The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-17

The General Quiet and Observant, but Silent
Throughout the Trip.

The General Quiet and Observant, but Silent
Throughout the Trip.
NEW YORK June 16-Wm. Ii. Vanderbilt's pri
vate car was the last of three which made up the
special train which was to convey General Grant
to Mount McGregor. General Grant arrived at
the depot about o'clock, and at once entered the
Vanderbilt car and took his seat on a sofa. With
his own hands he adjusted his woolen skullcap
and drew it close to the neck scarf, as to con-
ceal the ugly swelling that filled out the right
side of his neck, even with the ear He watched
with apparent interest the movements of DR..
Douglas and Harrison, who were arranging
chairs and bags so that the General should be as
comfortable as possible during the trip. Heavy
drapery was so arranged as to pre-
vent any draughts from reaching the sick
man. Mrs. Grant sat at the Generals
right hand, and he was ever under her
watchful eyes. The ride through the tunnel in
the city was the worst that was to be expert
enced during the entire trip. The sharp curves
shook the car little, but the care of the engi-
neer prevented any shaking that could disturb
the General. Mrs. Fred Grant, Mrs. Ulysses
S. Grant and Mrs Sartoris were also in the car,
while the children of the household were under
the care of Col. Fred Grant in a forward car.
General Grant passed restless night, and this
morning he looks much depressed and emacia
ted While he watches everything that is
doing, he does not speak word.
Col. Fred Grant was half reclining on sofa
with DR.. Douglas. and by the Generals side,
when Stony Point was passed at o'clock
'When Anthony Wayne stormed Stony Point, I"
shouted Colonel Grant, above the clatter of the
train, and so the physician and his patient could
hear, 'my great grandfather, Captain
Dent, was commander of the for
lorn hope and when they reached
the walls he had his men stand
on each others shoulders, and then the captain
scaled the rampant over their backs, and stood on
the wall and pulled his men up, one by one, over
the human ladder. They then descended and
opened the gates of the fortress, and let in
Wayne's men,
The General inclined his head q triAe, and
smiled family at the relation of the incident
'.And up here at Ticonderoga" continued the
Colonel, fathers great grandfather and his
brother were killed in the French English war,
about l754.'
The General heard, and nodded assent.
About 10 o'clock General Grant turned little
in his chair in order that he might command a
better view of the west bank of the river. He
wanted to gain glimpse of West Point as the
train hurried on. The scenery was growing very
familiar to the sick man. the scenes Of his cadet.
ship were coming to view, and at length, at 1915,
when the quarters at West Point swept into
view, tie General nodded across tho river, and
again family smiled as Mrs. Grant glanced
across at him to see IL he was noting
the point they were passing. She smiled
as he nodded The ladies hurried
to the river side of tho car to
watch and Col. Fred. Grant pointed out pile
of rocks which he had heard his father mention,
in telling the swimming adventures Of his ata-