Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-22
Gen. Grant Abroad.

KATE FIELDS DESCRIPTION OF HIS RECEP-
TIoN-A BRILLIANT GATHERING AT
MINISTER PIERREPoNT's-A GLANCE
THROUGH OLIVE LoGAN's EYES.
Kate Field writes from London, under
date of the 9Th inst, as follows: "The
world movesi Whatever England's feel
ings may be toward America, TO General
Grant, the head OF the conquering Ameri-
can army, she is now in the highest degree
friendly. Thus far the journey of The hero
of Appommatox 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 or fifteen years ago. Manchester
burst into enthusiasm over the gallant
American soldier, who stopped the whirr
ing and clicking music of her cotton jen-
nies during the same period. In bonoring
Grant the English feel that they are honor
ing the most distinguished citizen of the
United States. General Grant is amazed at
his popularity and delighted with his well
come. As showing how it has stirred him,
1 may remark that he has already been
driven to speech making. fancy that lie
looks forward with no little dread to two
years of this sort of thing, particularly for
a man that has said that after sixteen years
service he wanted a rest. II bis two years
residence in Europe cements the amity be-
tween the Old World and the New he will
have served his country to excellent pur-
pose. What is, however, of perhaps great
er moment TO American state smen, be will
have invented career for ex Presidents" :"
THE RECEPTION AT PIERREPoNT's,
on the evening Of the 9th, the same writer
says, was immensely successful The Le-
CATION in Cavendish square was interiorly
decorated with the gtandest prolusiOn of
flowers, with the grand old American flag
over all. On ascending TO the drawing
room floor The guests were announced in
the small anteroom, where stood Mrs
Plerrepont, General Grant, Colonel Bad
eau, Mrs. Grant and MIR. Plerrepont in the
order given.
Among the earliest arrivals were Mr..
and Mrs. Gladstone, who remained in the
anteroom with Gen. Grant until the arrival
Of Lord Derby, when the ex-Premer NOV
ed loflily away. Gladstone looks like Dan
iel Webster in little, while Earl Derby re-
minds ono of highly successful city bank
er. Derby's face beamed radiantly, as
though Russia was myth and the Sublime
Porte something good TO drink.
Then came John Bright, NJ. p, silver
haired and silver-voced, the first Quaker
who ever held place in The British Cabi-
net and the staunch friend OF America. His
meeting with Grant was very cordial.
He was followed by the Earl of Shafles-
bury, Lord Houghton, the poet, whose
pleasant smile and genial manner were not
unknown to the ex- President, aud the Mar
nniC nf Rinnn a nlavar xyhO
served many years in the Cabinet and
whom every lady calls a thoroughly good
fellow.
Among the succeeding nyriads noticed
the youthful face of the Marquis of Lorne.
the husband of the Princess Louise and
heir 10 the dukedom of Argyll. He was
accompanied by his sisters. The paternal
face of the Earl of Caithness, which is no
stranger 10 America, next appeared from
the throng of honorables. On his arm was
The Countess, whose bosom was literally
abaze with diamonds.
In quick succession came Lord Mayors.
past and present, the asst ones plain, and
the present one colored, as the print shops
have II. Then stalked in with many a char
acteTistic bow and salaam, am bassadors in
glowing uniforms from all the ends OF the
earth-from Brazil TO Cathay. There was
Robert Browning, the poet; William
Black, the novelist; Edmund Yates, the
writer, aud Arthur Sullivan, the musician.
Every American resident responded TO the
Minister'S invitation. The Morgans and
the PeabOdys, Mr.. James McHenry, Chew
alier Wikof, Mr.. G. w. Smalley, Chief
Justice Shea, Mr.. Moncure d. Conway,
Mr.. Newton Crane (consul at Mauchestor).
Mrs. Farchild. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe
and her daughter Maud, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ives, Mrs. Hicks and Miss Mamie Schom-
berg were among the most prominent.
CONSPICUOUS PERsoNs
Olive Logan, present on the same occa-
sion, describes the more prominent per-
sons thus:
Gen. Grant was altired in plain evening
dress, which was conspicuous in its plain
ness amid the stars, gLrters and ribbons
worn by many Of lesser note; even the
japanese minister was more gorgeous. As
for the Chinese Embassy, no tea chest ever
equalled their curious splendor. 1 hear
many regrets that Grant did not wear the
uniform that the English people might see
the imposing garb. Every one remarked
how well the General looked. Surround
ed by fine specimens of English manhood,
through whose sturdy veins courses the
bluest blood, the robust form and rosy face
of Grant were conspicuous in their healthy
appearance.
PerhaEs the most conspicuous person af-
ter General Grant was the Lord Mayor of
London rigged out in the old parspherna-
liza OF his office, with his long cloak and
massive gold chain. 1t was as good as a
feast to see this rosy, good-natured pOten-
tate gossipping pleasantly with those pre-
sented 10 him and not seeming bit proud,
though only to.be lord for a twelvemonth-
a fact one would imagine enough 10 stiffen
him into the seventh heaven of arrogance.
Mrs. Grant wore toilet of claret. cOlored
stamped velvet and cream satin, high neck
ed and with long sleeves.
Mrs. Pierrepont was clad ih an elaborate
costume of scarlet and black.
The immense majority of the dresses of
the ladies were in excellent taste, and none
were censurable. The American bellies
carried away the palm for style and beau
ty, as they usually do on such occasions.