The New York Herald Newspaper, June 8, 1865, Page 6

‘The General-in-Chief in the Metropolis. THE OVATION. RECEPTIONS AT THE ASTOR HOUSE. Over Six Thousand Congratu- latory Visitors. HIS RIDE THROUGH THE CITY. 4 COMPLIMENTARY DINNER. GREETINGS OF THE POPULACE. Interviews with Some of His Old Command. SOME OF GRANT’S SPEECHES, ‘Serenade Last Night by the Seventh Regiment Band. “ Speeches by Major General Logan and Senator Chandler, Kes, Ker, ke. ARRIVAL OF GENERAL GRANT AT JERSEY CITY. ‘Tho train conveying General Grant, his family and staff arrived at the Jersey City depot a few minutes after six o'clock. At so carly an hour of the morning it was ot to be expected that a large crowd would be present; ‘but, novertheless, a considerable number was assembled 4n and around tho railroad depot. Whon General Grant oscended from the train with Mra. Grant leaning on his arm, he was immediately recognized, and cheers burst forth from the crowd. He was met by Mr. Rufus F. An- ‘drews, Mr. Moses H. Grinnell and others of the commit- tee who hadin hand the arrangements for last night's Meeting. Tho ferryboat was also crowded, and Goneral Grant mado every offort to escapo observation, but with- Out success. It was generally known that he would ar- tive yesterday morning, and all were on the qui vive to ‘800 the great soldier. On the boat crossing from Jersoy City the General was Surrounded, and numerous efforts made to have him give aspecch; but all to no effect. As he would not Speak the crowd spoke for him, and cheers went up ‘again and again in his honor. On reaching the New York side the parties entered Carriages, which were in waiting for them, and drove to the Astor House. Mrs. Grant proceeded to the house of Colonel Hill- Yer, in East Fifteenth street, where she received her ‘friends during the day. ARRIVAL AT THE ASTOR HOUSE. At half-past six o'clock General Grant and party ar- Bived at the Astor House. On registering their names ‘they were immediately shown to apartments. General Grant occupied Nos. 89, 40, 41—the contre room of which is a large private parlor, so often used for pur- ‘poses of reception and celebration, After partaking of ‘efroshments little time was left the distinguished soldier ‘to rost himself. A furious attempt was commenced by the outside crowd to catch a view of the Licutenant General. The halls and stairways becamo impassable; the crowd in Broadway, fronting the Astor House, in- Greased rapidly; the blue coats and brass buttons of @undry policemen, hastening to the scene of action, flashed vividly in the morning sun, while cheers for Genoral Grant burst enthusiastically from thousands of moices. The news that the Lieutenant General com- manding the armies of the United States—that army, so Powerful, 80 victorious and so celebrated the world Over—had actually arrived in the city, spread around Hike olectricity. There was one universal feeling ex- hibited, and that was anxiety to get a look at the great ‘man who has 30 ably conquered a peace, and, it might be added, reunion. The hearts of the people bounded with gratitude and dolight at the thought that the first and ‘ablest soldier of the republic was in their midst. His Presence was hailed with unbounded enthusiasm, and Amprompta ovations were the order of the hour. No regularly organized arrangement had been made a ‘the Astor House to give the General an ovation on his ‘arrival; but Mr. Stetson had everything prepared that ‘taste and money could furnish for the comfort and ease Of his distinguished guests. Genoral Grant had scarcely rotired from the breakfast fable when the calling commenced. At first it was the Antention of the Genoral to keep quict during the day, ‘and admit none to his rooms except a few personal friends. But he was dissuaded from this determination by the frequont and urgont requests of several gentle- ‘men, who set forth the intense desire enter tained by tho people to look at and shake hands with their favorite @ommander. The Goncral at length acceded to this re- Li but the doors of the parlor were not thrown o pen this Purpose until a fow minutes before ten o'clock, During the timo that intervened some fifty prominent Seon: calied, among whom might be mentioned the wing :—General R. 5. Satterlee, Colonel W. 3. Hill- , Quartermaster General Van Vise, J.0. Hamiten, Lj on. Evarts, |. ; Simeon Draper, I. 3, a jonorai Anderson, Rev. Dr. Hitchcock, Rev. Mathew Smith and John E. Devolin, Exq. PREPARATIONS FOR THE RECEPTION. Stetson had mado the timo. A metropolitan gentleman, with white gloves and baton balanced é la Donn ke fair, kept the peo- through in line, and with the exception of an Reet en in the centre, succeeded Pamatrablye ever scanned his eld of be armen with eye, or kept his temper so thorouggly un- id this worthy public functionary. He imself, calcul il Hi , ated his ‘ batonic ” Tategy with amusing military tact pre- etairs and in the hallways were also placed in keeping back order, So much nl es it #2 se iH ‘THE OUTSIDE CROWD. understood by the crowd down stairs and p preted oT leery Sic for je purpose all a chance err respects neral Grant, it amaiancoen fiw was made by haw fae Ad ‘ahead of his neighbor. The idea en- forcib! Minto the mind of each that somebody else ane tiie ; i é words of the gallant commander satiated “to fight it out on that line” all day if they certain of ultimately attaining the desired object, rt clock. the head of the. visiting stream com t ten o’cloc! Ie v le ‘dmonced to flow into the private partor where General Grant stood and nerved to undergo the martyr. dom of hand-shaking. le advanced ‘and shook him warmly ( Eb rear. @mithout suecess during a period of several months. Ho ‘was showered with compliments from all sides. Tho ‘and canister of eulogy was hurled at him from ndrods of batteries. The General, for the first time in life, had to fight a battle singly, without his gallant jumns to support him. The enemy’s artillery had led to wnnerve him, but now the plaudits and oulogies ‘of kia follow vitizons find conquered the soldier's iron na: ue ture. His genuino modesty folt abashed in the face of so much earnest eulogy. 