New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-22

come in from sea. IL was Jus, ''" " sfir
when the signal he'll rang, ana Iae s snip
was ut that time black speck IN the hoIz' sclGg
ing M a little plume Of smoke, ana was Nis +h
only to the sharp ewes ~ the Sigial S'aIon "' ''
entrance 20 the Golden Cute. 49,. -.
The Grielfb east off ~ soon as the committee got
aboard and got eg9d start OF IN, fnr Com
panyi. Steamer II. PAM. anu Of whoie hoIlIia 81
tngs and yachts which got urder way as soon as
roS.ihlr and followed on her wake. As soon a. Eau
aose Point was left behind and the Mite siS$mer
had d straight line out ~ sea the TOXIC
was PLAINLY visible, though stJi a long way Oh. nv
n O'clock lust outside the Golden GAZE the vessels
met ard the little craft Law alongside the huse nach
hulk ~ the big steamer. The ioklo slowed d"Wl
her speed, lines were thrown and a ladder lowered.
IIrst To sIrng on her decks was the eX-IreS,lentS
son. ULYSSES :. Grant, II. lie was cos'N
t,lloved by the committee but nv the time they
bad climbed aboard the Young officer had already
greeted his father and stood with his arms AROUND
his mother. The General wore n PLAIN tTaNei1he
suit. his face brOnzet by his many, VOYAGES
and long journeys under tropical suns. showed as
much delight at getting home Ms that Impressive
cOuute. auee ever expresses. lie threw away Ms
cigar a. The committee approached. shook hands
with all and answered the hearty gre. ingS WIN
few brief words saying little more thah INA, 'la' ne
was glad to get back again, and thanked them Iof
their kind reception.
WELCOMED ny WAR VETERANS.
Scarcely was this formahty over than the Govern
urent steamer Mcpherson drew mp on the other side
Of the Toxic. On board of her came neral Nc
Dowrn who commands the Military Divi-
sion or the Paciic accompanied by his
staif. General Koltou. General nolabird. Colonel
RachrlGor Major keelcr ana Captain COster. They
were speedily ON the deck of the Toxic and were
warmly greeted bv their old commander. Almost
a. the same time the China up and the crowds
that b,ackened her decks began 10 cheer.
General Grant looks IN perfect health. The ten
before he left home has disappeared under the influ
encc of ali active lac. anu his nsnre looks more
Ike il did WHOM ne hr,t became President lie says
lac has lost y-cight pounds since he lett Phil
adelphia. He has not aged much in the face.
Chatting with his son and his personal friends he
regret thai Colonel Grants wife Liza anu
then DAUGHTER julia had not como. asaed aftcI
fTe health of n number of relatives and ac-
uuantauces. said the last American news?a-
p,T- he had seen were dated IN May, ana
that 1t would take him some time to
word about politics, but seemed pleased TO learn
that his determination To accept the presidency of
tAc Nicaragua anal company haH been so FAVOR
1.yrccoiycd lie said he should be IN no hurry 10
20 EaS a. hc wanted 10 visit Oregon first and also
to see the Yosemite and the mining regions When
he lri the Pacific coast he thought ne should go
s.r.i-ht 90 hsi.d home in G..leua H., which lad
been fitted up fog the reception OF his family. Mrs.
Grant has endured the tatigurs Of two year and
four rnOfths' travel remarkably well. She said the
Voyag' across tie Pacific had becn quito enjoyable
49, I'D. fh. .cnf ier was concerned. aad Sic and
tle General had Thought of little else on the way
than getting back 70 America after their long ab-
some ~,
lttlc wees eis hac cast of from the IokiO. and the
BIZ ship l.d got under full headWty. Soon she
net tAe lolila 81 steam ana sali cial Wnich inIde
srti. 60 l.rri. cheering aud waving thor hand
kcrchlrf~, and the whistles screechas welcome.
lev inmates i-ltr tue guns III the toils began 10
taaniCl ior Point starting tAc %I.lhery music,
Iiao Point answering. and Angel Island, Black
Point tnd Aicair'z joining ln thc roar lhe sun
V.rut down Do "a bank Of clouds, and log began Ia
set Dr. Ground the u.GlufUu sides; Oui there was
sU.il.ht enough Tor tAe people on the Toxic and
Ter consents 80 see tAc multi'udcs Masscd Oh
tae hls 10y TIC Wst'r side west OF me
c.-. Ilr cheers of these crowds could
Joe palI. heard amid the roar OF the cannon
e.. ID. snip passed. hy. " hDn Tclegr pin uill
was rounded The United states steamer Monterey.
o. q I.. 1nar trim
g. tlat ic ,u,tc ol heavy artillery we've continued
1.nm tIr 6u'ien Gate all the WAY % the N9ko's
a.clnrIC.. A. 81 . when the anchor won't down,
bu, htte ud 10, seen from ihc steamer of the city
tA,u close ct, hand, save The gAtlering lights along
tic -ho-. a.t ga tre hl.is.
oS AMERICAN SOIL AGAIN.
