Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-09-21

made haste to land their passengers, and in
lew minutes the vicinity of the ferry landin
was literally
TANNED WITH PEOPLE,
extending for block along Market street an
the water front, just in front of the landing
entrance to which was closed and guarded
Space was cleared by the police and marshals
IN which hundreds of carriages for the use O
guests were crowded, and outside that line a,
| after line of troops and civic organization
were ranged while outside the constantly in
creasing crowd surged and passed, excited anc
enthusiastic cheering at intervals, and waitins
for the first glimpse of the city's honored
| guest.
Within the gates of the ferry house were as
sembled the gentlemen charged with the duty
OF the immediate reception of Gen. Grant
The board of supervisors ranged on the left OF
the gangway, and Gov. Irwin and staff and tho
executive committee, consisting of Governor.
elect Perkins, W. H. L. Barnes Samuel Will.
son. VIM. r. Coleman, Tiburio Parrot J. O.
Jackson, John McComb, John Rosenfcld, Claus
occupied the right, Mayor Bryant taking his
position about half way down the center. In
the meantime Gen. Grant and his party on the
Toxic. together with the reception committee.
Gen. Mcdowell and staff, had been transferred
to the ferry steamer Oakland.
CONSIDERABLE DELAY OCCURRED.
during which the crowd outside cheered and
shouted themselves hoarse, and it seemed at
times as though in their Impotence they would
bre'k through the lines and invade the dock
en- niasse. Darkness had fallen, and 1t was 90
minutes past Z when the lights of the ferry
boas were seen approaching the slip. She
moved slowly into position, the platform was
lowered, the band struck up "Home Again."
and amid roars Of applause from the waiting
crowd outside who realized that the moment
had arrived, Gen. Grant stepped once more
upon
THE Score OF ELS NATIVE LAND.
A" he came up the ganway escorted by the re-
ception committee, he was met by Mayor Bry-
ant, the supervisors, governor and staff and
executive committee, and after brief informal
congratulations the mayor addressed him as
follows:
THE MAYORS WELCOME.
Gen Grant: As mayor of the city of San
Francisco, I have the honor and pleasure to
welcome you on your return to your native
country. Som time has passed since you de-
parted from the Atlantic shore to seek the re-
lief which long period in your cOuntry's SER
vices had made necessary, but during this alb
sence the people of the United States have not
forgotten you. They have read with intense
and travels by land round the woclI, and thew
have observed with great pleasure the honors
you have received in the different countries
which you have visited and the universal rec
ignition which your brilliant career as
soldier and American citizen has OBJ
tanned. They have felt proud of you,
and at the same time of their country which
you had so fully represented. And now. sir,
you are again on your native soil, and the
thousands who here greet you remember that
your homo was once in this city. This bay,
these hills and pleasant homes about US are IA
niliar to you. Great changes, it is true, have
taken place. The young CITY il now the rival
Of cities which were old when its history be-
gan, and the men to whom this marvellous
Early days your personal associates and friends.
md many of them are here to day, waiting
snxiously to take you by tho hand once more.
It is pleasing incident of your journey that
eaving your country at the ancient city of
Philadelphia, Mayor Stokley expressed the
1ope Of that city for safe journey and happy
'eturn. 1t is now my privilege to express the
oy of San Francisco that the hope of her elder
lister has been realized. The city desires to
'eceive you "a an old and honored resident and
friend returning after q long absence, and to
extend to you such courtesies as may be
agreeable to you, and in obedience tc such de-
'lre' which extends through all classes, ten
Ter you the freedom of the city
md its hospltalties. In the short time al.
owed us we have arranged a reception in your
honor, and ask that for an hour you will per-
nit as to present our people to YOU, and we
beg that while you remain in the city yourself,
your family and your travelling companions
Will be its guests. Permit me in conclusion
20 express the wish of each and every one of us
ham
1oursef and every member Of your family.
GEN. GRANT RESPONDED
n few brief sentences, returning thanks for
The welcome extended home. He was then
conducted to carriage, Mayor Bryant accom-
oanying him., while the various committees
and other gentlemen in attendance repaired to
their own carriages. The gates of the dock
we're then thrown open and the vehicles moved
forward and took their places in line. As the
carriage containing Gen. Grant made its up
pearance cheer after cheer went up from
thousands of throats, while the surging crowd
pressed forward and swayed from side to side
N enorts to obtain passing glance at
me familiar lineaments Of the great captain.
with the greatest difficulty passage was
opened. and the procession formed
THE LINE OF MARCH
was taken up in the following order:
Strong detachment of police under command
of Chief Kirkpatrick.
Grand Marshal, Maior-Gen. W. L. Elliott.
with brilliant retinue of aids.
Volunteer Ulcers, soldiers and sailors Of the
war of the rebellion, including ex-con-
federate officers, soldiers and sailors.
Second brigade of national guards.
Oakland light brigade as an escort TO the car
rage containing Gen: Grant and Mayor
Bryant, followed by veterns of the
&c
Board of Supervisor. and executive COM
Veterans of the war of 1914
heguiar troops of the United States armv.
His excellency, Gov. Irwin and staff.
Major General Mcdowell and staff,
commodore T.. h. Colhoun, United States
navy, and staff.
Judges OF theSupreme court of the United
United States circuit court and district Judges.
Ninth diitrict.
COMMITTEE on parade and decoration and other
committees connected with the reception.
united States Senators and representatives to
Congress.
Foreign consuls.
Officers of the United States army and navy and
marine corps.
Judges OF the supreme court of California aud
of the district courts.
United States district attorney and assistants,
AeglSter6 IN bankruptcy.
. UElteo States marshals and deputies.
Collector Of customs, surveyor of the port,
naval officer, United States treasurer and
surveyor general. .
United States collector of internal revenue
and deputies
Postmaster and deputies,
State officers
City and county officers.
California pioneers.
Territorial Pioneers.
Board of Trade. .
City Authorities of Stockton.
Committee of Citizens of Sacramento.
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