The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-08-01
Ovation - Gen. Gromtl
BOeroN. Julyl 81.

To-day, Lieut.. Gen. Grant has BEEN the
guest of the city of Boston. Leaving the
hotel q quarter before ten, the party arrived
at the navy yard, where they were received
by Rear Admiral Stringham, commandhnt Of
this yard, and his officers. The Marine Guard
were drawn up in line and presented arms a.
the General passed, and the navy yard band
played Hail to the Chief.
The workmen in the yard, 8, 800 in number,
were also drawn up in line on either side ol
the powerful avenues leading through the
yard, and as the General passed, blended
their hearty cheers with the inspiring music
of the band. A salute was fred from the wa.
ter battery.
After inspecting the various work shops
and the vessels now in process of coustruc-
tion, the party returned to Admiral String
hams residence, and partook of col1htion.
Ihe officers OF the yard were here Introduced
70 the General in the order Of their rank.
from the AdmiraFs . residence the party pro-
ceeded in their carriages to the residehce oi
the Hon. George Washington WARREN near
bunker Hill Monument. Gilmore's bald was
stationed in front Of the house, and petform-
ed, . See the Conquering Hero Come As
the General left his carriage, the General and
Mrs. Grant were cordially received BY Judge
Warren and his lady, and q party of|ladies
and gentlemen assembled.
The General was then escorted to the mon.
ument grounds, preceded by the bandl from
Chariestown. The party drove directly to
the Revere House.
The public reception of Lieut.. Gen. Grant
at Fanuei Hall was announced to take place
at IL o clock to-day, but long previous to the
hour, indeed as soon as the doors were thrown
open, an immense throng poured into the
building The hall was soon filled to its ut
most caDatity, and thousands we're com PEELED
70 wait without, unable to gain admittance.
Ihe interior OF the hall was handsomely de-
corated. The General and his staff. hccom
panied by Mayor Lincoln and 0thersf mem
bers OF the city government, entered the hall
at five minute before IL o'clock, and Gilmore Z
band. stationed in the gallery, struck up.
See the Conquering Hero Comes"
The enthusiasm of the audience manifested
itself in loud and prolonged cheering and
the waving of handkerchief, and il was fully
hve minutes before stiffness again prevailed.
Mayor Lincoln addressed the audience az
follows:
Fsitor Citizens: We have assembled in
Fanueil Hall TO honor q distinguished guest,
whose name is an honored word in every pa
triot home-a man of deeds and not of words
whose eloquence is of that kind which has
stirred the peoples hearts more than any form
Of speech. and who is here at our invitation
TO receive that gratitude and admiration
for his eminent services which we rejoice in
the opportunity of extending to him.
At the conclusion of Mayor Lincolns re.
marks Gen. Grant stepped forward upon the
platform, the band at the same time playing
Hail TO the Chief the strains of which
were almost drowned BY the cheers of the as
| semblage. After bowing his thanks and
calmly surveying the multitude, he stepped
back to receive the greetings Of those who
were already struggling for chance to pre-
sent themselves. For half an hour stead,
stream of gentlemen, with now and then a
lady, poured by him, but slight grasp of tht
hand was all that he was able to bestow Six
or eight hundred people thus extended theil
personal greetings. when the General exhib
tied signs Of fatigue and intimated that ht
| should have to forego the pleasure of extend
ing the ceremony longer. Stepping farwart
upon the platform attended by Mayor Lncolr
he addressed the audience as follows:
Ladies aud Gentlemen wonld line to tax,
you all by the hand, but find that it will b,
impossible. ] thank vou for this and fo
your kindness. | will bid Jon gobd after
| noon.
Gen. Grant intends leaving for Portland to
morrow morning, from which point he vii
proceed to Halifax. A special train has beel
rendered for his use. The General will sto,
in Lawrence long enough to visit the mill
and other points of interest AT Portland tn,
party will embark in the revenue cutter Ho
mer for Halifax.