The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16
SPEECH or GEN. GRANT.

SPEECH or GEN. GRANT.
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLENKN-Iriseo only
to say to you that do not intend to say aIy-
thing. Laughter thank you for your
kind words and hearty welcome. Applause.
SECOND DRIVE
was on the programme, and although the hour
was late, the General, who was evidently deter
mined to make day of 1t, concluded to abide
by the letter of his Instructions He accor-
dinghy took o seat in the carriage, accompanied
as before, and drove of amid the huzzas of tens
of thousands who had assembled to do him
honor.
AT COOPER INSTITUTE.
There must have been many rows, many dis
turbances, many scenes OF confusion in the
city of New York but We do not remember
any one or any number OF them combined.
which in rOwdvism, disturbance and confusion
caR compare with that which characterized the
first hour of the monster meeting at Cooper
Institute.
GRANTS RECEPTION.
At this moment a stir was near the side en-
trance and instinctively the vast assemblage
knew that their man had come Sure enough,
as the band struck up Hail to the Chief"
Gen. Grant, supported by Mr.. Oliver, and fol-
lowed by the members of his staff, appeared
Walking along to the platform he was made
the recipient of an ovation such as no man ever
had before. As one man the people rose the
men swung their hats, clapped their hands,
and shouted themselves red in the face; the
ladies waved their handkerchiefs, wreathed
their faces in witching smiles, and fairly glared
at the hero of the occasion.
The assemblage was Grant to the CORE
Such cheers are never heard outside of this
city. Such enthusiasm even Cooper Institute
knew nothing of before. Embarrassed, the
General advanced to the very front of the plat
form, where, hat in hand. he bowed and
bowed, acknowledging his appreciation of the
compliment paid him, as he only could. Sit
ting at length in chair, he attempted to con-
verse with Mr.. Grinnell, a lady threw bou.
quet at him with fatal precision-it broke into
it's component parts upon the nose of the
Lieutenant General Another lady threw a Sc
cond bouquet-it struck Mr.. Grinnell who
picked it up and handed it to the General.
Let US see you!" shouted host of voices.
Obedient to the call of the people, he rose and
walked to the further end of the platform,
while every step was signal for an outburst
Of applause perfect triumph of enthusiastic
hurrahing. But they were not to be put off
so. A speech they wanted, and q speech they
determined to have. The persuasions of Gen.
WetmOre were added to the entreaties of Mr..
Grinnell, and these enforced and indorsed by
the husky roarings of the shouting populace
secured the desired result. Rising, with hat
in hand, the General advanced to the edge of
the platform and spoke few brief words of
thanks for this reception.
SPEECH OF GENERAL GRANT.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: thank you for
this kind reception. If were in the habit of
speaking, am so entranced that shall not be
able to speak as would like; you will have to
excuse me.
This terse address was received with deafen-
ing applause, which lasted fOr many minutes.
Tho General then tOOk a QpQt in the nf
the stage near to the front, and sat there until
the Hon. ID. 8. Dickinson finished his remarks,
when he retired amid loud and long continued
cheers.
Gen. Grant escaped from the closeness and
crowd there after short time, and drove to
the
UNION LEAGUE CLUB,
where, enthroned in chair, and smoking
cigar, he received the compliments of the men,
bers, and after proper time, took q coach on
his way to undergo the
sERENADE AT THE AsroR HoUsK.
Here an immense crowd had for some time
been gathered, sacked closely even to perspira-
tion and discomfort, but thoroughly good-na-
tured. They found a certain diversion while
waiting, in watching the extemporaneous
Thermopyla which the police had organized
at the steps of the Astor House, q vigilant Le-
onidas refusing admittance from time to time
to various persons not equipped Ito use He
brew variation of the metaphor) with the Shib-
bO.eth Of the evening.
In due time the band of the Seventh Regi-
ment, and the members of that regiment in
citizens dress, arrived; and after Inspector Car
penter, with persuasive utterance and his pO-
licemen with delicate showing, had cleared
proper place,
began. 1t was opened with " Hail Columbia,
and was followed by the overture to William
TELL" graceful and spirited galop, selections
from Robert le Diable," an energetic compo-
stion entitled Rataplan de Gloria, and one
or two other pieces, all given with really excel
sic was iEtersperesed with short speeches by
one or two persons, and very few words by
Gen. Grant
There was naturally vigorous call for
"Grant! Grant," at the first pause in the
music. Deliberately, . square-built figure took
stand on the balcony over the AstOr House
dow, and removed o hat. There were i'm
mense cheers. Square-built figure bowed.
Voice at one side remarked, " Fellow citizens
have the honor to introduce to you Lieut.
General Ulysses 8. Grant" Other cheers, an
other bow, but
NO SPEECH.
Lest, however, there should be any doubt who
was the man, the square-ouilt ngure quietly
lit cigar, at which characteristic self.identica
ton the crowd laughed heartily, as the small
red spark glowed before the dark face. 4
subsequent erdeavor brought no speech, al.
though the general acknowledged the COM
pliment paid him by the Seventh Regi-
ment in
THIRTEEN WORDS.
to wit: Gentlemen of the Seventh Regiment.
I thank you for this compliment Good
night"