0. INCIDENTS OF VER. Were many amusing and many striking incidents of the tevée. The crowd in the outside was good- humored, and waited their turn witi: a great deal of pa- tence. iy the room became full oiicor Devoy cloned door, with determined isson, turned key, #0 that none could enter until the rooms ‘was cleared. was ap excellent nt, and prevented the parlors from being ov: Persons of all sional, mercantile and into the parlor. Women and children waited their inline, and shook hands with the General. The little ones looked up into his face, and seemed to fully realize the importance of their visit and the greatness of the man who go kindly and modestly took them by the hand. Hoe smiled upon them with endearing courtesy, and they instinctively learned to love the man who treated them with those little attentions which go catoh the hearts of the hay § Venerable old men tottered into the room, eir way through the crowd, and advanced to the jess you, General,’’ ‘You are welcome “Long life to you,’ and such ted General Grant a8 gentleman, anilit civic, clerical, profes- mechan al wero thus sdimitied any one present to determine. Another white cravated individual called him a ‘commissioner of Uhrist."” SOLDIERS AT THE LEVRE. Prominent among the parties who to General Grant were several soldiers, camy and his victories. Those the General seemed ic ly gratified to meet, and conversed with them for some time. Some officers of the One Hundred and Twenty-fifth New York regimont, which arrived in the city yesterday cea, were among the number. Their names are:—Major W. H. Brainard, Babcock, Captain Halon and Lieutenant Kueater. vate Luther, of the same regiment, also accompanied the officers. A number of privates of other regiments also passed in line and shook hands with the Lieutenant General. The bravo follows felt proud as they clasped the hands of him who had so often led them to victory and fame. A WOUNDED HERO. ‘There was one who received marked attention from the General. He was a private of company D, Tenth Now York heavy artillery, named George W. Zottan, who had lost a leg at Burmuda Hundred in a furious charge on the rebel works. He was a fine young fellow, and moved up to General Grant on crutches. The Goneral took him by the hand, and remarked it was evident that he had beon ‘non General, \d Zettan, “‘and I bh ‘es, General,” sal Ks would vory mucl like to have a furlough for three months.” “You must have it,’ said Grant, “as long a3 you re- quire it. Whero were you wounded?” “In front of Petersburg," answered Zettan. The General then called one of his staff, and directed him to furnish the wounded soldier with the necessary papers. GENERAL GRANT AMONG THR LADIES. There are a large number of lady guests stopping at the Astor House at present. Of course, they could not lose such a good opportunity of seeing and being intro- duced to General Grant, They were ushered into the parlor by Mr. Charles A. Stotson, Jr., who introduced the fair beings to General Grant, in his usual happy and gal- lant manner. Indeed, Mr. Stetson performed the same duties for the benefit of a large number of gentlemen who wore desirous of being similarly honored. The ladies once in possession of the field, it was 4 difficult matter to rout them. Curiosity, and we must add, patriotism, are undoubtedly two deeply rooted princi- plea of their character. Strawberries and cream, lavishly interspersed with loaf sugar, is no comparison to the voluble stream of compliments and nice sayings which flowed from their lips. General Grant stood the attack bravely. He was not disconcerted. Although clogant toilets, melting glances and sunny smiles threat- ened him on every side, yct ho was firm asa rock. The ladies talked with amazing rapidity, the General listened, throwing in an occasional word; the crowd of males waited for half an hour, impatient and muttering, but still the ladies talked. A Southern lady of very inter- esting appearance had quite an animated conversation with the General. She had resided in Columbia, South Carolina, but remarked that it was the intention of her family nover to set foot inside the State again. It ap- rosa that much kindness was shown her by General herman while army stayed at Columbia, in conse- quence of the fact that Union prisoners had received very Kind treatment at her house. THE GENERAL APPEARS ON THE BALCONY. At twelve o'clock the crowd in front of the hotel in- creased to thousands, and it became evident that there ‘was no possible chance of one-twentieth of them gaining entrance to the hotel even if General Grant were to re- main there the whole day for that specific purpose. Loud calls were made for the General to come out on the balcony, in obedience to which he at length made his appearance, hat in hand. Enthusiastic cheers welcomed him, and after remaining on tho balcony a few minutes he retired again to the parlor. This the levee. THK GENERAL ON SPEBCHMAKING. present asked General Grant if he in- speech at the Cooper Institute. To juestion he responded that he never had made a , and he was now too old to commence the practice. AUTOGRAPHS OF THE GHNBRAL. During the levee the General wrote a large number of autographs for the visitors, APPEARANCE OF GENERAL GRANT. The portraits of General Grant distributed throughont the city give an excollent idea of his appearance. They cannot, however, convey the extreme modest demeanor of the man, or the quict, natural gentleness which characterizes his every movement. Dressed in a plain suit of civilian clothes, puffing his cigar with perfect noncha- lance, he would certainly be the last man in the world the casual observer who visited tho Astor House yosterday might point out as the great soldier, the brilliant genit the comprehensive intellect which has struck the worl with admiration. His clear blue eye, high forehead and determined look speak plainly of the innate greatness which he poasessos. To General Grant may be applied the lines— To the hero, when hissword Has won the battle