From Boston, Governor Andrew dispatched AdjutantGeneral Schouler to Albany, with a letter of invitation, in the name of the commonwealth, to visit Massachusetts. The commander-in-chief was already en route for Boston.

General Grant left Saratoga at seven o'clock on Saturday morning, July 29th, reaching Albany just before ten o'clock A. M. The following persons constituted his party : Lieutenant-General U. S. Grant and Mrs. Julia Grant; Masters Frederick Grant and U. S. Grant, Jun.; Misses Ellen W. Grant and Jessie R. Grant; two servants; Colonel O. E. Babcock; Colonel Hiram Porter; Colonel Adam Badeau, Military Secretary; Colonel E. L. Parker. At Albany an elegant saloon car had been fitted up for the party by Superintendent Gray, of the Western Road, sup plied with furniture from Mr. Gray's own residence in Springfield. The car was neatly draped with American flags, and furnished with rich arm chairs. At either end a stuffed eagle, with wings outspread, and a fine portrait of the General formed graceful and significant adornments. The engine was decorated with bunting and floral wreaths, and upon it two silk flags, bearing the names of "Lincoln" and "Grant."

At Chatham Corners, Pittsfield, Springfield, and Worcester, and other towns along the route, spontaneous expressions of grateful admiration by the people were enthusiastic, and unsurpassed since the days of Washington. The crowd at the dépôt in Boston was immense, and so wild with excitement that it was extremely difficult for the police to clear a passage to the carriages waiting to receive the distinguished visitors. It was said by a journalist, who was on the ground, that on the appearance of the party at the entrance of the station, "such cheers rent the air as were never heard in the greeting of any man before. A welcome so ardent and enthusiastic has not been given to any other guest in this city, and in no other we are told has it been equaled." As the cortege moved through Washington and Tremont streets, toward the Revere House, "the streets were thronged; cheer upon cheer rose from the crowds upon the sidewalks, on the balconies, and at the windows. The glorious old flag was displayed at

numerous points, and, as the procession passed the Common, a national salute was fired by a section of Captain French's battery." After supper, at which the Governor presided, Gilmore's full band serenaded the Chief, and, in response to repeated calls for a speech, the Governor said:

"GENTLEMEN:-The General desires me to say, that he highly appreciates the honor of your call this evening, and that he will be happy to meet his friends and take them by the hand Monday at twelve o'clock."

General Grant and suite attended the Old South Church, of Revolutionary memory, on the following day, and listened to a prayer by the venerable Dr. Jenks, becoming the temple and worship of God, breathing devout patriotism, and to an excellent discourse by the Reverend Mr. Manning, from Matthew xi. 29.

After the reception at Faneuil Hall on Monday, and visiting various places. of interest, he left the city for Quebec by way of Portland. From that city he attended commencement at Bowdoin College, Brunswick, whose faculty conferred upon him the honorary degree of LL.D. The reception and the whole occasion was one of the liveliest interest, and memorable in the history of that excellent institution. General Grant also visited Augusta, the capital of Maine, where the demonstrations were similar to those which had everywhere greeted him. And after he had crossed the boundary of the Republic, the subjects of the English queen seemed to forget British sympathy with the rebel cause, and vied with their American cousins in the homage paid to the greatest living captain.

One of the company on board the steamer Europa, which conveyed General Grant and his party from Quebec to Montreal, relates several interesting incidents.

When tourists at Quebec learned that General Grant ⚫ was to go up the river by boat, there was a rush for tick

ets. Every state-room and berth was speedily engaged. There was a crowd on board, and the steward was transforming the saloon tables into bedsteads. The passengers improved the occasion to stare ad libitum at the Lieutenant-General. Many were introduced; many intro

duced themselves. His uniform courtesy to all was the theme of remark. His departure from Quebec was marked by the same enthusiasm which greeted him on his arrival. The wharf was packed with people, who cheered vociferously. Records one of the party :

"Among those who called upon him was Sir James Hope, Admiral, commanding her Majesty's navy in America. He drove up to the hotel this afternoon, with three of the officers of his fleet in full dress. A second carriage contained his valet and boxes, enough to freight one of Adams & Co.'s express-wagons. The contrast between the two men was very great. The Admiral is taller than General Grant, and older by fifteen or twenty years, with iron-gray hair, white whiskers trimly brushed, a gray eye, florid face, quick and vigorous in his actions, and a good-natured countenance. General Grant is so well known that I need not give a description of his personal appearance.

