The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-03-24

3 States, General D. II. Strother, Maj
: George w. Clark, David Ferguson
, NJ q de Lizzardi, Francis De Gress
[ DR.. K G. Wise, r. b Borsuch, S
Lava, and Mr. Braniff, who bad com
on the train, were there to join in tn
reception, at the carriages
IL was with great difficulty tha
, the procession got under way, owing
to the Jam of 1000 10 5000 vehicle
, aud an immense throng of people oil
t foot.
Finally they started in some con
tusi N, 500 of the Rural Guard, thu
flower of the Mexican cavalry, in tht
van. Then came band, the carriage
containing General and Mrs. Grant
and two members of the committee
then General aud Mrs. Sheridan, anc
committeeman, Colonel and Mrs
Fred. Grant aud the rest of the party
that arrived on the train. After
these further escort of 5000 infant.
ry, several bands, and host of vehi.
cles.
The Rural Guard, which acted as
the torch bearers, are a very pictur
esque looking as well as efficient body
of troops. They are the pride of the
army, sPlendidly mounted and disci-
plined, thoroughly armed, and dress
ed 10 uniform of light-colored leath.
er They added very much to the
parade, having been brought ex,
pressly from the country for the occa.
sion.
1t took nearly an hour TO reach the
Mine-ia, where the General was to
occupy quarters during his stay in the
city. owing to the jam on the streets.
Not only were the walks covered, but
the eager populace jostled each other,
and crowded aud craned their necks
from doors and balconies aud roofs,
while the ground was densely packed,
leaving just space enough for the
procession to pass. When at last the
Minerla was reached there was
ONE SOLID MASS OF BROAD HATS
and brown faces that obscured every
thing else OF the street, and as each
member of the party aligbted they
gave sort of cheer that made lots Of
noise, but was not at all like hurrah
in the United States. 1t was rather
a unanimous and boisterous exclama-
tion of appreciation.
Mr.. Romero, General Mejia, and
other members of the committee,
showed their guest through the apart
ments prepared for his use, aud they
were snmptuous indeed. The floors
were richly carpeted, the walls hung
with fine paintings, and appropriate
furniture in sach room-all of the 6n-
est class.
The rooms were divided into suites,
with a grand parlor, at the door of
which was small reception room,
another elegant psrlor for the lsdies
especially, telegraph office. dining
room, kitchen, and everything neces-
sary for al establishment of the first
order.
The cuisine was in charge of the
irst caterer in Mexico. Sr. Falcheri.
A large retinue of servants completed
the provisions up stairs. The rooms
were all on the upper aeor of the east
side Of the edi6ce, and in the court
below were detail of officers and
guard of soldiers to attend to any
want of the guest that might not
come within the province OF the SER
wants.
The building is the national school
of mines, and ~ part assigned to the
use of General Grant is the resideAce
of the director.
The next day being Sunday, was
set apart for day OF rest. 1t could
not have been other wise, owing to an
accidental delay in the delivery of the
baggage, which was not brought to
the Mineria till after 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon.
The Federal and city committees
called at 3 O'Clock to formally present
the hospitalities of the government
and municipal corporation to the Gen.
eral, and al 5 O'Clock, in accordance
with the custom of the country, the
visitors were taken to drive on the
paslo. There was perfect jam Of
here, AID. after few turns,
all drew up in line along the sides of
the drive, allowing the carriages Of
the distinguished American and his
party to pass through, while
THE CoNQU Error OF RICHMOND.
as the Mexicsns, for some reason,
particularly term General Grant, was
The centre of the curious, though re-
spectiul, gaze of all
Monday morning General GARLIC,
commsndant Of the district,
and about 100 other officers, made
call upon General Grant,
each being presented in turn.
At ii O'Clock General Grant called
npon President Disz, accompanied by
General Sheridan and Colonel Grant
aud the ladies, the two latter gentle
men in the full uniform of their rank.
Tie President received his visitors
with great cordislity at the palace,
Mr.. Romero presenting each. Mr..
Marescal was there too, accompanied
BY his wife, an American lady, whom !
be wooed aDd won when be was the
Mexican Minister at Washington. {
Generals Grant and Sheridan and the
President engaged in conversation
or half hour, Mr. Romero acting
As interpreter, and. from appearances,
,ll were favorably impressed with I
zach other.
GENERAL DIAZ
s man to Inspire con 6dence at once. I
1e looks to be between IS and 80 I
Years Of age, bis intensely black close ,
ut hair showing just trace of gray. l
His complexion is of q tswny color, ,
showing the Indian blood that flows {
q his veins to dominate over that of /
my other race. He has Q deep, mel {
ow voice, and when be speaks there
q candor and truthfulness 10 bis !
zones that, with his gentle manners, I
wins his listener at once. I
Such is Por6rio, as the Me1icans {
,all him, man who rose to power 1
Dy force of arms, but has used his |