for the free, Death's voice sounds like a het And in its hollow tones are The thanks of millions yet to be. THE POLITICIANS AND GENERAL ORANT. The corridors of the Astor House and room No. 20 pre- sonted a motley assortment of the city politicians of all stripes and sizes. On room No. 20 a notice was posted showing a portion of that hive had swarmed to an- other apartment, the notice inviting ‘‘assessors" to moot at the other room up stairs. A loose procession of these, and the custom house officials and ward politicians, mga and down, or stood in little knots in the corri- lors. There were Draper men and Darling men, Wako- man men and Kelly men. Occasionally the represonta- tives of Tammany and her satellites were seen, but looked upon with loworing eyes by the disciples of Chase, who were in the majority for the occasion. The drollest expressions could be heard amoug the rival represcnta- tives of the factions, as they scowled upon each other. One asked “who this committee was, having this thing ‘a word, in charge?’’ Another answered “it was a sparrowgrasa committee; self-constituted, and that it had prung up, nobody knew where.” A ial 8] looking mage | sachem, laughlingly pointed out the big warriors of the black republican boat, and explained their droll hurry and rivalry. said ho; “he is engineering this thing for Draper to keop Sim in tho Custom House.’’ A tittle throng col- lected bofore the parlor door to look at “Kngineer Grin- nell,” talking in this strain:—“Who is the uther white “There goos Grinnell," haired old fellow?” “Oh, that is ‘Scripture Dick’ (Danicl 8. Dickinson). “Whore is Grant?” “Ho has fone out riding.” “Who has got him?” “Rufus F. Andrews and a lot of radicals.” “It's a damn shame that this thing should fall into the clutches of these radicals. They imagino all this fuss is for them and Draper and the rotten shoddy fellows of the Custom House!” “Will Draper be kept in do you think?’ “There goes Dudley Field—and Opdyke.’ “Here is Greeley—where is Wood?’’ ‘He is in Washington.” “Big thing for the radicala."” “Will they pass a nigger sul resolution to-night?’ “They have got it all cock and primed. are to scare And: Johnson with their mooting to-night at the Cooper Insti- tute.” “Did you see the Darling resolutions at the Twenty-third street meeting last night?’ “Wakeman ahead there, but Draper Sone Grant.” “Pshaw! Old Preston King has Custom House in bis breeches pocket, and all the prize money Draper has made won't keep him in three mouths." It is impossible to describe the disgust and — of the Seward men at the ring which the radical: made around Grant. and even a table, it was too pl on one and was manifested against the faction which was izing the hero of the war for the defence of their in the Custom sachems was held under Purdy and Dolavan, v groans were onlinsa from their legitimate right to do honor to parlor of the hotel HIS AFTERNOON LEVER. Although it was understood that the General i z f j i i ‘The General fairty blushed tendorest of tributes in the most mi he hundred fields, in which gallantly asserted tho honor of the Union wore Boliver, Sharpe, afin alsa we collet hew the cele! Jacket, It is a 0 May say he received them all with cou which characterizes him. The manner in which the various visitors shook hands with the General is worthy of notice. Some, whose modesty predominated, merely contented themselves with @ clasp, while others, whose feelings gore better of all etiquette, fairly, wrung his band Il he shook in. on the tender the opposite sex! It is too much, even for our feel- ings, to enlarge on this latter, Some ventured a short gpeoch, to the utter ara of his neighbor, whose fingors jorked spasmodically to touch the hand of the dia. Muguiahed soldier, We hardly kaow whethor « duquis- NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1865, tion om hand shaking would be amias. It seems that Gene- ! ral Grant i6 consi public property, and will be obliged, as he himself, “to submit to a groat deal eat gh we would certainly suggest a re- Starnes sree se me re ae perfectly incom, for all 2 “Pray meals ea physical enjoyment for GENERAL GRANT AGAIN SHOWS HIMSELF ON THE During the reception, the Sixt ‘Orst Massa- y- chusetts regiment, just returned from thi the Astor House. ‘They soomed unaware. of oe ximity of their Be y honored leader. y and communicated the factto them. They and truly it was a touching sight to 800 war-worn and travel. veterans: drawn up in line to #eo him who had by his genius torminated our late disastrous war and permitted them to return again to their homes. As the Genoral made his on the balcony he was immediately potas 9 and cheer resounded upon cheer. And in those cheers full many a blessing was invoked upon his head. Brom the heart they came, loud and long. The thought of victory, of country and of home added strength to their voloes, and the very trees, tothe shout “atin amon og ‘aid oe acc ut, Mrs. Hemans to 8 not tears till you have seen those of warlike man; and we Finding that 1 wosld be” alimost Linpoasible to escape Ing It wort most in} the clamerous importunities of the of admirers which had collected in and around the Astor House, at about half-past twelve o'clock, the General determined to take a drive about town and visit the Park. No sooner had he made his appsarance at the door of the Astor House than the thousands in the vicinity rent the alr with simuftaneous and longed cheers, Modestly acknowlodging the tribute thus givon he entered his car- riage and proceeded up Broadway and Fifth avenue to the Park, stopping on the way for afew minutes only to make a friendly call at the house of William 3. Hillyer, Lae i ~~ Lager veg street. Tho sceno as the carrags rocesded along the roue was very animated, crow followed it from the time of its departure from the Astor House, running, shouting, waving hats Po Bandkershiets, and expressin, there gnome and lolight in evory possible manner. The hour happening to be that one in which there is a general lull in business and Broadway comparatively quiet, the cheers of the