The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-18
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The Journey Through Indiana and IiIi-
nois-Over the Prairies-Interchange OF
OpiniOns-Interview with Lieutenant
General Grant at ST. Louisa Trip ora
the MississipPi-Banqmet ON the Boat
Speeches by SIR Morton Peto, Hon. MIR.
kinnaird and General sherman. dc.
ST. LOUIS, NO., Sept. IA, 1855.
hasty railroad dinner at Seymour the only Incl.
dent IN the trip of the excursonss in traversing the
state OF Indiana The various gentlemen composing the
pary-and there were many Americans in it repre-
sentng Western railroad interess-entered into very
lively discussion and seem as though socabty
increased on the journey Topics heretofore forbidden
avoided, vz:-the rival interests, the sentiments, the
difference in the form Of government of England and
America became subjects OF animated conversation and
discussed in groups gathered the sofas and
lounges the commodious platforms OF the luxurious
the train ratified on its way. There every
inducement a pleasant interchange OF thought the
day beautiful. though warm; the most dclec,able
vands and cooling liquids occupied the side board of tho
refreshmcn saloon; fragrant cigars afforded truly de-
lghtfu comfort to those who used the weed, while
cushioned chairs and lounges invited attitudes OF re-
pose 1t would be strange the excursion otherwise
than an agreeable
The railroads ntersectng their frequently
numerously occasioned the English gentlemen lit
tie surprise 1t matter of wondcrment to them
that in country thiny populated land the country
naturally appeared after the thicky settled counties
oI Engandl there should be many railroads The
fertility Of the valley Of the Ohio evoked their adira
ton they viewed the extensive fields of either
side Of the whrlng train The sorghum u
novelty to them and they exhibited much interest in
history of its culture, which rivals that Of the
pRAIRKs.
II was nightfal when the train entered upon tho
praires of Illinois, and, though the day time would
have afforded much satisfactory prospect yet bo
like expanse which the darkness did not conceal
and the star-sudded sky, extending unbroken to tho
horizon made fully apparent to the excursonists the
nature Of this peculiar portion of American Western
scenery The idea of realized only when
here repeated land, and the "reminiscences OF
their visit will have interesting part than those
which recall the prairicsa feature which Europeans
identify so prominently with American geography
The speed on our railways matter OF much
when they compared their slight structure with
the firmly bedded and heavily baasted roads of their
country, and they believed that Improvement n
this respect would render less frequent the number OF
cdents to which they are so liable.
LOUIS.
In such Obsc1 atoms and in such discussions the hours
flew by until nearly two O'Clock this morning, when tho
party reached st. Louis where comfortable quarters
were in readiness at the Lindell Hotel.
RECEPTION GRANT.
This morning Sir Morton Peo was introduced 10 Gcn
eral Grant In private interview This evening there
will be formal reception and banquet ut the Southern
Hotel.
Of the st. Louis Chamber Of Commerce, headed by Mr.
McCuen, their chairman and accompanied by General
Sherman proceeded In carriages 70 the steamer Jeano
Deans at the Chestnut street levee. An inspection az
those farfamed craft the Mississippi steamers, was mae
and the loading the character Of the labor and
the kind oil cargo noted after which they embarked tho
Jeanc Deans and proceeded trip Of up the
river taking IN panoramic view Of the city It's levee
and its shipping When the mouth Of the Missouri
the turned around and proceeded down the
liver TO the vicinity Of Caondelct On the return up the
the boat stopped at freight branch OF the Iron
Mountain Railroad where the party disembarked and
inspected the iron orc, Sir Morton himself exhibiting
deep interest in this one Of the richest mineral products
ol tue State Of Missouri. ..'..''....
l.. Ianch had meantime been served on board tho
Sir Norton rso having been oasteS thanks
for the excellence OF their reception and wishcd tho
city Of g. Louis all prosperity and success
Hon. Mr.. Kinnaird IN responding to the toast" Our
Foreign Gnests-sad they could not accept the term
foreign guests as they had met with such cordial
ception He returned thanks therefor and desired 10
propose Il toast They had long heard OF and taken "a
deep interest in the national affairs Of America and they
had long watched the great campaign Of General Shcr
II pleasure and a pride To them 10 spend
many hours in the company OF the man for whose mill
tay talent aud general character they entertained pro
respect He gave the health OF General sber
and his most brilliant campaign.
GENERAL sgEissANs SPEECH.
Amid applause General Sherman ard
sponded the following very happy manner
assure you, gentlemen. That feel more pride end
pleasure IN having been OF the American oitc,rs
toasted than do of any distinctive position gwen
We have stopped the rebellion in country, and now
TURN oNcI It's w YOU w 'uc 'NSuIato
and belief that the country bg enough and has heart
large enough and intellect great enough TO do Gods bid
ding within her boundaries. II want additional capt
ta-and know enough cf the American character TO
know will work up the last dollar we have got, and
more too and We will pay back; we will go to you
il We can But that makes little difference This
country OF Is cosmopolitan In character and for
my part do say that study Napier with deeper in
tcrcst than can my own countrym MS works also
sldy Spanish works and derive more advantage from
the study Of foreign works, because your world be-
yond the is the world TINT gives us literature,
science and experience We have youth We mnst
gain the experience; and believe we will work out a
destiny that England at all events will he proud one OF
her children has ccomplishCd.
SUBURBS.
In the afternoon the party visited the suburbs, and,
other objects OF interest the botanical gardens aud
collection OF Mr.. Shaw.
Tho party start for Chicago in the morning