The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-21

sented Rich silken flags of many coors and bearing
many DEVICES Haunted in loose folds festoonod along
the walls denoted somewhat the character OF occa
sion The banner Of the republic the Stars and Stripes
most holor and revcd Of all waved over the head Of
the hero who gorously vindicated its claim 10 love
and honor at home well respect and fear abroad
Nor did hang lstlessy there but waved and rusiled
and coyed with the perfumed air, kept IN con-
slant agitation by the motion OF costly fans ans
and brilliant feathers that bedecked the fair
who came TO pay deserved homage TO the brave.
das the length Of the principal room Of the suit
appropriated for the reception An immense mirror,
reaching from the ceiling the floor stood in the centre
and between the two windows In the centre OF the
das stood a magnificent bouquet on tripod some two
feet in height was artistcally designed flowers or
every color, emitting the sweetest fragrance, being
mingled and entwined 10 represent the American nag
with all its stars and stripes Along its front and upper
margin, a white ground, appeared glowing colors
the initials OF the hero OF the evenng-U. S. G. This
bouquet very much admired and ELECTED COM
mendatons from all who had an opportunity OF examn
ting It,
THE cERIM0Ny or REcEPrION--A TERRIBLE JAM.
General Grant and Mrs.. Grant having arrived at the
crowded corridors and were accompanied BY the Com
mttee OF Reception to the das Here Mrs Grant seated
herself the right OF the General several ladies taking
positions beside her Tho were accompanied by three
OF their children They General himself took his stand
in front of and close 10 the edge Of tho das and At
received the OF those who crowded
into the room. rather confused scene followed,
those who first introduced remaining for time
mmovable Al last the committee got matters into
little order, and ladies and gentlemen inextTicaby min
gIed pressed their along the outer edge Of the das
and past Mrs Grant INTO the room by which their
exit was TAKEN and after little time order came out OF
chaos. There then n brilliant array Of generals
and officers II the army and navy, in full uniform.
Interspersed With these and the general crowd
full representation of the diplomatic and consular corps
present in New York The church, the bar, and other
learned professions were also representcdthe vencra
bic Archbishop McCloskey, Bishop Potter, Chancellor
Ferns and many other distinguished dgnitares Of the
church minglmg with the throng For an hosr and
half the crowds still kept pouring IN, the General
going through the ordeal OF shaking hands with all in
his usual pleasant and affable manner Mrs Grant in
this respect gave equal pleasure TO all who passed.
There still ready the GENIAL smile and the ready
shake Of the hand until ut last growing tired and taking
the hint from the committee two Of the members
huryng the guests past in somewhat double quick time
she only her hands at intervals and this when
ever loiieret evncad desire to enjoy the familiarity
GESERAL GRANT PRESENTS HIMSELF ON THE BAL
CoNY or THE HOTEL.
After the st Of the cxpecants had gone through the
ceremony OF introduction passage way made
through the tbrong and General Grant TO crafty the
desire of the thousands who had assembled in front OF
the hotel, passed out the balcony. His ap-
pearance hailed with tremendous cheers
and discharge OF fireworks. The General
renamed but q few moments, and, having bowed his
Acknowledgements in response the cheers and pauds
which greeted him. he withdrew He then again entered
the reception and entered into conversation with
those around him until members OF the committee
joined him and escorted him to the supper room.