voluntary escort were heard some ce ahead, caus- ing those at leisure in the by stroets to rush hurriedly to Broadway, and those in Broadway, ignorant of the cause of the apparent tumult, to step to the curb and await the approach of the exuberant crowd. However, none were very long loft in ignorance as to what was coming; for the words “Grant! Grant!’” ran along through the thor- oughfare as if proclaimed by an invisible herald. It was, indeed, marvellous to witness tho rapidity with which the street was lined, the stoops, balco- nies, windows, and in many cases the housotops, filled with smiling and grateful groups of our citizens, by whom the expressions of joy and salutation were speedily caught up and renewod again and again until the hero passed out of sight. Then the hastily aasembled congregations would turn with smiling faces to congratulate each other and compare their various opinions as to the appearance and bearing of the “ion of the day.’” Many of those who had started with the carriage heid out for a considerable distance, but, becoming finally tired out, would quietly drop the pursuit when their places would be immediately filled by others no less enthusiastic. In the upper part of the city the General was not 80 universally recognized, and thus he was enabled to view the principal points of interest in tho Park in comparative quiet. Returning from this drive the General met with a renewal of the above scene until reaching the Astor House, where he arrived at about half-past three o'clock. A DINNER AT THE ASTOR HOUSE. After the passing of the Sixty-first regiment the Gene- ral, with a distinguished company, went to dinner. The ropast was of tho usual style which characterizes the Astor House—the cuisine irreproachable, the wines ex- cellent. The arrangements for this portion of tho recep- tion were vested in the hands of a committee, compris- ing the Hon. Guy R. Pelton, and Messrs. Rufus Andrews and J. Thatcher, and roflected great credit on them. ‘The positions of guests at dinner were as follows :— BAD, Moses H. Grinnell. General Grant, Judge Pierrepont, General Dix, G. Major Genoral Augur, D. 8, Dickinson, Gonoral W. K. Strong, Ww. Mw. Bsa Bajor aoe Parke Goneral Peck, D. Devlin, leorgo Opdyke, J. Thatcher, Captain Comstock, ee Senator Chandler, Colonel Colonel Parker, General Hall, Colonet Badau, &. Draper, Colonel Bowers, W. Hutchinson, Colonol Beckwith, W. A. Darling. Horace Greeley, After the viands had been done ample justice to and the winos had freely flowed, Mr. Grinnell rose and said:— Gentiemen, I our arrangements are so hurried that we may not able to remain here as long as w would wish. — T ig & man among us whom we all delight to honor. There are many in this land whom we love; but few have done so much for our country, our glorious country, as this one. Ho has shown a firm do- termination on many a well fought battle field to fight out the battle for our constitutiomeend country, (Ap- plause.) He is nota al, conceited man, but a social, genial one, whom we delight to Mmve among us, and one to whom a nation to-day gives a hearty welcome and thanks for leading our warriors.to victory in mauy conflicts, the war to a glorions consummation and our country to a day of peas I propose tho health of General Grant. May God these him, and may he always lead our armies to victory. It is needless to say that the toast was honored. Threo cheers, and three yet again, causod tho bottles to dance a jubilant measure, and we are sure it was only a desire to hear General Grant speak that prevented the company broaking out into a musical declaration that he wasa “jolly good fellow.” GENERAL GRANT MAKES A CHARACTERISTIC 4PRRCU. ‘The enthusiasm having subsided, the hero of theaven- ing rose and said:—Gentlemen, I know you will oxeuse | me from attempting to reply to your very flattering re- marks. PRESENTATION TO GENERAL GRANT. Mr. Grinwuu. at this juncture rose and handed to Geno- ral Grant an exquisitely bound copy of a work entitled “Union Victories.” He romarkod that the General's name found a prominent position in the work, and begged the Goneral’s acceptance of it from the gontlo men whose names were inseribed in it, saying that if the Goneral would but endorse the signatures it would make | &@ vory presentable bill. Horace: Greavany, Fsq., then rose in reply to repeated Ils, and in a brief speech, in which he praise regiments, stating that in all our national confliers must come from the privato homes of our cou rously tendered, the toast, “The citizen soldiery of the Unit tates,”’ coupling it with the name of General Hall eral Lt tose and responded to the toast, % upon Mr. Bancroft to make a speech; “LD homme et le temps dispose,” and in co quence of the arrival of the General's carriag absolute necessity of his immediate departure, this ploa- sant repast was brought to an untimely end, THE SIXTEENTH MAINB REGIMENT PASS. While the company were at dinner the Sixteenth Maino regiinent, who were passing the Astor House, stopped, and ealied vociferously for General Grant. The sounds reaching the dining room, the General rose and proceeded again to the balcony, when, as before, bis appearance was grocted with protracted cheering. HIS DEPARTURE FOR THE PARK. Aftor dinner the General and ono staff officer made their way through a dense crowd to their carriage, intending to explore the beauties of our Park. The crowds still oceu pied all the approaches to tho Astor House, determined that no exit through back door or side door should cheat them of an opportunity to render the tribute of their hearty cheers to the great military leader of our victo- rious army. Crowds proceeded with the carriage fur somo distance, exercising their voices to the Ls eng Bale oo ina iain uniform the object of their admiration is carriage, anxious to avoid the plaudits of bis ad- mirers. RECEPTION AT THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB ROOMS. Fa bayonets ‘shot, shell and other up in various parts been presented and forwarded to the club through the About nine o'clock the rapidly increasing