The New York herald., 1865-06-08
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horace Greeley.
After the viands had been done ample Justice 70 and
the wines had freely flowed Mr. Grnne and said
Gentlemen, regret arrangements hurried
that may be able remain here as long as We
would wish There is a man among us whom we all
delight to honor There many in this land whom
love- but few have done so much for our country our
glorious country, this Ho has shown a firm do
termination many we'll fought battle field to light
out the battle for our constitution and country ZAP
pause.) He is not formal, conceited man. but social
genial one, whom delight 70 have among us, and
one TO whom nation TO- day gives hearty welcome and
many conflicts the to gorions cOnsummation
and our country 70 day Of pe.oe. propose the
he always lead our armies TO victory.
II is needless to that the toast honored Three
an1 aros yo. IS ag, M r inc BOTTLES 70 dancs
to hear General Grant speak that prevented the company
breaking out into musical declaration that he q
"joly good fellow"
The enthusiasm having subsded the hero OF the
ing and said:-Gentlemcn, know you will
me from attempting to reply to your very atterng re-
marks
PRESENTATION TO GENERAL GRANT.
Mr. GRINs at this jnncture rose and handed to Gene
raj Grant m exquisitcy bound copy OF work entitled
'Union Victories" He remarkod that the Generals
name found a prominent position In the work, and
begged the Generals acceptance of it from the gentle
whose Inscribed in it, saying that il the
General would but endorse the signatures II would make
o worry prcsentabe bill.
HORACE GnxYLnY, Esq, then rose In reply to repeated
calls, and in brief speech in which he praised
militia regiments, stating that in all our national conflicts
~. ah % :. % ,a a b % % ~ p,,s i e, ,,, y, o, III RI
n,o,o,ed ,h. ,o.o, ssra ;,,y.r sn,a;or or ne tInI
States couniing I, with tho name of cener,i nan
Co,aroI ri, ,o,o arJ rasnnndsd ~ ,ha ,na,, an,
calling upon Mr. Bancroft 10 make a speech, bu,
~L'houms uyopos, 81 L. t,nps i,sros, and An co,se
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THE SIXTEENTH MAINE REGIMENT PASS.
While the company we're at dinner the sixteenth
Maine regiment who werc passing the Astor House,
stopped and called vociierousy FOR General Grant The
sounds reaching the dining roo the General rose and
proceeded again TO the balcony when, as before, his
appearance was groc'cd with protracted cheering
HIS DEPARTURE FOR THE PARx
Afcr dinner the General and ono sad ofcer m THAR
way through dense crowd 10 their carriage To
explore the beauties Of our Park The crowds still occu.
pied all the approaches 10 tho Astor House. determined
that no exit through back door or side door should cheat
them Of an opportunity render the tribute Of their
rious army Crowds proceeded with the carriage for some
distance exercising their voices To the utmost while IN
plain uniform the object of their admiration Law back in
bis carriage anxious TO avoid the plaudits OK his ed.
mirers
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hschrI,oN At Ihs usioS LnASu. CLUB koons.
as oa1y 40 egm. I1ocx sss osenng 'ns rooms o tne
Union League Cup. bro:dwsy and Seventeentn street
woe pIe.y ~c' n'ya " VIE emoeIs y. sne cuo sua
sner irends ~ tne 1onera was expected 70
maAe .n1 c'up .sr IN aau'uon 20 .ns usual deco!a
IONS o inc cs'"osm m men' ws : coccuou o' muske.s
sno' Sne ano o.ner uopn,ss OF war cap'uroa
been presented and forwarded 10 The club through The
nstrumentality OF General Grant
About nino O'Clock the rapidly Increasing sound OF
many cheers betokened the advent Of tho ustrous VI
sitor and in few minutes the Lieutenant General madc