The New York herald., 1865-06-08

then retired amid the prolonged applause OF the mem
aers OF tne o within the building and the reiterated
cheers OF the assembly outside. SO anxious were
many OF the individuals surrounding the carriage 10
even tcuch the garments OF tho "Unioa saver, y
that the presence OF the "hetropotans locust in hand,
found Insufficient 70 keep the passage 70 the
riage unobsructed and the Lieutenant General had "
be literally dragged TO the carriage BY couple Of his
aids. He nnaliy succeeded in getting seated, and the
driver, whipping up his horses, made way through the
crowd, the boys and many mon jumping up behind and
and then chasing the carrag in is transit down Broad
way TO the Astor House
THE GENERALS RETURN 70 TIE AsTOR HOUSs
LAST NIGHT.
Shortly after ten O'Clock last night tho General
turned 70 tho Astor House The parlor again
crowded. the ladies' Of course having the predominance
Mrs Grant was in company with her husband Another
outside crowd was hand, who cheered Justify the
distinguished soldier emerged from his carriage large
force OF police preserved order the front sidewalk
Major General Logan Bngadier Generals Wilson, Reise
Mayo and Sckney Colonel Gillett, Captain Taylor and
other distinguished officers were also present
THE sERENApE
At eleven O'Clock the officers Of tho Seventh
regiment entered the Adjutant LEBgAU advanced
to General Grant and said id:-Goneral tho officers and
tender TO you serenade The General merely bowed
his Acknowledgements The strains Of music from the
band now came stealing softly into the paror After
pearance on the balcony aud greeted with remen-
dous cheering He was introduced to the crowd by Ad
jutant Lebenau The General stood the balcony for
about fve minutes The people called for speech,
but It was not forthcoming. General Grant asked Adu
lungs enough make the crowd hear his voice. even IL
he was speech-maker. This request being acceded TO-
the General leaned the balcony, hat in hand and
said
GENTLEMEN or THE SEVENTH bid you good night. 1
am much Obliged to you for this reception.
After this rather terse speech General Grant retired
amid renewed applause.
SPEECH OF GENERAL LOGAN.
Loud calls were here made for General Logan and
after some delay that gallant soldier made his appearance
Hin duutt1,
was restored the General remarked that he really felt
proud by Of the assembage there night He
one OF the best men In the country and the best General
that over commanded army in any country Cheers
General Grant had been FIRST in war, first in peace
and first In the hearts of his countrymen From
discord and chaos in the army he had brought
order and discipline until victory had perched upon
banners at every step This was modest and unas
suming In society; but he great in the hattie field
When he commanded his troops in moving from tho
vicinity of Washington he did not tell them advance
two days and retreat three Cheers and laughter He
went forward, and stopped until he reached Rich
mond. (Cheers) Peace now reigned over the land. II
was to regain this blessed that General Grant
called from the ranks of private life aud placed at the
head of the armies of tho United States He did not
his promotion to the influence inrigues Of political
parties but simply TO his worth and abilities Gene
raj Grant had first commanded regiment, then brig
ade, then division then corps, until at length he
raised to the high position Of Lieutenant General He
General Logan) was bound to honor the great COM
mander, as well as his hearers. (Cheers) The speaker
then retired.
In speech the words Of which could be heard in the
most distant portion Of the crowd, he expatiated
he said, ''we had friends, with the exception
Of Switzerland. Now we have enemies Truly,
we had allies. Allies, like England who inflicted
damages on our commerce. but We will present our
bill, and demand full payment with Six per interest,
from tho commencement OF the war; and more, will
demand speedy settlement (Cheers)
After talking in this strain for tme Senator
Chandler retired, amid loud cheering
This wound up the proceedings or the screnade, and
Trad w uacfQ cat In
with General Grant
THE SCENE DURING THE sERENADE.
The intended sorenade 10 General Grant at the Astor
House having become known large crowds commenced
to gather from an early hour outside the Astor House.
and as the hour for TO take place drew nigh dense
mass OF human beings had congrcgated in oil the ap.
70 Barclay street, and across far into the City
Hall Park, nothing could be seen but up
Al eleven o'clock the Seventh regiment approached,
headed by their splendid band and ranged itself along
front Of the hotel The band took its station opposite the
main entrance, where suitable stands were speedily
erected for its accommodation Under the careful leader
ship Of c. s. Grafulla the sweetest Of sounds we're
blended in the most delicious harmony, which sto'
through the windows Of the room where dcnera Gran
and stah were assembled. The moonlight 70
nscting on the fountain in the Park gave il
stream tho appearance OF molten silver thrown int
relief by the background of foliage. On the balcony
the hotel the fair visitors at the Astor seated
cheer in honor OF the leader Of victorious armies
without the patronage OF beauty the serenade would
"a
The department OF the crowd Of a most orderly
character Cheers and 'tgcrs' frequently given
in honor of Grant and Logan Truly the ovation was
complete, and, II spontaneous outbursts Of gratitude
be any satisfaction 70 General Grant-lf a multi
tude's acclamation be agreeable to that modest
hero-hs cup Of hap pness should DO full.
The selection OF music performed by the band
most recherche The choicest gems OF verdis, Ros.
sns and Meyerbeers compositions performed with
that accuracy and feeling which characerzes the band
OF the Seventh regiment As the various speakers pre-
sented themselves tho balcony they enthu-
siasi"ally received, and the crowd showed their
approval Of tho sentiments expressed by frequent
cheering. Some entcrprsng individuals had procured
a stock OF that description OF pyrotochny known as
Roman candles, and at intervals balls OF re pro-
icced into the air Al the conclusion OF the scrcnade
the crowd quietly dispersed; tho harmony Of
the proceedings marred by any breach Of order the
part OF those assembled
THE GENERALS STAFF.
The following gentlemen OF General Grants staff &C.
company him m-Colone Bower, Colonel Packer, Colonel
Bedun, Colonel Baocock aud Captain Downe.
DEPARTURE or GENERAL GRANT FOR WEST POINT.
The General starts for West Point tho Henry Bur
den, AT six A. M He will DO accompanied by Generals
Dix, Hall and Van vet.