New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-31
eRANT GOING WEST.
EnthuSiRsm of the Pe0Ple-HeceptIon at
Every Town in the Kaw Valley.

A1AahhNSANHhA VI INC \ ANURAp-AAGCepk1On at
Every Town i'm the KRw Valley.
from the Leavsnworth Conservative July lsl
Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and
Dent left Leavenworth at half-past eight
yesterday, on their way to the mountains.
There we're several hundred people at the
depot to take another look at a sight which
will probably never again be witnessed
In this city. The locomotive was trimmed
with flags and wreaths. When the train
reached Tooganoxie it was evident that the
people had heard the news. Wagons.
horses, carriages, men, women, and chill
dren-the entire populatlon-came out to
greet the conquering heroes. The depot
had been gracefully trimmed by Mr.. Lid
dell, the station agent. As soon as the cars
stopped salute was fired, the people
gathered round the cars and called for
Grant" Grant" until the General ap-
peared Amid great cheering he bowed
bis Acknowledgements and retired. At Re-
no there was another large crowd and
equal enthusiasm.
AT 1880 the train reached No I Law
renee. Not less than three thousand per-
sons were present, with band of music
canno1s, flags, and all the insignia of an en-
thusiastic welcome. The cheering which
greeted the train was perfectly deafeniug,
and it was continued until Generals Grant,
Sherman, and Sheridan made their appear
ance. There were repeated calls for a
speech, but no speech was made. The
people rushed in from all directions to
shake hands with the victorious general,
and no greeting was ever more sincere and
heartfelt.
AT Williamsville, Perryville, and Medi-
ma, the cars made brief delay. There
were crowds of people, flags, cheers, and a
Joyous welcome. 1t was, in fact, a gala
day all along the whole line of the Kansas
Pacific railway. At Granville there was
crowd which must have included the en-
tire population OF that vicinity. General
Grant was told that the town was named
for him. He thought the location a good
one, and that there was room enough
there to make large town" At Perry
Vile there was banner with the motto:
THE ladies of Perryviile welcome the next
Presidents" but at Granville the men,
women and children are all for Grant and
Colfax.
General Grant said he never rode
through finer country than the Kansas
valley. He was surprised at the immense
| number of cattle and stock, and their fine
appearance. The wheat and oats had been
fully harvested. There were thousands OF
acres of potatoes and corn-from fourteen
to sixteen feet high-hemp, and Hungarian
grass.
At Topeka there was another large
| crowd of eXpectant people. They had out
the old gun which used to guard the city
| and fred vigorous salute. The few min
utes were consumed in cheers, hand shak.
ing, and greeting
We were unable to go further with the
train, but it was very evident that every
town on the whole line of the road would
extend a hearty welcome to our Generals
In travelling over the country general
| Grant has spread out before him large
map of all this new portion of the Union
He examines the country, makes inquiries
about everything which is new or which
| he does not understand, makes notes and
corrections on his map, and hardly allow;
moment to pass unimproved He is a
| very pleasant companion, talking only
when necessary, and always to the point
| BE wears spectacles when he reads, and
had with him yesterday the New York and
St. Louis dailies, and the Leavenworth
| Conservative. While all the other member:
of the party frequently INDUCED in cigars
it was noticeable that General Grant did
not smoke at all He. told several good
stories during the day, and seemed to enjoy
the trip with genuine Aeartiness. Genera
Sherman, however, did most of the talk
ing-he never stops-Bhile General Sher
idan was full of life, fire, and fun. Ht
runs over with merriment, and has vitality
enough in him to supply whole army
| corps.