The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-11-02
THE WELCOME
EXTENDED ALONG THE LINE.
Omaha's Ovatfon-An Immense Out
pouring of Enthusiasm for Gen.
Grant-Suspension OF Busi-
ness and Gala Day.

Omaha, Nov. This afternoon
was observed as general holiday, and
with one accord the various institu-
tions Of industry, banks and many of
the business houses closed their doors
in honor of the occasion, and added
hundreds Of employees to the throngs of
spectators.
The working men formed large
part of those who engaged in the pro-
cession.- Among them were many who
fought under the great chieftain.
At precisely 2:15 O'Clock this after
noon an artillery salute was fired by
detachment of artillery from Fort
Omaha, stationed on the hill near st.
Joseph's hospital, announced the ap-
proach of the special train, having on
board General Grant and party. In
an instant afterwards the various fire
and church bells all over the city be-
gan ringing out their chimes, and the
steam whistles of all the manufactures
and locomotives rent the air with their
shrill shrieks, and everybody shouted
and cheered, and on every hand the
widest enthusiasm prevailed. The
immense crowd that had assembled at
the Union Pacific depot were on the
tip-toe of expectation from the time of
the firing of the signal salute until the
train pulled into the depot. General
Grant and party occupied one of the
Pullman sleepers and the Omaha es-
cort of the grand army of the republic
occupied the other. This escort met
the General at Cheyenne yesterday.
After leaving Pine Bluffs the Gen.
eral visited the escort in their car and
was introduced in a neat speech by
General Manderson, and stayed an
hour, Conversation and singing filed
the time. After supper, at Sidney, a
camp fire was held in the sleeper.
Speeches were made by everybody; and
long one by General Grant.
At Grand Island breakfast was had
this morning at seven O'Clock, and the
party was increased by delegation of
state officers and prominent citizens of
Omaha, who left here last evening.
AT every station along the line en-
thusiastic demonstrations were made
by immense crowds, assembled to greet
Americas most distinguished citizen.
A few minutes after the firing of the
signal salute, the train pulled into the
Union Pacific depot, amid the firing of
cannon, ringing of bells, shrieking of
steam whistles and shouts of the vast
multitude, who shouted themselves
hoarse. 1t was a noisy, enthusiastic
reception. and the crowd of thousands
upon thousahds, went wild with excite
ment and delight in their welcome to
the returning traveller and hero. The
various brass bands played several pa
trlotic airs during the interval of wait
ing, and while the various organiza-
tions were being formed into line on
Tenth street by the grand marshals of
the day.
As soon as Gen. Grant entered the
carriage, in company with Gen. Crook,
Gov. Nance, and Mayor Chase, the
column took up their line of march
through the principal streets to Capitol
hill, where platform had been erected
on the high school grounds. Here Gov.
Nance made brief speech of welcome,
followed by Mayor Chase, who intro
duced Gen. Grant, amid enthusiastic
applause. The general spoke for about
five minutes, saying that he was glad to
put his foot once more upon American
soil after such long absence; he had
been cordially received everywhere as
representative of the American peo-
pie, who are appreciated by foreign ma
tions more than we appreciate ourselves.
Upon the conclusion of his remarks,
the procession reformed and marched
to Farnham street, where Gen. Grant
reviewed the regular troops, state mill
tia, fire companies, civic societies, etc.
A hand-shaking reception then took
place at the United States court house
and post Office building.
The day was concluded with grand
banquet at the Withnell house.
Gen. Grant and wife will remain
here over Sunday, as guests of Gen.
Crook and wife, at Fort Omaha. They
will attend services tomorrow at the
First NJ f church