New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-06

The celebration yesterday exceeded in inter-
est anything OF the kind ever witnessed IN Albany.
The assurance Of presence Of Gen. Grant and other
distinguished Generals attracted thousands Of people
from distant parts OF the State and country Among
thore present and participating in the exercises were;
Gems Fitzpatrick Schoied. Sickes. Buttericd. Peek,
Ricketts, KauIz Dcvin, Davis, Mulligin, Wool Wal
ace Robinson, Jones Randall and Roberts.
Gen. Grant arrived ct l0I O'Clock yesterday morn.
ing by special train. tho trip having been made IN
three hours and forty minutes over the Harlem
Road On arriving he escorted to the residence Of
Gov Fenton where tho other military gentlemen and
select party Of civilians In waiting to receive him.
AFTER mutual salutations anu iniroduetlonS the party
partook of refreshments provided by the Governor.
The hour having arrived for the services in which the
gentlemen invited to take part they were driven
in carriages to tho Washington Parade Ground under
escort OF military and the Young Mems Association.
Here binding had been erected for the occasion az
the expense Of the citizens Of Albany $40 feet long by
100 In width provided with seats for oWo pecP,ne
crowd from rushing in and military stationed 10 Keep
order. .,.,. -,o.a
Long before the procession arrived the grounds were
6lled with people Gen Grant being the main poiht OF
Attraction The inmense building was soon pacEeu IN
side while thousands thronged the eronnas aoJoln1s
The epnearnnce Of Gen Grant upon the stand was tue
sgnal for hearty cheering ana III resPon'o No ~"' nav
The tstiered flags of about one hundred New:York
regiments were then formally presented to the sate
Gen Butterheid making the presentation. c @
m tho great services rendered by the troops
and sad Tho War for the Union Is over and the day
NJ Peace has arrived" lie referred TO the terms Gen.
Grant had dictated for Lees surrender, and said the
honor OF the soldier was pledged to the Observance OF
those conditions The army had performed Its duty;
n WAS now the work Of the civil authorities to restore
neace ard concord throughout the lsnd-not In the
snirt Of retaliation and revenge but by conciliaion
and toward those who had laid down ther
arms. 90, - ...,;,x
the aags. his address read by Col. Hastings his
private secretary. -, a,..s.a
and thrilling production. He argued In favor OF Uni
yersal Liberty and Universal Educated Suffrage. IL
was not corn cotton land that ycted put nind
lie would make distinction as.o color LIS eloquent
passages were frequently appauded.
Calls were made for Gen. Sicklcs. ana ne feepohoeu
In q brief speech expressing similar sentiments 10
those advanced by Gen Brtterfeld.
Calls were also made for fitzpatrick ana ocnoAe'"'
and they bowed their acknowledgements.
At the conclusion OF the services tho crowa ru uS
for Gen. Grant determined 10 shake him py tns aans
and Il was with difficulty that he reached nn csIasG
Everything passed of pleasantly. and greas crs sh
due those entrusted with the managemens '" 'H'
fair. djnner. 10 thu dis |
Inen.hed guests at his residence: ,cx.,
Isn Craaf len last evening for New iotA anu
Siorles Scbofehd Kantx, Deyin, khpaIieAs ""ace
and fo oaoof GenbsSs the Lesias!uss aud other