The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-12-02
From the n. Y. Times, 2sd.

From the N. Y. Times. 23d
Leut-Gen Grant arrived in this city from
the front on Saturday afternoon, and took
rooms at the Astor House, where he was
joined by Mrs Grant and his two Sous.
His business in New York was entirely of
a private nature, and he therefore sent
personal request to the City Pres that no
mention, either editorially or otherwise.
should then be made of his presence here.
In compliance with his wishes the papers
universally refrained from any allusion to
his movements, and even the ovation he
received at the Fenton reception of Sat-
urday evening, was passed by in silence
AT about two O'Clock yesterday, after
noon the General left the Astor House,
and took the cars for Baltimore, en- route
to City Point, where he will doubtless be
found at his headquarters tonight. When
the Veteran Union Club cOmplimented the
Governor elect with serenade, they little
thought what distinguished guest would
grace the occasion with his presence. 1t
was only after much solicitation that Gen.
Grant consented to come down to the re-
ception-room, and occupy seat by the
OluO VI WV. HCuIOu Ills CuClduCE was
greeted with shout of applause, bursting
out from the heart of every man there,
the homage of the people to their great
victorious leader. No words can express
the wild enthusiasm of the moment when
cheers for Grant rang florn floor to CELL
ing, and the audience looked upon that
modest, unassuming 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 sat down amid cries
from all parts OF the room, of "God bless
you, General, God bless you" To Gen.
Sickles, he dedicated the honor of return
ing his thanks for his flattering reception.
His reticence on this occasion, his resist
ance to the inducements to say at least
few words, was but an illustration of the
obstinate firmness OF his character, which,
having once determined to do or not to
do thing, will not allow him to deviate
from his purpose. The General received
very few visitors during bis stay in the
city. On Sunday evening he called On
Lieut.. Gen. Scott, at the Hoffman House,
but it is believed to have been nothing
more than an official visit of courtesy. To
those whom he honOred by receiving them
at his rooms, his manner was cheerful,
his conversation hopeful, and his views
of the situation most assuring. No
one can hear him talk without be-
ing profoundly impressed with the
So Nf oh onkA s~sn
power with the most unassuming modesty.
His presence tascinates, his eye magnet
ICES you, and you cannot look in his face,
listen to his few calm, quiet words, and go
away doubling that Grant is master of the
situation, and knows it. To gentleman
of this city he said, on Sunday afternoon,
'The Southern Confederacy is a mere
she'll know it. l am sure of it. 1t
is q hollow shell, and Sherman will prove
it to you" The calm, modest conscious
ness of power, with which this was said.
more than the words themselves, conveyed
to his visitor an unqualified conviction of
the truth Of the Generals remarks. In
answer to question whether in his
opinion, ninety days would bring
the end, he said, with grim smile:
81 am not ninety day man, but we shall
see what will happen in six months" The
significance of these words from the Com
mander-in-C Chief of our armies, with the
sense of his knowledge Of and power over
the whole subject, which his manner i'm.
ports, cannot be moderated Gen. Grant
knows and believes what he says, and he
is not accustomed to express his views
without due consideration. From the
movement of Gen. Sherman it is evident
expects great results, and in the success
of his operations he has the most perfect
confidence. Although few had the pleas
ure of seeing him, yet he so impressed
those few with his own hopefulnes that
they cannot help reiterating the cry of
the Veteran Union Club and the prayer of
all loyal men, Good bless you, General !;