"Sir James found a plain man in plain clothes. The Admiral and his officers were gorgeous in gold lace, bright buttons, crimson sashes, chapeaux, nodding plumes, epaulets, and stars. After the call, the Admiral sat down with General Grant and enjoyed a cigar. He gave free expression to his admiration of General Grant. He said that he was surprised to see a man so unostentatious. 'He is not at all like our officers,' he said. The Admiral laid aside his coat, chapeau, and plumes, and appeared in naval undress-of white pants, blue coat, and plain cap.

"It is interesting to hear the comments. There is a large, stout, white-haired man, dressed in Canada gray, accompanied by his wife and daughter on a trip,

"I intended to spend another day in Quebec,' said he, but, when I found General Grant was going up river, I thought I would go in the same boat, and so secured tickets. My wife feels bad not to see Montmorenci, but then she can see General Grant.'

"How does he impress you?' I asked

"Oh, he is a gentleman. He is a plain man, and the more I see of him the better I like him. He isn't stuck up at all, but wears his honors quietly,' was the reply.

"On the sofa opposite to me is a young snob, dressed

in a short gray roundabout. He has red whiskers, of the shoebrush pattern, and is quizzing the General through his eye-glasses.

"Aw, I don't see any thing remarkable about him,' he says to a fellow of the same breed, who sits beside him.

"If the subject of their remarks was exceedingly dignified, and wore full military dress, with epaulets, stars, gold lace and gilt buttons, if he looked haughtily upon everybody present, if he was proud enough not to see any one who was not presented with formality and dignity, doubtless those fellows would see something remarkable in him. They have not sense enough to know that his unostentatious manners, his urbane treatment of all who approach him, is so very remarkable that the people recognize it at

once.

"I stood upon the guard when the boat left the wharf at Quebec, and listened to the crowd.

"He's a brick,' said one.

"That is the man who licked the rebs.,' said another who stood by his side.

"I had a brother who fit under him,' said a third.

"Walking around the citadel, I fell into conversation with the soldier who conducted our party. He belongs to the Rifles. 'I had a brother who was under Grant,' said he. 'He was wounded in front of Petersburg, and has got his discharge.'

"What does he say of General Grant? I asked.
"Oh, he says he is a bully boy.'

"Then he began to talk about the fortifications.

"These are no good. I reckon your guns which you have got would knock these walls to pieces mighty quick.' Then looking across the river, he pointed out the place where the new fortifications are to be erected at Point Levi, and said: What good will they do when completed? They may keep a vessel from coming up the river; but if we had war with you, Grant would come up from Maine, and take us on the land side.'

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"There was more practical wisdom in what he said than in the whole Board of Admiralty, or whatever board of the home government sat upon the Canadian defense ques

tion. Canada can't be defended any more than the Confederacy could be defended. Are the English lords and admirals bats, that they don't see it?"

From the Canadas, General Grant extended his tour to the West, the home of his childhood, and also of his riper years. At every stopping-place there was only the variation in the welcome, which the people and circumstances would naturally give to the expression of adulation.

Chicago, the great business mart and metropolis of the West, received the Lieutenant-General with the wholesouled enthusiasm characteristic of her enterprising people. Indeed, he had a series of magnificent receptions all the way from Chicago to Galena, his home. An incident occurred at Elgin, which seems to be a repetition of a like one, on several occasions, during General Grant's recent excursion from Washington to Maine, and through Canada. At Elgin, while the Lieutenant-General was receiving the salutations of the people, standing on the rear platform of the car, a ruffian approached him in the garb of a farmer, seized him violently by the hand, and attempted to jerk him from the platform. Colonel Babcock, who was standing on the lower step of the platform, to protect the General, saw the movement, and struck the ruffian a blow with his cane, and at the same time seized him by the throat and compelled him to loose his vice-like gripe. The General was more excited by the occurrence than he was ever known to be before.

Some pleasant things were related on the occasion of General Grant's visit to the places of his early residence by citizens who had known the Grant family. The Commander's horsemanship is proverbial; being regarded as the best rider in the army.

"There is a hill west of the village of Georgetown that separates the town from the bottom-lands of White Oak Creek. Before the pike was finished, the road went up and over the backbone of the hill, one side of which was frightfully precipitate, the other more gentle and sloping. The old folk' named these 'Judgment' and 'Mercy,' respectively; as whoever went over on the perpendicular side might be sure of broken bones, and fortunate if he