N the General's return from the Continent, he made his promised visit to Scotland. On Thursday, the 31st of August, he arrived in Edinburgh, where he was received by the Lord Provost, whose guest he was during his stay in Scotland. The freedom of the city was presented in the Free Assembly Hall. There were upward of two thousand persons present. In reply to the Lord Provost's speech, General Grant said:

"I am so filled with emotion, that I hardly know how to thank you for the honor conferred upon me by making me a burgess of this ancient city of Edinburgh. I feel that it is a great compliment to me and to my country. Had I eloquence I might dwell somewhat on the history of the great men you have produced, or the numerous citizens of this city and Scotland that have gone to America, and the record they have made. We are proud of Scotchmen as citizens of America. They make good citizens of our country, and they find it

profitable to themselves." (Laughter.) "I again thank you for the honor you have conferred upon me."

General Grant visited all the interesting places in and about

the beautiful metropolis of Scotland-the memorial of the Prince Consort, the Commercial Bank, the public gardens, the Library, the site of Sir Walter Scott's birthplace, the memorials of Burns, and others of Scotland's venerated sons. He strolled through the Cowgate, and other scenes of the older parts of the town, familiar to all readers of Scott's prose and poetry. There was a visit to the Castle, where Colonel Mackenzie, of the 98th Highlanders, received the General, and showed him all the objects of interest. Thence the General paid a visit to Holyrood Palace, and saw the rooms where

Queen Mary spent so much of her life, and that somber chamber where David Rizzio was dragged from her from her presence and murdered. There was a visit to the little house where John Knox lived, every stone of which Scotchmen cherish with revering hands, and the hostelry in White Horse Close, visited by Dr. Johnson on his trip to the Hebrides. There was a drive round Arthur's Seat. In the evening the Lord Provost gave a dinner, at which the General met Major-General Stewart, the commanding officer in Scotland, and other officers of the British

army.

On Saturday, the
the 1st of September,
of September, the Tay bridge

was visited. Flags and streamers were hoisted on the ferry steamers. The occupier of the light-house also decorated his premises, and the "Stars and Stripes" waved from the tower. There was a visit to the training-ship "Mars," where the boy's manned the yards in honor of the General. As he stepped on board the band played the German war song. The boys went through their exercises, and sang the Canadian boat song under the direction of Mr. Nichols. When the song was partly finished the fire-bell sounded. The boys instantly ran to quarters, manned the fire engine, and had the hose ready in a couple of minutes. The discipline shown in this performance was admirable. From here the party went on board the steam-tug "Elsinore" and steamed across to Dundee. From this point they proceeded to Tayport, and returned to Edinburgh on Monday. From the latter place the General visited Melrose and Abbotsford-all interesting as entwined in the poetry and annals of that border land, and rendered classic by the genius of Sir Walter Scott.

On Tuesday, September 4th, the General went to Dunrobin, to pay a visit to the Duke of Sutherland. The Duke met the General a short distance from Dunrobin, and accompanied him to his home. The visit to this distinguished nobleman was full of interest. The Duke of Sutherland has done much to improve the vast domains which are his inheritance, and although the weather was unfavorable during his stay, the General took deep interest in studying the agricultural systems of the North of Scotland.

On the 6th of September, he visited the horticultural fair at Dornock. On Friday, the 7th, accompanied by the Duke, he went to Thurso Castle. On his arrival at Thurso, the General was received by a guard of volunteers belonging to the local artillery and rifle corps. There he was met by Sir Tollemache Sinclair, and an address was presented by the magistrates and Town Council. In the evening there was a dinner at the castle. The General also visited Inverness, where he was received by the Provost, who presented him with an address. The Provost said the people of the Highlands had a strong claim upon Gen