New-York tribune., 1877-08-22

tinctions and where Brgadier-G Generals and
Judges are never addressed by their titles.
1t must be admitted that some curiosity was
excited in London by the display Of this ornament.
Gen. Grant wore it one occasion at iDevon-
shire House. when he dined with the Duke Of that
name, but took it OFF after dinner and could not be
persuaded to put 1t on again. With regard TO Gen.
Badeau cannot speak positively, but my impression
is that he also suppressed the badge after that eve
ning having perhaps heard some OF the remarks TO
which the envious Briton gave utterance respect
ing it. On another point our Consul-Generai heid
out more stoutly, remaining throughout BHgadler
General and Ade-de-Camp in waiting" tine hrst
phenomenon of that kind on record, and probably
the last.
Gen. Grant, though absent from England, has not
been wholly forgotten. His speech to the working
men seems to be gratefully remembered confer
ence of Trades Councils and of delegates from iac-
tories and workshops is to be held tomorrow at the
Mechanics Institute Newcastle to consider the adj
visibility of giving him a hearty welcome" on his
visit next month to the metropolis of the North
meaning Newcastle, no doubt. 1t looks as if the
General might have a chance Of making kind OF
progress" through the Provinces. Some of the
great cities Of England and Scotland seem disposed
TO show the exPresident that British hospitality and
British friendship for great American Is not con-
fined to the metropolis Some OF Gen. Grants coun-
trymen seem to have been taking good deal OF pans
to undo whatever good his visit has done Ridicule
aud Misrepresentation may have some such ehect
but the line might decently be drawn at pure nyen-
ton. have seen somewhere quoted an extract from
what purported to be letter of an Englishman on
distinction, relating among other precious bits OF
impossible and foolish gossip how Gen. Grant was
with difficulty prevented from lighting his cigar IN
the drawing-ro0m of the Princess OF Wales SHOULD
he slow to believe that any Engllshman of respecta-
bility, to say nothing Of distinction, had written
that. 1t does not reach the level which would en-
title it to contradiction. l saw something
and heard q great deal of Gen. Grants
demeanor during the rather trying ordeal
which he went through in London. All that
saw and heard was alike creditable to him. The
anxiety about precedence which was displayed IN
his behalf created some amusement, but 1t became
known that he himself cared little nothing about
the solemnities of etiquette, and the derslon dId
not fall upon him. His manliness and simplicity of
character his considerateuess for Others his modest
gratitude for the kindness shown him, were seen oil
all men. Very likely he missed a point or two OF
drawing-ro0m ceremonial, but such tattle az IL
reproduced in the letter refer to, starts not from
the drawing-room but from the servants hall. L
sec also in weekly journal which prides itself on
ts propriety repetition of the assertion that inyi-
tations TO dinner were solicited by Mr. Pierrepont for
Gen. Grant. This assertion had been contradicted
on Mr.. Pierreponts authority, and the contradiction
published in New-Yori some time before The Adho"
gave fresh currency to tue scandal. @. W. s.