The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-09
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Movements of shs President Elect Yesterday.
The President elecf>et the st. Nicholas Hotel yes
terday morning at an early hour and called at
Frederick's picture gallery where he had some
photographs taken. and afterwards visited jewell
er's establishment in Broadway. where he made
some purchases. lie also paid visit to A. T.
stewards new store. According to previous arrange
ment General Grant attended the wedding recep-
ton OF Mr.. Hamilton Fish's daughter, where dis
tnguished company was assembled. After his return
to the st. Nicholas, General George II. McClel
ian called and remained closeted with him
Tor more than an hour. Tho conference between
the two distinguished generals was entirely
Oh private character. and consequently all the
scouts ana runners Of the different ciques were In
frenzy OF excitement. Speculation was rife In the
hote as TO the purpose OF the VISIT and there were
many who hazarded the opinion that the much
abused and reviled Little Mac would have u seat in
the Cabinet OF tho more successful General when the
ides OF March were past. disciple OF Lavater
sesna tns saa wsnoa. moments hesiatoa on
from the apartments OF General Grant, that the re-
noWned organizer OF the Army OF the Potomac was
satisfied with The President elect
General Grant Entertained by the Union
League Club Last Night-Speech Of the
President Elect.
General Grant was entertained by the Union League
Club last night with grand dinner and reception.
The dinner took place at half-past five O'Clock in the
theatre attached to the club house. Mr.. John Jay
presided, General Grant being seated at his right
hand and Admiral Farragut at his left. Upwards OF
hundred guests were seated at the table, At seven
O'Clock Mr.. John Jay called the company to order,
and after few preliminary remarks said:-I give
you the first regular toast, which at home and
abroad, by established custom, without regard to
personal or party differences Americans are accus-
toned to drink with respect-'The President OF the
United States" (Applansel This toast was drank
standing.
The CHAIRMAN-The relations OF this club. gentle.
men, both during and since the war, with tho army
and the navy have been you well know, OF the
most intimate and friendly character. We have met
again and again to welcome the chief OF the army,
his corps commanders and the gallant officers OF his
stan. (ApplauSe.l Tonight we are assembled 10
honor the chosen head Of the American people. Jap
plause.) We meet at the close Of national cam
fought under the banner that for months waved
from our Flagstaff Of Grant and Cofax. (Applause.)
those 1s Of Donneison and VicksSura. Of Chat
tanOOga and ADpomattOx. tApplause.) Noble and
picturesque has been the past OF country It's
varied settlement by the English and H0anders by
Wall0ons from Belgium Huguenots from France,
Waldenses from the Italian Alps, and Protestant re-
formers from Germany and Switzerland, who laid
deep the foundation OF religious freedom and Chris
tan civilization. Grand was our Revolution. with
its generals, It's statesmen. Its diplomats and is
noble people calmly defying the power Of Britain In
seven years war. until they had established the
Independence OF America. made peace which. IN
Its boundaries and Its national advantages, excited
the wonder of Europe, and ordained under Wash
ingt0n constitution that for IT'S stability and its
AppIa1se Not less grand and pcturesqae is that
last chapter OF American history which, together,
we have assisted to write In which slavery despite
the earnest sympathy OF the arisOcracy OF Europe,
vansles amid the smoke OF battle, and on whose
most brilliant page inscribed the names Of Grant
and Farragut Great applause.) In that contest
OF systems rather than OF sections we had to con-
front not alone the brave armies OF the South, but
the lronclads Of Mr.. Laird sweeping our ships from
the sea and transferring our commerce to British
vessels, and the champions OF 0igarchy at every
court Of Europe, save that OF our imperial
friend, the great emancipation OF Russia. (Appaqse.)
Each blow struck at the rebellion told also
on its kindred system across the water, and when
death warrant OF European despotism. (Applause.)
That remarkable chapter OF war we are now round
ing 70 period OF peace aitei delays and obstacles
The vexed questions OF the campaign have been set
tied the contested policy Of , Congress has
returned or are on their way to rejon the family
circle and the words spoken by sherman and Grant
verifcation when he predicted for his friend the
| homage Of millions, TO whom he would secure o
government OF law and order (Applause) Bringing
| as he has frankly told us-and with General Grants
permission, win quote his own words:--"Bring.
ing to the high Office to which he has been elected
the same energy, the same spirit and the same will
| that nc has given to the performance OF all duties
own to enforce against the will OF the people It will
be his endeav0r TO administer the laws In good faith
and with tile view OF giving. everywhere and TO
Peace, and universal prosperity Its sequence,
economy OF administration. tightening the bur-
debt-these are the national blessings that await s,
and under President Grant the national dignity will
se unmpaTed BY executive nsoenee toward the
courts OF Europe. Great applause and cries OF
Good! good'D While we may hear OF wars aud
rumors OF wars In Europe, the policy OF our chosen
President Ia stamped with the approval OF the coun-
try, and his aspiration which our club flashes
forth in letters OF living light Is breathed from
to ocean-..Let US nave peace Great appause.)
In conclusion, let me express to our great
guest, in the name OF the club, our heartiest and
most cordial welcome, and reverently recall 10 his
remembrance the words spoken 20 him by Lincoln
when presenting the commission OF Lieutenant Gen
eIal which, until then, had been borne 10y no Ameri-
can but Washington:-"As the country trusts you
80, under God, 1t Will sustain you' give you gen
tlemen:--
sour Guest; the General OF the Army and the Presi-
dent elect" (Applause.)
REMARKS OF GENERAL GRANT.
General Grant, on rising, was received with loud
ana long continued applause. lie said:-
GENTLEMEN or THE UNION LEAGUE:-lt IL with
extreme regret that ind myself unable to respond In
appropriate language to the warmth OF feeling with
which this toast has been received. You all know
how unaccnstomed am TO public speaking-llaugh-
ter and appause)-how undesirable talent think
~ Is TO possess, how little good II generally does
renewed laughter and cheers)-and how DESTROYS
am w see more Oh our puulN nicA iVT
low the good example which | believe, III
this particular, II In no other, have set them.
tremendous applausel | must however, express
my acknowledgements to the Union League OF this
city, as well rs 10 the Union Leagues OF other cities,
for the great benefits they conferred upon the gov
eminent during the rebellion through which we have
passed OF late years. l wish 10 acknowledge their
iiberality toward myself and toward the soldiers
serving against the rebellion and TO thank them for
It.
General Grants speech was followed with uproar-
ious applause, which continued for several minutes.
Mr. RU0GLEs proposed three cheers for the great
refcrmer In pubic speaking, which were given WIN
u Will.
HoNoRs TO ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.
Tle CHIEMAN--FIll YOUR glasses, gentlemen, IOr