Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-15
GRANTS GLORY.
TIE SMOKY CITY JOINS IN IN
OT4TION.
IN HOLIDAY GARB.


PITTsBuRa, Dec. lS.-Our city appears in
holiday attire to-day, in its parts, but more
particularly along the line Of march of the
procession. The dingy colors peculiar to the
buildings of the smoky city are hidden by
graceful burdens of garland evergreens. Flags
and bankers are used in lavish profusion, and
the principal streets present beautiful ap-
Fearance Gen. Grant and party left Column
bus at o'clock this morning and arrived in
this city shortly after "a. NJ. A committee
from the State legislature and the citizens
committee met the train at Mansfield and well
coined the general to the State. To avoid the
crowd at Union depot the train was stopped at
Sixth avenue, where carriages were waiting,
and the party was quietly conveyed to the Mo-
nongahela house.
THE PROCESSION.
At IL O'Clock the procession moved, the col
umn being composed of the city police, the
Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth
and Thirteenth regiments of National Guards,
Grand Army of the Republic, Gen. Grant in
carriage with Mayor Liddell and Judge Agnew,
the legislative committee in carriages, citizens
committee, the fire departments of the two
cities, etc.
Upon arriving at Library hall, the formal ad-
dress of welcome was delivered by Hon. Daniel
Agnew, ex-chief Justice of the supreme court.
At the close of the address of Judge Agnew
there was loud and continued applause, and
when it had subsidized Gen. Grant said: 'Mr.
Chief Justice, ladies aud gentlemen: It is a
source of deep qualification to me that my
course has been approved. 1t is somewhat
agreeable fact that during the years of my alb
sence have not known days sickness, al
though have been in every latitude. 1t is
also sourse of qualification and acknowledge
ment that an invisible power protected me in
my journey. It is, mOreoves, source of graf
ifcation that the co9utries abroad are ao-
1uai11ted with the history, resources and
requires but little observation of Ameri-
abroad to fully appreciate our country.
In contrasting our country with Others the
ease with which poor man can obtain live
iihood is apparent. Our country is largely in
favor of poor mau acquiring home. In
comparison with the European nations there
is q soil and extent of territory capable of ac-
commodating 500, 600, 900 people without crowd
ing. This is source of great qualification and
should make our people mere patriotic and love
their country better. In all this there is one
regret, and that is that / can't properly reply
to the hattering and able address Of the chief
justice. I would BIS much better satisfied if |
could reply in the manner in which it was de-
livered. Ladies and gentlemen ard Mr.. Chief
Justice, thank you for what has been said and
what see.
THE BANQUET.
The banquet rendered to Gen. Grant to-
night at the Manogahela house, by the citizens of
Pittsburgh, was one of the most brilliant and
successful SOCIAL events in the history of Pitts
burgh. There were covers laid for two hundred
guests. The assembly was composed OF our
most prominent citizens, representatives of
the bar, ministry and our commercial interests,
irrespective of party affiliations. The banquet
hall was elaborately decorated with flowers,
evergreen, banners, etc. The proceedings were
opened about eight o'clock, and after Discus
/ IL
making began.
Mr.. John O. Ricketson, merchant, presided
and led off with an eloquent speech, touching
upon the salient features of Gen. Grants ca
reer as u soldier, civilian and traveller. The al
lusiOns to bis victories, to modest bearing, to
possible still more glorious future for the
distinguished guest, was received with marked
enthusiasm
The regular order Of toasts was then taken
ND. w. D. More, Esq, leading Democrat
and the toast master, in course of a brief
speech PREDATORY to the toast Our Guest"
gave an interesting account of the per-
sonal happenings in vicinity of Fort
command at that point during the late war in
which he referred to the kind manner in which
Gen. Grant had treated him and his family, in
sending them north. He (the speaker) said he
was surprised at the time that Gen. Grant
should so willingly send an able-bodied man
MIR. More ct that time was minister of the
Gospel, preaching in that vicinity. Mr.. More's
nllusion to these incidents of personal
intercourse with Geo. Grant, were received
without bursts of applause, and merriment.
At the conclusion General Grant was called
upon to respond, and when he arose to his feet
he was received with great cheering, which
lasted fully five minutes. When quiet had
been restored he spoke as follows:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen: This being
Saturday night it is hardly legitimate to keep
open longer than midnight. In reference to
the Sabbath find on looking over the toasts
that the speeches must be confined to an aver
age of about seven minutes if we to get
through in time. We have had two speeches
already, occupying thirteen and half min
utes, 80 that gives me just about a half min
ute yet (great laughter.) My powers of speech
making never were very good. but my knowl-
edge of mathematics was rather perfect. Now
I have figured this down to nicely, (great
laughter) and the more time l can spend in this
way the lesa will have to say about other
things.
In making his speech, the Vice President
has pleasantly alluded to the fact that sent
him an able-5odied man from the South up
North. Well, was down there just for that
purpose. Great laughter and CHEERS We
were always glad to get able bodied men who
were in the South at that time up North,
laughter and if we couldn't get them up1any
otneI way we senC tnem up under guard, and
were willing to furnish rations to them,
but we were always glai to get able
bodied men who would support
themselves, aud not require good, able-bodied
soldiers to guard them. Uauphter.) Iwant-
ed to get him North, for knew he would stay
North if we once got him there, and never take
Up arms against US. (Cheers.) Mr.. President,
hasn't my time expired?''
No, sir; you have one-quarter of minute
the presiding officer replied.
Gen. Grant then held up half of smoked
cigar and said: II assure you I will finish be-
fore this cigar goes ont. (Cheers.) Allow me
to thank you for your kind expressions. I am
glad that you called upon me so early in the
evening, for now | can sit here and see you all
enjoy yourselves"
Appropriate tossts and responses were made
by prominent citizens, among the number
Judge Agnew, Kirkpatrick, Collins and others,
and the festivities concluded at midnight with
three rousing cheers for Gen. Grant. The dis
tinguished guest will remain here until Sunday
night, when he leaves for Harrisburg. Mrs.
Grant had a reception at the residence of Mrs.
Judge Stow, where she received calls from the
wives and daughters of our leading citizens.
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