Tho luyLuat Oakland came alongside as
soon as the steamers Roadway checked,
md General Grant went On board of her.
accompanied by most of tie party TO be
auslrrcl % Che Market-st wharf. MIS-. Grant
lcicrred o. remain over ni4ht on the Toxic.
ftsi io greet General Grant as 1e stepped on the
ptlani WAS senator Jones, of Nevada an old per
totl ,rcud. lhc ferry boat was al the " AarI IN q
tc IIn4.l... au. then tIr formal GA Tie
Iai,fla.,ifv 1ud the State took place On one
siie + 90. li evay The Board of supervisors were
drawn aul on the other Governor IRWIN anu
stan. 'd tI' Executive COMMITTEE. consisting OF
t,.trii.l-e.,cf Pertains, W. II. J.. Barnes, >dmuel
Ni~"1.,linam T. Coleman nDurcio Parott. j..
!. Jac.sp. john MeComb, John k9Ssnield' tiau i
Spioc.cf joan H. ~ ss and ". W. MOntegu, May OF
bryant shading IA TIE centre.
1nH MAYORS ADDRESS.
band sues up "Iiomc again, home again,
from i'ieA -AoIe,' and the crowds outside the
ferry -Aou-a, a.oueh thoy had NOT yet caught
ti-ht a. thc GDi.ral, cheored repeatedly. As soon
NJ the cN-IIe,.vnts parry got on the gaugWay
plank tle Mayor o.liyered the following address;
GENEtN 1fANT; As MAYOR "i fhe CItv " san Fam
c-co htse tnr hone and pleasure Ia welcome Yod on
Sodi t'.nfA io ,urltilse g. 'niiy. eons uue has
seek thc rch whir hong period IN yoir country's
service had made necessary, hat daring Us ao'ence
Thry hev' READ with Incense Interest tie recount az
your voyegos oy sea AMI travelling oy land aound The
world aal tAey have observed wth great pleas
thc lo.uIs You hive received IN tie dif-
s9,e,r a. a ssl.Ier ami an American Gill. has
obiarcL Ta.y have prod Of Won. aud at .c same
time of t.cr county, whlc4 you have 80 tul- repre-
soutod. Aud now sir, yon ar' a man youIuaiivc
soil. ana the thousands who here YOU remember
that your home Mas once ia this civ This bay,tEese
hili~ the pleasant homes about IA axe familiar you
GrpGt cogngrs u T. true, have taken place The toung
city tne riya of ciiies watch old WHEN It's
history began bu' the men to wlom this marvellous
prosperity due were in those early days your pes nal
ssscsics aud friends, and many of them are hereto
day waiting "n1iousN 70 take yoH by the Maud ou,e
more. ~ IL pleasing incident ~ NOHr journey tht,
Mayor sioAl.y expressed the hope OF that city fogs
sale Journey and harry return IL j. nov
NY privilege the JOY Of san FrauciFcO That
Tie hope q her elder sister has been realized Ine cJ
desires receiver on as an old and hon0rcd resident
and friend returning after long Absence aud extend
10 ynu such COgrteses as may be agreeable 10 YOU. In
obedience 10 such desire. which extends through All
classes. / tender you toe freedom OF the cry aud It's
bo-pii4Iltle-. IN the short time allowed. uave
ARRANGED reception I'm your honor and ak thai for an
hour you VIII permit Ne 10 present our people % you
and beg hat nile Son remain IN me eiy yourself
travelling rJiDuHnionz VIII be IT.
guests Permit me- IN conclusion, Ia express the wish u
each ard cyrry OF Tor the future happ!nf ~
and perry VI yourself and every member OF your
family.
General Grants reply delivered in a quiet, con-
versall0nal tone, Enthusiastically brief. lie
said:
MIX MAYOR: I accept with pleasure your invitation
e. become Eieet n your cilZrns during my bfiel
L. II.lI LA .ILLl.