The Delta independent., 1889-03-19
Anecootes Apout GRAND.

aroused more genuine enthusiasm than
that which followed the magnanimous
victor on his triumphal journey through
the northwest. He visited Chicago
during the great Sanitary Fair-an ex-
hibition, tho proceeds of which ($3OO,-
0OO1 were devoted to the rslief Of
wou nded soldiers. Multitudes were
gathered from far and near to welcome
the great captain. With characterist-
ic modesty he chose the quietest ap-
proach to the exposition building.
There, as very small youngster, l had
climbed high above the heads Of the
crowd to catch my first glimpse of the
hero. As always, imperturbable, he
seemed to notice neither the thunders
Of artillery without nor the deafening
huzzas within. The surging crowds
had no more apparent effect upon
him than sea waves on rocls-ribbed
coast. So densely packed was the huge
structure that passage through the
solid mass became impossible. When
safely seated on the stand, vociferous
shouts of Grant! Grant," and cheer
upon cheer rolld up in clamorous uni
son. No response. Then again calls
of Grant, Grant," speech, Speech!"
The reply as showed in the press Of the
following. morning, was: "Graht said
-" The uproar lasted a good half
hour, but the General was dumb and
immovable. Then voice called:
"Well, Grant, if you won't speak, make
Sherman do it" Grant thereupon
rose, and was greeted with three times
three and tiger. His calm utterance
was simply: at is an inflexible rule
of mine never to. exact of subordinate
what am unwilling to undertake my
self'-a maxim worthy of the greatest
soldier. can recall but one other out
burst of applause as remarkable as
that which followed Grants words. It
was evoked by poor Emory Storrs' re-
ference to the silent soldier in the con-
vention OF 1880, when the maddening
uproar that followed lasted, by the clock
three-quarters of an hour.
The tenacity of Gen. Grants men,
ory was extraordinary. 1t served him
better in winning friends than all the
tricks of demagogues. He said little,
but saw and remembered everything
worth seeing. The compliment which
his recognition Of comparative strang-
ers implied was emphasized by his ap-
parent reserve, often the result OF diff
dence. Those who frequently met him
recall his habit of scanning people with
his penetrating gray eyes while their
attention was directed elsewhere.
Bishop Whipple relates the most won-
derful instance Of Grants memory of
faces. Through his membership OF Indi-
an commissions, and his effective mis-
sionary work among the red men. the
sanity prelate was often brought in
social and official relations with the
president. On his return from the tour
around the world, at the reception
rendered him at New York, Gen. Grant
invited the Bishop of Minnesota to re.
ceive with him. People by the thou
sand streamed by, mostly unknown to
the general.
One lady especially attracted his at
tention as shp approached. General, !"
she said, "you do not remember me-"
Eyes, madam, lido; met you at a mo-
mentous crisis in my life; wait, do not
tell me when," and he paused to think;
then with flashing eye, as if echoes OF
booming cannon stirred his soul: at
was just before the last engagement at
Vicksburg, and prior to the surrender;
stopped you as you were hurrying
from the city as l approached it on
foot. asked you some questions
which you answered in considerate
manner, betraying good breeding and
southern sympathies, but, not your
cause"
In public affairs women had but
slight If any, influence with President
Grant No kitchen-cabinet figured in
either administration. His considera-
ton and kindness for the gentler sex,
especially for those in need. was pro-
verbal. BY his direction many
widows and daughters OF confederate
leaders were kept in office. He treated
with chivalrous forbearance even those
among them who forgot all gratitude
in denouncing their benefactors. Learn
ing while in Cairo that the eldest
daughter OF Robert Z. Lee was there,
he went quietly and in spirit Of
chivalry worthy of this land of gallan-
try to pay respects to the kinswoman
of the general whom he had vanquish-
ed, but whom he had treated with
noblest generosity. During Grants
presidential term fussy woman enter
ed train bound from Washington to
New York. The only other occupant
OF the elaborate coach in which she
was seated was an unpretentious man,
who remained silently smoking at the
other end OF the car. She requested
him in an impatient tone to desist
from smoking, as it was offensive. :"
He Immediately opened the window
and threw away his cigar. When the
conductor had examined her ticket.
that official said: "Madam, this is the
private car Of the President, who sits
yonder, and unless you have his con-