The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-01
GRANT AT THE HUB.
The Lieutenant Generals Visit to
Massachusetts.
Ovations Along the Route from
Albany to Boston.
THANKS, BUT MAKES NO SPEECHES.
Tremendous Reception in the
Yankee Athens.
THH HUB IN A HUDBUD.
. TWO SERENADES In HONOR OF THE HERO.
Attends Service at the Old
South Church.
Visit to the Charlestown Navy
Yard and Bunker Hill.
: SURVEY OF THE FIELD.
Enthusiastic Reception at Faneuil Hall,
&C., &C., &c.
Attends Service at the Old
South Church.
Visit to the Charlestown Navy
Yard and Bunker Hill.
SURVEY OF THE FIELD.
Enthusiastic Reception at Faneuil Hall,
&C., &C., &c.
Our Boston correspondence.

Tho greatest military cheftain Of the age, both by
rank and merit guest of the city Of Boston.
He arrived here in special train over the Western and
Boston and Worcester railroads Saturday evening,
and safely ensconced within tho palatia walls Of
the Revere House in Bowdoin square. His coming was
surprise TO Boston!ans generally, the fact not having
been definitely announced until late Saturday afternoon;
but his visit anticipated by the State Executive De-
partment which Immediately made preparations to lion
tze him. The attention bestowed upon him since his
arrival has been constant and the people have improved
every opportunity to manifest the high regard which
they entertain for the distinguished visitor Before
seaching Boston the demonstrations along the route in
honor Of his presence multtudinous in numbers
hearty and enthusiastic In character
LEAVING AIBAM
The Lieutenant General and his party arrived at Al
bany, from Saratoga about ten O'Clock on Saturday
morning His companions are Mrs Grant. his two sons.
Frederick and Ulysses his daughters Ellen and Jessie,
two servants and his STAR which consists Of Colonel
Babcock Colonel Porter Colonel Parker and Colonel
Badsan immediately upon his arrival II Albany the
General waited upon by Adjutant General Schouler
Of Massachusetts, who had been despatched by Governor
Andrew Immediately upon his learning Of his intention
following letter Of introduction and invitation from the
0evernor:-
rtf CoMoKwEALfH on MASSACHUSETTS,, I
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Bosror, July g. 1885,.
VI
GsnmAl-I have the honor 70 introduce to you Brga-
der General william schouler Adjutant General Of this
at Albany and f you will permit ~ 70 accompany you
70 Boston, II should be your purpose 10 honor this
he may Se enabled 70 render your Journey may be f.c
tated and the trip satisfactorily accomplished
10 s ds = n .y s. Ss . s sna
novsmsn,s distinctly :u!Scr.sa ty you, Su. Is
people or Massachusetts, 10 accord some reception
which might hep express their cordial sentiments Of
honor and gratitude for the services you have rendered
I beg 70 commend General schouler to your regard
and am with the highest dinly SSRE% SHSs
The General accepted Of the invitation and the party
a. once embarked upon . special train for Boston
Through the efforts Of Mr. Henry Gray, the superintend
ent Of the Western Railroad most magnificent car was
provided The Of Of the best the road
bad been removed and their place supplied with costly
furniture every other appliance Of elegance and COM
fort The interior Of the car we'll - the outside was
beautifully draped with American nags, which, combined
with the rich arm chairs and sofas, formed quite q
palatal appearance Al either end Of the car was q
stuffed eagle with outspread WINGS and in the centre
was large oil painting Of the great General The engine
was also beautifully decorated with bunting and nora
wreaths and had upon s forward part two large silk
Aags, bearing the names Of Lincoln and Grant A the
train moved away from the depot the shouts and huzzas
Of the people, mingled with the firing Of salutss and the
music Of the bands almost deafening After passing
rapidly space Of twenty-five miles without stop
ping a single station the train and ts distinguished
guest arrived M
cHAmAn YouR coRxIna
Hero thers was large concourse Of spectators, anx
ious 70 got sight Il the General They cheersd hear
w. and seemed anxious for him 70 mako speech. He
.couldnt IT," however All he could do was 70 bow
he did in graceful and digni6sd manner Al the train
moved away the crowd called for three cheers which
Ss sSs ron monster had borne ne uss s % half
mile from the station After having got well under way
% ss. .Ss .s he . ns 3 81 ': ::
drew cigar from his pocket and retired 70 distant
part Of the car 70 luxuriate over ~ When ne passed
work and thought the western Railroad was . great
!astsuon generally The next stopping place and ova
Won ssv. ~a .r '-'s =, ,u,wrp.
No lee than eight or ten thousand people had come
nsv . s ana 0-n ~ e pc, o1s sTOnnd Rs Wy '
shesrsd loud and numsrousy nom the moment the
train arrived until long time probaby, sfter u had
townto 0do The muiso" might wen have been play.
ing New York some other place during the
Known The cheers Of the multitude drowned s strains
IL march 'en ons Ss
% Springfield At such stations :: Hinsdae Chester and
sssr hearts content a. the srsn psssed by Msvcp
Brers Of Springfield and several members or the city
government Joined the train at Westdeld
At RRugyIE1D
The crowd at the depot in Springfield must have num-
bored upwards Of twenty thousand The whole city
seemed 70 have turned out ssosss and the people
from al the adjoining towns north, SOUTH cast and
? were there. And such shouts and noses Nothing Of
the kind heard In the respectable city Of Spring
neid before. Chesr bands Of music booming Of can.
non ringing Of bells the screaming whistles Of nfy loco
,botvss-a these combined told something OF the gene
snl feeling which was cherished towards .. B. g.
Immediately stsr leaving the cars the General and
hh party wero received BY the Mayor and members Of
che city government the Mayor making bria speech
OF welcome, 10 which the General made hts accustomed
bow They then made their way through the dense
crowd 70 an elegantly decorated carriage which was In
waiting The General and his family and Mayor Briggs
occupied the n carriage and his An the city govern
and jnvited guests followed afer Tns procession
down Main street, which thronged with rver
f people on either slde The cheers the General 20.
kncwlcdged ~ sueeseion Of modes bowa Occasion.
S whom beyy o. le6Iee manifested their welcome By
hsndkerchtem ne seemed 70 infuss spirit into his
bows Of aeknowledgmenk Nanv n She puflc and pyi-