The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-17
GENERAL GRANT At DETROIT.

COmpanleQ ooCOrJ
tsry gentlemen and oitixens
L TO sARNIA.
Positive information having been received that oenerA
Grant would be in sarnia on Friday afternoon or ever
placed the luxurious deco car at the dsposal Of the
Reception Committee, who gladly awaited themselves Of
the regular evening train on the Grand Trunk Railway
The party consisted Of Major Generals 0td, Wilcox AMI
williams Brgadier General Looms Adtutant Genera u
gam K O. Barker, Mayor; Senator Chandler, Hon. WI
Howard Bassy S rrow sr,9S 1ame S,. 70
OF that which makes suoh excursions agreeable bad bees
furnished by mine host Of the Bddle House. and after
most delightful trip the party were landed At Fort GfA
ot before they were aware that hardly more than one
half the distance had been completed. Dsembarkihg
splendid station buildings OF the Grand Trunk Company
are located. and where General Grant and family wen
MEETING WITH THE GENERAL.
Hardly had the boat touched the dock when q Z
steamer spcer came up alongside. having on board y
Grant arrived al the Point shortly before I'VE ococ
and had taken trip To Port Huron and vicinity, coupb
Of miles below, where he met with public receipt o.
Of rather an impromptu nature however, the peopi
generally not being aware Of the honor Of visit IN t
70 extend more formal welcome. The GEM n
Port huron and returned shortly after eight ocior-l
The meeting with the Detroit party was o nl.st
and the renewal q old
was thereby rendered more agreeable TO all concern
General Grant is accompanied by hrs Grant and 1k
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al his rooms In animated conversation, after which
party retired M
Returning down stairs to the dining room the CON
IL, found that tho employees of the Grand Trunk
made suitable preparations for making them comfort Il
for the night After enjoying many ''creature DOM Z
forts spread with liberal hands, division was Gale
for and onehalf returned TO Fort Gratot, while Oh
other portion was disposed Of at Point Edward.
AT FORT GRATroT.
Next morning after breakfast the entire par
conveyed across the river to Fort Gratiot where tL
was in waiting. Quite a crowd had collected at the 9
car. was eagerly sought Their wishes bel
known he stepped out on the platform aadw \,
S m,% and were grained while others more basil
tented themselves with looking at the quiet, una
parsonage the platform from head to foot,
again. as il IL were necessary that bis dimensions IA
be photographed on their mind, in order 70 oeie'e n
WHERE'S THE eINRAL.
While the crowd were pushing and surgng TO an9nf
an individual elbowed himself through, and iookp
around to discover the observed OF all oosefverAJ
was standing Looking as though he would melt III
next nno,ncnt If no did not SEQ General Grant, ne a5
preached The indivruS.! himself and misaking MIN,
paronty for some other 6ccr PIT his hand iamlilagf
on the Generals shoulder, sauinG. Ssay, old hos
where's the Gin'raY" A friend near by racke9 y,
sleeve and whispered ''~hy, that's him" The fsiof
quarter horse sr.
TO DErRorT. A
The train started shortly after nine O'Clock for Dero
whrng past tho by stations along the route at rap
rate not deigning TO stop for the ordinary accom-
modations. The only incident worthy Of note We
Mount Clemens where large crowd had colIer'eH
train stopped momentariIy and General
called out the cagerness 70 grasp his hand was
cess before the train started One unfortunate and i
appointed individual who could not get through %
mass, became excted and shouted 70 the engineer
stop, as no had not shaken hands with General Gran
The train did not stop . I
At THE JUNCTION.
Here the train was met by q considerable additions
car and prosrsd the hand Of welcome 70 the Genera
The Torrent engine came up Bm0thered In nations
tolors and took the train 10 Detroit The reception her
was quiet through lack OF knowledge that the Genen
Passing the Iron Bridge Works one Of the employs
rest OF the wokmen gathered the fences by the ra
road track and checred Justify az the train passed
AT THE CENTRAL STATION.
General Grant stood ON the platform OF the forwari
car, and, the train passed through the long row
workshops, with the workmen standing ready 10 gfeq
him, the scene was striking one. He passed man
groups unnoticed, account OF identity although
was recognized by several, who gave him welcomn
note.
was perfect jam OF human beings And here we woul
speak word Of the admirable arrangements. Tho lon
station building proper packed with nse mass
lines of rope stretched from end 70 end There was
crush, but everything was 80 harmoniEed and arrange
sSceS General Grant Cd from The car and MI
Mayor Barker, walked slowly through the building
He greeted with hearty cheers again and agein
which he acknowledged by raising his hat and b0wtn
his Acknowledgements.
ON TIE STREETS. A
The excitement on the streets approached closely
~ nosSs and driven ~" ss
after carriage speedily tiled with guests and - th
cavalcadc emerged to Jefferson avenue the densst
packed streets and tho sidewalk lined route were disu
tive evidences OF the popularity OF the occasion Jefe
avenue, noble thoroughfare was sea OF huma
beings Far the eye could comprehend the same In
terinable Of eager faces all pointed towards II
Generals carriage, met the eye; and, cheer ate
cheer rent the air and shout alter shout wont up tn
Jud hosannah indicated the pulse OF tho popular heart
AT THE BIDDLE HOUSE.
In due process Of time the advance portion OF tho ln
halted at the Side entrance Of the above house TIL
police by clever manouvre, outnankcd the caldron
human brings who pushed, surged and jammed toward
the entrance, and sent them towards the front. TN
enabled The party to remove themselves comfortably
and oil safely rooned In the parors without tn
ecstasy OF being crushed 10 pulp The camor In from
OF the hotel Immediately began, and General Grant pa
On emerging from the house TO the balcony ne was
ccved with rousng cheers which were repeated a. ofo
he appeared at different points He finally Withdrew
without speaking, although he was loudly called for
ABOUT THE CITY.
General Grant, during the afternoon, drove out visa
ing several places Of local importance and finally
spection Or his opin on OF stronghold We Say
nothing his rcticcnce is proverba in such matter
as on more congenial topics.
TuE FORMAL RECEPTION.
About o'clock the General appeared on the tal
cony In front OF the Biddle House, In the presence OF
least seven thousand spectators. The hoarse OF
thousand llroats babe him welcome, and swellod tn
shout OF rejoicing 10 Of general enthusiasm. tn
General was mportuncd In every possible way TO como
forward and make speech, but he remained Indifferent
10 all appeals At length after music from tho ban<
below, lie stepped forward and said =
"Gentemen-I bid you all good night"
This was at least satisfactory In sense The people
had heard him say something and tsnt some degree q
consolation from the few parting words.
The party then left the balcony and adjourned TO th
paror which densely crowded with ladies' and gen
tlcmcn eager TO grasp the hand Of one honored b
the people. The General underwent tho pumphandlf
ordeal with great fortitude Notwithstanding the fac(
that his had been In motion constantly throughout
tho day whenever q crowd could HIM aud be pre-
sentcd Large numbers OF our citizens paid their re-
spects during the evening" and the distinguished party
retired at a scasonable hour
Arrival or Freedmen ia that's City, m