New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-07
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
HONORs TO SIR EDWARD THORNTON

HONORS TO SIR EDWARD THORNTON.
THE Ex-MINIsrER's DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE-CON-
CALCULATIONS FROM BRITISH tsIDENTs OF
THIS CITY-REFERENCEs TO THE PRESIDENT
Sir Edward Thornton, ex-British Minister to the
and two daughters sailed yesterday for Liverpool
remain in England about three months and then 90
10 ST Petersburg Previous to his departure from
Of Se yss the and nd
this city met in the hotel parors to bid him fare
well: Among others present were British Consul!
General r. M. Archibald and family, Vice British
Consul Pierrepont Edwards CYRUS w. Field and
+, j. Cortiss, manager OF the White Star Steamship
read by MIR. Archibald, who first said:
Before proceed to read the address beg leave
all minds and which burdens hearts We are met to-
gether under the shadow of great sorrow which has
civilized nations Of the word a% that y az ahS
Of aa %ss no of s al n@
% re trr taEng tins Of gvps
monstrons crime which has loved and honored
c era n of tbs Nation to the gates of death and mas
Gar sG%r nu wn the we and family Of
how earnest trust that God will bless the means
used in restoring him to health and strength and to the
matter OF such deep and universal concern, and which
Wc Is nS' or to the occasion
the address Of the ST. Georges St Andrcwa Albion ST.
The addresses referred to the thirteen years Miri-
ster Thornton has spent IN tin United States and
SAID that he arrived hero at time when the rea-
TONS between the two countries were unhappily of
disturbed character" BY his wise counsel and
ludlcous efforts the negotiations begun carried
TO successful issue, thus rccstablishng the rela-
TONS OF the two countries ION basis of amty and
good will, which trust may endure forever"
congratulations were extended to the eX-Minister
and his family: Tho following response was made
by Sir Edward
am most sincerely grateful to you, my friends and
counrylen Tor the hattcling expressions which you
nave made use of with regard my conduct of the
airs OF the British Legation during my long residence
a ref
10 me hat have not been able to pay frequent
Vslts To this great centre OF business OF all
not to have been able profit and be enlightened by
your opinions upon various subjects OF interest: for
ways gains by the sympathy and support of his
country1nen Yet, although / have been unable
u nave much personal communications with you, have
alw3Vs felt latent good influence
wh!lc have Thought that better serving
tcrests ny being constantly at my post. endeavoring
strengthen those relations between Great Britain and
thc United Slatcs which, entirely agree with you,
now established upon firm footing Of ricndehip and
GOODWILL Your welfare IL intimately connected with
hat or TINS great country and appears to that the
promising One horrible and dastar,lly crime com
n'tied n few days has thrown a momentary
dark cloud over the serenity of the prospect
only believe that all true ctiIcis will rally rouud
constituted authorities. and Will prove their devotion 10
law and order by universally condcmung this and all
otr wicked attempts the lives of their chosen
fulcTs' cannot leave You without begging you
ccN my Warucst thanks for the cordial support and
friendship which NOn have given for %
tia most excellent and efficient public Consul
General Archibald, to my connection with whom
Is one or my greatest SORROWS leaving the United
states / thank yon, too, very sincerely for the Kind
wishes which you cypress with cgai Lady Thornton
ana my family who, like SELL VIII the
h'incss winch sc have enjoyed from all classes tins
country