The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-08
GRANT At TIE CITY HALL.
He Recognizes an Old Mexican
War Acquaintance.
The Colored Ex-Union Soldiers, the
Ex-Union Soldiers and Sailors
and the Colored Mems Pro-
tective Union Re-
ceive Him.

Yesterday morning Gen. Grant, rising early
eagerly scanned the columns of the DEMOCRAT
to see whether or not any of his numerous con-
versations on the Cannon had been twisted into
political significance. and finding that the re-
porter had been deficient In the needed lively
Imagination. he went to breakfast with good
appetite.
AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK.
accompanied by Dr. Scott. he drove out Canal
to the residence OF Col. James Lewis. Naval
Officer In the Custom House. where reception
had been rendered him by the OK. colored Union
soldiers
THE DOCTOR
introduced the General. ating at the same
time that but short stay could be made as
several engagements were pressing. large
were present. accompanied by their wives, AMI
greeted the ex President very cordially Among
the not 'bles present were James Lewis 3 +.
Dumont.
THE GENERAL
remained about a half hour uuderg ding the
ceremony of introduc ion. and then accom-
the Straight University near by. The rooms
were neatly decorated and on his entrance the
children rose and chaunted welcomes
Prof Alexander delivered an address which
was appauded loudly and Gen. Grant an
swered. He said he was pleased to see the pro-
to find them doing so well. and believed that
the day had already arrived when their pros
perity was assured, and benoeforth he hoped
that peace and happiness would be their con-
slant attendants.
who Is connected with the American Mission
airy Society; then dropped few remarks. and
the festivities were closed by Col. Lewis. who,
in the name of the ex-eolored soldiers. adj
dressed Gen. Grant, He spoke Of many Of the
men present az having followed him to VIcks-
burg, and on his Virginia cana paign. etc. Some
et the eeHa HaaF ~he had act been heretofore
presented then came forward. and rs the adieus
were said q young daughter of @. O. Antoine
presented the General with magnificent bou-
uuet,
THE ROOMS
OF Ethe Ex-Union Soldiers and Sailors we're
next visited. and the hand-shaking and ad-
dressing gone through with. Thence to the
City Hall. whore. in the parlor, he had a pleas
ant chat with the Mayor, and Administrators.
worthy assistant city surveyor. mentioned. he
turned. and. recognizing him. Instantly shook
his hand. cordially, recalling the acquaintance
FROM THE CITY HALL
accompanied by Mr.. Andrews. Of the Chicago
Inter Ocean. and ex- United States Marshal j. G.
r: Pitkin. he drove to the, residence of ex-
on bs ored Men Aasoois
tion." reaching there about Q O'Clock. He was
addressed by y. ii. Green; secretary. In behalf
prominent part which Grant had taken Ia
striking off their chains of slavery and the
gratitude they felt. He spoke of the distin-
guished honors he had received abroad. but
placed as equal or superior to them the tribute
OF grateful. loving hearts.
GRANT. ANSWERING.
spoke Of education as the lever requisite to
raise the colored peoples. trusted they could
was. in his opinion. the country best suited to
them-but hoped that their right to emigrate
would not be interfered with. Since he had
ceive the largely increasing tendency
among parties OF all political com plexions to
recognize the political equality. of the coored
race as guaranteed by jhe constitutional amend
ments and the right not only 10 allow them to
vote. but to have their votes honestly counted.
Was happy to meet them oil. etc.
THE PRESENTATIONS
having been gone through with. the General
and his party drove homewards.