr. Puleston and another conservative. In
1875 safe deposit company similar to those in
this county established. OF which Mr.. puleston
was the principal promoter. and elected chairman
with q very large salary While i'll America
he was one or the original promoters OF the
Christian Union. formerly edited by Rev. Henry
Ward Boecher. Mr.. Puleston lives ut handsome
country seat. known Mardcn Park, In Surrey.
lie is conscientious adhcrcnt of the English
Church. Az agreeable speaker. thorough business
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