The New York herald., 1879-10-15
GENERAL GRANT.

GREAT ENTHUSIASM OVER HIS ARRIVAL AT
vANcoUvER-GoyERNoE FERRY TELLS OF THE
AGRICULTURAL GaEATNE- S OF WASHINGTON
TERRIToRY-PoRTLAND, OREGON, IN HOLIDAY
ARRAY-THE GENERAL WARMLY RECEIVED.
SAN Francisco. Oct. 10. 1879.
A Vancouver despatch says:-rhe steamer st.
Paul arrived here at quarter to six o'clock this
evening. At every town ON the river General Grant
was cheercd by the assembled crowds. Several
isolated houses attracted attention with shot
guns and the waving of flags and handker-
chiefs. A salute of twenty-one guns
fired at tho dock. while this First regiment
band played "rhe Conquering Hero Comes" All
the troops and the whole population OF Vancouver
gathered at the dock the st. Paurs arrival.
Two hundred citizens bore torches. delay of an
hour occurred before the party made their appear
ance. At half past six O'Clock General Grant came
the deck and introduced by General
Howard to the officers OF the post and to
Mayor Sohns. who said. 81 had the pleasure
of landing with you here twenty-seven
years ago." and to the Committee OF Reception
General Grant. taking the arm of General Morrow.
walked to the end of the dock, where the soldiers
greeted him with cheers The party then took car
riages for General Howards residence. preceded by
the band and soldiers. General Howard's residence
and the companys barracks brilliantly illumi-
mated Bontres blazed the main street. and flags
were stretched across the at various points.
GOVERNOR WELCOMES THE GENERAL.
Shortly after the Grant party arrived at Howards
residence, Governor E. p. Ferry Secretary N. II.
Owing. Surveyor General William McMcker, Auditor
T. NJ Reed Major J. r. Hayden. Judge John p. Hoyt,
+. II. Cook President of the Council; George III.
Steward Speaker of the House. and thirty members
of the Legislature. entered the house in a body and
took places in the east parlor. Governor Ferry ad-
dressed General Grant as follows:-
The very pleasant duty has devolved on me of
presenting to you this joint resolution, unani-
mously adopted by the Council and House of Repre-
sentatives of Washington Territory inviting you to
visit all portions of the Territory particularly Oym
pia the capital In addition to this expression of
the Representatives., can assure you that the peo-
Pile of the Territory will be highly coinplimented
aud gratitied by visit from you. Should you
visit the eastern portion Of the Territory you
would obtain personal knowledge Of the large
acreage of agricultural land, capable OF producing
100 O0000.000 bushels OF wheat annually, and from
twenty-five to nifty bushels to the at the
present time you would find several thousand tons
OF wheat awaiting export on account OF the made
quacy OF transportation. You would also be con-
is tho duty OF the to remove the OBJ
structions to navigation existing in that noble river
portion OF which you traversed to-day to enable
those who inhabit the headwaters to obtain an un-
obstructed outlet to the Should you visit
Puget Sound you will discover the great commercial
and manufacturing facilities OF that locality. We
cannot promise as grand demonstration as you
have received at many points since your return. but
promise you heartfelt welcome and can
assure you that the people OF no part Of our COM
mon country have higher admiration for you a
man. a soldier and as statesman than have the
people Of Washington Territory.
GENERAL GRANTS REPLY.
The General responded as follows:-
GOVERNOR AND MEMBERS OF THE LEGIsLArURE-I
regret exceedingly that shall not be able to remain
long to visit any other portion OF the Terri
tory. had expected to spend several weeks the
Pacific coast. but tho reunion of the Army OF the
Tennessee, which commanded during the late un-
pleasantness, was postponed for my return. and
have promised to meet them. They did not fix day
until promised to be with them early in
November. That, with other appointments, compels
me to leave not later than the 18th inst. You can
easily see the mpossibility of accepting the invita-
ton. Your statement Of the producing quality of
the Territory surprises and gratiiies me. lived
year the spot on which l now stand, but never
visited that portion OF which you speak. always
supposed that while part was productive, the
greater share too unproductive, except of fish
and timber, TO justify enough population to make
State unless there should be some mineral develop
ments. From your statement have no doubt OF
your becoming State, and We cannot have too
many i'll this latitude 4
At reception all the officers Of the post and their
wives and many prominent citizens of Vancouver
called General Grant will meet the citizens of VAN
couver tomorrow morning in the park. He will 60
to Cascades Wednesday and to Salem Thursday.
GREAT PREPARATIONS AT PORTLAND, OREGON.
A Portland despatch says:-
'rhe streets are crowded tonight with thousands
of people. and the city wears very animated ap-
pearance. 1t is estimated that 10000 people from
various portions OF the state and Washington Ter
ritory visiting the city. The steamer st. Paul
will leave Fort Vancouver tomorrow at haif-past
eleven O'Clock for Portland and will arrive
here at oEe p. NJ. The steamer City Of Salem
will leave here at eight A. NJ. tomorrow for VAN
couyer with members of the Reception Committee,
to meet General Grant and party. The procession
is expected to be ready to move by two p. NJ There
will be a grand ball Tuesday evening ut the
Mechanics Pavilion. under the auspices of the
Grand Army of the Republic. On Wednesday even
ing formal reception will take place at the Pavil-
ion to which the public generally are invited. Gem
eral Grant will sail hence tho steamer st. Paul
the morning OF tho 18th inst.
RECEPTION BY THE PEOPLE--THE MAYORS
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
SAN Francisco. Oct. ii, 1879.
A later despatch from Portland says:-'Al prep
aratons having been perfected by the citizens COM
mittee, the steamer City of Salem left this morning
ut nine o'clock for Vancouver, having on board the
Reception Committee and members Of tho press
The steamer arrived at Vancouver about ten
Mt half past eleven the steamer st. Paul started
Portland with General Grant and party. accompanied
by the City of Salem. Just before leaving the
wharf for Portland H. w. Corbett chairman of tho
Committee of Reception. read the following address
of welcome to General Grant
/ take pleasure In Introducing to you this
initteo and these distinguished officers and gentle
men. We come to welcome you and tender to you
the hospitalities of the city of Porand also to the
friends who accompany you. We evidently do not
now welcome the lieutenant that left twenty-six
tenant General General of the once
| great army Of the Republic; Pres-
| dent of these more United States; but
| do receive you as prominent and distinguished
| citizen who has enjoyed all OF the honors.
| who has many laurels and who has won
| them with much modesty and grace. 1t will be