The New York herald., 1879-10-11
JOHN HENRY PULEST0N, NJ. P.

A GRAND RECEPTION by THE REPRESENTATIVES,
MEN OF PENNSYLVANIA TO THE ENGLISH
FRIEND OF AMERICA.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Oct. 10. 1879.
The reception and dinner given by the citizens of
Philadelphia to John Henry Puleston. NJ r.. this
evening, the Continental Hotel. attended
by about one hundred and fifty of the leading
citizens of Philadelphia. Colonel Fornoy presided.
having the guest OF the evening his right and
the British Consul Of this port his lett.
Speeches were made by General Paterson. Mayor
Stokeley, Mr.. Puleston. ex-senator Simon Cameron.
"pig Iron" Kelley. Mr. Crump. Her Majesty's Con-
sui. and Colonel Mcclure. After the usual oasts to
the Queen and the President and speech by General
Paterson Colonel Forney said
Two of tho best of all the human emotions are
all alive tonight-gratitude for kindness received.
and happiness in Kindness conferred; and there is
something supremey romantic in the way in which
these two sacred influences have been illustrated by
single life. The instance itself is sufficiently abb
normal to be set apart distinctly exceptional can
find nothing like it in history and as it comes to us
1t is III the very best typical OF an age full
OF inarvels. We have before in the
person of distng uished euesl. Mr.. Pulcs-
lite. who has been part of one of the submesr
moral aud social and politica. and financial revou-
tions on earth. and has shared in the adminisira
tions of two distinct governments. the leaders of
the two great civilizations of the universe We have
in John Henry Puleston. the emgrant Of 1882 cross
ing the wide ocean to strange land, where Tor
years he lived stranger; engaged in mercantie
pursuits and q newspaper editor, the ofhcer or
State administration at the seat OF the national gov
ernment and finally the partner in great American
banking house. This is an outline or the American
side of his career.
Colonel Forney continued. drawing outline OF
Mr.. Puleston' q career in England and ccncluded:-
A buster man there is not in London than Mr.
Pulestou and of the leaders of the conserva-
tive majority his hours are full OF work. But nc All
times, winter and summer. day and night, he Is
ready to receive his American trlenuSs 10
their appeals, to advise them in business. to pre-
sent them to his and to look after their
thousand wants. And that we have him here
among us more. now that we can study him
from the two sides of his career let us prove At least
and our country and proud that he imbibed i'll
Pennsylvania that deep love for the United States
which has been 30 userul III the nign sphere ne SO
ably fills.
And with these words of preface, not of introduc-
ton but of just and well deserved praise. present
you to John Henry Puleston. Member of Parliament
from Devonport. Applause)
MR.. PULKsroN's SPEECH.
Mr.. Puleston responded
How 1 respond to such toast. how
fttingly acknowledge this splendid mark OF your
esteem and friendshipf cannot certainly in words
give expression to the emotions which crowd upon
me as stand here in the city of PHILADELPHIA
the recipient Of kindness such this. But
from the fulness Of the heart the mouth
speaketh. must ask you to let my words feeble
the way gentlemen, you have drunk this toast. and
for the spirit which prompted this magnificent ban
9net and ana YOU s1 for your more .nan eloquent
plause.) Men distinguished above their fellows.
men occupying the highest positions in the world.
40 not often get such compliment paid them as
this. such attention as have received since the
hour landed on your shores have. therefore. to
ask why am thus honoredY Gentlemen, unworthy
as am it all, / find ready answer. It
is because / have lived among you aud
fortunate in having many friends here. friends who
were always to my virtues very kind and to my
faults very blind. who after long lapse of years.
hearing OF my coming now and prompted by the
,Ja.~~
dies. determined to remind me that mad not been
forgotten aud that some humble efforts OF mine III
the old world to contribute to the better understand
ing OF the have not been unappreciated.
There Is nothing, gentlemen. more grateful to US
In this world than to be remembered after many
years by those among whom we have lived and it is
very certain that tho recollection of this banquet
will be lasting life itself. and that daughter
who sits by yonder door will forget the con-
spicuous honor thus paid to her father. tCheers.)
Continuing in brilliant address the guest of the
evening drew sketch OF his former life in this
country. alluded to the Arm friendship which he
had maintained with people. spoke of the
evidences of our present renewed prosperity and
concluded
congratulate you on the public spirit which has
already accomplished such results. Indeed, every
where the OF rapid progress seen,
and while can show you much that is old and
grand you can show us how rapidly grand cities are
built. and how prosperous and happy people be-
come in this Western hemisphere. 1t is my priv
nege to see many OF them in England. and trust
Rs
cannot give you. individually. banquets like this.
but give you English welcome aud the
gratitude OF warm heart. tAppause.)
SENATOR CAMEnoN's SPEECH.
After brief address by Mayor Stokely. ex-senator
Cameron called for and made the most effective
speech of the evening He SAID d:-"Such welcome
makes me proud. Our guest represented an
important element of our foreign population in
time of trouble. and glad to add to his Welcome
He has referred to protection. will say few
words on that subject. The fact is that tho
people of England only changed their policy from
protection to free trade. because they believed that
they could control the world. but great agricu-
tural population has taught them better. The
English statesmen of to-day that they were
wrong. The solemn truth is that government.
can prosper when the workingmen's interests
are neglected. We have in America the natural
elements of greatness The products Of the earth
are more ready ut the command of man here than in
all the rest of the world This is especially Of
Pennsylvania. and why should We not take of
our own people? 1t is o bad husband who does not
take care of his own home l am proud of being a
pennsyvanian. for 1 do think that this State has
greatly contributed to the commercial Independence
OF this nation"
Then followed speeches by Mr.. Kelly. Mr.. Crump,
Colonel Alexander Mcclure and several others.