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

xling, be without them9 AT least five hundred
Oh these fair creatures we're present. The most
elaborate attempts Of fashionable artists had been OK
haused in arrayng them for the reception Fabrics Of
the most delicate texture 10atcd past ia enchanting pro
fusion thousand gas lights flashed their brancy
from costly jcwes Soft orbs spark ling with excitement
spoke cOnclusivey to the heart Of many susceptible
youth, and caused It's papitatons 10 amazingly
Bewitching chances darted hhher and thither
through the thorny shafts from Cnpids arrowturning
ones brain and causing much tremuousness Perfumes
and od0rs filed the atmosphere deghting the senses
flowers natural and artificial pleased the eye with their
varied hues; bright glances peered from under head
dress adornments enthusiastic bachelors felt their in
ence.
An eyes an eye, and whether black or blue
It's no great matter 30 tits in request
'Tis nonsense TO dispute about hue
The kindest may be taken as a test
THE GUESTS.
The following is list Of the prominent persons present
upon the occasion
Major G7e,dh-John A. Fix and lady, Joseph Hooker
zeman. John G. Parke, A. Doubleday and lady, Daniel
Butterheld, Henry W. Sl0cnm, John J. Peck, John G.
Barnard, Samuel W, Crawford, Seth Williams, r De
Trobrand, Gouv X. Warren, Robert Anderson, John r.
Wool, Francis c. Barlow, Charles W. landlord Henry
A. Barnum, Lewis Wallace, Rufus Ingalls,.
Mrs General Fremont accompanied by General
Asboh, and remarked 10 General Grant that she
worry sorry that General Fremont not present.
BrigoGpr Gs,nyah-P st. George Cooke Henry w
Vessels, Martin Burke, Stewart Van vliet, Thomas J.
Iesie, Henry y Clarke, NJ Mcmahon, Daniel r. Van
Buren,, l. l.. Van Buren,, James q. Duane, N. II Law
renee, j. j. Abercromoc, Israel vogdes J. G. Hazard
l. G Hunt, Abram Dnryec, wnam Hall, Harvey Brown,
Brigader General Locke and lady Colonel Ellison and
lady and Mr.. John A. Kennedy.
Aonssr0ls--Charles Wilkes and lady pauldinp g
Stringham, II. III. Gregory.
Observation-Disclosures II Bell James ]. Lartner Henry
Eagle and lady, William Mervin and lady
Captdins-J0hn T. Worden and lady, r. r. Ellison
A. NJ Pennock, j. j.. Jouctt, James L. Middleton J. r.
NJ Mnlsney, D. T.. Braino and lady
crmhAss
Ssnof1is-L. D. Foster and lady, Ira Harris aud lady,
=. D. Morgan and lady, James W. Nye and lady, W. l..
Stuart
W. c. Bryant H. Greeley, n j. Raymond. Manton
Charles Hapine, W. q. Prime. James Brooks Eras,us
Brooks, Oswald Otendorrer. N T. Willis, George Ban
Ihco L. Tliop Samuel Nelson, Judge United States
Court; Stephen ;. Field, Judge United States Coart
Noses u Odoli, Andrew .arrgan
Hon j. =. Bosworfl, Hon j. 4. Acton, Hon. W. Me-
Murray. Hon. r. a. bergen, Superintendent John A.
Kennedy, Inspector d. w. Csrpcnter.
Bishop Horatio Potter, Archbishop McCioskev. Rev.
Jos. Thompson, Rev. VIM. Adams, Rev. II. W.
Beecher. Rev, IT, w. Bellows, Rev y. X. Chaplin. Iev.
Frank Vinton Rev Gardner Spring, Rev NJ A. Kellogg,
DR. Barnard, President Of Columbia College; Chancellor
Ferris New York Tnversty Professor horace Webster.
Mr.. Loscy, the Austrian Consul, and large number
cRUsH.
A. twenty minutes past eight O'Clock the crowd tie
halls bad become dense that locomoton imposs
BILE The committee reminded the guests that II would
bs necessary for adjourn the reception
in order 10 give General Grant q chance enter But
the advice was UNDECIDED All wanted to and II
possible touch the iustrious soldier II was use
minding the ladies' that their aces sstins aud head
dresses would he disarrsuged: that their lengthy
drapery would he trod upon Stand in solid columns
they would needless Of the shots OF rebuke which
hurled al them by the committee. As Grant stood
persevcrnely before the enemes works s,eadfasily
did the ladies hold their ground in every
cevabe position where might he likely they would
catch glimpse Of the Lieutenant General Squeezing,
pnchng, pushing, showing or trampling no in
dmcements for them 10 Stand they would, and
that too until Grant had entered the apartment allotted
for him tho guests who had been invited 10
greet him.
ARRIVAL or GENERAL GRANT.
Al half past eight O'Clock cheers from The outside
crowd announced the arrival Of General Grant al the
hotel There was 4 waving OF the glittcring ,irong,
hnsbed murmur Of Here he comesr and a general
uprising OF heads Two minutes and the Liou
tenant General enters, accompanied by hia little son
and leaning upon the arm OF General Prosper NJ Wet
soldier; every movement indicates heartfelt
enthusiasm for the man while general c'apping Of
hands gives outward Representation Of the elings 81 all
The parlor nlcnded far the General not quite ready
and the committee conducted him other own apart
ment On entering General Grant met General Hentze
man. with whom he shook hands cordially. The tbrong
Of ladies and gentlemen followed into the apartment,
forming circle around General Grant, who entering
took His little stood in front, on whom the
General smiled paternaIy several times After few
minutes delay General Hooker arrived, and, shaking
hands with hs distinguished superior, took seat beside
him. Mr. A. I. Stewart then came in and conducted
General Grant to the prepared for his occupation
GENERAL GRANT AND THE RECEPTION Ro0H.
General Grant, 10 whom the proud ovation Of the
evening was paid though all eyes were attracted to him
and steadily bent him perhaps the least affected
person in that brilliant asscmblage Indeed, he looked
A. u he would have preferred yacsing the place which
the etiquette Of the occasion required him 10 take and
mingling with the ibrong that anxiously awaited
the moment OF presentation, that they might
do BIN ''rcverenc. meet" The General was dressed
in full uniform, but without sword or belt. The
three silver stars either shoulder denoted his rank OF
Lieutenant General Of the armies Of the United States
VIII lie his breast he carried the insignia OF tho various
corps OF the late armies handsomely and arsticslly
lures bore the pleasing smile habitual TO him For a
little he allowed his eye 70 wander over the rich decora
ons the banners the Of flowers that seemed 20
have been culcd from every land where flowers fair
est ana rareet the rich mirrors upon the wallis the
flags ana strcamers and all the evidence that peoples
heart must be In the act OF which all this display
hut the natural outward accessory and prerequisite And
his heart have ,hrobhcd that thought presented
itself, and then
"proUdly kndled the chleftain's eye,
We'll pleased, woens 10 sec
Tho and assemble all ita wealth
OF grace and chlyalryn
to do him assurance 10 that with The first great
savior Of the cpoblic he will also stand FIRST in war
first IN peace and 6st IN the hearts o. bis ooun.rymen
TIE CoUp nom.
At this moment the presented 20 the eye Of him
who was the cynoeure Of oil eyestho recipient all
this honor the chiefain Who rinmpbed over the
mics OF The repuonc, and who riumphcd but TO save
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