, 1864-11-26
GEN. GRANT IN PIHII4ADE1-
PHTA.
He In discovered by q SoItiter-Ina.
mensc Enthusiasm Of the People.

Yesterday morning Gen. Grant arrived in
Philadelphia. Having private business in this
O'Clock, when lie proceeded down Chestnut
street in company with Col. Badeau, Of his
staff. Gen. Grant was habited in citizens
dress, the outer garment being rough over
coat, with outside pockets, Into which his
hands were thrust. He wore military s!ouch
hat, with the front part Of the brim drawn
down over bis broWs 50 az to throw his eyes
into deep shade, he was smoking q clgaz.
The General passed along Chestnut street
like " any other man, - md he was not identi.
fed until reaching the front Of the Tax Re-
cciycr's Office, where he was recognized BY a
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the moment, but the soldier, who had followed
the lead Of the General in the West, advanced,
and saluting with military etiquette, the Gen
eEal extended his hand, which WIS eagerly
grasped By the veteran soldier.
In q moment the word passed through the
street Us quickly Us meditation on tho wings
of thought - and shout after shout made the
welkin ring and echo with the name Of Gen.
Grant.
1t was high "1unch time" and in mo.
1nent the many public houses, restaurants,
cellars, and ealoons, that abound in that vi
cfnity we're relieved Of their visitors, who fed
themselves on the excitement Of the moment.
1t was curious sccne. The people of all ayes,
colors, compilations, Joined in the avalanche
Of humanity, and pushed on amid the Widest
The great fIankcr'' Vas dauked; be was
beseiged he could not "Stir peg !" his lines
Of retreat were intercepted; the crowd In
front, and all around him. augmented very
him, shook his hands, caught hold of his coat,
seized him By the lower cx xtremitfes. and were
about to carry him In the most summary man-
ner into Independence Hall.
Three cheers for the Hero Of vicksburs"
were given with enthusiasm. Cheers for the
Hero IN Firginia, y " the army" "the great
Tanker" mud cheers for almost every thing
were given. All this was the work Of only a
few moments.
Officer Carnes, Of the Reserve Corps, being
made his way. up to the General, and sue
cecdcd in freeing him somewhat from the
pressure Of the people. By hard work the
|. crowd pushed on towards Fifth street, aud by
pretty good movement Gen. Grant and his
staff officer were conducted into the local tele-
He was decidedly cool amid oil the excite
|. ment.
At this time the lieutenants Of police were
in the upper story Of the City Hall, and 1t
being reported to Chief Rugg}es that General
Grant was down stairs besiegea by the people,
he immediately descended, and in few mo
ments the General and Colonel, Badeau were
conducted to The Mayor private OF:
ice. 4 lady and gentleman were pres
ent on private business. Gen. Grant was form
ally introduced By the Chief and salutations
were exchanged, and the Lieutenant General
yited TO seats on sofa. The lady stepped
forward and shook hands with the great 1ero.
Gen. Grant said that he was in town on pri-
vatc business and it was absolutely necessary
that he should attend to it.
The question arose how to accomplish his
Re JoF$ 4u {t,n nf
Chief Rugg1es. a carriage was procured aud
ordered to proceed to the South gntc of Inde
pendence Square, "A police officer mounted
tie The box With TIE driver and drove down Fifth
pie rushed pcll neil down the street, through
The main Testibule Of Independence Hall, nnd
avenues leading through the east and west
wings. The scene in the Square that ensucd
detles description. In less time than 1t takes
to write about 1t, several thousand eentercd
Ind already stopped. Thicy awaited The arff
val Of the distinguished guest, and as the
crowd increased every moment, the parties
began to spread themselves along the min
walk, rs the most probable course the General
would take to reach the carriage already on
| Walnut street.
! BY this movement Of Chief Ruggles the
| crowd diminished In front of the City hall.
| A carriagc having been procured, IT was driven
| to the front door, It WAS fortunate that the
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being opened, they marched out in double
| file, Then broke right and left, and pressed
the people back, The orders were given by
Chief Rugg1es, and the movement was 50
| well done that the General exclaimed the
single word-"capital!
General Grant and his attendant staff off
Ger were accompanied to the door Of the Hall
by Mayor Henry. The enthusiastic cheers
Attracted the attention Of the immense
| crowd who had been drawn away by the ruse
abore noticed. They came rushing back in
| the widest confusion, but it was too late
! carriage cont1ininE the General had by tbis
| time reached the Continental,
The only accident that happened Was The
breaking Of 4 pane Of glass of the carriage.
| As police officer was closing the door; The
crowd pressed around and pressed bis elbow
through the glass, slightly cutting lis arm.
The whole affair, from the time Of lie identi.
tcation Of General Grant until he reached the
Continental, did not occupy more than twenty
| minutes. The crowd followed the carriage to
the Continental called for speech, but got
| none. a considerable number Of persons In
gered about the hotel, anxious to obtain q
| glimpse Of the great General who wears the
| honors Of a Washington.