Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-11-21
The Army of the Tennessee and General
Grant.

ShlCAbO, NOV. IL.
The morning, which has long been looked
for as the Inauguration day of unusual festivi-
ties attending the annual meeting of the
Army OF the Tennessee, opened with dull
sky, and up to eight o'clock the rain fell in
brisk showers. Along toward nine, however,
the sky became brighter and the sun came
out at times, making the prospect more favor
able for the procession and for decorating.
At ten O'Clock the Army of the Tennessee be-
gan its annual meeting at the headquarters in
the Palmer House.
General w. I. Sherman presented General
William E.. Strong and informed the four
hundred and fifty members present that they
would act as a guard of honor to General
Grant, and follow him when he left the line
OF procession. The principal feature of the
day was the reception OF General Grant by
citizens of Chicago and Army of the Tennes-
see. In this reception all classes participated,
so that the affair was devoid of political sig-
nihcance. This was distinctly understood be-
fore the Democrats and Illinois National
Guard would consent to take part.
The streets along the line of march were
profusely decorated with emblems of welcome
and of congratulation. AS no arches were
erected, there was little to call for especial
mention where all were about equally merito.
rious as to design. The newspaper offices
generally were decorated with fine flags, bunt-
ing and evergreen. Scarcely building along
the line of march lacked some sort of iecora-
ton.
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 few
minutes the clouds lifted and the sun shone
brightly. General Grant alighted with his
party from the special car of President Acker-
man of the Illinois Central Railroad and tax
ing seat in the carriage provided for him,
the procession consisting of numerous mill.
tary and civil organizations, benevolent and
trade associations, etc, marched through the
principal streets.
General Grant left the procession at the
Palmer House and reviewed it from tempo-
rary balcony. IL was of great length-requir-
ing over two hours to pass given point.
There was dense and aDpTeciatiVe crowd
along the whole line of march, which cheered
the notable members and organizations of the
procession.
After the review General Grant was formal,
| ly 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 round
the world had been watched with feelings OF
| qualification, that his passport was simply
that of ian American citizen" He alluded
| to the services of General Grant during the
| late war; to his generosity toward Genera
Lee, and TO his elevation to the Presidency
General Grant responded in short speech
| thanking the Mayor and the people for the
hearty welcome which they had given him.
The reception given by the Society of the
| Army of the Tennessee 10 General Grant tool
! place in the evening at Haveriy's theater
Governor Cullom and Mayor Harrison wei
coined the Army Of the Tennessee TO Chicago
! General Sherman responded TO the address o
welcome. At the conclusion of General Sher
mans speech, General Grant, in response Il
repeated calls arose and made the following
speech;
After an absence of several years from tht
| gatherings of the Society of the Army of tn
Tennessee, it affords me heartfelt pleasure to b.
again with yOu-my earliest comrades in arms o.
| in great conflict for Nationality and the UnioI
| OF all the States. under one free and always 4
be maintained Government. In my long ab
sence trOIa the country have had most favor
able opportunity for seeing and comparing il
my own mind our institutions with those @
| all European countries, aud most of thOs
| OF Asia; comparing our resources, devel
oped and DORMANT the capacity an,
Government and devoloning its resource
| with most of the civilized people of the world
| everywhere, from England to Japan, from Rus
sia to Spain and Portugal, we are understood
onr resources highly appreciated, and the skill
| energy and intelligence of our citizens reOol
| nized. My receptions have been your receptions
they have been everywhere kind, and an az
acknowledgement that the United States is a N,
ton, "a atrung Independent and free NatioI
composed OF strong, brave anG Intelligent people
capable OF Judging their rights aud ready
maintain them at all hazards. This, a nuI
partisan association, but composed of men Wi
are united in determination that no foe dome
tic or foreign, shall interpose between us and ii
maintenance of onr grand, free, and enlightene
institutions and the unity of all the States, III
area of our country ts fertility, the energy and r
SOURCES ofonr people with the sparcity Of POI