The New York herald., 1869-06-17
His Reception by the Governor, Legis-
lature and City Authorities.
VISIT TO THE COLISEUM.
ANOTHER GREAT MUSICAL TRIUMPH.
The Programme Admirably
Performed.
BOSTON, June 10, 1869.

subn 1t has been jubilee, jubilee everywhere. and
everything has gone along smoothly and pleasantly
on the placid waters Of prosperity. The weather has
been unexceptlonably ine-clear, cool and balmy-
and thousands ana thousands OF visitors
have come together from all parts OF the
United States to unite IN the festivities Of
that great musical event OF this and all
former generations. The presence of General Grant
has, Of course, added largely to the interest and
spendor OF the occasion, and previous to his appear
ance at the Coliseum he was received" by the city
and state authorities, and made hero OF generally.
He arrived in the city at about eight O'Clock,
via the Fall River steamboat line, accompanied
only by Generals Bates and Underwood. OF
Governor Clalin's STAFF At the Old Colony
depot upon the arrival Of the train,
the President was met by Mayor Shurtleff, who &C.
companied him TO his quarters at the st. James
Hotel. About an hour later the President break
tasted in one Of the private parors and soon after
the Boston School regiment, Colonel Tucker Deland
and Lieutenant Colonel w. II. Miller in command,
preceded by full band, marched up TO the front Of
the hotel, deployed into line and awaited review
from General Grant. The windows OF the st. James
presented o splendid appearance, crowded with
ladies' who waved their handkerchefs, and the side
walks with people The line opened ranks, and Gen.
eral Grant appeared, was received at present arms
and marched down the front Of the line arm IN arm
with the Mayor followed by Alderman White and
Colonel Emory chairman Of the Committee on Mill
tary Drill The regiment Is composed OF the three
battalions OF the Latin School, the High School and
the Roxbury Latin School, and turned ont about 600
strong. They made fine appearance, marched with
the precision Of veterans, and warmly cheered
by their friends. At the close of the ceremony they
marched in review, and disappeared up Washington
street.
HIS RECEPTION BY THE GOVERNOR AND RESPONSE.
Shortly after ten O'Clock q military escort, con-
sstlng of the Roxbury Horse Guards escorted the
President, Admiral Farragut and Secretary Bout
well from the st. James to the State House, on
Beacon HAl where the ordeal of three distinct ere
ceptions" was gone through with. The Presidents
carriage was drawn by six prancing steeds
and the others by four. All along the route
from the hotel to the State House there
was one continued ovation aud on arriving at the
Beacon street entrance of the Capitol there was
round OF cheering from at least So 900 voices. Upon
aghtng from their carriages the Presidential party
proceeded Immediately to the Executive Depart
ment where welcome was extended by Governor
Claflin. Among those present were Senator Wilson
and most OF the Massachusetts Congressional dee-
CATION. The Governor, III receiving General Grant,
said:-
mr. ParsIDEST-In behalf Of the commonwealth wei
hsG soS aSe s9 70 Dr to eaas Iis
20 your counsel one OF most citizens We
administration civil department viii Dc successful
a. = was n IN war during the rs6eon Trusting sha your
again bid you cordial welcome.
General Grant replied as loows:-
Mr. GevEnsonI aGorts me srea. pleasure TO visit. the
the support OF the Union In the time OF the
Whatever political % pS POSITION have attained and state
where have received such hearty welcome 10 these days
The reply OF the President was In go low tone
that only two or three around HIN heard 1t. A Wig
Orous onslaught was then made upon HIM for his
hand by the gathering; but the President ranked
the greater part OF them, shaking hands with the
Judge Of the Supreme Court and few others. Sec
retary Boutwell, was also with the President and was
him. Admiral Farragut was lion, especially among
the ladies' IN the assembly In the Governors room,
and was presented % MIN % Oeau.n' m BOUQUET ny an
anxious TO know. and whether she was married or
single. He SAID his wife was very Jealous. The
ten minutes aud then passed directly to the Senate
Chamber
From the Governors room the President proceeded
TO the Senate chamber, which regular session
at the time. The Sergeant at Arms interrupted the
business by announcing, IN stentorian voice, "The
President Of the United states,n and Immediately
all business was forgotten. and there was simul-
tancous turning OF heads In the direction OF the
door which General Grant was entering. He ad.
vanced towards the Presidents chair, and then
listened patiently to the following brief welcoming
speech NO. 2-
Mr.. PREsIpKNr-M Msssachusetts has to-day, for the
seventh time her history the privilege q welcoming
that welcome extended cordially than As
;S snss OF s ss e
feel e be their euy g honor a him wao Sy the nation:
when We recognize In you sir not only elected
% e es c wn0 0"s g. nv n.
cocogntion Of that great truth Of the equal rights of all
men, has shown US that
.Peace hath her victories
No leas renowned than war"
But Mr. President. remember tina. stand in the pre.
OF words and In such presence simplicity and brevy OF
you 70 the senate Of Massachusesls.
IN THE REPRESENTATIVES, HALL.
The President bowed his ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and
after winch he went into the Representatives. Hall,
where there was the same form OF reception" to-
gether with welcoming speech No. ., THIS time by
Speaker Jewell and as folows:-
Mr. PRrsrprsr- gives exceeding pleasure to present
70 the members Of the House Of OF the
Of their attachment TO your person. their profound
81 s srsn@ wse ro %
voted and the ardent desire that be successful In
war Aud you, SIR that the sentiments express In
Their bohaf shared by the entire people Of the Common
In response the President simply bowed, and Mr..
Jewell then said that |, would give the members OF
witch the President accedcd with a smile aud a
bow. The members OF the House came forward by
DIVISIONS beginning with the FIRST division and ending
with the sixth. and with all Of them the President
shook hands. President Grant had cream colored
reception gloves. The President stood at the right
side OF the platform on the 1oor, and speaker Jewell
Just behind him on the first step, announc-
Ing each gentleman's name as he came up.
Behind the Speaker the Clerk, Mr. Robinson,
ana Mr.. Horn stood TO suggest to the speaker such
names as he might not remember. About two
hundred gentlemen shook hands with the President
within the space OF ten minutes large number
Of gentlemen were also presented to Admiral Farra
gut who was present In full uniform, President
Grant meanwhile enjoying few moments OF rest
with Mr. Jewell In q seat on the Platform next TO
the Speakers chair. At five minutes after twelve
O'Clock the speaker called the House TO order again,
ana the Presidential party retired the President
being followed by round of long continued ap-
plause.
REVIEW or THE STATE rRoops
the next move was from the Capitol TO the Boston
Hghlands, where some 1000 troops, In command OF
General Butler. were reviewed by the President and
Admiral Farragut. There was cavalry and in
fantry escort TO and from the Highlands and all
along the route there was enthusiastic ana cheer.
iny crowd. Many public and private bu,ldtpgs
were gayly decorated aud there were also numerals
notices OF welcome to the President dispiayed
in Ahe southern section of the city, nearly ali OF