ands of many-colored flags, and the smooth water in the river reflected the beaming rays.

General Grant landed with Madame Badeau leaning on his arm, Mrs. Grant following with General Badeau and her son, forming a most interesting group. As the party stepped on to the wharf, a cordon of police formed around them and the Mayor and Councilmen, as the thousands of people had begun to crush and crowd in

SCENE ON THE MERSEY NEAR LIVERPOOL.

their eagerness to get a sight of the visitors. Now the cheering from the crowd on shore was taken up by the passengers of the Indiana, who thus bade adieu to their famous fellow passenger.

A thousand hats were raised as the Mayor slowly advanced to meet the ex-President, reading as he moved forward, according to the old English custom when greet

ing noted guests, an address of formal welcome, repeating the deep interest the citizens of Liverpool felt in having him among them, as an illustrious statesman and soldier, and asking him to accept the hospitalities which were extended in the name of the great commercial city he represented.

General Grant waited a few seconds until the cheering had ceased, then quietly replied to the civic address, saying he experienced extreme pleasure in accepting the kind invitation extended, laying particular stress on this, that he felt they had expressed the cordial feeling of England toward him as a citizen of the United States. Grant wore civilian's attire, somewhat to the disappointment of the crowd, who expected to see him decked in all the glory of the uniform of the army. After being introduced to the members of the Council and others, the Mayor, ex-President and Mrs. Grant entered the Mayor's state coach, driven and attended by the corporation flunkeys in frills, knee-breeches, powdered wigs and three-cornered hats, and started for the Aldelphi Hotel.

They were followed by a long line of private carriages and a vast concourse of people through Water and Lime streets. Near St. George's Hall they were met by new crowds which had gathered, and which cheered them most lustily as the Mayor's coach turned up to the main entrance of the Adelphi. Large bodies of police were required to keep back the crowd, which pressed eagerly forward, all anxious to catch a glimpse of the new arrivals. The guests entered the hotel, and were allowed to pass at once to their rooms.

Having completed their toilet, General and Mrs. Grant again entered the carriage for a drive through the city. Hurried visits were made to the Prince's Park, Toxteth, the Post Office, and the shipping at Wapping.

When they returned to the Adelphi, they were met by a gentlemen, with whom they After they had partaken of

large number of ladies and passed a pleasant half hour. the bountiful breakfast prepared for them, they visited the Mayor at his residence, where they were entertained in a most agreeable manner. Having taken leave of the Mayor, they drove down to the Water street wharf, and were received by the members of the Dock Board.

Embarking on the steamboat in the service of the Board, they made a cruise along the docks, the principal features being pointed out to the General by the constructing engineer. He evinced great interest in the magnificent dock system of Liverpool, and expressed his surprise at the fifteen miles of masts, visible at every point as far as the eye could reach. It was contrasted with the system of piers in New York, and admitted that our shaky and unsatisfactory landing places on the North and East rivers had cost more than the superb and substantial structures which the visitors were inspecting on the Mersey. He was astonished at the smallness of the amount annually required to keep the docks in order, and referred to the enormous sums which had been spent in wooden shams in New York, and which required renewing every few years at great outlay. The Huskisson, Canada, Queen's, Random, Prince's, Brunswick and other docks, covering the proverbial 2,000 acres, were duly passed in review, and then they went out to greet the City of Brussels.

At about half past one o'clock they returned again to the city, and were at once driven to the Town Hall, where they partook of a lunch with the Mayor and other civic dignitaries. This building is one of the most interesting in the city, and from the summit of the great dome the figure of Britannia looking abroad reminds one of the

now celebrated Hermann monument in Germany. General Grant was escorted to the reception saloon, where he examined the portraits of the former Mayors and wealthy merchants who have long since passed away; the famous Chantry statues of Canning and Roscoe, and the elegant tapestry with which the various saloons were fitted up.

Lunch was prepared in what might be termed the Crimson Saloon. Covers were laid for fifty, the table being beautifully decorated with choice flowers and ornaments in confection, suggestive of very elaborate preparation. Among those present were the Mayor, the Mayoress, members of the City Council, one member of Parliament, the City Solicitor, and several prominent merchants. Mrs. Grant sat on the left of the Mayor, and our exPresident on his right. The repast was served immediately the guests assembled, and was a most enjoyable affair. At the conclusion of lunch the Mayor arose and proposed the health of the Queen, in accordance with the tradition which places English majesty first on all state and festive occasions. This was drunk standing. The host next proposed the health of "General and ex-President Grant, the distinguished soldier and statesman present," remarking that it would be unnecessary for him to repeat the earnestness of their welcome, their desire to draw closer the bonds of friendship between the two greatest commercial nations in the world, and especially to honor the hero of a hundred battles whose courage and skill challenged their admiration.

Grant responded with unusual gaiety of manner, acknowledging the pleasure with which he received their constant manifestations of good will, believing that ultimately the bonds of union must be strengthened between the two countries. He excused himself from making an extended reply, but proposed in return the "health of the

Mayoress and the ladies of Liverpool." To this an exMayor responded, thanking Grant for his gallantry, and proposing, also, the health of Mrs. Grant. During the luncheon the streets leading to the Town Hall were packed with spectators, and the flags and decorations gave the streets quite a holiday appearance.

At four o'clock the party, including the Mayoress and the other guests, visited the Exchange. As they entered the News Room there was a general rush of cotton merchants, brokers and others, and the reception to Grant was truly enthusiastic. Ascending the gallery facing the Nelson Monument, he addressed a few words to the company, saying that he was much gratified at the reception accorded him in Liverpool, and that he would soon revisit their city, hoping better to understand its institutions and business interests. The cheering continued for a minute after he had concluded, and was taken up by the people collected in the alleys running into Water and Old Hall

streets.

The reception of General Grant in England was not unlike the ovations which monarchs receive from other nations. Everything and everybody seemed to be in the best possible spirits. There was nothing to mar the grandeur of the scene. General Grant was the hero of the hour, and every one seemed determined to make the visit one of international importance. The press were unanimous in sounding his praise. His career as a soldier and statesman was reviewed, and the record pronounced perfect. One of them declared that he was "worthy of every possible attention. His name is so closely interwoven with recent events in the history of the United States, that not only in America, but throughout Europe, he is entitled to respectful treatment in a degree which it is the lot of but very few to command.