New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-10
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
RETURN OF EX-GOVERNOR HENDRICKS.

hElbkN OF EN-GON EkNOR HENDhlChS'
"REMINISCENCES OF HIS EUROPEAN TOUR.
Ex-Governor Thomas A. Hendricks, of In
diana arrived in tins city yesterday afternoon on the
steamer Bothnia. On the dock in Jersey City anumber
of friends had gathered TO welcome him, among whom
were william Van wyek Willis S. Paine. o. $ Y Peek.
j. H. ssdmore. Charles A. Jackson Colonel n. f. Paine,
and j. Douglas Brown. of Brooklyn. They all at
tempted 10 congratulate him on his sale ar
rival in this country. but the Governor was
too much engaged in searching for ms trunks
and travelling bags to return their salutations
While thus employed, he pleaded "too busy to talk.
There is a marked change in his cOuntenance since the
time he left this country few months His face
then was pale and thin and he showed signs of the ex
citement and anxiety OF the Presidential campaign. Yes
terday he appeared exceedingly bright and lively, with
the exception Of the natural fatigue consequent to
European voyage. He did not lose his smile when
the longshoremen, recklcssy throwing trunks around
would drop one upon the toes OF the Ex-Governor He
seems robust hearty than when he went away
and appears 20 have gained additional weight. HIS
checks are more rudy and fun aud his eyes sparkle
After finding HIS baggage and paying the duty $40 so
upon a handsome gold watch which he had Donght
while in Europe he FASTENED to the carriage which had
been waiting for him nearly an hour. In it were Mrs
Hendricks and Willis s. Paine The party drove rapidly
70 the Fifth Avenue Hotel where had previously
been engaged. Here he stated TO TRIBUNE reporter
That he had had most agreeable and pleasant time
he left this country. Il hlst maze u
tour OF England" he said, land found much
A. that old historic country admire" He SAID that its
institutions and people were subjects for the ltuecuoh
OF every tourist DurlnS ms slourn ln i,nh Nc
much grated 10 learn that exPresident Grant was also
in the CITY. lie favored with an inNltauoh 10 sau
reception svcu honor OF General Grant by Minister
PerrepOni. The reporter inquired how the EhEllSh
people regarded former American President; = Wen
That Is very difficult question for me 10 answer ne re-
piled. Ny visit 20 England so short that had no
time to catch the popular feeling. but General Grant
90 have been given very great nonOr Dy me Eng
lsh people" lie delighted with his travels through
Ireland and Scotland. lie particularly admired ms tour
Of the Continent. Franc, spain, germany Austria,
"Reminiscences" said he " While IN Paris hal the
pleasure Of meeting with Ex-Governor Thdcn VINO Is
looking strong and vigorous. During my journey
abroad. met with many other American faces which
was one that no would always remember with great
pleasure. The only thing 10 mar his enjoyment was the
very rough voyage home. $500,
As he was about departing the reporter inquired he
Well" be rcp d. srOklng lls CDln IN a very serious
the elections are about over Tor TINS
year in the West. don't believe anything remains lor
do. ~ the BY the OulO elections take place 10
day have Won heard ani thing OF the results -
"GOyernOr. have yOu any opinion 10 express relative
to PTesid nj Haycss ADMINISTRATOR OF ms CVll ser
vcci began the reporter.
- have nothing whatever 10 say on poNlc-, ne Ie-
Piled somewhat Indignantly. go
Nj Hendricks. remained NJ the hotcl last evening with
his wife. Miss Laura Kecne, MS niece, ana Wins =
rival called ut the hOt. and offered their congatula
lions upun his safe return. Mr.. Paine Is the chali
OF "A committee OF arrangements 10 give MN p
eereuade the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Il Is very probable
was not positively decided last night tbs morning 10
is intended visit the public Institutions ON TIE ISLANDS
OF the East River and several OF the muncIal depart
Mr. Hendricks will probably return TO Ihdaha
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