The New York herald., 1868-12-05
GRANT.
Progress Of His Massachusetts T0ur-A Re.
cepiion In Boston Yesferday-Scveral Thon-
sands of Hands Shaken-yisit 70 the Manu-
factories Of Lowell.

Progress Of His Massachusetts T0ur-A Re.
cepiion I'm Boston Yesferday-Scveral Thou-
sands of Hands shaken-yisit 70 the Manu-
factories Of Lowell.
BOSTON, Dec. 4, 1868.
Singular as 1t may seem the Bostonians have con-
quered General Grant; for in spite OF his frequently
expressed determination TO escape any and every
thing bearing the complexion OF public demonsra-
tion ne has to day allowed himself TO be put through
the same tedious order OF exercises as other men or
dstinction who have gratiaed their curiosity IN
visiting the Hub. The only marked exception to the
general rule was that the General shook the
hands OF the multitude In the parlors OF his
hotel instead OF within the haowed but filthy
precincts OF Fanuetl Hall. and the two Boston
members OF Congress were masters OF ceremonies
instead OF the worthy chief magistrate OF the city.
The crowd was about the same, however, compris-
ing politicians, judges OF courts solvent and insol-
vent merchants and general medley OF toadles Pc
culiar only to Boston. There were Of course, few
who adm,yed the General and went 10 pay their
compliments including soldiers and sailors among
the number, but the majority consisted OF those
time-honored frauds whose countenances are IA
miar with the change OF every national admins
tration. There were also many ladies among the
handshakers, and these, together with those who
had seen service in either the army navy, were APP
parently more cordially greeted by the visitor than
rather than brains or patriotism The clergy
OF the city and surburbs turned out al
most en- rndsse, and each and every one
was highly gratiled with the demeanor OF the COM
ing Chief Magistrate. The reception, as 1t was
termed commenced at three O'Clock and lasted until
five. During these two hours several thousand
passed through the hotel parors, many OF the num-
Der pausing for grasp OF the Generals hand, and
when the hour for bringing the proceedings to a
close had arrived there still several thousand
waiting outside who had been detained by the more
fortunate portion OF the crowd from getting
glimpse OF the distinguished visitor. The ordeal
having been successfully gone through with the
General became the guest OF Mr.. william Gray later
in the evening, and 1t Is to be presumed that
he enjoyed the select and quiet party there
assembled. During the forenoon the General,
by invitation Of Mayor Richardson made
a short visit to the spindle city OF Lowell the home
OF the irrepressibe Ben Butler. Accompanied by
the Mayor OF Lowell and detachment OF the city
government the General embarked on board q
special train at O'Clock and arrived at Lowell
at ten O'CLOCK where carriages were IN readiness to
convey party to the various manufactures In the
city. The General in company with Mayor Richard
son, rode in an open barouche drawn by four hand
some white horses. the remainder OF the party fol-
lowing In open carriages. At the depot in Lowell
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to catch glimpse of the President elect, and all
along the route thousands Of people lined the side
walks and filed the windows and balconies The
route lay through Middlesex Jackson, Elliot, Gen.
tral and Merrimacx streets to the mills Of the Merr
mack Manufacturing Company. Here the party
aighted and were shown over the establishment by
General Palfrey. making brief visits to each
room. This mill turns out about four miles
OF cotton cloth per day. as the General
was informed. From here the General was sho WIZ
over the print works OF the corporation by tn
agent Mr.. Burrows. After spending about forty
minutes at this corporation the party re.entered
their carriages and were driven to the Lawrence
mills, devoted principally TO the manufacture OF
stockings, 1900 dozen pairs being turned out COM
pete each day. Mr.. Salmon, agent OF this corpora
ton, was present and explained the various me-
chanical contrivanccs. The next place visited was
the carpet manufacturing corporation, where the
agent, Mr.. Samuel Fay conducted the party through
the various departments OF interest Here at the
other factories the General exhibited much satlsiac-
tion at what he saw and was apparently graufed
with his visit From the carpet factory the party
were driven to the Merrmack depot, and embarked
on BOARD OF special train for Boston at twelve
O'Clock. Tho streets along the route were hand
somely decorated with flags, bunting, &C., and on
Merrimack street, near the depot, there was
q Oeautllui aTCH, Will tue WOIuS ''NeiCOulc W
Lowell' inscribed upon 1t. The reception was
not noisy, but respectful and kind. and the Gen.
era doubtless felt we'll pleased with the trip. Atths
depot as soon the General had taken his seat in
the car crowds rushed TO the open window to shake
him by the hand and number were gratided by a
warm grip As the train left the depot cheer alter
cheer went up for the President elect. lunch was
ready in the car, and was paraken OF while en- route
for Boston. The bill OF fare was neatly printed on
small quarto sheet Of note having the
words "Lunch on this line, Lowell, Decem-
Der 4. 1885," with the Lowell city coat
OF arms In the centre. IL contained
0 variety OF cold dishes and bot scalloped oysters
and hot coffee. At the conclusion OF the lunch num-
Der Of the party visited the Generals car where q
quiet chat and smoke were enjoyed. The General
expressed TO Mayor Richardson much satisfaction at
the OF his brief visit TO the city OF spndles.
On arriving the depot n Boston private carriage
was in readiness to convey the General to Congress
and Pear! streets, where he paid brief visit TO
few OF his friends previous TO his reception at the st.
James. Tomorrow the General accompanied BY
Ex-Governor Clifford vii! leave for Providence IN an
early train. and will probably pass Sunday In Provi-
dence. He will visit Hartford. stopping few hours,