The Portland daily press., 1877-06-20
GEN. GRANT.
Another Banquet in His Honor-Speeches
by Earl Granville, MIR. Forster and Gen.
Grant.

Another Banquet in His Honor-Speeches
by Earl Granville, MIR. Forster and Gen.
Grant.
LONDON, June 10. At a banquet in honor of
Gen. Grant last night Earl Derby and Minister
Pierrepont sent letters of regret
Earl Granville proposed the health of the
Queen.
Hon. w. E. Forster responded in an eloquent
speech, referring to the great services of Gen.
Grant in the cause of human freedom. He
dwelt with emphasis upon the Importance to
civilization OF the cultivation of amiable rela-
tons between England and the United States
With great felicity he pictured the results of
such state of friendliness, and enlarged upon
the opportunities for the advancement of the
human race which beatty concord between
the two nations would give. He saw in it the
acceeration of discoveries in every branch of
science, the material progress of the masses,
and the setting up of loftier standards OF pri-
vate taste and public virtue Mr.. Forster paid
marked compliment to President Hayes upon
his union policy, which would end by making
the United States what they were before the
war, really united, in addition to what they
have been since the war, free in every respect
In conclusion he proposed the health of Presi-
dent Hayes and the people of the United
States, calling on Minister Boxer to respond.
Minister Boxer made brief response.
Earl Granville followed, proposing the health
of the illustrious statesman and warrior,
Ulysses S. Grant, alu6ing in his speech to the
benehcent results to both nations from the set
Element of the Alabama claims. England
and America" he said, may. civilization
throughout the universe, recognize in General
Grant one Of those extraordinary instruments
which DivineP rovidence bestowed, in its bene-
fcence, upon the human race
Upon rising to reply to the toast, Gen. Grant
was greeted with perfect storm of applause
II am overwhelmed,'' he said, "with the
kindnaSS shown hU Enplishman IN mo apd Nv.
pressed towards America. regret that I am
unable adequately to express my thanks for
the manifold fraternal courteses which 1
have Received. Words would fail, especially
within the limitations of public speech, to
express my feelings in this regard. L hope,
when an opportunity is offered me in calmer
and more deliberate moments, to put on record
my grateful recognition of the fraternal senti-
ments of the English people and the desire of
America to render an adequate response. The
speech of Earl Granville has inspired thoughts
In my bosom which it is impossible for me ade-
quately to represent. Never have l lamented
so much as now my poverty in phrases to give
due expression to my feelings towards the
mother country
Gen. Grant spoke under the pressure of much
feeling, and continued with unusual eloquence
to express hope that his words, SO far as they
had any value, would be heard in both coun-
tries, and lead to the union of English.speak-
ing people and the fraternity of the human
race. His speech was frequently interrupted
with applause; in fact the cheering was almost
continuous while he was on his feet. When he
resumed his seat his health was drunk amid
tumultuous applause.
Mr.. w. Frazer Rae proposed the health of
Earl Granville, who responded with an eloquent
recognition of Gen. Grants desire to CONSOLE
date the unity of the two countries.
Gen. Grant will attend banquet at Lv err
pool June %, and a dinner in his honor at the
United States Club Jaly Sd.