New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-07-29
SATISFACTION FELT AT MT. McGREGOR.


SATISFACTION FELT AT MT. McGREGOR
DR. NEwMAN's IDEA OF THE BURIAL sroT-RE-
CALLING GrSEEAL &. vT's LAST RIDE.
fBr TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUsE.1
Mt. MCGREGoR, July 2S.-Thc earthly resting
place of General Grant is gradually getting fixed
within narrowing limits. That drive which Colonel
Grant took yesterday with Mayor Grace and the
Park Commissioners when the beauties of River
side Park were revealed to him with the added
charms from other scenes tich itoverIOOked, bore
fruit this morning, when Colonel Grant returned
to Mt. McGregor After consultation with his
mother and other members Of he family he sent
off two kilograms, one to Mayor Grace informing
him with due thanks that they had agreed to ac-
cept the offer of Riverside Park n
burial site the other to General Nc
Feeey, of Washington, who had rendered the
Soldiers Home there telling HIM of the final choice
of another spot. Tho choice gives satisfaction to
NewYork people here for several reasons River
side Park is queter than Central Park Is less
liable to be the resort of idle pleasure
ers and therefore offers better opportunities for
quiet meditation it commands a wide sweep of
country and is therefore more appropriate for
man who 80 long lowered above his fellow-men.
Dr. Newman would have some sort Of temple built
above the tomb where all manner Of Grant relics
could be gathered and where people from far and
near could spend n quiet hour or two and
among so many visible aids to the imagination
form some sort of estimate of the
man whom the mute souvenirs might coInmemo-
rate; an estimate which should help them TO bet
ter deeds and thus make his Immortality some
thing not alone of the other world. To the fulfill
ment of this idea DR.. Newman will probably some
day address himself. People here who not of
New-York still favor Washington because. they
II Il
if New-York must have the honor they concede
that Riverside Park has manifold advantages.
The aspect of this place Is daily becoming more
suggestive of the scenes among which General
Grant rose to prominence
This morning thirty-eight men Of COMPANY |.
18th Infantry, L. :. A.. arrived from Fort Niagara.
They first made preparations To pitch their tents
behind the cottage, but subsequently moved them
10 the eastern outlook A certain pathetic interest
attaches TO the spot TO see the magnificent
panorama visible from where the white tents now
CLEAN General Grant took that fatal ride in the
bath chair on the afternoon of July 20. and from
the fatigue OF which he never rallied. No one
blames any one for that. II is concealed that
death could 40: have been held at bay much longer
IN any event Perhaps ii worth much to
see before dying the distant mountains. the wide
expanse of farm-dotted pasture land. and over all
the blue canopy of heaven. Ii was General Grants
own wish that he should see il. DIR. Douglas to-
day showed the note he wrote on that afternoon
at o'clock. 1t reads:
"What do you think of my taking the bath
wagon ride and going down to overlook tue south
view
He meant the eastern view. DR.. Douglas asked
him if he felt strong enough TO take the journey.
and he replied In whisper, "Yes7 The start
was made after On the day previous Dr.
Douglas had noticed signs Of growing lassltude
and an apparent giving in on the part of his pa
tent He spoke of ii to him and suggested that 1t
might benefit him if lac made an effort to bestir
himself General Grant wrote in reply
eff that is the case. do you not think it advis-
able for me to get and rest rs the tailor does
when he is standing urf"
Ii is sad to recall that during General Grants
stay here he saw the magnificent views which the
hill commanded only twice The first time IT
caused a serious relapse; the second time the
lapse was fatal. There is talk OF putting up some
sort of monument here to the memory of General
Grant. If that is done the eastern outlook will
probably be the site selected.
Major Brown from Governors Island is in
mand of the detachment of infantry. Colonel
Jones' Inspector-Gcncral on General lIancock's
staff Is on the ground with full charge Of the mill
tary arrangements here The United States troops
will tonight relieve the Wheeler Post Grand Army
men from armed guard duty but the latter will
remain on the ground to act as ordcIlies 1t is not
clear that they will have much to do in that ca
nacity The fact il. there is a general desire
the part of the Grand Army men 10 participate in
every mark of military respect paid tho dead COM
mander, and they will stick to guard duty or any
thing else so long as they are permitted. Their
sentries who pace up and down Ontside the cot
tage would not for great deal relnquisb their
proud privilege.
The health Of Mrs. Grant has improved since yes
terday but she has not yet left her where she
went few moments after the Generals DEATH
She is deeply touched by the messages OF con-
dolence that have been received by her from so
many places and people. Almost every tongue that
il spoken in the civilized world has whispered words
of consolation 10 her sad heart. Colonel Grant has
read them to her. and. when necessary has sent re-
Mics Mrs. Grant feels that her beloved husband be-
longsin measure 10 the people and tho stIng OF her
grief is soothed by the magnificent demon STATIONS
that have taken place all over the iahd, anu par
sleep. 1t is now definitely settled that Mrs;
Grant will leave here after tho funeraI
train at p. IN. the day.: She will not stop
over at Albany, but viii go on direct 70 new.
This arrangement will OF course be altered II mfs.
Grant should not he strong enough To take the
tourney. The funeral however, Will 20 on, ana
so we'll in the solitude of the parlOr III which the
Every train that came up from Saratoga to-day
W as crowded with people who stood on tho ou's!ae
Ionse where the General died. There IL an almost
universal demand among the Visitors WHICH Va
course is not iutruded upon the family. 10
see the Generals face. ~ s ,,n .n0ush1u s1readv ~