The New York herald., 1879-12-12

Charybdis of our government. between which lies
safety?
Speaking to the toast. "our distinguished guest"
sr D. r. Hunt paid an eloquent tribute 10 the char
acer and life OF General Grant the man dentined
with the greatest crisis of age He quoted from
General Grants own declaration that it was neces-
sary to overcome rebellion by attrition until
nothing should be left of the enemy but equal sub
mission with the loyal section of the country
TO. the constitution and laws of the land, to
show that General Grant under stoodsthe gntude
OF that conflict and the policy which should prevail,
and then illustrated how General Grant had turned
the sword into the ploughshare at Lees surrender
by ordering that all enlisted men of the rebel
airy and artillery owning horses should retain them.
for they would need them for their spring plough
ing and other purposes.
GRANT ON POLITICS.
When the applause following Mr.. Hunts happy
speech had partially subsided it changed into
vociferous call for response from the guest. which
would be denied. and at last General Grant
ii have listened to every word the eloquent gen.
Il ' the g gentleman and myself have ever
differed in politics. it has been because
we voted opposite tickets, ,or cersaln,y ,',n our
Hunt being democrat
Gentlsmen. thank you for this kind reception
and for the kindly interest In the words spoken by
your eloquent orator.
DECLARATION AGAINST IMPERIALISM.
In response to the toast "Cvtl Authority, Mr.
Richard smith, OF tine Gazette said this embraced the
nation-the States and municipalities OF our COM
mon country. It was predicted that our. our sys, T.
civil strife. 1t did not and has proved its
strength and righteousness. 1t meet
public can honor its successful men, not masters
to command. but servants to obey, the voice of
OF this civil authority the ballot box is the chief
cornerstone. There is. there can be- no place
TINS sys.sm fof On mead shs h
spprehended. OF military rule we have none. The
small fragment of an army needed is wholly under
are supreme They are the monarchs and the consti-
tuition IL the throne.
SORRY TO LOSE RDMuNDs.
The Times reports that while General Grant was
on the train coming here to-day he was informed
that Senstor Edmunds had been rendered supreme
accept 1t. He ought to remain in the Senate. He is
too good man to lose."
While the Grant procession was passing the Gus
tom House and the clerks were temporarily absent,
thieves broke open inner door of of the safes
and secured from $500 to $1,000. belonging to an
employee. The government lost nothing.
THE RECEPTION TO-DAY m CoLUMBUs-UN-
PREcEDENTED PREPARATIONS.
COLUMBUS. Ohio. Dec H. 1879.
The preparations for the reception of General and
Mrs. Grant in this city tomorrow complete. and
it is expected that the demonstration will eclipse
anything OF the kind ever hero. The General
and his party expected to arrive at noon. and
will be met at the depot by State. county and city
officials and citizens. Mayor Collins will make q
speech Of welcome on behalf of the city. A salute
OF thirty guns will be red tho train enters
the deoot. and General Grant will be conveyed from
the depot to the Capitol. where he will be well
coined on behalf of the State bv Governor Bishop.
There he will beconronted by 900 school children,
and will have the pleasure Of hearing the chorns in
the "Star Spangled Banner" and ''Home. Sweet
Home" rendered by 100 voices. besides chorus of
500 school children.
In the evening the General and Mrs. Grant will
attend military ball. where they will receive for
hour. Mrs. Grant will remain at the hotel until
evening. The principal business streets in the city
will be handsomely decorated. and Columbus will
put its gayest attire. Thousands Of people from
beghborng towns expected. and the several rail
roads here wiz run excursion trains.
PENNSYLVANIA STATE OFFICERS FASTENING TO
MEET THE GUEST OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
HARRISBURG. Dec. IL. 1879.
Representative Souder. chairman Of the Leg;sla-
tive Committee to receive General Grant. and Sem
stor Wright, Of the members. left for Pittsburg
tonight. Fifteen Of the twenty five members of the
committee have signhed their intention OF meeting
the ex-President as he enters the State. Adjutant
General Latta has been directed by the Governor to
proceed West and assist in the reception Of General