Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-08-25
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GENERAL GRANr N oANApA.

writing on board the steamer Europta, wlliciI
conveyed General Grant and his party from
Quebec to Montreal, relates the following
interesting Incidents
THE DEPARTURE FROM QUEBEC.
When the tourists at Quebec learned that
General Grant was to go up the river by boat,
there was rush for tickets. Every state
room and berth was speedily engaged There
is a crowd on board, and the steward is trans
forming the saloon tables into bedsteads. The
passengers have improved the occasion to
stare I'D hbitatn1. at the Lieutenant General.
Many have been introduced many have in
troduced themselves. His uniform courtesy
to all is the theme of remark. His depart
ure from Quebec was marked by the same
enthusiasm which greeted him on his arri-
val. The wharf was packed with people,
who cheered voeifereusly.
GRANT SMOKES A CIGAR WITH ADMIRAL
Among those who called upon him was
Sir James Hope, Admiral, commanding her
Majesty's navy in America. He drove up
to the hotel this forenoon with three Of the
officers of his feet in full official dress A
second carriage contained his valet and box
es enough to freight one of Adams and Co s
express wagons. The contrast between the
two men was very great The Admiral is
taller than General Grant and older by fif-
teen or twenty years, with iron-grey hair,
white whiskers trinity brushed, grey eye,
forid face, quick and vigorous in his actions,
and good natured eountenanee General
Grant is so well known that / need not give
a description of his personal appearance. Sir
james found plain man in plain clothes
The admiral and his officers were gorgeous
In gold lace, bright buttons, crimson sashes,
chapeaus, nodding gplumes, ,epaulets and stars
After the call the Admiral sat down with
General Grant and enjoyed cigar. He gave
free expression to his admiration of General
Grant He said he was surprised to see a
man so sounostentatious ''He is not at all ike
our officers he said The Admiral laid a.
side his coat, chapeau and plumes, and ap-
peared IN naval undress of white pants, blue
coat, and plain cap,
CANADIAN OPINION OF GENERAL GRANT.
As stated in previous letter, l am here,
not to speak of General Grant movements,
Of him It is s interesn "a @ sf hear the comy a
ments. There is large, stout, white haired
man, dressed in Canada grey, accompanied
by his wife and daughter on a trip.
Il intended to spend another day in Que
bee, said he, but when found General
Grant was going up the river, | thought /
would 60 In the same boat, and so secured
tickets MY wife feels bad not to see Mont
morenci, but thenshec can see General Grant,
'How does he impress your l asked.
"Oh, he is a gentleman. He is plain
man, and the moreI see of him the better
like him. He is not stuck up at all, but
wears his honors quietly, was the reply.
On the sofa opposite to me is young
snob, dressed in a grey roundabout. he has
red whiskers of the shoe-brush pattern, and
is quizzing the General through his eye glas-
ses.
saw, don't see anything remarkable a.
bout him" he says to a fellow of the same
breed who sits beside him.
Ii the subject OF their remarks was ex-
ceedingly dignifed and wore full military
dress, with epaulettS, stars, gold lace, and
gilt buttons, if he looked haughtlly upon
everybody present, if he was proud enough
not to see any one who was not presented
with formality and dignity, doubtless these
fellows would see something remarkable in
him. They have not sense enough to know
that his unostentatlous manners his urbane
treatment OF all who approach him, is so
very remarkable that the people recognize it
at once.
/ stood upon the guard when the boat left
the wharf at Quebec and listened to the
crowd - so
He's brick, said one.
That is the man who licked the Rebels, =
said another who stood by his side.
had a brother who fit under him, said
a third
While walking around the citadel | fell In
to conversation with the soldier who con-
Quoted our party. He belongs to the Rifles.
Il had brother who was under Grant,
said he. He was wounded in front of Pc
tersburg and has got his discharge.
What does he say of General Grant n /
asked
"Oh, he says he is a bully boy
Then he began to talk about the fortifca-
tions.
These are no good Ireckon your guns,
which you have got, would knock these walls
to pieces mighty quick . Then looking a.
cross the river he pointed out the place where
the new Notifications are to be erected at
Point Levi, and said, 'tWhat good will they
do when completed They may keep a YES
sci from coming up the river, but if we had
war with you, Grant would come up from
Maine and take us Gu the land side.
There was more practical wisdom in what
he said than in the whole Board of Admi-
ralty, or whatever board of the Home Gov
ernment sat upon the Canadian defense uues-
ton. Canada can t be defended any more
than the Confederacy could be defended Are
the English lords and admirals bats that they
don't see it.?
have some important information on that
and kindred points which must preserve
for another letter. But we are approaching
Montreal, the bitterest secession place in
Canada 1t will be interesting to watch the
reception accorded to General Grant by the
people of that city.