New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-25
SOME CoNGRATULAToRY ADDRESSES.

OF course the British vessels did not sail away on
the 10Th, and detachment Of troops remained on
Governors Island for some time. This post was
then transferred by the naval authorities to the
STATE of New York, an event which then attracted
no attention OF remark. Even after the Admiral
and Sir Guy Carleton had left with the fleet some
vessels remained in our waters. The frigato la
Sophie remained until January ., when, rs reported
IN the New-YOrk papers, she carried away f2OO,OOO
sterling. But all this dctTacts in no way from the
importance of the "day We celebrate when the
troops of the Crown formally Withdrew according
TO the usual practice OF suncndering territory, aud
the American troops marched in 10 take their place
This WAS all the essential ceremony, and on that
day the transfer of authority was complete.
OF the numerous addresses called forth upon this
Joyous occasion, couchcd in the elevated and more
or less unparscablc language of the period, it may
he worth whio to reproduce one, with the reply to
il:
To his Excellcncy George Washington. Esquire Gen
eral ana Commander III Chief Of the Armies of the
The address Of the citizens OF Ncw-York who have
turned from exile, In behalf Of themselves aud their
SIN: II a moment when the of tyranny yielding
ny it, fondcst urrpation- we hope the salnaioh. oi
long suffering e1ilcs but now happy fermcn VIII not be-
deemed unworthy tribute In this place and at this
moment Of cNultaOn and triumph while tine cnSigIs OF
slavery stu finger III our Hlsht We LOOK M N3u"nr
delyercr with unusual TRANSPORTS oi gratitude and Joy
by the hard hand of oppression hut now by your wisdom
and energy under the guidance Of Providence once more
the seat OF peace and freedom We fOrear Ia speak
gratitude praise. for should but echo the voice
OF appauding millions; But the City Of New York II emf
neutly indebted to your virtues, and who have
the honor address ENcclency have been often
COMPANIONS uf your Gucrngs and witnesses Of your
ertinnA. Permit therefore, TO approach your EN
ccency with the entity and sincerity OF fcccn and to
assure you that shall preserve with our latest breath
our gratitude ices and Ncncration for
charactcr aud accept OF sincere and earnest wishes
that you may long enjoy that calm domestic felicity
which YOU have generously sacrificed: that the cries Of
and that your happiness may he equal Ia your virtues
signed by committee OF citizens ut the request OF the
meeting.
New- York, November 20, 1888.
To the Citizens Of New York who have returned from
exile
GENTLEMEN: thank you sincerely for your Affection
acddrcs- and YOU 10 DC persuaded that nothing
could he agreeable than Your polite congrau
latOns. Permit In turn 10 felicitate yOh the
happy rcpossessiOn Of your city.
Great as your 10y must be this pleasing occasion. II
tlCmcn, who from the nOlcst motives have suffered
voluntary exile of many years, return again Peace and
Triumph to enjoy the Fruits Of your VrtuOus conduct
The fOrttude and perseverance which you and your
suffering brethren have exhibited In the course O the
have not only cndearcd 10 your cOunrymcn hut
will De remembered with admiration and applause tho
latest pOstoriiy May the tranquility OF your city he per
i-h science he f0.crcd and all The civil aud social viz
tues Dc cherished In the same ilu,triOus which
formerly reflected much credit the inhabitants Of
NcW-IOrk. In fine every species OF felicity attend
yOr, gentlemen, aud your worthy fellow citizens.
e.. WAsHINGTON.