The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-04-17

oSi'iSS ia p'NiNiioNihE lIiN iOpNiiAbh lVNA
own state-the state Of your adoption; and
we also feel a just pride in greeting you as
the first citizen Of the state OF Illinois
Your name, in all time, will be especially
connected with the idea of the union of the
states. And we believe you could ask no
more glorious immortality Of fame than to
have. your memory in all patriotic hearts,
indissolubly linked with the sentiment
1.-THE Constitution and the Union, one and
insepaable now and forever"
give voice to this vast assemblage of
anxious listeners when | again extend to
you most cordial welcome to our city.
The judge was frequently applauded, as
he deserved to be. Gen. Grant then adj
vanced to the railing of the stand, and fac
ing the eager thousands, addressed them,
substantially as follows:
GENERAL GRANTS SPEECH.
"Whcn last was with you, my friends,
your little city was camp of bristlng
bayOnets. You are now in the full enjoy
ment Of the pursuits of peace, a thrifty,
promising little city.
OF late have travelled over considera-
bic bit of the south, have visited many
parts OF several states, and everywhere
saw the same signs Of devotion to the re-
stored Union see here to-day | met men
who had held high positions in the rebel
army men who served in the confederate
congress and legislatures and men occupy
| ing high social and official positions among
| their fellow citizens, and one and all of them
expressed themselves satisfied with the re-
suits, and in no wise felt inclined to at
| tempt TO disturb them. | believe that these
men spoke the truth. and hope they rep
resent the masses have reason for be.
lieving in their honesty, and that
we have now permancn.
| Union and one that will last forever. Ey-
crywhere saw due respect shown for the
old flag, and heard a willingness expressed
on all sides, to heartily and patriotica.ly
unite with the North in defending it against
any assaults from abroad, let thrm come
from whatever quarter they may But
have already said more than expected 10
say on this occasion, having been led there
| to by the remarks of the gentlemen who
| have preceded me. | will now close by
thanking you for your very kind reception.
General Grant concluding his remarks a
number Of his old acquaintances came up
on the stand and shook hands with him
heartily. He then indicated desire for a
little rest, and rcsumng HI. seat in the
carriage, was driven to the palatial
RESIDENCE or MIR. cHAs. GAIGHER,
where he was most sumptuously and hos
pitably entertained unit! evening. Mean
while
| THE LADIES or THE CITY.
who had been commissioned for that pur.
pose, had most handsomely and deliberately
decorated the Reform hall, which had been
selected for the evening reception. The
walls were lined with skilifully wrought
tissue paper Of many coiors, and adorned
with appropriate pictures, some Of them Of
men who were the Generals subordinates,
and others OF scenes in which he
was chief actor Among other notices,
wrought in cvergreens, were "Hail 70 the
Chief" welcome" "tIonors to the Brave"
all the handlwork, we are told, Of our
ladies.
And now while sky rockets, Roman can
dies, fiery wheels and fountains were
ILLUMINiNG THE CITY
above and around the Tenth
street music stand "a work
that was properly confded to Prof J.
T. Thomas while this display was being
made in presence of a large and cheering
throng, citizens and strangers, with their
wives and children, were tending in a great
stream to Reform Hall, where General
Grant, under the escort of the ever present
committee, had already arrived to give the
surging multitude the much-desrcd recep.
ton. The General was placed on one side
of the hall, and on this side there was col
umn OF
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Constantly moving, each taking the great
chicttan by the hand as he or she passed
by. Leaving the room on the opposite side
of the hail. confusion was avoided, and most
of those who sought the honor OF shake,
were gratiied, 1t is entirely safe to say
that the General took By the hand as many
rs
FIVE THOUSAND PERSONS
A pastime that soon became monotonous
but winch the distinguished gentleman Ell
durcd with all the fortitude Of hero. A
large proportion Of those who attended this
rcccption--pcrhaps one.fourth-was of col
ored people, residents, MS a rule, Of this city
TUE RAIL IN THE EVENiNG
Successfully as the programme Of tho
day had been carried out, and gratifying as
) were the results, Of our efforts to do honor