Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-11-20
GRANT In CHICAGO.
The Population Of the City. Swelled by
Thousands of Country
Cousins,
Turns ont to Welcome the Soldier.
Statesman in Royal
Manner.
The Streets Literally Covered With
National Emblems Artistically
Arranged.

CHICAGO, November l2.-The morn.
ing which has long been looked for as
the Inauguration day of the unusual
of the Army of the Tennessee opened
with dull sky, and up to eight o'clock
the rain fell in brisk showers. Along
towards nine, however, the sky became
brighter and the sun came out at times,
making the prospect more favorable
for the procession and for decoration.
At ten o'clock the Army of the Ten.
nessee began its annual meeting at the
headquarters in the Palmer house. Gen.
w. I. Sherman presided, Gen. W. E.
Strong informed the $50 members pres
ent that they would act as guard of
honor to Gen. Grant and follow him
when he leaves the line of procession.
Owing to the short time left for arrange
ments the business meeting was ad-
journed until four o'clock, and the rest
of the session was taken mp in arranging
the details of the procession.
The principal feature of the day is the
reception of Gen. Grant by the citizen.
of Chicago and the Army of the Tenness
see. In this reception all classes partici-
pate, so that the affair is devoid of polit-
ical significance. This WAS distinctly
understood before the Democrats and
Illinois National Guard would consent
to take part. Republicans who oppose a
third term of Grant for the presidency
are participating in doing honor to the
great soldier and distinguished citizen.
The address of welcome will be made by
Mayor Harrison during the afternoon.
DECORATIONS.
The streets along the line of march
are profusely decorated with emblems
of welcome and of congratulation. As
no arches were erected there is little to
call for especial mention where all are
about equally meritoriCus as to
design. The newspaper Offices
generally have done fine work with flags,
bunting and evergreens. The theatres
are also noticeably artistic. Scarcely a
building along the line of march lacks
some sort Of decoration.
HERE HEI
The train from Galena bearing General
Grant arrived at Park Row, on the
South Side, promptly at one O'Clock. At
this time the rain was falling
heavily, but in q few minutes the
clouds lifted and the sun shone
brightly. General Grant alighted with
his party from the special car of Presi-
dent Alderman, of the Illinois Central
railroad, and taking seat in the carriage
provided for him, the procession al once
moved.
1nfA AZ he
Palmer house, and reviewed it from a
temporary balcony. 1t Wa of great
length, requiring over two hours to pass
a given point. There was dense and
appreciative crowd along the whole line
Of march, which cheered the notable
members and organiza tons of the pro-
cession, but gave their loudest applause
to Gems. Grant, Sherman and Sheridan
After the reception Gen. Grant was for
mally welcomed by Mayor Harrison,
who spoke in the rotunda of the Palmer
house. The mayor welcomed him as
one Of the most renowned of American
citizens, whose journey around the world
had been watched with feelings OF graf
ifcation; that his passport was simply
that OF an American citizen. He alluded
to the services of Gen. Grant during the
late war, to his generosity toward Gen.
Lee, and to his elevation to the presi-
dency. He said;
SIR--You have served your country
nobly, and the country has honored you
grsndly. Like the immortal Washington,
you rose from the lower walks OF life,
passed through all military grades until
you commanded its victorious armies.
Like him you filed the Office of president
Two lorg terms and when the two terms
were over he was offered a crown but pre-
fe,red Immortality and fame to temporary
power, and he returned to private life and
lives in the hearts of his people and all time
VIII call him his country's father. You,
100, sir, when your two terms were over,
obeyed that part of your country's unwrit-
ten traditions, hsllowed by the immortal
example of Washington, and you, too,
retired and you, too, sir, live and
viii live forever in your count'ymen's
hearts. Sir, in the name of Chicago and its
people, ] prophesy that when time shall
have grown old when the page OF history
shall have become dim, by the side of the
great example who has gone before, your
name and sta 'ue will be placed. By the side
of Washington and Jefferson and Jackson
and the immortal Lineoln's, will live the
name o. Grant.
The speech was applauded heartily.
Gen. Grant in reply said
Mr.. Mayor and gentlemen Of the commit.
tee OF reception, Of Chicago, gentlemen oil
Chicago and OF Illinois! feel very much
houored by the welcome which ! am re.
celying at your hands to-day. feel highly
honored by he pledge of welcome which
mss been tered by your worthy mayor
which 10 something so personal to myself il
would hardly be in good taste for me 10 e.
spond 10 the language OF it, and it leaves
therefore, nothing Tor me to do but 10
Vey my hanks to this committee of citizens
OF this city for lie hesriy reception which
they have civer me. To one allusion 10 nv
EacerrInu -hrea1. | will say that IN eHary