sound of many cheers betokened the advent of tho illustrious vi- ae and meee, uk, boten- groaned or vos Eee ~~ 8 appearance, an members the clay wan toot to the reception room on the second . Mr. Hackett then proposed that Mr. Jona- than Stu act as tem) chairman. This was unanimously carried, and urges accordingly took a position bemde the ees tae tee — — to ratings present, aod shay and building, at the chatemany we ad out on the A lamp with reflector was beside the General so good ic coried Unrongh the roomn, aa he reception oS 4 idly satis _ seen cause. the "Chairman hone in front to keep the General. that s outside i calls for ‘Grant,’ self once more. A made req state that he “never said anything ;" this wid not be accepted, and silence having been, with some difficulty, procured, the Lieutenant General spoke as follows ;— SPRECH OF GENERAL ORANT. Gentlemen—I bid you good ni Tam much obliged to you for this reception. (Low lanee.) lore the General modestly bowed and retired, although lustily requested to “go on."* Tho Geueral remained for some balf hour longer, aud + jected into the air, mr then retired amid the prolonged applause of the mem- fers of the club within the building and tho reiterated mupee 6 ee ememhly outside. ho sacions ae many surrounding carriage as eee ° farmesie of the “Union saver,’ was found insufficient to keep the pasaage riage unobstructed, aud the Lioutonant General had to be literally dragged to the carriage by a couple of his aids. He finally succeeded in gel seated, and driver, whipping up his horses, made a way crowd, the boys and many mon jumping up reaching over the carriage top to lay a fagor on the lion, and then chasing the carriage in its transit down Broad- way to the Astor House. THB GENERAL'S RRTURN TO THE ASTOR HOUSE Last MIGHT. after ten oretock ast night the Goneral re- turned to tho Astor House. The was agai crowded, the ladies, of cou: Mrs. Grant was in compan cuteiaacrows wes on bam who cheered distinguished soldier emerged from his carriage. force of police preserved order on the front sidewall under command of Captain Brear, of the Third precinct. Major General Logan, ier Generals Wilson, Rei Mayo and Stickney ; Colonel Gillett, Captain Taylor also present. lustily as the A other distinguished officers were THR SERENADE. At half-past cleven o'clock the officers of the Seventh regiment entered the room. Adana ‘Luspanau advanced to oecel Grant and said:. the officers and of the Seventh regiment, N. G., ly tender to you a serenade. 6 General merely bewed his igmonts, The strains of mt from the band now camo stealing softly into the parior. After about fifteen minutes delay General Grant made his ap- gounaee on the balcony, and was greeted with tremea- lous cheering. He was introduced to the crowd by Ad- jutant Liebenau. The General stood on the balcony for about five minutes. The le called out for a speech, but it was not forthcoming. neral Grant asked Adju- tant Liebonau to remark for him that he had not got lungs enough to make the crowd hear his voioe, even if he was 8 ‘maker, This request being acceded to, the General leaned over the balcony, hat in hand and GRNTLEMEN OF THE Seventa—I bid you good night. I am much obliged to you for this reception. After this rather terse speech General Grant retired amid renewed applause. SPEECH OF GENERAL LOGAN. Loud calls were here made for General Logan, and after some y that gallant soldier made his appearance. Ho was also grooted with repeated choors. When silence was restored the Goneral remarked that he really folt roud by reason of the assemblage thore that night. He w that it was to honor one who, in his judgment, was one of the best men in the country, and the best General that ever commanded an army in anycountry. (Cheers.) General Grant had been first in war, first im peace and first in the hearts of his countrymea. From discord and chaos in the army he had brought order and discipline until victory had perched upon our banners at every stop. This man was modest and upas- suming in society; but he was great in the battle field. When he commanded his troops in moving from the vicinity of Washington he did not tell them to advance two days and retreat three. (Cheers and laughter.) He went forward, and never stopped until he reached Rich- mond, (Cheers.) Peace now reigned over the land. It was to regain this blessed peace that General Grant was called from the ranks of private life and placed at the head of the armies of tho United States. He did not owe bis jon to the influence or intrigues of political parties, but simply to hisown worth and abilities. Gene- ral Grant had first commanded a regiment, then a brig- ade, then a division, then a corps, uatil at length he was raised to tho high position of Lieutenant Gonoral. Ho (General Logan) was bound to honor the great com- mander, as well as his hearers. (Cheers.) The speaker then retired. Senator CuanDieR was next introduced to tho crowd. Ina speech, the words of which could be heard in the most distant portion of the crowd, he expatiated on the merits of General Grant, ‘Four years ago’ he said, ‘wo had no friends, with the exception of Switzerland. Now, wo have no enemies. Truly, we had allies, Allies, like England, who inflicted damages on our commerco; but we will present our bill, and domand full payment, with six por interest, from the commencement of the'war; and more, we will demand a spoedy settlement. (Cheers.) ‘After talking in this strain for some time, Senator Chandler retired, amid loud cheering. ‘This wound up the proceedings of the serenade, and somo one hundred and fifty guests sat down to supper with Goneral Grant. THE SCENE DURING THE SERENADE. The intended sorenade to Gonoral Grant atthe Astor House having bocome known, large crowds commenced to gather from an early hour outside the Astor House, and as the hour for it to take place drew nigh adenso mass of human beings had congregated in all the ap. Vu proaches to the hotel. From im’s Museum to Barclay street, and across far into the City Hall Pi nothing could be seen but