The New York herald., 1877-10-25

financial policy at home, declaring emphati-
cally the silver question, saying he was bit
terly opposed to the demonetization scheme.
which was only another phase of repudia-
tion. He next talked about tho war. the
relations Of the United States with Mexico
and st. Domingo.
THE sUMNER-MoTLEY CONTROVERSY.
With reference to the Sumner-Motley
matter he said the HERALD correspondents
interview with him in Scotland. which had
made SO much commotion, was singularly
accurate, he taking exception to few de-
tails only.
WHAT HE THINKs OF HIS RECEPTION IN
ENGLAND.
He said his reception in England had
been unvarying in warmth, and as to the
hospitality of the people there nothing
could be more kind, considerate and gra-
both in official and private circles, courtesy
and respect.
ARRIVED IN PARIS.
At Amiens General Grant quietly partook
of dish Of consommG. AS the train neared
Paris the moon rose and the General curl
ously studied the prominent features OF the
great French capital. They reached the
station at quarter to eight o'clock. Gen
erals Noyes and Torbert entered the car,
accompanied by the Marquis d'Abzac, first
aide-de-camp Of the Marshal-President, the
official whose duty it was to introduce am
bassadors.
WELCOME IN MAcMAuoN's NAME.
In the name Of the President Of the
French Republic the aide-de-camp rendered
General Grant cordial welcome. In reply
the General thanked the Marshal saying he
anticipated great pleasure and interest from
his visit to France. Generals Noyes and
Torbert greeted him warmly. The party
had borne the journey splendidly, none Of
them showing the least fatigue.
AMERICANS PRESENT.
Among the Americans awaiting the arri-
val Of General Grant at the station in the
company Of the Minister were General Mere
dith Read, from Greece; ex-Minister Part
ridge, Admiral Worden, the bankers Selig-
man, Winthrop and Munroe; DR.. Johnson,
DR.. Warren and the representatives Of the
leading New York journals.
BRILLIANT AND HEARTY RECEPTION.
A richly carpeted salon was prepared at
the station for tho reception Of the distin-
guished party. The ladies Of the party,
conducted by General Torbert, passed
through this salon on their way to the car
riages. A splendid bouquet was presented
to Mrs. Grant by French journalist on the
way. General Grant followed, leaning on
the arm Of Minister Noyes. As soon rs he
appeared in the crowded salon several
rounds of hearty cheers were given and q
number Of people were presented to him.
RETIRED 70 REST.
The party then entered carriages, in COM
pany with General Noyes and the Marshars
aide-de-camp and introducer OF ambassa-
dors. They drove to the Hotel Bristol.
where handsome suite of rooms had been
engaged for them. After quiet dinner Gen.
eral Grant smoked cigar and retired early.
OFFICIAL AND UNOFFICIAL RECEPTIONS
Marshal MacAIahon has only awaited the
arrival Of General Grant in order to fix the
day for grand dinner at the ElysGe To-
day, at two o'clock, General Grant pays
formal visit to the Marshal, and afterward
receives committee Of Americans ap-
pointed to invite him to public dinner
The French republicans, led by NM. Grevy,
Gambetta and others, arc also making ar
rangements tor public dinner.