The New York herald., 1879-09-22
The DECORATIONS AND THE PROCESSION
Immense Demonstration in
the Palace Hotel Court.
SALUTE OF ARTILLERY AND CHORUS or SINGERS
Balls, Banquets and Receptions
M in Preparation.
PROGRAMME OF FUTURE MOVEMENTS.
[px TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 1877.

s, [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 21, 1870.
A very bitter feeling has prevailed here to-
day on account of Commodore Maurys action
In arriving at dusk. A general opinion pre-
vailed that he was q relative, as he bore the
name, OF the distinguished naval officer of Con-
tolerate proclivities and that he was, therefore,
necessarily inimical to Grant. The very oppo-
site of this is the fact. The commander of the
City of Toxic is and was a loyal American citi-
zen and an ardent admirer of the great general
But this fact was not generally known, and the
dissatisfaction gathered strength until he was
roundly denounced. At an informal meeting of
ship captains to-day the opinion was freely ex
pressed that he might have made the harbor
several hours earlier. 1--WE disappointed him,
however," said one old salt; she could not spoil
the procession. San Francisco would have kept
out doors till midnight if necessary to welcome
the American here" and as this was true it was
received with IN approving nod from the listen
ing shippers. But Commodore Maury has been
blamed altogether wrongly. He encountered
head winds the greater part of the voyage, and
tie last day lost two knots an hour through
contrary winds. But what are winds to an ex-
etetant multitude ashore9 They know nothing
except their own wish and hope. When stated
hlis fact to some OF the censoriOus master mari
aers they were staggered for the moment only.
"Why did he not salute the fort when he passed
d, he did not want to insult Grant Z" asked one,
and "Why did he not dress his ship :" asked
another and .swhy did he not dip the flag to
the yachts !" asked third. ~ tell you he IL
s--;" well, won't repeat what he said, but it
was more strong than polite. Now, as Commo-
d0re Maury made the best time possible, this
comes rather hard upon him, but the idea some
how got abroad, and mention it because it is
the leading topic OF conversation here to-day.
The late arrival was especially annoying to
Eastern correspondence who had four hours
lime against them and saw several hours con-
Muned in the procession before they could send
anything through.
THE DECORATIONS AND PROCESSION.
The city to-day wore the same holiday look
that it has for several days past. The decora-
tiens still float in the air. though several Of the
leading stores and buildings show unpleasant
traces Of the illumination. One popularity of
last nights procession was, that although it at
tracted the largest crowd ever assembled in the
city, there was no drunkenness, ri0ting or un-
pleasantness. General Grant enjoyed it most
thoroughly and naturally, as it was the greatest
outpOuring of free men and women ever
seen upon the Pacific slope, and by
far the most unique and remarkable
demonstration which has greeted him since he
left America. General Grant has expressed
himself delighted ut the reception. The ap-
proach to the Golden Gate in a mellow autumn
evening is superb. The sun lights up every hill
top and glints upon the waters; light and shade
are brought out in strong relief; inside the
Golden Gate an unrivalled panorama presents
Itself As fort answers to fort in salute the re-
ports rcsound from peak to peak until far
Mount Diablo answers the challenge of Tamal-
pais and the Sierra hears their converse. Moth
ing could have been more animated than the
scene upon the bay, aud General Grant and
party enjoyed it thoroughly.
BOARDING THE TOXIC.
The first one who went OH board the Toxic
was Ulysses s.. Grant, Jr., who affectionately
received his parents, and soon after the staid
and handsome son, with his arm around his
mother, was pointing out to her the principal
features of the landscape.
HOW SUNDAY WAS PASSED.
To-day the streets have been thronged, and
General Grlnt may be said to have held levee.
He was cordial and gracious to all; party bar
riers and distinctions were troddcn down,
and everywhere was visible determine
ton 10 make the Generals visit free from
anything of a partisan character. The most
pronounced democrats go arm in arm with re-
publicans Of the blackest hue, aud Mayor Bry-
ant, stalwart democrat, is as devoted to the
great soldier as the stanchest republican could
be- BY his side all the time is General Cocy, n
notable republican aud distinguished soldier Of
the war, General Miller and Colonel j. p. jack
son. Indeed, the whole Executive Committee
directing the reception and entertainment of
the General is composed of prominent citizens,
irrespective of politics.
The Mayors wife came in from her country
sent to superintend the floral preparations Of
Mrs. Grants chamber and to see that every
thing was comfortable for her.
Everything betokens u hearty resolution to
bridge "the bloody chasm,v aud it would be
somewhat difficult to determine on which side
was the greatest enthusiasm.
THE GENERALS SATISFACTION
General Grant was highly delighted with his
reception. The first boat that approached the
Toxic took the local papers, which informed
him fully of the preparations made, but the facts
were grandcr than words could describe. When
hc witnessed them as he approached the city
his heart was warmed toward his native country,
and, reticent and undemonstrative IA he is, his
co,,ntenance showed an appreciation of the ova-
tiol SO grand and spontaneous and, his taci-
turnity overcome, he talked freely to those be-
side him, expressing his appreciation of the
kindness Of his fellow citizens in welcoming him
home again in such brilliant manner.