Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-13

platform while the Colonel addressed
him, said:
eMr. Chairman, and Citizens of
Memphis: The reception which 1
am receiving here cannot be
otherwise than gratifying to
me. 1t is pleasant to hear such
remarks as l have listened to here and
indeed, all that have heard through
out the southern states. The feeling
Of friendship which is now growing up
gives evidence of our future prosper
ity and happiness. am sure that the
people of the south cannot be more
anxious than l have been to aid in
promoting the general prosperity and
happiness of the entire country, and
it seems to me now that | see stronger
evidences each day that the bitterness
engendered by the war, which so un-
fortunately existed, is fast dying away.
| am pleased to see all here present
from so many states, meeting and
greeting each other so cordially, their
business and social relations all so
pleasant, and contributing to the gene
ralsuccess ofour common country. be-
lieye that the peaceful pursuit of a. t
i've business is a much better way than
any other, to stop any differences that
may have existed. l thank you, Mr..
Chairman, and citizens of Memphis,
for the friendly and cordial reception
you have given me" -
After the speech of General Grant
and the cheers of the crowd aud num-
Der of persons present had shaken
him by the hand, the distinguished
visitor was quietly led from the plat
form to carriage, and conveyed to
the Peabody hotel, where the ladies
and others of the party soon joined
him.
TheprOgramme of the general for the
afternoon is visit to the LIE Moyne
institute at 4p.m. In the evening be
is to spend short time at the theater,
visit the Tennessee club, then partake
Of a banquet in company with some
sixty citizens, more or less. The
party leave by special train for Little
Rock at an early hour to morrow
morning, delegation of citizens from
Little Rock having arrived to escort
them over to the Arkansas capital.
INCIDENTS.
| did you see Grant?" was the lead
ing inquiry TOT Gay.
| The old man is said to be a candi-
date for public guardian.
Going to see Grant," said one citi-
zen to another yesterday.
Certainly" was the reply.
How long since you have seen
him2' was the next question.
An old gray headed darky stepped
up to Assistant Attorney General Cas-
sells, yesterday, and enquired;
rs Mister Grant comm shop
"Yes, he'll be here tomorrow"
"Bress God for dat" emphatically
exclaimed uncle Ned, "and what's he
goin to do?"
ooh, he is going to do big things fol
us. He is going to turn the white
democrats out of Office and put colorec
men in"
And bress God for dat too" ex
claimed the old man. Use gwine t.
shake him by de hand, sho."
The police force did their share o
the honors to-day. As officer Doherty
remarked: They will be shtrike mis-
tber Grant in the eye"
Leaving out the dust, the element.
seemed to have conspired together t
make this one of the most beautiful
of parade days.
The moon faced trumpeter could bC
heard in various parts of the city yes
terday, practicing for the parade
to-day.
1T has been eighteen years since
was face to face with him" was the
answer, and then | was a little
pushed for time and didn't exchange
compliments"
Flags aud banners hung from win.
dows and housetops evergreens huns
in festoons over various doorways, and
the day has so far been gala one in
every respect.
Railway trains were run over the
several roads leading into the city
carrying visitors at reduced rates
thereby enabling many to come who
would not otherwise have been able "a
do so,
1t has been said that Genera
Grant could never make speech. He
did it to-day, and got off very good
one, at that.
The national flag, and hail Colum,
bia, were prominent features of tho
decorative and musical garnishment,
in Court square.
Even the graceful form of the fail
Hebe on Court square fountain wore
a more loyal and patriotic smile to-da,