New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-08

addressed him. There many incidents worthy %
Mr. Oliver Of the Reception Committee, remarked tothe
Generals
II SUPPOSE General. when you Lad fought the Rebels
down to the south side Of tie James River you tnougns
you had pretty sare thing on them"
YES" replied Gen. Grant modestly. when 1 BAD
got that far considered that the offensive was whipped
out of the enemy and that they henceorh solely
on the defensive"
GEN GRANTS OPINION or STRATEGY.
During little chat with the Leutenant-Gsne
personal friend remarked to him:
General wonder II you can be aware what o hero
Won are considered nere-how great is the admiration
Of the matchess strategy BY which you finished tho
"Between you and me. dont belve much IN
strl ,egy" replied Gen. Grant have generally used
strategy merely 10 get close to the enemy and then my
motto is inst Up guards, and at them as Wellington
Is reported to have said though be probably never said
anything Of the kind"
In the course Of brief chat with the Genera gen.
'f General, why is it that We can Fever set 7'a''
Tn WAS the reply II nave never been
customed 70 anything Of the kind and am no" TOO
old to learn" .x a.,,. n ..,a
another gentleman; II wonder, however, mat yoa 10
rot now change hands. your right must 1e tired.
II think viii continue my duties with the sams
hand" said the General "a wish to keep Quo AL
Some of the visitors we're considerable enough TO pass
the weared chsftian without shaking hands con,ens
ing themselves With mere DOW; anu ,rst;tude in
bis mp soft eyes, This was more notceablo noin tno
fact that persons in the throng utter 80
the General, were .nconsderas mon triainS
BY pausing and chatting meanlngieSsy uPon HAHHS
subjects.
At about I2i O'Clock number OF ladies' entereo ING
room and requested TO be presented 10 Zen. Erans'
The Gene. al very affibe and agreeable IN las W
tercourse with them, and the reception, takine nI1
consideration the informally OF the occasion WIS.
,ho hin .ffrQ Ona
presented ~ the General made very pretty speech;
SPEECH OF LADY.
well General. at last you have given Us peace ior
which we have prayed long, 1t g not in the power
of language TO thank you sufficiently for what we az
feel you have done for your country aud you can resi-
as ured that you the hearts Of the ladies' OK
this city as well rs those Of the soldiers that have fo
lowed you and OF your fellow c'tizens wnom you 'es
around"
ing kind. though his modesty is beyond question.
GIN. GRANTS LEPLY.
Said he: "I also cannot fluid words TO express the
gratitude which feel for reception accorded me IN
this city. Your smiling face and the assurance which
comes from You that have won the esteem, IN some
measure Of the ladies' Of this great city cannot IAN 70
touch ne very deeply only WISH since there seems
such desire to see me- that could stay here longer
and devote myself to the qualification OF the curiosity
of you all"
Other ladies passed OIL and shook the Generals hand
with Few complimentary remarks.
One gentleman. shaking the hand OF the Genera
L
which no reply made, and no percegIlole cnsnge
appeared in the features Of the gallant officer.
ro IN ts bue Inform Of the United States The poor
| battle stained and INITIATED hero hmped along on
crutches and Gen. Grant noticed him with KIND con-
sideraton The soldier said; "Genera, an a. yVa
Waslin gton can obtain neither Through nor q dis.
charge. viii you be kind enough to help me little IN
Gen. Gran, invited him to beside him. chatted
with him fnInliarly for few moments and then called
an aid and said:
Please make this mar out lurougn ior " ohJ" w
| for whatever time he desires . -, a..
The solder retired evidently well pleased with his
visit.
! The rooms OF the General were perfectly throngcd
During the course OF the day Probably upward oi
Is 600 ladies snd gentlemen passed through In me- al
shaking hands with the LieutenaHt-Ienera.
COMMITTEE or ARRANGEMENTS.
| The ARRANGEMENTS for the reception were greatly
facilitated by the efforts Of the committee WHO nso
been appointed TO make the necessary dispositions ~
The subcommittee wos composed of Messrs: Guy r
pelton, Rufus F. Andrews NJ. b. Brown, and George
Excellent order prevailed throughout the entire 70.
ception by Mr. Dewey. official detective OF the Astor
House ss well as agent Of the HowardsI ooidierS
GEN. GRANT TAXES DRIVE.
All o'clock the General escaped from the press On.
officers drove of amid the p.udits and cheers Of an
enthusiastic crowd who were waiting AROUND 'ne aoofs
Of the building.
AT THE Aston HOUSE AGAIN.
Gen Grant in the of his brief drive. visited
a few places Of importance. but only olghted two or
three times his aIduous experience at the Astof
House had taught him to shun ally place OF exraord
nary publicity. The coach in which he rode, however,
was open one: aud wherever he was recognized he
was greeted wi tn enth usastc cheering He returned
Aston House at abont q ocioc. where an excel
lent dinner was in preparation for him. such a. MI.
Stetson can alone procure.
THE DINNER.
Among the iutIious anu famed present at the enter
tainment were AIR. Simeon Draper: Horace Greeley
Andrews Mr.. Peton, and the remainder OF the Con'
mit,ee of Reception Gen John A. DIX Gen. Van Vliet
Gen. Peck and many other distinguished military ON,
GERS while of course the Lieut. with h,s stan
end Of the table and MIR. Grinnen at the other WIN
Gen. Grant his right hand and Cen DIX ON ms ieit.
There was considerable Misunderstanding between
the reporters and the Committee and hotel omciais.
The latter at one time said that the thing was strictly
private and that reporters would be admitted whhe
at the time. par'aiity was shown 10 reporter
representing himself from theNsr- VINO
permitted take his seat inS de the ulnng rooin Ing
other reporters gracefully kicked out OF the haI
bv couple Of insoent policemen. MI. Stetson now
ever after became aware tta injustice nad oeen
DONE and allowed the rest OF the reporters 10 enter Inc
room.
The repast was magnificent affair. and appeared to
be heartily enjoyed.
Mr. Grinnel arose and spoke as follows:
regret very much 10 say that the arrangements
Which have been made such that our engagements
are very much hurried. Tie man whom We delight to
honor appause who has stood BY Us on every battle.
field. We heartily welcome among Us LIE nation 70,
day rises thank him who hos led our warriors and
Of the battle field to the contamination OF tLs
day Of peace combined with victory our enemies
Gentlemen. ! give you TIE HEALTH OF LIEUT..
GEN. GRANr-MAY GOD BLESS HIM. AND MAY he ALWAYS
LEAD OUR ARMIES TO VICTORY"
Three cheers and then, on the proposition OF M.
Bancroft. three moro we're gwen