pair of spanking bays in a high English carriage, known as a dog-cart. He takes his seat in church without parade, listens with sharp attention, keeping his keen eyes on the preacher, seldom changing his position through the service."

Although these words were written before the close of his second term, yet they are true to-day. Such is "the man whom the people delight to honor."

Soon after the close of his second term, General Grant set sail upon a "tour around the world." Of the sights he saw, the ovations he received from the hands of the rulers of the Old World, and the honors which were bestowed upon him when he returned again to the land of his birth, future chapters will narrate.

CHAPTER II.

GENERAL GRANT LEAVES PHILADELPHIA·

ENTHUSIASTIC

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OVATIONS-ACROSS THE OCEAN-INTERESTING
DENTS-WELCOME ΤΟ ENGLAND AT LIVERPOOL-
SIGHTS AND SCENES IN THE GREAT CITY-A TRIBUTE
FROM THE PRESS-AN INCIDENT.

On the 17th of May, 1877, ex-President Grant, with his wife and son Jesse, sailed for Europe, from Philadelphia, in the American line steamship Indiana. His departure was made the occasion of a great parting demonstration, in which all classes of the community seemed to have taken a hearty and enthusiastic share.

The steamer Twilight carried the ex-President, the late members of his Cabinet, with other distinguished persons, and the invited guests from this city, to the number altogether of about five hundred persons. The United States revenue cutter Hamilton bore Mrs. Grant, under the care of Mr. Childs, and a few other leading citizens of

Philadelphia. Both steamers accompanied the Indiana down the bay as far as Newcastle, Del., some thirty miles from the city, where, with many "God speeds," and much cheering and blowing of steam-whistles, the honored guest and his family were, at half-past three, bid farewell and transferred to the steamer which was to carry them. across the ocean. Before this occurred, however, a very interesting ceremony took place on board the Twilight.

In the ladies' cabin a private table was spread for the distinguished guests, and among those who sat down to the festive board were the following: General U. S. Grant, at the head of the table; General W. T. Sherman on his right, and Mayor William S. Stokely, of Philadelphia, on his left; ex-Secretary of State Hon. Hamilton Fish, Lieutenant-Colonel Fred. Grant, ex-Secretary of the Interior Hon. Zach. Chandler, Governor John F. Hartranft, of Pennsylvania; ex-Senator Simon Cameron, Senator J. Don. Cameron, Adjutant-General James W. Latta, ex-Secretaries of the Navy George H. Robeson and A. E. Borie, Senator William A. Wallace, of Pennsylvania; Colonel Charles Thompson Jones, Chairman of the Committee of Councils; General Louis Wagner, General George H. Sharpe, of New York; General Horace Porter, J. W. Sengman, of New York; Charles O'Neill, M. C., and several others. After the luncheon was concluded, Mayor Stokley arose and toasted, "The honored guest of to-day," saying, that in a very short time he would leave them for a long journey, and calling upon General Grant for a reply.

General Grant was received with tremendous applause as he rose to respond. He said: "Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen, I had not expected to make a speech to-day, and, therefore, can do nothing more than thank you, as I have had occasion to do so often within the past

week. I have been only eight days in Philadelphia, and have been received with such unexpected kindness that it finds me with no words to thank you. What with driving in the Park, and dinners afterward, and keeping it up until after midnight, and now to find myself still receiving your kind hospitality, I am afraid you have not left me stomach enough to cross the Atlantic." He sat down amid a perfect storm of laughter and applause.

Speeches were made by General Sherman, Hon. Hamilton Fish, Hon. Zach. Chandler, Hon. George M. Robeson, Hon. Simon Cameron, General I. H. Bailey, and Governor Hartranft. The concluding words of farewell were offered by Mayor Stokley, of Philadelphia.

General Grant then, in a quiet, earnest manner, plainly showing that he was not unmoved by the homage he had received, spoke as follows: "My dear friends, I was not aware that we would have so much speech-making here, or that it would be necessary for me to say any more to you; but I feel that the compliments you have showered upon me were not altogether deserved. They should not be paid to me, either as a soldier or as a civil officer. As a general, your praises do not all belong to me; as the executive of the nation, they were not due to me. There is no man that can fill both or either of these positions without the help of good men. I selected I selected my lieutenants when I was in both positions, and they were men, I believe, who could have filled my place often better than I did. I never flattered myself that I was entitled to the place you gave me. My lieutenants could have acted, perhaps, better than I, had the opportunity presented itself. Sherman could have taken my place as a soldier, or in a civil office; and so could Sheridan, and others that I might name. I am sure that if the country ever comes to this need again, there will be men for the work; there

will be men born for every emergency. Again I thank you, and again I bid you good-by; and once again I say, that if I had fallen, Sherman or Sheridan, or some of my other lieutenants, would have succeeded."

These words were received with continued rounds of applause. Shortly after this the General was transferred to the Indiana; last good-byes were said, and the steamer proceeded on her way to England.

The following dispatches were exchanged between President Hayes and General Grant:

NEW YORK, May 17, 1877.

Mrs. Hayes joins me in heartiest wishes that you and Mrs. Grant may have a prosperous voyage, and, after a happy visit abroad, a safe return to your friends and country.

R. B. HAYES.