up- turned faces rendered distinctly visible by the moonlight. Ateleven o'clock the Seventh regiment ay A headed wees? splendid band, and ranged itself along in front of the hotel. The band took its station opposite the main entrance, where suitable stands were speedily erected for its ion. Under the careful leader- ship of C. 8. Grafulla, the sweetest of sounds [= blended in the most delicious iy, which le ‘through the windows of the room where General Grant and staff wero assembled. The Te. flecting on the fountain in the Park ie stream the appearance of molten silver thrown into relief by the background of foliage. On the balcony of the hotel the fair visitors at the Astor were seated, and many 2 bright eye kindled with pride as cheer succeeded choer in honor of the leader of our victorious armies, Without the of beauty the serenade would have been a failure. It was a success, The deportment of the crowd was of a most ordorly character. Cieers and “tigors”” wore frequently given in honor of Grant and Logan. Truly the ovation was complete, and, if spontaneous outbursts of gratitude be any satisfaction to Genoral Grant—if a multi tude’s acclamation be agrecabie to that modest hero—his cup of hap- pineas should be full. The selection of music performed by the band was most recherche. The choicest gema of Verdi's, Ros- sini’s and Meyerbeor's compositions were performed with that accuracy and feeling which characterizes the band of the Seventh regiment. As the various speakers pre- sented themselves on the balcony they wero enthu- siastivally received, and the crowd showed thelr approval of tho sontiments expressed by frequent . Some enterprising indivituals had procured of that doscription of pyrotechny known as ndles, and at intervals balls of fire were pro- At the conclusion of the serenade the crowd quietly dispersed; nor was tho harmony of the proceedings marred by any breach of order on the part of those assembled. & GENERAL'S STAFF. intlemen of General Grant's staff ac- T The following company hin:—Colonel Bower, Colonel Packer, Colonel Bedun, Colonel Babeook and Captain Downe. DEPARTURE OF GENERA, GRANT FOR WEST POINT. The General starts for West Point on the Henry Bur don, at six A.M. He will be accompanied by Gonorals Dix, Hall and Van Viiot, NEWS FROM RICHMOND. Union Meett im Caroline County—The Baptists—John Minor Botts in Town. Rronmonn, June 6, 1865, A meeting was held in Caroline county yesterday, largely attended, which passed rosolations promising hearty support to Governor Pierpont. Tho Virginia Baptist Association met yesterday, and Passed resolutions advising the brethron to prove thom. selves loyal citizons of the United States, and a proposi- tion to say “subjects” instead of ‘“citizens'’ was almost unanimousty negatived. John Minor Botta has arrived, on invitation of Gover- nor Pierpont, and is being called on by a large number of hia old admirers, Railroad communication with Gordonsville has been established. ‘The city is getting quiet and orderly. Business is got- ting better. No time has yet been designated by Governor Pierpont for an election in such counties as have not yet returned members to the Legislature. Governor Magrath Sent Back to South Carolina, d&c. Forrasse Mowros, June 6, 1865. Last Saturday afternoon the steamer Starlight arrived here from Hilton Head, 8. C., with Ex-Governor Magrath on board asa passenger, under arrest. This afternoon the officer in charge received orders from Washington to return to Hilton Head with his prisoner, and in conse- quence the Starlight will sail this evening. ‘The steamer Champion arrived here this morning from Hilton Head with @ large number of paroled rebel pri- soners, mostly officers, who camo in and surrendered themselves at Charleston, Savannah and other places. Among these was Brigadier General Sam. Jones of Va, and Commodore Hunter and Captain Lewis, formerly of our Bavy, but lately in the Confederate States naval service, James MeCabo, & seaman on board the steamer Nep- tune, lying in this harbor, was drowned this morning. Deceased was & native of Lancashire, W. Va. ‘The New State Constitution of Missourt. St. Louw, Mo., Juno 7, 1866. The majority against the now State constitution in this county will reach six thousand. Scattering returns from the interior mainly favor the @onstitution; but ita adoption is by no means certain, Arrivals and Depertures. ARRIVALS. Havans—Stoamabip Columbia—Ramon Martner, Mr Her- panes and family, @ Gr usta Coraanyeny ry yon and lady, A. Mal fatilda Moot, vernang 5 child and servant, F ator, psn? dnc We Pay a Janey, Fell Heari ree mons and two a Ty) regone apd 0 ‘id, Henrtetta J Oburobill, Annie B Fos, Kites Ternier, T W Sunil OT Stephens, N T Benjamin, O Tt Price, T Barnett, vangustan, James BR Mein, J R Mein, ledy'and ebiid; Mrs Elisapeth Fraser’ Mapual Cortana, nuit lady. any 'e, & Prado, jonta. 5 Thos Lloyd, D M © Soballer, Suakn- na Hainilton, J Costa, ik parade, ‘ Vidaua Reception of Warren Hose of Philadelphia. Splendid Turnout of the Fire Departments of This City and Brooklyn. GRAND TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION. THIRTEEN HUNDRED *IREMEN IN LINE, oe. &., ae. Since the return of peace the old fooling of fraternity which existed in former days begins to manifest itself throughout the land. Excursions are becoming as popu- lar as in days of yore, when, in the summer season, the rivers were coverod with gaily decorated steamboats, car- tying to the suburban retreats of the metropolis their quota of the youth and beauty of New York to enjoy the refreshing and invigorating breeze wafted acroas the nu- merous rivers which environ the clty. Tho firemen, always foremost in tho van, have inaugurated the present season by one of the finest displays that has been witnessed in this city since the commencement of the war. The occasion which called forth this imposing demonstration was the reception of Warren Hose Company, No. 29, of Philadel- phia, by the Fire Departments of this city and Brook- lyn, Tho Philadelphia company loft that city yesterday morning, and arrived