Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-06-15

vienna, June 15.-Before leaving Bel
grade. Prince Milan was reminded that an
attempt on tho part OF Bervia to resume
hostilities would be Immediately followed
by Austrian occupation.
The Growing Honor 20 0eneral
0rant.
LONDON, June 15.-Ex-Prssident Grant
was presented with tho freedom Of the city
OF London at Guildhall to-day. About
eight hundred ladies and gentlemen, In.
Guiding several members Of the Govern.
ment, American C%onsuls. merchants and
principal representatives Of the trade and
commerce Of London were invited to meet
tho General subsequent to tho civic GER
emony. Tho guests began TO arrive about
hAlf-past twelve o'clock. A steady stream
Of carriages poured into Guildhall yard.
General Grant arrived at one o'clock.
He was received ct the entrance OF Guild.
hall by four aldermen and SIX members OF
the city land committee. and was BY them
conducted 10 the library. where he was re-
ceivsd by the Lord Mayor. and took his
seat on . dais on the left Of his Lordship.
who occupied his chair o. President Of the
special court OF the common council. OF
which were assembled most Of the mem
bers Of the corporation. the aldermen
wearing their scarlet robes and the COM
mon councilmen their mazArino gowns.
The resolution OF the court was read by
the town clerk. and General Grant. after
an address by tho chamberlain, was admit.
ted 10 the freedom OF the city, the cham.
berlain extending the right hand Of fellow
ship % 0 citizen OF London, which was
cordially grasped amidst renewed applause.
General Grant replied In suitable terms,
and then subscribed his name 10 the roll
Of honorary freemen. which concluded the
business OF the special court.
At 0uildhall General Grant was accom-
panied by Mrs. Grant and Minister and
Mrs. Pierrepont. Among the gentlemen
present were Slr Stafford Northcote. Chan.
cellor OF the E%xchequer. and many men,
bers Of Parliament. The gold casket, oou-
tanning the freedom os the city given him.
has on the diverse central panel . view OF
the capitol st Washington, and on the
right and left arc the monogram and arms
Of the Lord Mayor. On tho reverse side
Is q view OF the entrance to Guildhall and
an appropriate inscription. At the ends
are two figures, also In gold. finely mod.
elled and chased. representing the city OF
London and the United States, and boar
Ing their respective shields. tho latter exc.
cuted In rich enamel. At tho corners are
double columns OF laurel wreathcd with
corn and cotton, and ON the cover o cornu-
copia, emblcmatical Of fertility aud pros
perity OF tho United States. Tho rose.
shamrock and thistle are also introduced. |
The cover 10 surmounted by the arms OF
tho city Of London. Tho casket 10 sup
ported by American eagles, modelled and
chased In gold, tho whole standing on .
velvet plinth decorated with stars and
stripes.
Grant was then conducted by the Lord
Mayor 10 Guildhall, whore an elegant
breakfast had been provided. After the
repast the Lord Mayor proposed the health
Of the Queen. which was drank silently TO
the music Of "God Save the Queen"
Grants health was then proposed amidst
tremendous cheering. The Lord Mayor.
In proposing the health Of Grant, said:
II, rs Chief Magistrate OF the City Of
London, and On the part Of the corpora
ton. offer you ~ heartily . welcome as
sincerity Of language can convey. Your
presence here a. late President Of the
United States Is specially gratifying to all
classes Of the community. and We feel that
although this is your first visit 70 England
IL is not q stranger that we greet; but .
tried and honored friend. Twice occupying
rs you did tho exalted position
Of President Of the United States, and
therefore one Of the foremost represent
Htiyos u that country. we confer honor
upon ourselves bp honoring you. Let me
both tho hope and belief
when You take your departure
you will feel that many true
friends Of yours personally and Also Of
your countrymcn have been left behind.
I have the distinguished honor to propose
your health. May you long live 10 enjoy
The best Of health and unqualified happi.
ness.
I%Icaltls to P%ierrepont and Lord Mayor
AMI ioasts 10 the army and navy. ETC., fol.
Gen. Grant left about I O'Clock
accompanied by the deputation.
Il