Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-11-20
GRANT IN CHICAGO.
Tho Population Of tho City, Swelled BY
Thousands of Country
Cousins,
Turns Out to Welcome the Soldier
Statesman In Royal
Manner.
3 The Streets Literally Covered With
National Emblems Artistically
Arranged.

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.
neesee began its annual meeting at the
headquarters in the Palmer house. Gen.
w. T. Sherman presided, Gen. w. E.
Strong informed the $50 members pres
emit that they would act rs 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
%h~ l~A~;l. IS tl.v pAv~IooiVlI.
The principal feature of the day is the
reception of Gen. Grant by the citizens
of Chicago and the Army of the Tonnes
see. In this reception all classes partici.
pate, 30 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
third term of Grant for the presidency
arc 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 meritorious 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.
The train from Galena bearing General
Grant arrived at Park Row, on the
South Side, promptly at one o'clock. Al
this time the rain was falling
heavily, but in a 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 at once
moved.
Gen. Grant left the procession at the
Palmer house, and reviewed it from q
temporary balcony. 1t was of great
length, requiring over two hours to pass
q given point. There was dense and
appreciative crowd along the whole line
of march, which cheered the notable
members and organizations 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 a.
one of the most renowned of American
citizens, whose journey around the worlc
had been watched with feelings of graf
ification; that his passport was simply
that of an American citizen. he alluded
to the services of Gen. Grant during thu
late war, to his generosity toward Gen
Lee, and to his elevation to the presi
dency. he said:
S1R-You have served your countr,
nobly, and the country has honored yoi
grandly. Like the immortal Washington
you rose from the lover walks OF life
passed through all military grades unit
you commanded its victorious armies
Like him you filed the office of presiden
two long terms; and when the two term
were over he was offered crown but PIE
ferred Immortality and fame to temporar!
power, and he returned to private life am
lives in the hearts Of his people aud all tim
will call him his country's father. You
too, sir. when your two terms were over
ten traditions, halIowei by the immorta
example of Washington, and you, too
retired and you, too, sir, live an
will live forever in your count,ymen'
hearts. Sir, in the name of Chicago end il
people, prophecy that when time shall
have grown old; when the page Of his:or,
shall have beconc dim, by the side of tn
great example who has CONS before, you
name and sta ne will be placed. By the sid
of Washington and Jefferson and Jackso,
and the immortal Lineoln'e, will live tn
name OF Grant.
The speech was applauded heartily
Gen. Grant in reply said:
Mr.. Mayer and gentlemen Of the commit
tee of r. &c ption, o. Chicago, gentlemen o
Chicago and of Illinois, feel very mucl
honored by the welcome which l am re
ceiving at your hands to-day. l feel hl2h],
honored by The pledge OF welcome which
has been tered by your worthy mayo,
which is som thing 60 personal to myself
would hardly be in good taste for me to re
spond to the language Of it, and it leaves
therefore, nothing tor me to do but to n
vey my thanks to this committee of citizen
Of this city for the hearty reception which
they have given me. To one allusion to m,
reception abroad, will sly that in ever,
case felt that it was a tribute to our coun
try. I will add further that our countr,
stands differently abroad in the estimat,
OF European and eastern nations from
what it did q quarter of centur,
ago. An American citizen is regarded in
different light from the American citizen o
quarter OF century age. At that time i
was believed We had no nation. It wal
gethsr by. rope of sand, and would Civ,
way upon the slightest friction They hav.
found out it was a grand mistake. The,
know We have now q nation. That we ar
a nation Of strong and intelligent and brav'
people, capable Of judging and knowing ou1
rights, and determined on all occasions t.
maintain them sgainst either domestic o.
foreign foe, aud that is the reception you a.
nation have received through me whilst
vss abroad.
The reception given by the Society O
the Army of the Tennessee to Gen. Gran
took place this evening At Haverly'
theatre. The auditorium, the largest il
the city, was beautifully decorated will
days, festoons of flowers and wreaths
On either side the stage the Inscription
in evergreens, Welcome to the Society
of the Army of the Tennessee. Above
the centre of the stage in like manner
were, "Welcome, Commander" There
was also upon the stage q representation
OF tho battle ground, back of v cksburg
in charge Of tho boys in blue, who
guarded the approaches, doing regula,
sentry duty. The ground was strewn
With munitions of war, fascines, etc
There was also :, arranged on each
hide the stage, and facing the audience
life sised portraits of President Lin
coin and Gon. Thomas. High above all
ON large banners, were inscribed thu
names Of tho battle fields with which
the army Of the Tennessee are 80 well
acquainted. .Losch's: military band
supplied the muaic. The decoration.
were almost solely designed and excu'
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