Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-02
From the Pliladslp1ia Eue Telegraph Tueday Nor p
MOVEMENTS OF MAJOR-GENERA GRANT.

Visit to his Family mt Burlington. New JerSey---
His Stay In New YOFk---Hhat he thinks OF
Sherman---6rant's arrival In Philadelphia
---Scene at Fifth and Chestnut StreetS-He
Is Recognized bya Soldier-The Widest En-
thusiaSm.
The movements of the hero of Vicksburg have
been attended with much secresy during the past
few days. On Thursday last General Grant left
the army and proceeded to Washington From
this city, after brief consultation with the Pres-
dent and Secretary of War, he left for Burlington
n. j., the residence of his family, passing through
this city on Friday. As may be imagined, the
quiet people OF Burlington were greatly surprised
when on Friday afternoon, General Grant, accom-
panied by several members of his family, was seen
upon one of the principal streets.
Immediate recognition took place on all Sides
and sneh hand-shakings snd hearty congratulations
never before fell TO the lot of this renowned officer
In a few minutes the news of the arrival of Grant
few like wild fire through the town. and the gath
ering eventually became so great that in self-de-
fense the General and his family were obliged to
seek the seclusion of their own home. Here until
a late hour on Friday night, he received number
of visitors the last of them not leaving his resi-
dence until near midnight
On Saturday morning General Grant, accompa-
MED by his family, arrived in New York city, and
quietly and In an unostentatious manner proceeded
TO his hotel During the day the great chieftain,
in plain citizens dress, with his little son. and his
daughter, Nellie Grant, after short promenade
on Broadway, proceeded to a noted place ofamuse-
ment on that famous thoroughfare There he
passed an hour or more and again returned to his
hotel
Notwithstanding the privacy of his visit, the
fact of his arrival became known to a number of
prominent citizens, and these he entertained up
to the hour of O'Clock p NJ, when he attended
the grand reception given at the Astor house to
Mr. Kenton, Governor elect. Repeated efforts were
made to induce the General to make speech, but
without avail.
He remarked to friend sitting upon the plat
form by his side that IF all the imaginary gold
which exchanges hands In Wall street every TWEEN
tyfour hours could be converted into solid materi-
al, and all offered him for speech on that occa-
sion, he would not make it; that it was not the
purpose Of his mission 10 make speeches.
The New York Times Of to-day speaking of
General Grants visit to that city, says -
When the Veteran Union Club compimented
the Governor elect with serenade at the Astor
House, they little thought that distinguished
guest would grace the occasion with his presence.
Ii was only after much solicitation that Genera!
Grant consented to come down to the reception
room, and occupy seat by the side of Governor
Fenton. His entrance was greeted with a shout of
applause, bursting out from the heart Of every
man there present, and the homage Of the people
to their great victorious leader.
No words can expr7ss the wild enthusiasm of
the moment when cheers for Grant rang from
floor to ceiling, and the audience looked upon that
modest, unzssuming man whom half the continent
fears and the other half adores He positively
refused to speak although repeatedly called upon
Voices in the crowd called out Rise up General,
we want to see you. The General rose bowed
and sit down amid cries from all parts of the room
of God bless you General God bless you'll
To General Sickles he delegated the honor Of re-
turning his thanks for his aattering reception
-lsT
the inducement TO say at least few words, was
but an illustration ofthe obstinate frmaess Of his
character which, having once determined to do
or not do a thing, viii not deyiate from his pur-
pose. The General received very few visitors du-
ring his stay in the city, On Sunday evening he
called on Lieutenant-G General Scott, at the HofF-
man House, but it is believed to have been moth
ing more than an unofficial visit of courtesy.
TO those whom he honored by receiving them
at his rooms his manner was cheerful, his eonveF-
sation hopeful and his views Of the situation most
assuring. No one can hear him talk without being
profoundly impressed with the force of character
combining immense power with the most unassu-
ming m0desty His presence fascinates, his eye
magnetizes you, and you cannot look in his face,
listen to his few. calm, quiet words, and 90 away
doubling that Grant Is master af the situation and
knoWsit,
To a gentleman Of this city he said, on Sunday
afternoon 9TH Southern Confederacy is mere
she'll | know it. | am sure of it. 1t is a hol-
low she'll and Sherman will prove it to you -
The calm, modest eonciousness of power with
which this was SAID, more than the words them
selves, conveyed to his visitor an unqualified con-
yietion of the truth Of the General remarks. In
answer te a question whether, in his opinion,
ninety-days would bring the end, he said with a
grim smile :-''I am not ninety-day man, but we
shah see what VIII happen in SIX months. The
signihcnce of these words fromthe Commander-In-
Cbiefofour armieswith the sense of his knowledge
Of and power over the whole subject, which his
manner imports, cannot be undeTrated.
General Grant knows and believes what he says,
and be is not accustomed to express his views
without due consideration. From the movement
of General Sherman it is evident he expects great
results and in the success of his operations be
has the most perfect confidence. Although few
had the pleasure ofseeing him, yet he so impress
ed those few with his own hopefulness that they
cannot help reiterating the the cry of the cteran
Union Club and the prayer of all loyal men, God
bless you, General; God bless youl'
General Grant'r Arrival this Morning.
Atan early hour this morning the General ar
rived in this city and stopped at the Continental.
he intended to proceed Immediately on 20 the
front but by some delay he missed the train and
was obliged to lay over few hours. Between
10 and a o'clock, accompanied by one Of his aids
Colonel Badeau he left the hotel on private bust
a large slouch hat, having nothing whatever on
his person to indicate his position He proceeded
down Chesnut street unmolested until short dis
tanee below Sixth, when a soldier who vas stand
ins with several OF his comrades on the dewa
recognized him. aud wildly exclaimed, Ny Cos
there S General Grantf
This news spread almost with the speed Of light
ming, and in a few minutes the General was com
pletely beseiged. The crowd increased with great
rapidity; people seeing the excitementeal rush
ing TO the spot to inquire into the cause Of the ne
joicing He was graSped around the neck TO his
coat tail, and his hands and arms were seized b.
all who could possibly reach him The scene wsj
becoming more exciting, and the General stool
confounded, not knowing what TO do in order %
extricate himself i large number ofpoiiee rush. |
10 the spot and the fact that the excitement was
owing 10 the presence ii General Grant was com
municated to Chief Rugeies, who soon had large
number Of police On hand.
The police soon formed hollow square. and the