The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-07
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LONDON, June s, 1877.
The world moves Whatever Englands
feelings may be toward America, to General
Grant, the head of the conquering
American army, she is now in the
highest degree friendly. Thus far the
journey of the, hero of Appomattox
has been as triumphant as Sherman's
march to the sea Pro-slavery Liverpool
from the top Of its cotton bales welcomed,
with civic honors, the man who made cotton
bales scarce in that port some twelve to
fifteen years ago. Manchester burst into
enthusiasm over the gallant American SOL
der, who stopped the whirring and click
ing music Of her cotton jennies during
the same period. When entering the
theatre there the performance paused
for the moment, the orchestra struck up
"Hail Columbia, and the operatives in the
gallery, many of whom had gone on short
commons during the rebellion, cheered
vociferously. So much for the blessed
operation in England Of that law Of change
which is the Law Of Nature s
THE GREAT AMERICAN.
In honoring Grant the English feel that
they art IGNORING the most distinguished
citizen of the United States. Thus it
comes about tnat society is prepas-
ing to kill the fatted calf in his
honor, and several other emblematic abnor-
mally adipose animals besides. The Prince
of Wales gives dinner in his honor on the
21st inst. The Queen returns to Windsor
next week from her Highland refuge at Bal
moral, and will show the ox-President some
royal hospitality.
WHAT GRANT THINKS OF 1T.
General Grant is amazed at his popularity
and delighted with his welcome. As show
ing how it has stirred him, l may remark
that he has been already driven
to speech making. I fancy that he
looks forward with no little dread to
two years of this sort Of thing, particularly
for man who has said that after sixteen
years service he wanted q rest However
that may be, it is SO seductive and pleasing
just now that he may be pardoned his
pleasure, for which of us would not be
merry in his place?
GRAND RECEPTION.
The reception at Minister Pierrepont's
this evening has been immensely successful.
The Legation in Cavendish square was in
teriorly decorated with the grandest profu-
sion of flowers, with the grand old American
flag over all.
A lush OF APPLICANTS.
Since the announcement was made that
the Minister would receive the x-President,
Mrs. Pierrepont has been overwhelmed with
requests for invitations, and out Of her good
nature acceded until the number of cards
out guaranteed perhaps q greater throng
than would ordinarily be comfortable. But
after oil what is reception without o
crush
HEAVENS FIRST LAW.
Despite the immense crowd, especially of
onIookers in Cavendish square, there was
not the slightest confusion. Carriages
rolled up, occupants moved out and up
into the mansion with that absence of
surrounding noise and shouting which
characterizes your true reception where
the ton is bon and the servants properly
drilled. On entering the guests were
shown into the cloak rooms, on the ground
floor, where wraps were left and last
glance in the mirrors taken. Who, even
philosopher, disdains that last reflective
glance: Crtes, not ono within my ken.
THE RECEPTION PARTY.
On ascending to the drawing room Aoor
the guests were announced in the small
anteroom where stood Mrs. Pierrepont,
General Grant, Colonel Badeau, Mrs. Grant
and Mr.. Pierrcpont in the order given.
Mrs. Picrrepont looked we'll robed dtcol-
let<e in dress Of cherry and black silk
trimmed with embroidery and exquisite
white lace.
Mrs. Grants dress was canary colored,