The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-10-31

the storm predicted by the HERALD.
II of course had no deterrent effect
on the invited, although it gave o dreari-
ness to the streets without, which, out of
the selfishness Of human nature impaired
an additional air of warmth to the spacious
and splendid apartments of General Noyes.
1t was not long before the salons were filed
with guests.
THE COMING OF THE GUESTS
Out in the rain long line of carriages
extended far up the Avenue Josephine to-
ward the Arc de Triomphe The police ar
rangements were, as usual in Paris, and
above all where the Project dimes and the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. visits, perfect.
RECEIVING.
The guests were received by General
Grant. Mrs. Grant and their son, General
and Mrs. Noyes, Consul General Torbert
and Secretary vignaux making the intro
auctions.
BRILLIANT COSTUMES.
Mrs. Grant was dressed in o costume Of
heavy white satin, Mrs. Noyes appearing in
similar dress. General Grant and Minis
ter Noyes wore plain evening dress, Gen.
eral Torbert, however, appearing in the uni
form of o major general. The rooms as the
guests arrived became perfect gardens of
lovely colors. Brilliant uniforms, diplo-
matte orders and decorations mingling with
the sheen Of silks and satins made up
wonderful picture.
MARSHAL IMAGINATION.
Marshal MacMahon arrived early. He
wore plain evening dress with the ribbon
of the Legion and breast covered with
orders. He seemed in excellent health and
spirits, not showing the slightest trace Of
the long parliamentary struggle he has been
engaged in.
MAGENTA AND RICHMOND.
The Marshal stood for nearly an hour be-
side General Grant, occasionally joining in
the conversation and receiving the congratu-
lations OF the members Of the diplomatic
corps and the numerous brilliantly uni
formed officials who thronged the apart
ments. AS the two renowned soldiers stood
side by side one could not help contrast
ing them. Marshal MacMahons rudy,
honest Celtic face, white mustache and
white hair recalled the poets figure of "a
rose in snow" Grant, calm, massive and
reserved, wore the same imperturbable
face SO we'll known ut home. Mac
Mahon seemed oil nerve and restless
ness; Grant looked oil patience and
repose. The contrast in person was
indeed remarkable, although each had
come to the Presidency of powerful
republic over the same red road. The pas
sion Of arms commanding two great nations
had led each to choose its foremost soldier
as Executive head. One has laid down his
power at the feet Of the people who con-
ferred it. There is scarcely doubt that
the other will do the same when the APP
pointed day arrives. Meantime two great
warlike careers touched in friendship in the
parlors Of General Noyes.
THE AMERICAN COLONY.
The reception drew together the largest
assembly Of the American colony known in
years and they compared favorably with the
many European nations represented there.
REFREsHMENTs
arranged and we'll patronized, which is just
how such host rs General Noyes would
desire to have his sumptuous hospitality
appreciated.
NO REPUBLICAN LEADERS.
The acerbity of French politics at the
present time is shown by the fact that,
although general invitations were given in
the columns of the newspapers and no cards
were issued, not one Of the leading men,
bers Of the republican party or press was
present. This was owing to the fact Of the
promised presence of the Cabinet being
known.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
M. de Fourtou, Minister Of the Interior,
and Lord Lyons, British Ambassador to
Paris, visited General Grant to-day.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA.