The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-18
honorable to the people, bu. mos. honorable to Gen.
EX-SENATOR CAMERON.

era Grant.
Ex-senator Simon Cameron, the next gentleman
called upen 10 respond TO toasl was received with
great enthusiasm In the course OF short speech he
SAID that he was Prcsby tcriau, and the dark
OF the he had had iayoriie theory that I'd would
raise up some man 10 save The country IRON destruc
tion Hc did do so, aud that man was General
Grant tAppiause.) The speaker compared General
Grant 10 Caesar aud Cromwell, the latter especially
IN that be was called from private life 10 occupy a
great station As general he considered him the
superior oil Napoleon, because he had successfully
handled large bodies OF men. He was proud Of The
great ovation extended to-day the departing Oh Ell
tain, because u came from Pennsylvania. Ii VAS
indeed compliment TO retiring President to
such demonstration from men who had not
received offices or iavors at his hand He always
seemed against mo somehow. the speaker said,
play iuliy. and the only oice ever received from him
was second eutenancy the last day his TORN. -
Continuing moro seriously, ne concluded with high
compliment to Grant not only solder. but also
statesman and ruler, using the following remarkable
words, 81 believe that when he returns 10 us again
nc will De asked 10 take the helm again when The ship
THIS sentiment received with enthusiastic APP
pause Short speeches were also made by General
Isaac H. Bailey, OF New York. Governor Hartranit.
OF Pennsylvania and few concluding words OF fare
well by Mayor Stokcy. OF Philadelphia
GRANTS FAREWELL
General Grant then IN aquet earnest manner plainly
showing that he was not unlnoycd by tho homage he
hal received. spoke as follows :--nMy dear friends
was not aware that VIC would have much speech
making here, or that II would be necessary Tor
say any more to YOU; hut feel that the compliments
you have showered upon me were not altogether de-
serVcu luev not All DC 10 INC, either MS
soldier or MS civil officer AS a general your
praises DO not all belong me; as tho executive ~
tue nation they were not due 10 me. There man
that cah I'LL both or either OF these positions without
the help OF good mcn | seectcd my leutenants when
was IN both POSITIONS aud they ~erc men, believe,
who could have Tiled my place often better tnan did.
never fattered myself that was entitled 10 tho
place you gave me. Ny lcutenants could have acted
perhaps better than |, hau tho opportunity pre-
sented itself sherman could have taken my place
soldier, in civil Office; and could sheridan aud
others that might name. am sure that If the coun
try ever comes 10 this need again there Viii lie
Tor tho work. there will be men born for every emer
gcncy. Again, thank you, anu again bid you
sooaoy and once again ay ina. II nad failed.
ants would have succeeded" (Long continued ap-
pause) a
orr ron AN OCEAN VOYAGE
Shortly after this The General was transferred TO tho
Indiana; last goodbys We're said and the steamer
proceeded Oh her way TO England.
POSSIBILITIES FUTURE.
On the journey back 10 the CITY the significant words
Of old SIMON Cameron, who yet tho greatest political
power III this STATE II believe General Grant VIII
be asked take the helm again. were industriously
discussed and taken connection with what General
sherman had said that 'Gencral Grant could always
have whatever he wants at tho hands OF the American
people, were by somo interpreted some
OF the ex-Presdcnt's friends may anticipate the pos
sibility OF putting him IN nomination again.
HAYES TO
The following dispatches were exchanged between
President Hayes and General Grant
General u. s. GRANT. Philadelphia -
Mrs. Have joins me IN hearties wishes that you Mrs
visit abroad safe return your friends country
X. B HAYES
GENERAL GRANTS REPLY.
General Grant returned the following answer
STEAMER TwiLiGur. DELAWARE RIVER,
May I'LL A. NJ
President HAYES. Executive Mansion Washington d. O. =
Mrs. Grant joins in thaaks you Mrs Hayes
Kind wishes IN received board this
boat pushing ont from wharf. We unite in return
ing coydia greetings and in expressing
for health happiness ana success In your uost re
sponsibe position Hoping to country
prosperous In business and with cordial feelings
between all sections, am very truly yours
U. s. GRANT