at Monmouth, New Jersey, by the Raritan and Delaware Bay Railroad, at eleven o'clock in the morning, after a very agreeable trip, rendered doubly 80 by the liberal and gentlemanly conduct of tho officers of the road, whom they speak of in the highost terms of Praise. Boing the guests of tose Company No. 33 of this city, commitee from that company, composed of the following gontlemon, chartered the steamboat Jesse C. Hoyt and proceeded to Monmouth to receive their guesta:—Assist ant Enginoor T. L. Wost, John S. Craft, A. Yeoman, Wm. Meighan, C. H. Cox, E. B. Price, Albert Baker, Andrew Blakely, Jr.; George Durant and Peter Koonan. The Philadelphians were eacorted from home by Alderman Beitler, Henry B. Bobb and A. J. Bair, who acted as grand and assistamt marshals at the groat frcmen’s parade which took place in that city in October last. Tho Company consisted of fifty-three men, including the off- cers—Marshal Wm. Tredonick and Assistants David Bolt ler and Philip Lowry, Jr. And were accompanied by the celebrated Liberty Cornet Band, which enlivened by their fine music the monotony of the passago to this city. They wore escorted on board the boat by the committee from Warren Hose Company of this city, and Mr. Yoo- man, on behalf of his company, welcomed their triends in a few appropriate and well chosen remarks, which were responded to very happily by the Marshal (the namo by which foremen of companies are at present known in Philadelphira), after which the band struck up a lively air and the boat started for Brooklyn, where, according to tho programme, the excursionists were to land. THB ARRIVAL IN BROOKLYN. Long before two o'clock, the hour fixed upon for the reception in Brooklyn, the Heights, from Monta- gue stroet all along to the South ferry, wore lined with ladies and gentlemen, anxiously awaiting their arrival. Shortly after two o'clock the boat arrived at the slip adjoining the South ferry, whore for more than an hour the officers and members of Constitu- tion Engine Company, No. 7, of Brooklyn, Chief Engi- neer John Cunningham, aud Assistants Downoy, Fitz. k, Barr and Ryan had-been waiting. A delay of If an hour was occasioned here in consequence of one of the wheels of the apparatus belonging to the Phil delphia company being injured in removing it from thi cars to the bout. The damage was soon §ropaired in the forry company’s shop, and the procession formed in Atlantic street and marched up that street to Court, and thence to Montague Hall. All along the line of march crowds of people were aa- sembled, who mingled their cheers with the enlivening strains of the band. jon was halted in front of Montague Hail, and, after passing in review before the Engineer and assistants, wore‘ushered into the foom, whero a most magnificent dinner awaited them, and to which, considering the lato hour, it is need- Ft was ‘most prodigal manner, and the wine was of the choicest description and was furnished without stint. Aftor' the wine was fully discussed Hon. Wm. B. Lewis, ox State +, Was called upon, and, on be- half o? the Brooklyn Department, expressed the satisfac- tion which ho felt in having the honor of welcoming to ‘ity of Churches tho mombers of Warren Hose of ladolphia. He referred to the reception given some time since to No. 7 of Brooklyn, on the occasion of their visit to Philadelphia, and hoped that the same friend! fooling might always exit botween the firemen of Loti cities. ‘Tho dinner over, tho lino was again formed, with the addition of some thirteen or fourteen Brooklyn compa- nis, that bad assembled{during the interval of dinner, and’ marched through several streets to the house of Engine No. 7, where refreshments were again furnished, and after indulging in a ploasant hour's chit-chat, einging and speechmaking, the line was refurmed on tho coravr Of Front and Bridgo streets, and marched up Bridge to Myrtle avenus, and thence ‘through Montague street to the forry, whore they arrived at half-past cight o'clock. @ THB ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK. Extensive arrangements were made to give tho strangers 9 fitting reception on their arrival in Now York. T. L. West, Assistant Engineer, was appointed Grand Marshal, assisted by five aids, who performed their duty ina manner that roflocted the highest crodit on themselves and those whom they represented. Warren Hose of this city, whoso guests the Philadelphians are, took up their position in Broad streot, awaiting tho di charge of a rovket, which was to be the signal for them to Proceed to the forry to rocerve thoir friends, while the other companies wore assigned places in the line in the order in which they arrived. The following are the com panies that turned out from this city, with tho namosof the foreman of each :—38 Engine, Andrew H. Mitchell; 21 Hose, John Hart; 24 Hose, John Garrie; 56 Hose, James Sullivan; 16' Engine, Walter Young; 16 Hose, Owon Murphy; 17 Hose, Silas Ling; 19 Hose, Samuel Ayres; 23 Hose, A.Cuyler; 41 Hose, Wm. J. Shields; 3 Hose, B. Woodruff; 4 Hook and Ladder, M. her 8 Hose, T. B. Curtis; 20 Hose, Robert McGinn ; 18 . Cotlina ; 23 Kngine, Win. H. t; 20 Howe, Walter Stan: ton; 22 Hose, —— Anderson; 7 Engine, Hance J. Giad- noy;; 33 Hose, Charles FE. Bacon; 24 Engine, John J Loughrey; 14 Hook and Laddor, James C. Grogory; 48 Engino, Charles Cowans; 30 Hose, E. 0, Loughran.” All the engines and hose carriages wore handsomely deco. tated with Chinese lanters, which bad a very ploasing effoct, Not less than thirteen hundred flremen were in the procession last night, besides the thousands of citi- zens who turned out to witness the dispiay. ‘At last the signal rocket which announced the landing of the honored guests wont up, and, quick as lightning, the line was fot Hose No. 33 of New Y¥ forming tho guard of honor; and ata quarter to to 0,clock the column commenced’ to move, and, with the music of six splendid bands and the brilliant array of de- corationa, the spectacle was truly grand. Tho streets through which the procession passed, notwithstanding the presence of General Grant in