The New York herald., 1877-07-06
Discussions on America in the Pan
Presbyterian Council.
EARL BEACONSFIELD'S HEALTH
Dutch Protest Against English
Rule in Africa.
[DY CABLE TO THE HERALD.1


land for the present Previous to his departure he
requested General Baaeau to accept the Of
Ter of the municipality OF stratford-on-Avon,
the birthplace Of Shakespeare, to lunch
and receive an address from the people Of the town
on his return IN September next. The Mayor of
Stratord rendered the hosptaities OF the Corpora
ton some two weeks ago, expressing the hope that
General Grant would pay them visit previous to
his tonr in Switzerland and Sweden, but If that
were not possible, then to name time on his re.
turn.
KENrIsH WELCOME pRoFFERED AND ACCEPTED
When it became known that he had decided to
20 to Ostend, via Folkestone o small port few
miles to the southwest Of Dover, the Mayor OF
Folkestone telegraphed to Minister Pierrepont
that the people Of his town desired to extend TO
Mr. Grant an orer OF the usual hosptatles
TO distinguished strangers, including an address at
the Town Hall and drive to Hythe. Or the 81
inst. the ex-President wrote stating he would he
pleased to meet the Mayor and Common Council OF
Folkestone, but that his time would pc too limited
to permit OF "any extensive civilitics"
JOURNEY FROM LONDON.
The party, consisting Of General and Mrs Grant,
Jesse, their son, and Consul General Badeau, left
this city shortly after eight O'Clock this morning by
the Southeastern Railway They were accompanied
to the station by number of friends and the part
ing was most enthusiastic. With the exception Of
orief stops at Tunbrldge and Ashford there was
nothing worthy OF note.
WARM RECEPTION AT FOLKESTONE,
large crowd had collected at the Folkestona
station when the train arrived, and as General
Grant aghted he was loudly cheered. The Mayors
carriage was in waiting, and the party were driven
to the Town Han. Here the Mayor received them
in his robes of Office surrounded by the members
of the Town Council and large number of citizens.
As the Clerk to the Corporation read the address
the whole assemblage remained standing
WISHING GRANT A THIRD TERN.
The address recited the idea of honorng the
General for his deeds in the battle field, and con-
cluded by expressing the wish that he might have
third term as President OF the United States, and
advancing the opinion that he would.
THE GENERALS REPLYING POLITICS.
In his reply the eX-PrehluenL lSCOreu tnlS lie
thanked them, he said he did all their country
men, for their kindness and courtesy. He believed
It would be to the mutual interests Of the two great
English speaking nations to maintain the friendly
relations which now existed England and America
must lead in commerce and civilization. lie also
expressed his qualification at the settlement of the
Alabama claims which had been referred to. But
ne carefully avoided any allusion to politics.
A HEARTY FAREWELL
The reception over the party started at once for
the harbor to the pier where the steamer vttora
was waiting to convey them to Ostend, Belgium.
The American nag was seen flying ameng the ship.
ping in the harbor in honor Of the towns guest. A
great crowd had gathered again at the pier and
chcered loudly as the vittorla left and passed out
into the straits, General Grant bowling repeatedly
from the bridge OF the steamer.
HIS MOVEMENTS ON THE CONTINENT.
After visiting the leading manufactures Of sugar,
salt, &C., at Ostend, he Will go to Brussels, where
he Will be the guest OF the American Minister Resi-
dent, Ayres Merrill. He viii doubtless receive o
hearty ovation by the people Of the Belgian capital,
and probably be entertained by the King. He will
remain three days in Brussels, then proceed to
switzerland and 60 down the Rhine, passing to
Frankfort-on thc-Man thence to Sweden, and back
to London by about september l.
FREEDOM OF EDISDrIGH TO DE rENDERED HIM.
At a meeting of the Lord Provosts Committee Of
the Edinburgh Town Council it was unanimously
resolved to recommend the Council to offer Gen.
eral Grant freedom OF the city tile occasion
Of his visit in August or september next.
THE rAN-pREsByrERIAN COUNCIL
The Pan-Presbyterian Council met again yester
continued the discussion of doctrnal points. Sew.
eral Of the American members spoke with touching
cloquencc on the union OF faith and missions. A
paper on pulpit eloquence was read. After
and various Scotch divines participated, motion
was adopted that simple preaching OF the Bible
was the true work Of the ministry.
HOME MISSIONS IN THE UNITED STATES
In the evening addresses were delivered on home
missions in the United states and other lands by
Rev. Mr.. vandyke, OF Brooklyn; Rev. Cyrus Dickson
and others.
EARL BEAcoSsFIELD's CONDITION.
Recent rumors tended to SHOW that the Earl os
| Bcaconsdeld (DisraeD has suffered from an attack
OF bronchitis, and on these statements have been
| made that he was so i'll that he contemplatedr 70