Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-04
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GENERAL GRANT.
HISsyIsIT TO THE CAPITAL
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G RrA N ID OvATIO N.
HONOR TO oHIo,s SON.
HONOR TO oHlo,s SON.

Yesterday, the occasion cof the visit of
U. S. Grant, Lieutenant General of the
United States, was a proud day for the
Capital Of Ohio. The weather was pleas
antJnid everything passed off harmonious
ly, and to the general qualification ofall who
participated in the. ceremonies and pleas
ures Of the great event. m 3 II
oaSTHE SPECIAL TRAIN.
Early In the morning, a special train was
dispatched to Xenia for the purpose of re-
ceiving the General and conveying him to
the city. The following gentlemen went
downinthe train from this city, as a com
mittee of Invitation and Reception
George NJ. Parsons, G. Douty, L. J. Critch-
field, Peter Ambos, John Field, Harvey
Bancroft and VIM. Blynn. - FyfSf|f
When the train with Gen. Grant arrived
at Xenia from Cincinnati, large concourse
had assembled at the depot, by whom he
was rapt,irously cheered. Such Of the
people, as, could be, during brief stay,
were presented to him, and shook him cor
diallyIby the hand. Among others, re-
turned soldier approached him, and pre-
senting his lett hand, saidiT General, 1
give you my left hand; The other have left
down in Georgia." The General was much
affected by this briet address. -
Gen. Grant was accompanied by Mrs.
Grant, his four children-a daughter and
three sons, the eldest about fourteen years
Of age--his father-in-law, Colonel Dent, and
two MEMBERS 81, his staff, Colonels Badeau
and Babcock. With these, he is on his way
to Washington city, and, accompanied by
them, and the committee from this city.
with other invited friends, he entered the
special train, and was soon on his way to
this city. II hpIDBbgHJ gT>f
Arrived at London, the General was
greeted with loud cheers by crowd of cit
izens who had assembled at the depot. AZ
ter short delay the train moved forward
to this city, where it arrived at about one
o'clock in the afternoon. s3
'oIA' THE PROCESSION.
Early in the morning, the buildings in
the city, public and private, especially
along High street, put on quite gala
day appearance, being adorned with flags
and other decorations. During the fore
noon, the streets were thronged with peo-
ple,indicating that some novel and inter-
esting event was about to take place. Be-
fore the arrival of the special train from
Xenia, q procession was formed ony,State
street, In accordance with the programme
published in the morning, and proceeded
upHigh street, and deployed at the depot
to await the arrival of the City's distin.
Guished Guest. pa
When the special train had arrived at the
depot, as General Grant seated himself ir
the carriage allotted him, simultaneou.
shout Of welcome arose from the immens,
multitude gathered In the vicinity of tn
depot. The procession then reformed an,
returned down High street to the gate OF
theIwsst side of Capitol Square,. Headinl
the procession, was Company E of the 1Stl
U. Infantry, commanded by Capt. Nc
Cleary, and preceded by the band of tn
18th U.S.I. Then followed carriage con
tanning General Grant, Governor Anderso
and Ex-Governor Tod, and carriages con
veying General Grants staff and family
the Mayor and Common Council of Colum
bus; members of the Press, &c. Tna ''r
The Fire Department of the city, whic
came next in the order of procession, mad
splendid appearance. The engines, hos
carriages and horses were 'ofnamented wit
flags wreaths and other appropriate de
vices. The firemen in their bright red uni
J forms, the young girls dressed in white i
several of the vehicles belonging to th
Department, made anlinteresting scene
MuchNcredit is due to the Chief Enginee
and his assistants for getting up this fin
display. h'.. y .1 '' ''''''." - -. ~ ~
The entire procession, conducted by Ma
jor Jas. Van Voast and Col. l. II. Marrow
Marshals' OF the Day, was very orderly
regular and well arranged in all its de
partments. NJ 20 .f,stss' 'Trt'.'' ID. a.7'
..,..s,,,., THE RECEPTION. ii
As the procession moved down Hig
street to the Capitol dense crowds thronge
the sidewalks and, street, corners LAS th
carriages hove in sight of the Capitol,
great multitude was seen gathered In iron
oftKdL square, awaiting the arrival Of tn
expected guest. One Of the most beautifu
and interesting sights, perhaps, ever pre-
sented In the city, was seen on the steps q
the west front Of the Capitol, It was tn
children and youth of both sexes from tn
Public Schools. (As the General came fror
his carriage to the entrance into tn
CspitolA. these young Ohioans Welcome
hin with glad shout and the waving K
hats and handkerchisfs. 1I,T
After having been formally received 8
thau Hoeefnor,si roomsnin the Capitol th
General was conduetedto thewest front
thebuilding, where a mass of thousands (
people were awaiting his appearance
eager expectancy. He was introduced |
the assembled multitude by Mayor Blu
with the following neat and approprlal
address:
kl2MAYohts6LI's A6bnrss. ~
Gentlemen Of the Common Council Ladit
Snd Gentlemsn Your presence here lel
presses more cheerful return to your dis
tinguished guest, Gen. Grant, than ca
express In words
Geneydl: We are met together to congrat
ulate you and ourselves upon the labor yo
haveDerfOrmed whichhas brought for yo