The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-20
GRANT AND SHERMAN.

Grand Reception at Lafayette Park, 81.
L.ouis-Ten Thousand People Present.
Visit OF General Grant to the ToInb Of
President Lincoln, &c.
From the 81. Louis Democrat, Sept TO-
Since the arrival Of General Grant in this city, the peo
pie OF all classes have felt feversh desire TO him
and shake HIM by the hand. Even those who were
familiar with him a. Captain Grant, when he was resi-
dent Of the ety. Wished to look upon his sss ace once more
Il was happy thought Of Mayor Thomas that the rich
and the poor tho lame and the MANNED, men, women
and children should he afford ID equal opportunity OF
seeing the two greatest Generals the war has prodcced
Grant na sScS
invited TO Lafayette Park, where all coHd 60 and meet
them In the open air. and shake hands with them with
out undergoing the embarrassment Of formal presenta
ton.
Generals Grant and Sherman chcerfully accepted The
y % and
neni citizens In carriages they proceeded the bsauti
fui Park which the hand Of labor directed BY scientific
On s Ss wse under che
rection Of Colonel W. Il. kAnrics and were admirable
naes; the American dag foaied from the staf near the
centre OF the grounds an open tent or n.y. had been
pitched upon inc kno when M ssncs On sne 1a Pffsae
erected the tall flag stan, and Captain Bochm's
hand played choice selections Of national and other
airs.
From noon until Ave o'clock the on the Fourth
street road were crowded with people, and although
enough 70 sccommodate the multitude, and number o:
omnbuses carriages and private vchices were brought
into reputation.
Of ten thousand, majority OF whom were ladies,
with fair proportion OF children The foresight OF
Colonel Maurice had provided tubs Of Ice water along the
walks, and strong drinks permitted upon the
grounds. An adequate police force, under the super
vision OF Colonel abod preserved order In all parts Of
the grounds and prevented oil unnecessary crowding.
Between three and four O'Clock the carriages contain
ing tho Gcnernls the city officials arrived at the park
The foremost carriage contained Gen raj Grant, General
9herm nd Don't. father In law of Gcnenl
Grant Around this carriage the crowd gathered, shak
ing hands with the occupants and stopping It's progress
The way cleared by the police and the Gen rails
and their escort OF ocias assembled tho music stand 10
afford the public better view. Catching sight Of the
tall form Of the hero Of Atlanta, the multitude shouted
Mayor Thomas stated General Grant had consented
TO visit Lafayette Park the express condition that
there should be speaking on the occasion.
"Shcrmsni Sherman" vociferated the crowd, and
the hero Of the march to the compelled 10 face
ing:-"My friends, / have always been told that 81
Louis kept her good faith. Does the Mayor keep his
pIomses crss Sf Go Go on g on nss l1s hals, ALL
into peas Of laughter, and tho General turned away,
conscious that he had encc,uay nanksd the multitude
and the Generals conducted 10 the tent tho knoll
II required the whole police force 10 open pathway for
them: and the shakes Of the hand they received must
have been more painful than pleasant
m cbowing his way through the crowd General sher
man famliarly accosed by q ono armed man who
appeared 10 have met him before
don't remember me- but am ono Of them old bummers
Of yours who cleared the track for you 70 march 70 the
sca.n
II am always glad to Of my old soldiers, n
piled General sherman. 81 hope you found your trip @
the sea agreeable one. )"
30. yes, We bummed through pretty socially
Ah SEQ you hs,e lcft an arm behind; but then you
have kept the bcst one"
20 yes, I hept the right one" and the hummer
pushed his way through the crowd, and Was lost "
view.
Among the distinguished visitors Lieutenant Gov
George Smith, who took sion 10 address Gene
ra Grant behalf Of the people Of Northwest Missouri,
lowing Ia the address Of Governor Smith,
GKNERAL-H In . source Of great pleasure 70 me IN
have this opportunity 10 unto with the Mayor, City
Council and citizens Of b. Louis In their congratulations
that not only here In g. Louis s your perseverance,,
genius and valor appreciated, but assure you that
there portion Of our grca State where love Of the
will not receive like kind reception and cordial greeting
hope may suit convenience TO extend your visit
70 the Northwest and other portions OF State In order
you expression of their regard.
General Grant responded M follows
GovKRNoR SxnH-It will bc impossible for 10 visit
any other portion OF the state, ~ am called wssh
pleased 10 visit your section Of the State.
About half past Ave o'clock the Generals returned 10
the city and the crowd dispersed.
GENERAL GRANT AT THE TOMB or PRESIDENT LIN.
colin.
During his visit 70 springfield, Illinois last week, Lieu
Of other gentlemen visited Oak Ridge Cemetery and tho
tomb Of President Lincoln The General advanced 6rs
10 the sacred shade with his head uncovered followed by
By the USs % %
by the visitors, but the feeling stirring forth In their
breasts may be easily imagined After quitting the pre-
cncts OF the tomb General Grant expressed the highest
admiration for the grounds generally and the plan for
the proposed