The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-01

the doors thrown open, immense throng
The hall was soon filed 10 its utmost capacity, and
thousands compelled TO wait without unable 10 gam
admittance.
The interior OF the han was handsomely decorated pre-
csely in the manner the recent reception OF
Admiral Farragut, the names Of Grant, Farragut snel
man and other army and naval heroes being consp'-
inscriptions.
coin and other members Of the city government entesa
the hall at Ave minutes before twelve O'Clock by the
private entrance and Gmores band stationed IN gal
lery struck up
The enthusiasm OF the large audience manfcssed tsen
in loud and prolonged cheering and the waving OF hand
again kerchiefs, and it fully five minutes before
stiffness prevailed.
Mayor Lincoln now addressed the audience as fol-
Fellow CrnzEvs:-wc have assembled in Faneuil
Hall TO honor distinguished guest, whose name Is a
household word In every patriotic home man oi
Deeds and not Of words whose eoquence Is OF tnat Khd
which has stirred the peoples hearts more than any
ceive that gratitude and admiration for his eminent ser
vices which rejoice the opportunity OF extending
would have rcproached us and these pictured forms
would have rushed from their canvas TO bid him well
come to Faneuil Hall am desired by him to express
his thanks you for this demonstration and TO say that
he is not in the habit Of speaking and will not address
this assembly portion Of you, however, he will glad
ly take by the hand but he has not an arm OF iron
hardly be expected that he will be able TO greet all
Of you, as you pay your respects TO him.
At the conclusion OF Mayor Lncon's remarks General
Grant stepped forward upon the PLATFORM the band at
the same time playing "ail to the Chef' the strains
OF which were almost drowned by the cheers OF tho
assemblage which broke forth with renewed vgor.
After bowling modestly his acknowledgements ana
calmly surveying the multitude he stepped back to re-
ceve the greetings Of those who already struggling
forward for chance to present themselves.
For half an hour steady stream Of gentlemen, with
now and then LADY poured by him. but "a hurried hs and "a
bestow.
Six or eight hundred people thus extended their per-
eona greetings when the General exhibited signs OF
fatigue and ntmated that he should have to forego the
pleasure of extending the ceremony longer.
lows:-
Ladies' and gentlemen would like to take you all by
the hand but nnd that it will be impossible. thank
you for this and for your kindness will bid you good
The General then resumed his carriage and drove back
10 the Revere House, attended all the way by large
crowd OF people.
colleges in Cambridge and the Cambridge Arsenal, &C.
companied by Mayor Lincoln and Others and this even
ing he will attend dinner given In his honor by The
General Grant intends leaving for Portland tomorrow
morning, from which point he will proceed 70 Halifax
special train has been rendered Tor his use by super
intendent Bescott, of the Eastern Railway.
After leaving Faneui Hall General Grant proceeded TO
Whpple's Photograph Rooms ,n1%9 in Washington street
time, dense crowd assembled in Washington street. and
completely blocked up that horouehfare from State
When General Grant made his re appearance he was
again greeted Win LOUD checre wncn were continued all
along the route TO the Revere House.
The General will leave Boston TO morrow morning at
halfpas eight o'clock In special tran the Boston
and Maine Railroad, and will stop in Lawrence long
enough 10 visit the Pacific Mills and other points Of in
terest-
At Portland the party win embark on the revenue cut
Boston, July 81, 1865.
vIsIf OF TIE LIEUTENANT GENERAL TO CAMBRIDGE
AND WATERFOWL.
1ouav~l Grant vieixad CornhvidCe water-
town this afternoon The party took carriages from the
Revere House, and first visited Gore Hall, Of the
buildings Of Harvard University The ancient elm,
der which Washington assumed command Of the Amcri.
armies, and wsshington's headquarters now the
residence Of Longfeow, the poet, were visited-the
General making only hurried inspection Of the latter
% he passed. Mount Vernon was the next point to
which the party were driven, where the General was
shown the grave Of Everett and the Observatory and took
. general survey Of the grounds In Watertown the
party were entertained by Alvin Adams, head OF the
Adams Express Company. Subsequently the General
visited the watertown Arsenal where the commander,
Major Charles Kingsberry together with the guard
and workmen received him with marked attention.
From thence the party returned TO Boston, and M tho
Of the General he driven to tho end OF Long
Wharf, in order that he might obtain glimpse Of tho
harbo since his short stay would not allow him TO 60 up
o water excursion as was proposed At late hour
he "gave reception In his private apartments at the
corps and the officers Of the regular army on duty In
In Boston. O'Clock he proceeded 10 the Union
Club House. in Park street. where he dned In company
with the members Of the club, and select party OF gen.
tlemcn The affair Of strictly private character.
Governor Andrew and Mayor Lincoln were present