Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1869-02-26
General Grant.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Herald" tclegraphs as follows,
concerning the reception by President Grant
OF his commission
One of the most important ceremonies that
has yet occurred in connection with the in
coming administration was performed, to-day,
when General Grant was officially informed by
Congress of his election as President of the
United States. For the past day ortwo, ev-
erybody has shared in the general excitement
created by the discussion of, and spcculations
upon, what Grant would say upon this inter
cstlng occasion. It was generally supposed
that he would disclose to the favored few, who
might then be admitted into his presence, not
only the names Of the gentlemen whom he
bad concluded. to invite into his Cabinet, but
that he would talk freely of his plans and in
tcntions concerning his approaching admins
tration. Notwithstanding the universal in
tcrest manifested to learn these highly impor-
tant facts, however, there were but few peo-
pie g~athcaed at army headquarters when the
Congressional Committee arrived, although it
had been extensively published that the com
mittee were to be received at ] l o'clock this
morning. About half.a.dozcn frcqucntcrs Of
army headquarters, principally officers in the
War Department, and two or three newspa-
pcrs correspondents, were in waiting when the
committee arrived, which was thirty minutes
earlier than the hour appointed. Senator
Morton md Representatives Wilson, of Iowa,
and Pruyn, eff New York, were ushcred into
the hall leading to the Generals office, the
two former bearing in their hands the com.
missions Of the President and Vice President
elect. The committee were at once con, :.
ted up stairs to the Generals Office, followed
by q number of Generals the officers Of
Grants staff, and the reported of the press
about thirty in all. The members of the com
mittce seated themselves, while, the small cir
Gle of auditors ranged themselves around the
room. After the lapse of about five minutes,
General Grant entered from an adjoining room,
neatly attired in black frock coat, vest and
psntaloons, plain shirt bosom, turned down
collar, black silk ncok.tie, highly polished
boots, and glossy silk hat. On this occasion
the General had prevailed upon himself to
dispense with his inevitable cigar. lie pass
ed through the opening made in the circle Of
bystandcrs to tho char in front of his desk, re-
moving his hat as he did SO. lie then shook
hands with Senator Morton, Mr.. Wilson
Pruyn. When the General had taken his
stand beside his chair, Senator Morton arose
and said
"GEN. GRANT: The joint committee ap.
pointed by the two Houses of Congress visit
you this morning to notify you officially, that
you have been elected President of the Uni.
ted States for the term of four years from tho
4th day of March next. The great body of
your countrymen hail your election with de-
light, and even those who did not support
you at the polls, entertain for you the highest
confidence and respect. The friends of our
country, and the friends of liberty throughout
tho world, rejoice in your elevation to the
Presidency, and all believe that you will bring
tothe performance of your great duties unal.
Logged patriotism, unimpeachable integrity,
great powers Of intellect, and all the high
qualities which enabled you to achieve such
distinguished success another sphere of duty
They have full faith in your ability and vir'
tues, and cherish the highest hopes of your
success, and that during your administration
the work Of reconstruction will be completed.
tho wounds Of OWL war healed, and that our
country will take q new dopartue in growth,
|progtess and prosperity"
= Attic conclusion of Mr.. Morton's address.
Bsnaral Grant turned the roll Of paper which