The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-01
Greeted at Leicester and Bedford
with Civic Addresses.
FLAGS AND FLOWERS EVERYWHERE.
Met at London by Lord Vernon
and Mr.. Pierrepont
Great Crowds at Pancras Station but
No Speeches
[sY CABLE TO THE HERALD

[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, June !, 1877.
General Grant rose at early hour yesterday
morning, and, accompanied by several members Of
the Manchester Common Council, visited the vari-
GUS canal depots in the city. He subsequently took
q drive to the Crescent and through Stafford to the
chief cotton manufacturing district. Wherever he
was recognized by the townspeople, and especially
by the operatives, some OF whom had been in the
United States, he was enthusiastically cheered.
At ten he made various calls, returning the visit Of
the Mayor and taking his formal leave OF that func.
tionary.
DEPARTURE FOR LONDON.
At the London Road Station an immense crowd
had gathered TO see the hero depart for London.
He was accompanied to the platform by Mr.. Crane,
our Consul at Manchester; Mr. Galloway, Consular
Commissioner; Mrs. Fairchild, the Mayor and May
Dress and General and Mrs. Badeau, with the agent
Of the Pullman Company and the Superintendent Of
the Midland Railway. The factory girls were out
almost en- masse In their working attire
and joined in the huzzah as he entered
the station The ex-Presdent bowed two
or three times In acknowledgment of the
cheers and ordinations then walked directly to
the drawing room car, which had been set apart
for him. Mrs Grant looked somewhat fatigued,
but her husband never looked better. Several
Americans had arrived from London to make the
journey to the metropolis with him, ana he at once
entered into an animated conversation with them.
wHIRLED THROUGH THE "BLAcK" COUNTRY.
As the train moved out the cheers were renewed.
but as 1t special fast train there was but little
time to acknowledge them, and the distinguished
party were soon whrling through the sombre look
ing Districts OF Lancaster, whose elegant buildings
formed striking contrast to the black bills and
valleys of the coal district. Passing Stockport
there were q few flags and some citizens stood
gaping and yelling apparently as we went by but
it was impossible to distinguish word. Crossing
the line between Lancashire and Derby the scenery
suddenly changed and the General remarked that
almost every foot OF land was utilized or under cu-
tivation. Huge factory shafts stood up in relief
against the clear sky the direction buckingham,
reminding one of the great iron works OF Bethle-
hem and other places in Pennsylvania.
WARN RECEPTION AT LEICESTER
The first stopping place was at Leicester, the
chief town OF Leicestershirc. As the train ghded
quietly into the station there was a rush to see
ent the police formed a circle 80 that only the
favored few could approach the visitors. The
station was beautifully decorated with bunting,
the English and American nags hanging in festoons
over the principal doorway OF the station opposite
to which the drawing room car was stopped.
Rich bouquets OF fragrant flowers were
sent in by number of ladies to
"Mr. and Mrs. Grant" There were more
ladies' on the platform, indeed, than gentlemen.
The Town Councilmen greeted the travellers by re-
moving their hats, and the Mayor proceeded to
read an address to Grant, offering him the hospi-
taities OF the town. and referring generally to his
career and achievements, as had been
done at Liverpool and Manchester. Grant re.
piled In q few well chosen sentences, referring ia
the kindness and generosity evnced in the address,
remarking on the antiquity OF their town, its foun-
daton by King Lear and the honor 1t had OF retain.
ing the dust OF Richard ILL.,, the hero OF Bosworth
field. The Mayor expressed the hope that nc
would return at some future day to visit the ans
cient landmarks he mad referred 10 and accept The
hospitality OF the Mayoralty. Grant could not prom-
ise definitely, but In all probability hc will again
visit the town. Alter partaking OF dsjeuner ana
a general introduction to the company the party
| re-cntcred the car and left for Bedford.
| STILL ANOTHER ADDRESS OF WELCOME
| At Bedford the TACT OF his arrival and reception
in Leicester had been already posted up 10y the
telegraph operators outside the ofce at the depot
and when the Mayor of Bedford greeted the ex.
President he told him how glad he was to hear of
his stopping at Leicester and then he too, made
an address, terming Grant the Hannibal OF the
American armies, and praying that ne might be
spared to enjoy the honors and rewards which would
continue to be heaped upon him. In reply Grant
thanked him and the good people Of Bedford. beg.
ging to be excused from making speech, as he had
discovered how impotent he was in that respect
amid the eoquence or English officials. He raised
some merrlment by referring to the principle Of
supplying substitute. Flowers and bags were in
rich abundance here also, some OF the notices re.
ferring to different episodes OF our late war.
HIS RECEPTION AT sr. PANcRAs.
The reception at the terminus Of the Midland
Railway Cst Pancras station, Euston road, in this
city, was comparatively tame. He was met by Min
lister Pierrcpont In behalf OF the United States
and Lord Vernon. Huge crowds thronged the
entrance to the station and cheered loudly,
but there were no speeches Grant, MIRA
Grant and Badeau entered Mr. Pierreponts