The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-18
Flattering Compliments 10 the Retiring
Chief Of the Army and Executive
OF the Nation.
GRANTS MODEST GOODBY
Characteristic Speeches from General Sherman
and the Late Cabinet Ministers.

steamship Indiana. His departure made the
Of great parting demonstration, in which all
classes OF the community seem TO have taken hearty
and enthusiastic share The steamer Magenta carried
the ex-President, the late members OF his Cabinet,
with other distinguished persons and the invited
guests from this city, TO the number altogether
OF about i've hundred persons The United sta,cs
cutter Hamilton bore Mrs. Grant, under the
care OF Mr Chlds and few other leading citizens OF
Philadelphia. Both steamers accompanied the Indiana
down the bay fur as Newcastle, Dell some thirty
miles from The city, whhrc with many God speeds"
and with much cheering and blowing OF steam whistles
the honored guest and his family were at haf-past
three ateron bid farewell and transferred the
steamer which is to them across tho Be-
fore this occurred, however, very interesting
mony took place board tho Magenta
THE COLLATION.
In the ladies' cabin private table was spread Tor
the distinguished guests, and among those who
down to she festive board the following &c ncral
U. Grant, tho head OF the table; General W. I.
Sherman his right and Mayor William S. Stoklcy,
OF Philadelphia, on his left; exSecreary OF State Hon.
Hamilton Fish, Lieutenant Colonel Fred Grant, cx-
Secretary OF the Interior Hon. Zach Chandler. Gov
John r. Hartranft, OF Pennsylvania; ex-senator
Simon Cameron. Senator }. Don Cameron, Adjutant
General James W. Laa, cx-Secrrtarcs OF tho
Navy George IL. Robson and A. L. Borie,
Senator William A. Wallace, OF Pennsylvania;
Colonel Charles Thompson Jones, of Philadelphia,
Chairman Of the Committee of Councis General Louis
Wagner, General George II. Sharpe, OF New York;
General Horace Porter, J. W. Schgman of Now York;
William Charles 0Ncill, II. c., and several others.
After the luncheon was concluded, Mayor
Stokley and toasted 'the honored guest OF
the day." saying that in very short time he would
leave them for long journey and calling upon General
Grant for reply.
General Grant received with tremendous applause
as he rose TO respond. He said =
Ex-PEEsIpENT GRANTS srEEcH
Mr. MAYOR AND GENrLEMEy--I had expected to
make speech to-day. and, therefore, DO nothing
more than thank you, have had occasion SO
otten within the past week. / have been only eight
days in Philadelphia, and have been received with
such unexpected kindness that it Inds me with
words thank you. What with driving in the
Park, and dinners aiterward, and keeping it up until
alter midnight, and to dnd myself still receiving
your kind hospitality, am afraid you have not lett mo
stomach enough TO cross the Atlantic. daughter aud
applause, during which the General sat down.
Just ut this time the boat was passing Roachs ship
yards Chester and the noiso OF the whistles
herp al tie day loud and shr that
very little OF Generals speech could DO heard, but
tho above is about the gist OF it,
The Mayor then called upon General w. r. Sherman,
whose health was drunk with considerable applause,
HIS Honor being understood introduce him as old
and honorcd friend OF General rant
GENERAL ARMY.
General Sherman responded that no had known
General Grant for forty odd years, and old
he could not help thinking of the old times. He
had been President of.thc United States eight years
and citizen Of the Republic all his HE, but he tthe
speaker) would never cease 10 speak of him Grant
the soldier and tho general The steam Whistles
interrupted the General and drowned his that
be naudibe to tho reporter, but he under
acb; cct,p
the birth Of the country Grant must be remembered
history It's Regeneration Applausc.) His Is
written colors brighter than gold the OF
country. he has such place IN the heart OF our
people that he requires words to perpetuate 1t.
Al the country to-day the people will know tho
moment when he sails upon this long Journey and
from every city from Name TO California will 20
up prayers tonight that he may arrive safely, and
after pleasant abroad may to us in
good time God bless you, General Grant, and your
family, may you feol that such is desire 10 honor
you that your every wish Will always be sacred a
grateful people. tAppausc)
Mayor Stokcy then proposed toast tho health
OF Mr. Hamilton Fish, who had gone
cra Grants Cabinet over eight years ago and vino had
since stood by him rs a iaithu, ADVISER.
Ex-sEcRETARY FISH
Mr.. Fish RESPONDED by saying that he would NOT add
anything TO what General Sherman had SAID This
occasion was spontaneous exhibition OF gratitude
and who had served General Grant he desired
TO him. Mr. Fish concluded with something about
General Grant being one oil the greatest men OF tho
century, but the steam Whistles struck up again. and
as the gentleman spoke In a very low voice. he
soon sIenced
.zAcHn CHANDLER, Ex-sKcRErARy or THE INTERIOR.
Mayor Stokley then proposed the health OF .Uld Zach
Chandler " as another OF Grants ADVISERS Mr. Chand-
Ter, amid general laugh, replied that be did not
brioi time member Of General Grants Cabinet
that he was the youngest man IN H. Uaughter.j My
trend, General SHERMAN claims evcry;h ng Tor General
Grant from military standpoint. admit all he claims
Tor General GRANTS military reputation. He
in the least From the occupation vicks-
burg TO tho close OF the rebellion tho hopes OF
nation with him. But | deny that Grant is 10 |
live in history upon his military reputation. know |
the CIVILIAN, and a civilian believe in him.
He goes down history this LAY tho civilian
prcscntative OF the United States government. do
not except General Washington. tApplausc.) |
whatever criticism he may now receive iul justice
Will be done TO HIM two ears, aud he Will hereafter
be known as a soldier aud "A statesman.
ExskckkrARi GEORGE NJ aonksoN
Another OF Mr.. GRANTS CaDiuct the Hon. George VI.
Robeson vas then roasted He made the longest
speech OF The day. He had the good fortune as
ociatcd with him in the early part of ms admnistra
ton, three months alter he had taken his seat and
from that day 10 this IN constant and familiar
course found hin growing larger aud greater from
hour TO hour aud day to day. 1t has been said that
no Is great 10 his raict dc chdnbrc and in tho /
eyes Of those VINO are daily aud hourly associated with
him; but appeal TO you who were with him, VINO |
stood officially close to him, whether every |
lay lid not reveal to US elements Of strength and
beauty aud developed phases OF intelligence. AMI
why was that Because he Is Of that quality which
aaays responds to trial. Whenever he was tried ne
this upon the hearts OF the people, who
rise up TO- day 10 do MN honor. 1t only by such
qualities OF The heart and head that i'm.
pressions were maae upon the hearts Of !
the people. They to-day up spon. |
taneously 10 do him honor born IN Jersey IL is
true; hut am older PenDsy lvnnian than my old
friend opposite (Simon CamcronL Ny ancestors came
over with William Penn. and forciather oil minc sat |
in the Prvy Council OF the first Governor pennsyl-
vani4. Tuc speaker then paid compliment 70 Penn.
syNania aad Philadelphia, and saiu Of the latter that
she was not city founded upon foreign inportaions |
built up by foreign labor, out by American labor,
paid compliment 70 General Grant by saying that
there never President who was q truer
irIcnd American LABOR Ihis ought 10 be |
tho proudest DAY IN General Grants life. When |
he ca me the capital the nation the
ing general he followed By the enth usasm OF a |