New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-11-21

eral Grant and on his left Governor Cornell. Next
to General Grant sat Mayor Cooper.
A few among those present were the followiDg'
GxePE Gxn. Horace nsCP,' Porter ( + fat
Hayor Cooper. Geo II. Story.
1G DG Ghas Thns 'N9f " Knox f%eodcrc " Sterling
II. A. Marlote, D. l.. BrJgman,
Col. C. L. l.. Holmes. Em IT, Wieeer'
Chauncey VI. Depew, C)l. K. Llthcrs,
Mortimer Hendricks, J. O'Gorman,
l. q. Creamcr, henry W, hiher'
Eugene Stevenson, eetn COOK.
Edward 8 Smith, j. -. Aneeasis.
Iohn r Hand Douglas Taylor,
r. r ShoaT wilson q. Hunt.
Ira G. whitney, n y: Walker
Cnas W. Lewis. d Bixby;
Henry Fl nj ;'S T. Alden, Chand's Fulton,
John b. Bouron, Richard :. Latham,
Justice Cfedney Stephen FsKe,
T. T. r '' cr"psey, Caar:cs Henry Webb,
4 = Burbank !ohE ElierkiH.
a. =, II. Bromley. Frod. Temple Murray,
F. r Martnez, IS. H. Van sicker,
constant Mayer Albert c. Hlll.
n G. Aver, William Webb,
{ { Y Y Britain, UP S:S!,l N,Ssols,
Dr. b. n 4. mac =. Macdonald, c5laae William c. Squire
Dr. NJ Pa!en, S. Van p aag.
c. H. Clifford, Charles L seager.
A. King TlmothY stevens,
George 4 Townsend, sanusl snernar.
While drinking his coffee and leisurey smoking his
cigar, General Grant was several times requested to
write his autograph upon the handsome menu This
request soon became general and the distinguished
guest was kept bnsy for time signing his name to
these menentoes of the occasion.
AN ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
The speaking began shortly before half-past o.
and when Mr.. Reid rose to make the Introductory
address of welcome the room crowded, many
beiuc unable to find seats. Mr. Reid spoke as
follows:
GENTLEMEN: / rise merely to express for you tho
pleasure you have in meeting your guest and to tell
him of the prdc and the gratitude with which, in coa-
mon with your country every where, oi regard his
achievements. [Appause am not going to detain YOU
one moment ~ undertaking te VINO he is or what
be has done. That is otold tale. familiar IN their
mouths household words 10 any audience here or in
this Country on this Continent. He, indeed,
who would find new bearers for that story must
search youd the warderngs Oi our English speaking
race-beyond confines Of our modern civil zation.
America cannot furnish audience nor Europe,
nor Asia Even in the heart Of Africa STANLEY has told
the story and the tribes OF the TaDganka have heard
how across the soldier freed three mil
lions of their race. fAppiaus j
Success succeeds. We all know great soiier-aftcr
the vicory Perhaps venture to tell how one un-
usually incredulous sccptc 10 know him before
hand No doubt your guest has wholly forgotten the In
cdeut il indeed IL ever made moments Impression.
But TO me 1t is fresh and clear rs 4 the battle
had been hut yesterday IL he end OF the first
day. fighting at P.ttsbur& L-adlIg. Our troops had
been driven back al day. s5ernlshs DIVISION was
largely scattered. Premises captured. The bun
was lined with skukers. BeauregarPs shells were al
ready dropping their heals Into the river beyond
Grant was the solitary log house wheh marked the
vlage-stng silent and sombre Oh s horse. watching
the firing little before the head of an officer attached
10 nis stat had carried of rebel shot Some
one said to him-ye tut stand much ceremony tnen
-some one said II looks little gloomy. dOesut IT,
General !" shall never forget his quick glance al tDo
setting sun and instant reply, "On, No. Iuay clnt
break our lines to-Iight. Tomorrow We shall attack
with fresh troops and OF course VIII dive
them" [Applausel II was sad in tone as
auiet as il he had been telling officer to
see about putting up the headquarters tents;
win quiet confidence as alb olu.e As :! he had been In
Beaureg cards place instead OF his own. from t1dt mo-
there hearer, at least, who never doubted
that tue commander who amd he gloom aud disaster
OF such an hour could calmly reason QUO
the cer.alny Of O-inorrow's victory wOud yet be re-
c,en zed not merely great solher, bat In any
sudden stress OF danger, gr,at MAJ lApphuscl
We'll: what shall do with b N I tisiugaterl
Are We 50 rich IN great icn, ale we so
fortified at every point with the WIDEST experience
and the loitiest devotion that have no
longer any use or hint 10 not believe It. do not
think any considerable nnmo OF pcopr in either Of the
great political parties believe 1t. lApDlns e. am not
speaking as his partistn,-tGat have never been.
O,ten III cvl affairs | have not ben able 10 follow
where e led; and iGe General himself would. fancy,
Dc quite willing To give me certificate for
LGV,ng ptacflsek gfcAi IStupm oi >I'etH ulot
that subjecil U,auqhtegl SPEAKING rather then
for his political opponents,-aud for tLose az
least of Republican ;a p. III c0nnCeht that
may venture 20 mucict ME say That no wish and no
nr Of tneIf wilt be waripg 10 secure for The county
IN, contnued of y1ur guest. lAppinussJ Ne
boli We ia country won'd lee at~t nhwis -inlidin III
alno Of her hguty and e intercs-ii she failed 10
i lay claim TO Ills service, lApp"Ts'l ..,. ,.,,-
L., me uo. Dc ln,suldel o.. 1,n speaklhg wholly
viii out nerai anls anowled@e, or t"at oi any II
Lis immediate trle d. or Ntb .ty .teieice whatever
Ia ms lut, rests. faelr! LrsI!l IaOse VIII be taken
orc nt uuVN, Zones al (ioouE aau appaise. This
~ no hind brok nd lsarins, lGIng cut his mel
me fof aims lCpec- u s question solely r what tne
1ounry owes i,sell. Can II afford to say
rlner use for experience gaiuet the h. ad the
| A~nv and ut head of the Govern
| menti Way, for eXaMpe. shOul rot the solder
| of AppOunattOx ue borne. While he ives
| on the retired list OF tie Army 7 lAppausel Why
indeed ehuud n0t create Tor ann The rauk be has
uohy earned, and make hn. While h- lives. Captain
| q, neral tie Armies of the UDied states Absve
all WY not the CodDtry 20 hn, ana 10
| retring President Hcuceorih We wish your advice
and your knOwcdge Of our affairs In our highest
| eli the senate OF tae uniIed States. Applause
| You have tho Wisdom that comes VITA
| experience. the moderation tHas COMES With
|