The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-11-22
SCENE AT FIFTH AND CEEsN UT
STREETS.
He is Recognized by a Soldier.
THE Widest ENTHUSIASM

The movements Of the hero Of v!cks5ur, h,y,
been attended with much secresy durin, the ply
few days On Thursday last General Grant len
thearmy and proceeded TO Washington. From
inns cry, after brief consultation with the Pfe.i
dent and Secretary of War, be left for Burlington
Nj, 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, Gencra Grant. ac.
| eompamcd by several members of his family wa.
| seen upon one VI the principal streets
lhmealae c recognition took place on all sides
| ana such hand. ,hukings and hearty conrratula-
lions never before fell TO the lot OF thi, rsnownod
! officer In few minutes che news Of The arrival
! oi Grant flew like wild tire through the town. and
the gathering eventually became 50 great tba. in
| selt defense the General aud his family wero
| 1DIlSed to seek the scclnSion Of their own home
| blre until late hour on Friday night ne
received number OF visitors the last OF them uot
''aVhg MS residence until near midnight
On Saturday morning General Grant gceDIn.
panied by his tamily, arrived in New York CIV
ana quietly and in an unOstenlaliOus manner
proceeded to his hotel During the day the prnlt
chieitaln, IN plain citizens dress With his lutle
son, and his daughter, Nellie Grant after u short
promenade on Broadway, proceeded 10 a noted
place OF amusement on that famous thorough
I're' mere he passed an hour or moro and again
returned TO his hotel.
@''ANNAnAAuhiNb INC privacy OF ms visit. the
Iact OF his arrival became known to a numb.r OF
prominent citizens, and these he entertained M To
the hour of o'clock =. VI when he attended
we grand reception given mt the As.Or House to
MI Fenton, Governor elect. Repeated eff ,rts
were made 10 induce the Genera 10 make n
speech but without avail.
lie remarked 10 q friend sitting upon the pllt-
form by his side that iii all the imaginary gold
which exchanges hands in Wall street. every
twenty four hours could be converted Into solid
material, and all Oter,d i him for a speech on that
occasion, he would not make IL; that IL was NOT
the purpose Of his mission to make speeches"
The New York Times OF to-day, speaking of
General Grants visit to that city, says
when the Veteran Union Club complimented
the Governor elect with a serenlde at the A,tor
house' they little thought what distinguished
guest would grace the occasion with his presence
10 was only after much solicitation that General
Grant consented to come down to the rc1eptiln-
room, ana occupy a seat by the side Of Governor
Ftnton His entrance was greeted with a shout
OF applause, burstipg out frem the heart ll .ery
man there present the homage OF the peOala 10
their great victorious leader.
-, No words can express the wild enthusiasm Of
sue moment when cheers for Grant rang from
moor to ceiling and the audience looked noon
ti'R modest, unassumng man whom half the
continent fears and the other half adyre5 lie
positively refused TO speak although rcpaatedlv
called upon Voices IN the crowd called ont
Rise ap General, we want 70 see YOU" Tbe
General rose, bowel, and sat down amid cries
nom al parts Of the room, OF God bless Won
General; God bless you Z"
To General Sckles he delegated the honor of
returning his thanks for his flattering reception,
His retcence on this occasion, his resistance TO
the inducement 10 say % least few words, was
but an illustration OF the obstinate frmness OF his
character, which, having once determined . do
or not to do thing will not allow him TO deyiate
from his purpose The General received very few
Yl7llQrs during his stay in tue city. Oa sunday
evening he called on Lienteuau. General Scott, at
the Hoffman House, but il is believed to have
been nothing more than an unofficial visit of
couresy.
To those whom he honored bv receiving them
at hls rooms, his manner was cheerful, his con
yelSntion hopeful, and his views OF the situation
most assuring. No one can hear him talk without
beng profoundly impressed with the fOrce of q |
character combining immense power with the
most unassnming modesty, His presence fas- |
cmltes, his eye magnctzes you, and you cannot |
look in his face, listen 10 his few, calm, quiet |
words, and so away doubling tha, Grant Is |
n sler Of the situation, and knows TO-
To gentleman OF this city lie said On Sunday |
afternoon; Tile Southern COut5iGracy is a |
mere she'll. / know iJ. / am sure of it. IL is q |
hollow she'll, and Sherman will prove it TO you" |
The calm, modest cons iousness Of power with |
which this was said, more than the lrds .lem- |
selves, conveyed 10 his visitor an Unqualified con-
yiation OF the truth Of the Generals remarks. In
answer 10 question whether, ia his Opin on, |
ninety days would bring the end, he said, with |
grim smile ~ am nOf a ninety-day man, bur |
we shall see what viii happen 10 six months" |
The significance OF these words IRON the Com |
mander.in-Chief Of our armies, with the sease of |
his know edge Of and power over the yhOla sub |
iect which his manner imp5Its cannot be under
IA d.
General Grant knows and believes what he |
."N' and he Is not accustomed to express his |
views without due COusid ration. From the |
81 General sherman 10 is evident he |
expects great results, and IN the success OF his
operations he ha} the most perfect confidence.
Although few had the pleasure If seeing him,
YET be 20 impressed those few with his own hDne-
fnlness that they clnuo, help reitsratng the cry
OF tine Veteran Union Club and she prayer Of al |
10y al men, GOD bless You, General; g ID bless
you
General Grants Arrival this Morning.
A. au early hour this morning the General
arrived in this city and stopped az The COntuen-
tai lie intended to proceed Immediately on %
the front, but by some delay he missed the train |
and was obliged TO lay over q few hours. Be- |
tween 10 and IL o'clock, accompanied by one Of |
his aids Colonel Bldeau, he left the hotel on |
private business. He wGs dressed in civilians |
clothes, with large slouCh hat, having nothing |
on his person 10 indicate his position. |
lie proceeded down Chcsnut street unmOlested |
until q short distance below Sixth, when soldier
who was standing With several of his comrades on |
the Sidewalk recognized him,and wildly eX-
claimed, "My God, there's General Grant,
This news spread almost with the speed Of
lightning, and in few minutes the General was
besegod The crowd increased with
5rea: rapidity people seeing the excitement came
-ushing to the spot TO inquire into the cause of
he rejoicing. He was grasped around the neck; |
o his coat tail, and his hands and arms were
eizcd by all who could possibly reach him. The
cene was becoming more exciting, and the Gene
al stood eonfounded, not knowing what TO do in
,rder to eXtricate himself. A large number Of
,olice rushed TO the spot, and the fact that the
was owing 10 the presence Of General
Grant was communicated to Chief piuggies who |
oon had a large numb. o. police on hand
The ponce SccSTn formed a hollow square, and
ne General was placed within, and fairly lifted
1y the crowd into the Central Telegraph office
Fifth and Chesnut. The doors were speedily
closed and guarded by the police The crowd
yatkered around and climbed up in the windows,
ind cheer after cheer was given for the hero.
After some delay, the General was conducted
lp-stairsinto the Mayors private office, where he
Ras taken In charge by that official, and heartily
after which he informed the Mayor
hat he wished to leave as soon as possible. The
Mayor Immediately sent for ohaise.
The crowd outside Of the building had by this
ime largely increased, and the widest enthQ-