The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-29

The Lieutenant Generals Trip
to the South.
An Almost IncOgnitO Visit to
Richmond.
He Proposes to Visit Charleston
and Other Points.
Free Expression Of His Opinion on
the Mexican Question.
He is Ready and Prepared for War
Now if Necessary to Expel
Macmillan.
&c. &c. sc.
Our Richmond Correspondence.
RfCHMONp. Va Nov 27 1S65

iiCHhoNps va, NOV. ~, 1000
LIEUTENANT GENERAL GRANT RICHMOND. (,
Lieutenant General Grant, commanding tho armies OF
the United states, accompanied by General Comstock,
senior aid his siaf Colonel Babcock and Lieutenant
Colonel adeau arrived In this city this afternoon by the
Fredericksburg Railroad II has been quietly known
hero for several days that the great soldier about
visit the capua,ed city which yielded to his military
proves oi the close OF the late struggle in April last II
viii be remembered that his delay Ia not visiting Rich
mond has provoked much complimentary remark, both
at the North and the South quoted evidence OF
self denial without parallel in history.
General Grant left the capital this morning nc
seven o'clock, in the United States Keypor and
so quiet were his movements that on board save
the commanding officer apprised Of his presence
Among those who recognized the Lieutenant
General anterior TO the arrival Of the steamer
at Aqua Creek H. g. FAINT, Esq, President of the
First National Bank in this city, who cordially
ccved by the Commander Chief General Grant left
his quarters In Georgetown at six O'Clock this morning
in close carriage, his being of the quetest
character. His stan proceeded to the boat
more than hour anterior TO his arrival and just
the steamer about to General Grant, accompa-
MED by Colonel William s. Hllyer, OF New York. arrived
at The foot OF Sixth street, aud ut embarked on
board the The ladies' saloon Immediately
accorded to the distinguished party, which they At
tunites Of tho pasenger whose eagcrncss pay their
cordial respects General Grant csurtcously but
firmly denied for the that the General WAS de-
sirous OF enjoying the utmost quctudc
The train arrived promptly In Richmond under the en-
pecia guidance Of Mr.. Superintendent Ruth. The
aiighting of the party from the meant To
be like the rest OF the trip nnostontatous but every
hsy COULD eo or ssy te. charged with
every ono known not 10 be OF the train the electric
remark, There IS Lieutenant General Grant, Major
General Terry appsed OF tho approach OF his supe-
ror officer, and with his entire stall, brilliant Uniform
was present at the depot with carriages and welcomed
the Lieutenant General and his san officers tho most
hearty manner Rooms had been apart the Spots
wood House Tor the party and they were made the
pients Of the hospitality Of the Je. Davis son tho
headquarters of Major General Terry
Tomorrow will be spent Ia visiting the Qualifications In
Efforts at reduction Of many skul federal generals
aad which finally yielded TO the pluck aud perseverance,
Of the great captain OF the age.
FREE HxpREss IOS or GENERAL GRANTS OPINIONS
General Grant since his arrival here has Expressed
himself with additional unroservcdness tho Mexican
question He emphatcally says that the advent Of Maxi
milan TO the pretended throne Mexico was pan OF
the rebellion, and his Immediate expulsion should be
months since given to the pnbc a The onInnn os s
General Sheridan, was but the reflection OF General
Grants well known views.
ny OPINIONS RELATIVE TO rur POSITION or FRANCE THE
IADaoGlE
Tho Lieutenant General freely arms that he not
know France in this Mexican question that France did
not ask consent to establish monarchy in yexco
and We should not consult that Power In
the republic OF Mexico. He further holds that Il is
SIMPLY question between us and tho d. fieto govern
ment OF Mexico. We recognize the republic OF Mexico
as the de ure government and bound to accord
" that government the protection OF arms He SAYS
France has right fight this question II being
simply question between Maximilnn and our govern.
nent; but France will involve herself In 4 war with
vs. on this question: Is the time TO have t. before
our commerce has been again aoat every sea- and
while we have an army organized and under pay equal
TO the emergency.
rHE eKxxRAL GOING yrRrHER sorrH
The Lieutenant General will continue his Journey In
Charleston, leaving bore probably tomorrow night by
the Dnnville route. He expects Washington
IN time TO be present at the organization OF the new Con
gross His original intention is known 10 have been To
visit General sheridan af New Orleans. but this pro
grarnmo has been abandoned for no4 essential to
state.