The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-29
Formal Address of Welcome Amid
Great Enthusiasm.
TO-DAY's FESTIVITIES.
Riding in the State Coach and
launching with the Mayor.
The Ghost OF UltranOntantsn1
Haunting Germany.


lD7 CABLE TO THE HERALD41
LONDON, May 20. 1877.
There is an unusual interest manifested hera
attending the arrival Of General Grant. All the
and principal provincial newspapers
are commenting on it as an event OF greas
Importance. His history has never
been SO thoroughly canvassed. Every act Of ha
life seems suddenly to assume an Importance
in the estimation Of these people. From
the time he lett West Point tin he became
Commander-in-Chicf OF the Union army, everything
is discussed In detail. His service in Mexico under
Generals Taylor and Scott, his oregon campaign,
his ia tiles at Belmont Paducah, Shiloh, Corinth,
vlcksbnrg. Mission Ridge, Richmond and Peters
mattox Court House, his generosity in dealing with
the armies OF the Confederates in North Carolina,
Alabama Texas and esewhere-all are mentioned
most fayorably.
STATESMAN AND soLpfER.
He is regarded everywhere as q soldier and
statesman. His craftsmanship is treated espe-
cally with regard to the settlement OF the dicuty
between England and the United States over the
Alabama claims. the Canadian fisheries, the
troubles with Cuba and Mexico and the expressed
honesty OF the man In steadily paying on the na.
tonal debt during his administration.
PRorFERED RECEPTION AT QUEENSTOWN.
heavy north northwest gale, which the HERALD
had predicted, met the steamer Indiana as she
neared Queenstown on Sunday evening, at about
seven O'Clock. The sea was running very high
when the HERALD correspondent boarded the
vessel steamtug, laden with o numerous
deputation from Cork, went alongside Grant,
wearing PLAIN black silk cap, was seen
leaning over the tanrai quietly smoking cigar.
The instant he was recognized he was greeted
with three enthusiastic Irish cheers by those on
board the tug. The delegation offered him the
Inequalities OF Queenstown remarking that every
village and hamlet In Ireland had resounded with
the praises of his name, and would welcome him
with all the warmth and candor characteristic Of
the Irish people.
PROMISE TO VISIT IRELAND.
little ez tempore reception was held in the
Captains cabin, when the exsPresident, replied to
the citizens OF Queenstown, regrettng that he could
not then avail himself OF their hospitality, but prom
ised 70 return to Ireland within short time. Hia
letters cable dispatches were then delivered to
him. the deputation withdrew, and the Indiana pro-
cceded to Liverpool hearty cheers being exchanged
within hearing distance.
ARRIVAL LIVERPOOL
There was fair yachting breeze all the way up
the Channel, the sun emerging occasionally and
permitting clear view of the Welsh coast yester-
day morning. The Indiana reached Liverpool as
lalr-past two p. NJ, gayy dressed all over with
flags In honor OF the arrival OF the distinguished
American all the shipping in the Liverpool docks
also exhibited profuse display OF bunting, the naga
of all nations waving along the seven miles OF watel
front, presenting magnificent coup doii.
FIRST GREETINGS.
General Badeau, the United States Consul Gen.
era at London; the Vice Consul at Liverpool repre-,
senting Mr.. Farchld, and number OF prominent
London and Liverpool merchants, doing business
with the United States, went out In three tenders
and met the steamer a short distance down thu
Mersey. AS the Indiana neared the docks General
| Grant was seen standing on the bridge with the
Captain acknowledging the cheers OF the immense
crowds which lined the water front and every pier
| and vessel along the river
AN ENGLISH WELCOME.
General Grant and friends left the steamer IN the
| tug on which were the consuls and few intimate
friends. The Mayor OF Liverpool, members OF the
Common Council, a deputatlon OF merchants, sur.
| rounded 10y an immense throDg OF people ot both
| sexes, anxious to the great Yankee
at the landing stage. As General Badeaus
boat ran alongside the Custom House wharf .
tremendous, deafening cheer went up. The
weather was truly delightful. A bright sunshine,
somewhat unusual OF late In England, frightened
the appearance Of the thousands OF many coored
flags, and the smooth water in the river rejected
the beaming rays
LANDING.
General Grant landed, with Madame Badeau lie am
ing on his arm, Mrs. Grant following with General
Badeau and her son, forming most interesting
group. As the party stepped on to the wharf {
Gordon OF police formed around them and the Mayo
and Councilmen, as the thousands Of people ha'
began to crush and crowd in their eagerness to ge
q sight OF the visitors Now the cheering from TN
crowd on shore was taken up BY the passengers Of