The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-01

Great Western Band
Common Council
| Committee OF Arrangements.
Lieutenant General U s. Grant, in open carriage.
accompanied by Mrs Grant, Governor Miller
and Mayor Prince.
General Grants suite in carriages
Invited guests In carriages.
Citizens in carriages.
The entire route thronged with people packed
the sidewalks close they could stand while every
window allied with ladies' waving their handker'
chiefs Prolonged cheers greeted the General as he
passed. II was easy TO recognize him 5y his uniform
and insignia and his countenance, with which the peo
pie SO familiar from his innumerabe portraits.
In front OF the Merchants Hotel was erected beausi
full trumph arch astcfuy decorated with evergrecns
and trimmed with flags From its centre was suspended
q scroll, bearing the motto
WELCOME TO THE DEL ENDER or THE UNION.
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GENERAL GRANr-IN WAR THE HEROIC SOLDIER; IN
THE MODEL CITIZEN
On ARRIVING at the International HOTEL which
rounded by dense crowd estimated at five thousand,
the dyemen and provost guard formed lines leading from
the door on Jackson to the centre of the street,
and the party dsmountng passed through these lines
into the hotel which was crowded with people General
Grant escorted into the paror, where number of
persons were introduced to him.
THE FORMAL WELCOME.
In few minutes he was led on the balcony where
Mayor Prince met him, and the formal ceremonies Of
welcome took place. Addressing the immense crowd
below, Mayor Prince said:-
LADIES AND GEyrLEMEs-I have the honor to introduce
&c you distinguished guest, Lieutenant General
Grant.
The General stepped forward the railing and
bowed His appearance the signal for renewed
cheering. Mayor Prince then delivered short and
propriate welcoming address.
GENERAL GRANTS SPEECH.
General Grant, leaning on the railing and looking at
the crowd beneath, Replied
LADIES GENTLEnEy-It is not my habit to make
speeches thank you for the cordial welcome you have
given me to st. Paul
Of applause and air from the band, which was sta
toned in the stairway The formal ceremonies of recep
ton and welcome were now concluded and the party at
resumed their seats in the carriages when the
cesson reformed and after marching through the
streets indicated in the halted at the foot Of
ST. Anthony Hill, where the civic escort returned,
and party carriages passed headed only by the
Great Western Band in their wagon.
THE TRIP TO THE FALLS.
General Grant and party stopped al the residence OF
W. d. Washburne, Esq. about two miles and hall from
the foot Of St Anthony HILL where most elegant and
bounteous collation. awaited their arrival. The General
here introduced to his hospItabe hostess and many
guests and nearly hour spent in an agreeable
manner After which the party got into the carriages
and continued TO St. Anthony, which was reached
without any incident worthy Of note, unless except
the breaking down OF one Of the carriages.
AT ST. ANTHONY
there formal demonstration; but the thronged
streets through which the cotge passed gave the best
evidence Of the universal desire to honor the great
soldier.
AT MINNEAPOLIS.
The General was welcomed to Minneapolis by grand
salute An immense crowd of people assembled in the
square front Of the Ncoet House, and received him
| with tumuuous cheers. General Grant entered the
Nicoet, and in few moments was conducted to the
| balcony and introduced to the crowd below in hand
some and appropriate manner by f. r. E. Cornell, Esq.
Another round OF cheers given but we believe Gen.
Grant made no audible reply. His acknowledgements
were rendered by several graceful bows.
General Grants father led TO the balcony and in
troduced and he made few remarks to the effect that
II curiosity alone that drew such large number
OF people together but the instincts Of patriotic feeling
&c The party then took TO their carriages and were
co % to ne % ana ss 70 the
ments had provided excellent entertainment to which
ample justice done by the guests whose threats had
become very dry from the effects Of heat and dust An
hour spent very pleasantly here and just before
starting again General Grant and the Galenans gathered
the lawn in front Of the house. and heartily well
coined by Colonel Aldrch who formerly resident
Of Galena and personal friend OF many of his guests
The Colonel was somewhat humorous and as he pro-
ceeded Grants grim countenance actually relaxed into
smile, and thought half smothered "ha hal'' issued
from his lips, but it is possible mistaken Hon.
ed gratitude for the attentions they had received from
Colonel Adrch and the citizens Of Minneapolis and after
several rounds Of cheers the party proceeded TO
MINNIEHAHA FALLS.
Here the party debarked, and General Grant
Quoted down the rough and PERCEPTIONS pathway to q
point below where the best view of the falls were OBJ
but not in extravagant terms. We were struck here
with General Grants remarkable simplicity Of bearing
Leading his little child through the grounds with eyes
down and his shoulders somewhat bent. who
was not familiar with his countenapce would have
taken him for the Lieutenant General Of the United
States and the foremost soldier Of the world.
AT TnE roNT.
The reception here was in excellent taste. Outside
the walls salute fred and entering the gate
found two 1nc companies OF Hancocks corps drawn UP
in line, with presented General Grant and party
were conducted to the headquarters Of Colonel McLaen
commandant OF the FORT and thence to the bason in the
rear, where there was most bountful spread Of re-
reshments provided for the guests by the officers Of the
post The lovely landscape spread out on oil sides from
this point, elected the admiration Of ALL and General
Grant, after stealing furtve gances various directions
was spent here very pleasantly indeed and the party
then embarked and came TO the city
THE BANQUET AND DEPARTURE.
The banquet at the International the closing act
Of the ovation, and was magnificent one in every
pect At nine o'clock about hundred and fifty guests
sat down TO splendid supper which in it's arrangements
and profuseness great success
After ample justice had been done to the viands, and
about hour consumed at the table, the company arose.
and General Grant and suite retired to the paro above
An immense crowd had by this time collected in front
Of the hotel and calls were made for Grant Governor
Miller accompanied him 70 the balcony over the door
Seventh street. and introduced him TO the crowd The
remen with their torches ready 70 escort him to the
boat drawn up In line, making II as light day
Sens When subsidized he '0'
GESrEmES-I am about leaving you after first and
very pleasant visit TO your State am much obliged for
the cordial welcome you have given me. bid you good
night
He then retired, amid applause, and loud calls were
made for Hon f. b. washburne, who came forward aud
made few remarks in honor Of General Grant
THE roRcHLIGHr PROCESSION.
The carriages being now ready the guests and escort
were seated and the tochlght procession formed The
hremen were all IN uniform, and each bore torch
special squad Of them surrounded the Generals car
rage The Great Western band headed the procession,
which made an imposing appearance. marched
through several Of the principal streets and finally
rived at the Levee
The party at once embarked the Nasca, which had
steam up and at half.past eleven O'Clock she backed
away from the Levee aud turned her bow down stream
amid loud cheers from the crowd collected 10 the
General of.
Thus ended most remarkable occasion, one that will
long be remembered by our citizens
Jersey CITY News.
srppsy DsArB-TBx CORONER TnREArrsD On Wed.
nesday Coroner Farrell Of Jersey City learned Of the
den death Of laborne named Michael Dunn at his
boarding house in North First street Upon going 10 the
premises they demanded 10 know what right he had
there and threatened 10 pitch him OF the window II
he did leaye immedaely and the suQRestiQn enYe