Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-06-05
Reception of Ec- President Grant
in Liverpool.

New YORK, May 20. A cable special
says the citizens of Cork and Queenstown
pressed General Grant to visit Ireland, to
which he responded by promising to make
tour of the Islands before returning
home. When the steamer reached Liver
pool all the shipping salutei with their
flags and cheers greeted them from the
docks as they passed along, Gen. Grant
and friends left their steamer in the tug
on which were the Consuls and few init
mate friends.
The Mayor Of Liverpool, members Of
the Common Council and Populations Of
merchants surrounded by an immense
throng of people curious to see the "Great
Yankee General" awaited the arrival of
the tenders at the landing stages. As
Gen. Badeau's boat ran alongside the
Custom House wharf deafening cheer
went up. The weather was delightful
Gen. Grant landed with Madame Badeau
on his arm, Mrs. Grant following with
Gen. Badeau and her son. As the party
stepped on the wharf Gordon Of police
formed around them aud the Mayor and
Councilmen, as the thousands OF people
had begun to crush and crowd. A thou
sand hats were raised as the Mayor slowly
advanced to meet the ex-President, read
ing as he moved forward, according to
old English custom, an address of formal
welcome repeating the deep interest the
citizens of Liverpool felt in having among
them so illustrious a statesman and SOL
der and asking him to accept the hOspi-
tllities which were extended in the name
of the great commercial city.
Gen. Grant, waiting until the cheering
ceased, then quietly replied to the ad-
dress saying he experienced extreme pleas
ure in accepting the kind invitations ex-
tended, laying particular stress on this,
that he felt that they had expressed the
cordial feeling of England towards him
as a citizen Of the United States. Gen.
Grant wore q civilians attire. After
being introduced to the members Of the
Council, the Mayor, General and Mrs.
Grant entered the Mayors State coach
and started for the Adelphi Hotel.
A long line of private carriages fol-
lowed and many spectators through Water
and Lime street. In the vicinity of St.
Georges Hall new crowds had gathered,
and cheered Justify as the Mayors coach
turned to the main entrance Of Adelphi.
Here more police were in waiting to keep
off the crowd, and the guests passed to
their room to change their apparel and
prepare for a drive around the city
During the voyage the ex-President re-
Trained from any comments on the present
political state. lie said Republicans
should extend TO President Hayes their
esteem and confidence during the trial Of
his new Southern policy. He also COM
mented highly on the personal character
Of Governors Chamberlain and Packard
His spirits were excellent throughout the
voyage. He stated TO a passenger that
it was the first time in - years that he
had passed ten days without telegraph
wire at his back and the sensation was as
agreeable as it had been new.
LIVERPOOL, May %. After visiting
various points of interest this morning
Gen. Grant and party were entertained
at luncheon by the Mayor in Town Hall.
Numerous prominent citizens were pres
ent. Afterwards with the Mayor the
party visited the News Room and the
Exchange. The Generals reception on
Change was very cordial. He made Il
brief speech of thanks which was received
with reiterated cheering. lie will 20 to
Manchester tomorrow and leave there in
the evening for London by rail.