Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-20
GENERAL GRANT IN LON.
DON.
A Banquet In His Honor.

LONDON. June 10. At banquet In honor Of
Gen. Grant last evening, Earl Derby and Minister
Pierrepont sent letters of regret. Earl Granville
proposed the health of the Queen. Hon. VIM. T..
Forster responded in an eloquent speech. He re-
ferred to the great services of General Grant in
the cause of human freedom. lie dwet with EN-
phasis upon the Importance to civilization and OF
the cultivation of amcable relations between Eng
land ami the United States. With great felicity
he pictured the results of such state of frendli
ness, and excited continued cheering. He ampli-
teo upon the opportunities for advancement to
the human race which hearty concord between
the two nations would give. lie saw in it the ac-
celebration Of discoveries in every branch # sci
ence. the material progress of H., Gass.s AID set.
ting up of loitier standards of private taste and
public virtue.
In conclusion, Forster proposed the health of
President Hayes and the people of the United
states, calling on Minister Boxer to respond. Bo-
ker made brief response.
Earl Granville responded by proposing the
health OF the illustrious statesman and warrior,
ulysses >. Grant, abiding in his speech to the be-
nehcent results TO both nations from the settle
ment OF the Alabama claims. He paid marked
compliment TO President Hayes upon his ''reunion
policy" which would end By making the United
States what they were before the war-realIy unit
cd. In addition 10 that state, 1t has been ever
since the war free in every respect
England and America, he said, nay, civilization
throughout the universe, recognized in General
Grant one of those extraordinary insti uments OF
Divine Providence bestowed in its beneicence on
the human race.
Upon rising to reply to the toast, General Grant
was greeted with perfect storm of applause. 81
am overwhelmed, he said with the kindness
shown by Englishmen to me, and expressed to
America. regret that l am unable adequately
to express my thanks for the man told aternaI
courIesies have received. Words would fail, es-
pecially within the limitations of public speech,
10 express my feelings in this regard. hope
When an opportunity is offered me OF calmer and
more democratic moments. 10 put on record my
grateful recognition Of the tlaternal sentiments Of
the English people and the desire of America TO
render an adequate response. Tue speech OF Earl
Granville has inspired thoughts ia nv bosom
which u Is impossible for me adequately to pre-
sent Never have lamented so much rs now
my poverty In phrases to give due expression to
my feelings to the mother conntry.'
General GRAFT spoke under the pressure of un-
usual feeling, and continued with unusual elo.
quence to express the hope that his words, 90 far
rs they had any value, would be heard in beth
countries, and lead to the union of English speak.
ing people, and the fraternity of the human race
Grants speech was frequently interrupted with
applause Cheering was almost continuous while
be was on his feet.
On resumiDg his seat the health of the President
was drank amid tumultuous applause. MIR. ".
W. Fraser hae proposed the health Of Earl Gran
viIe' VINO responded with eloquent recognition Of
General q ants desire to consolidate the amity of
the two countries.
To-day General Grant dimes with the Prince of
Wales at Marlborough House.
The ex-Presdent will attend BANQUET at I,iy-
erpool ON the 18th Of June, and dinner. His hon
or will be at the United States service club on ID.
ID Of July.