The New York herald., 1879-09-25
His Entertainment at San Francisco
and Vicinity Yesterday.
VISITING THE FoRTIFICATI0Ns.
Receiving the Chinese Representatives and
Their Complimentary Address.
MRS. GRANT DELIGHTE
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
SAN Francisco. Sept. "a 1879.
General Grant visited the Produce Exchange this
morning and witnessed grand display of cereals of
the Pacific coast. which no city in the world could
probably excel. He much gratihed at the exhibit
ton and expressed in few words his congratuia-
tions. After that accompanied by General Mcdowell.
government tug conveyed him TO all the forts in
the bay where he received with military honors.
Upon landing at Black Point General McDowells
headquarters. the party was greeted by
salute and the troops drawn up
in line to General Grant. At
General McDowells residence a collation. pre-
pared. and formal reception rendered to the dis
tinguished guest Among the prominent citizens
present were Governor Irwin and Governor-elect
Perkins. Ex-Governor Stanford. Ex-Governor Low.
Senator Booth. Senator Sharon ex-senator Stewart,
Justice s. j. Field, Judge Ogden Hoffman, d. o.
Mills and other distinguished citizens. generally
panied by their ladies'.
A CHINESE GREETING.
Before the reception began the General visited
by the chief representatives OF the Chinese CON-
munity. headed by their counsel and the Chinese
Vice Consul who read the following congratulatory
welcome:-
General. feel deeply gratifed that we
permitted to meet you face to face and express to
you how sincerely appreciate the fact that you
have visited country and consulted with it's rulers
and become familiar with the important features of
both government and people. 1t gives unbounded
pleasure to learn that you received warm welcome,
commensurate with the high esteem your noble
deeds fully entitled you to at the hands
Of the Chinese authorities and people.
Let hope that your visit will have
tendency to bring the people of the Oldest and
youngest nations in still closer friendly and COM
oeN io;,,
with your countrymen in the acclaim. Welcome
home.' and add the sentiments that you may live
long, and. like the great Washington. be first in
war; first in peace and first in the hearts of your
country.nen."
To this was added by the dignitaries:-'To Gen.
eral Grant-We join our voices to prolong the pean
which has grdled the earth. waited DER seas and
continents Praises to the warrior and statesmen
most graciously presented by the Chinese of Cali
fornia."
GENERAL GRANTS REPLY.
The General replied d:-.'Gentlemen. am very glad
to meet the representatives of the Chinese commu-
nifty and receive this address. I have.
you say just returned from visit to
your country. It was most interesting
visit, one that l shall always remember
and especially because Of the kindness and hospi-
tality shown me by the people and the authorities
of China. For that I grateful and glad
Of opportunity Of expressing that gratitude
soon after my arrival at home
hope that the remark you make about China break
ing down the secluson in which she has been
shrouded for ages will prove true in all senses, and
that China will continue to draw near to her the
sympathy and the trade Of the civilized world.
The future Of China will largely depend upon her
policy in this respect liberal policy will enlarge
your commerce and confer great commercial advan
Or,tc do T hop hat paric
will have large share in this. Again thank you."
MRS. GRANT coMPLIMENrEp.
After presenting the address Colonel Bee said
that Mrs. Grant had done more to break
down the spirit of domestic exclusiveness
that reigned in China than the warrior
had done. by the honors shown her in Tientsin.
He begged that she would accept small casket of
ivory as a memento of the occasion. The reception
lasted till six o'clock, the party returned to the
city. and in the evening attended Baldwins Theatre.
THE THEATRE.
The announcement that General Grant would
visit the Baldwin Theatre this evening suf-
feed to pack the building to its ut
most capacity. The proscenium box de-
signed for the occupancy of the General and HIS
party was handsomely decorated with flowers and
national colors. The programme for the evening
prised the balcony and other from
"Romeo and uliet' and Diplomacy. General Grant
and party arrived shortly before nine o'clock between
the acts. great crowd gathered at the entrance
cheering vociferously as he alighted. On making
his appearance in the box the audience to their
feet and cheered and applauded for several minutes
while the orchestra struck up 'See the Conquoring
Hero Comes" followed by medley of national
airs accented by discharges or musketry from be-
hind the
FUTURE MOVEMENTS.
Great preparations being made in Oakland for
the reception tomorrow including procession, din
ner and the campfire of the veterans of war.
Next Tuesday the party will 60 to stockton. and
thence to Yosemite.
MAYOR sToKLEYs WELCOME AND THE GEN.
ERALS REPLY.
PHILADELPHIA Sept. "a, 1879.
The following dispatches have been exch lngcd be-
tween Mayor Stokley. Of Philadelphia and General
Grant,
OvFcy MAYOR,
CRY or PniLApELPuIA. Sept. ~. 1879.
General U. s GRANT. San Francisco;
When departed from Philadelphia badc you God
speed journey. and desire to congratulate
safe return native land aud TO
that citizens xiousy await arrival here to
extend hearty welcome. WILLIAM ;. STOkLEf,
Mayor Of Philadelphia
SAN Francisco Sept 20. 1879
WILLIAM s. SroxLry Mayor OF Philadelphia:-
Thanks for kind despatch and for the wishes
you express the name OF Philadelphia cannot now
name y time for visiting Philadelphia, but will let you
know. U. s. GRANT.