Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-07
TEE GRANT RECEPTION.
New Orleans Times.

New Orleans Times,
Yesterday at II o'clock the steamer
City of Merida landed at her wharf
near the foot Of Orleans street. A
Times reporter was on hand at the
specified time and as he.had thought
that the wharf in the vicinity would
be densely crowded by people anxi-
GUS to get a glimpse of and tender an
ovation to the ex-president he early
secured a good post Of observation
and awaited the ''coming of Grant
While in this state of expectancy,
the reporter took occasion to note
those whose curiosity had led them
to the spot. An old colored man,
three or four roustabouts and several
cabmen were listlessly walking about
on the wharf, exhibiting considerable
impotence at Grant'snon appearance.
For full half hour after the arrival
of the steamer there was no sign of
him, and one of the would-be sight
seers walked away muttering: "Tain't
going to be any sort of q show any
how
"Hello, what's the matter with
Grant" asked the reporter of by
stander.
"Don't know" was the answer, she
can't complain that there isn't enough
room for him to pass out to his car
rage"
At half-past twelve o'clock there
was a slight movement on the steam
Ell, and presently Grant escorting Mrs.
Grant descended the platform, fol-
lowed by Miss Sharp escorted by Mr..
w. Fearn. There was excitement
manifested among the spectators,
who were so few in number that each
and every one obtained a good look
at the ex-president.
The Grant party entered carriage,
which was in waiting, and was soon
wheeling away towards Canal street.
During the day the members of the
party were the guests of Mr.. Walker
Fearn.
1t was understood that Grant would
60 North by the Jackson route, and
in consequence, the Times man went
down TO the depot in order to see
whether crowd would be awaiting
the distinguished visitor there. No
such crowd was found, however, and
two little gamin were the only ones
who appeared to be aware Of the fact
that Grant was actually contempla-
ing an exit from the city. The repor-
ter left the Jackson depot and wended
| his way to the Louisville and Nash
vile depot, where he learned that
Grant was going to st. Louis by that
route.
At about five minutes to 1--WE the
carriage containing the party drove
up and Grant was the first to alight.
After handing the driver a ten dollar
bill, Grant led the way to the Pull
man Palace car which had been pre-
pared for his reception.
After entering he took a seat near
one of the windows, and thus enabled
those on the outside to obtain a good
view of his face, which was now and
then lit up with q smile.
At five o'clock the train moved off,
and the small crowd quietly dispers-
ed. As far as New Orleans is con-
celned Grant has been treated as a
quiet and retired citizen.
The trouble in Colorado still con-
tinues. The Governor received the
following dispatch, Sunday, from the
sheriff of Canejas county: "The
county is powerless against the arm
ed desperadoes. Allison, the leader,
has threatened an attack on Antonio
to and Canejas. We have good men
bat no arms" On receipt of this dis
patch the Governor offered q reward
of one thousand dollars for the cap
lure of Allison and two hundred dol
lars each for the remainder of the
gang and also ordered arms to be
shipped to AntOnietO.