the city, and the large meeting at the Cooper Institute, wore literally crowded with people, who extended to the gallant fremen « spon- taneous and hearty welcome ‘as they wont marching along.” The route taken by the procession was—Broadway to Grand street, through Grand street to the Bowery, Bowery to Fourth avenue and Union square, Eighteenth street to Fifth avenue, Fifth avenue to Twenty third street, Twenty-third street to Bighth avenue, through Hudson to ae street and thence through Sullivan street to the house of Warren Hose, No. 33, where the parade was dismissed, at half-past twelve o'clock. After the dismissal of the parade the guesta and their friends partook of « collation, after which the Philadelphians were escorted to their hotel (Westchester House, corner of Bowery and ‘stroot), where the; no doubt, enjoyed sound night's rest after the fatiguing march of the day. They will be shown through the city to-day and to-morrow, and will be entertained at grand banquet before their departure for home on Saturday next. The members of Warren Hose of Phila deiphia areas fine a body of men as can be found in any Fire Department in the country, and their gentle. manly bearing on thts occasion has won for them hoats of friends in this city and Brooklyn, who will lo cherish their momory, and will be always glad to ext to them the same hearty which they received yesterday. Arrival of Troops. Another large batch of troops arrived in the city yes. terday en rude for home. The Battery Barracks, New England Rooms and State Soldiers Depot are crowded. The following regiments arrived yesterday :— The One Hundred and Twenty-Ofth New York Volun- teors (Troy city rogue arrived at Pier No. 1, at four from the army corps. This at be~ hase to the Third brigade, First ‘ivision—¥t fight. les ing division—of the Second army corps, and bas parti- cipated in to twonty-one battles. Its present umber is two hundred and fourteen mon twenty officers, and commanded as follows:—Colonel, Joseph H Lieutenant W. o ; Major, J. Vanderburg; Adjutant, Jno. H. Hatch; Surgoon, & Cooper; Assistant Surgeon, William Akin. The Twentieth Maine Volanteors passed through this city yesterday homeward bound. They belonged to the First division, Fifth corps. The distinguished services this regiment has performed entitle it to more than a passing notice. It bas participated in twenty battles, and always creditably in discipline as wellas valor, It ig noticeable in the rocords of thia regiment that while the lista of killed and wounded have been frequent, and Jarge, the list of miasing and prisoners has been uncom monly small, Tho Twentieth Maine has done it part in all the nent battles the Potomac Army bas seen in durin jaat three years, from Antietam to the crown ing victory over Lee, and will be oapecially remem. bered for the decisive charge it made at Gettysburg, ander Colonel Chamboriain, wero it drove through the darkness a brigade of the enemy and secured little Round Twet Top in our hands Trentfoth fetus Gaeeencade Pacer A is is ongantehaton Lit Adeitaat as it appeared in our streets yos ‘erda: el Walter @. ‘Lieutenant Colo jmund R. Sanborn, A Mi Ct . Baker, Regimental Quartermaster; Granville . Firs Uioatonat daria Bunréy Sued Llnutonank " jeu les i 8. Liewellyn Miller. Cap Cs Main, Wi Decker: .4ecoud Lieu» i A 3 : Second a tenant, H. Long. Company G—Licutenant, Alden ri ler, Jr. Company H—Captain, Joseph F Laud. Com- paoy [—First Lieutenant, Hiram Morse; Second Liow tenant, A. M. Andrews. ' Company K- F. Sidlinger; Second Lieutenant, Spencer Mw The ment participated iu the — ‘Antiotetn, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Getty: Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsyt- Yaa, North Anos, Tolopotomoy, Bethesda Church, Pe- toraburg, Weldon Railroad, Peebies’ Farm, Hatcher's ua, Tegitnent was furnished tng by Colonel Howe. e following were also furnished rations and traas portation by Colonel Howe :— Sixty-tirst Massachusetts, Colonel Wolcott, 437 men, 18 officers, They left (or Readville by the Neptune line, via Providence, at five P.M. Eleventh Massachusetts battery, Captain Chapin, 61 men. wae Maino regimont, Colonel Tilden, 316 mon, 31 3. joer Seventeenth Maine rogiment, Colonel Mattocks, 246 men, 29 officers. Seventh Maine battery, Captain Twitchell, 178 men. qruira Vermont battery, Captain Stark,’ 194 mon, & officers. All the above loft for home last evening, highly grati- fled with thoir reception by our citizens and the prospect of soon reaching their homes. CARE OF OUR RETURNING SOLDIERS. Colonels Varian and Mason, of the Eighth and Sixth: New York State National Guard, have both gen placed ‘at the disposal of Colonel’ Colyer, the New ¥« tate Agent, the two fine armories of their respective rogiments for the suitable accommodation and roception of the soldiers passing through this city. These two epa- cious rooms, together with the depot in Howard will comfortably sleep two thousand five hundred mer and easily provide room to furnish meals to five th soldiers a day. The location is central, being on the cor- ner of Grand and Centre streets, the ohtrance on Grand street by a wide staircase to the rooms, which are only one siory from the street, yet sufficiently high to readily place the men under guard, to protect them from the thioves and sharpers who infest every place whore @ sol- dier is to be found. The quarters will be ready for occu pation to-day, workmen having been engaged day and hight preparing them. A number of prominent eil and ladies have already offered their services waid in ee @ suitable reception and entertainment to the rave men whom we have now an opportunity for the last time of honoring in their collective organization as the socurers of our il ie8. Ask for Mrs. 8. A. Allen’s World’s Hair Restorer aud Dressing —The people appreciate them in this country and Europe. Sold by all druggists. A.-Marsh’s Truss Office, 223 Broadway M Building).—S' der io Masetinal uppomtere, bor careteliy epyiica. and aahatec: tion guaranteed. 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