All the signers of the address to General Grant by the soldiers and sailors who served in the armies of the rebellion, met on Tuesday last, at the U.S, Consulate-General to make the presentation. Shortly after ten o'clock they proceeded to Mr. Bailey's residence, and were introduced by Colonel Colby.
Brovet-Colonel Coney said—General Grant—Under that divinity which is said to shape our ends, rough hew them how we may," a few of our old comrades in arms have drifted to these far off shores, seeking here to carve out new fortunes for them-solves. And notwithstanding the distance that separates us from our old country, our patriotism has not abated one jot or tittle of its intensity, and our hearts boat just as responsive to every chord of that music of the Union a they did in the old days when we followed you, ourcherished leader, in that strife and conflict which settled the perpetuity of our Government. Neither has time nor circumstances diminished our regard and esteem for you, as a man, soldier, and statesman; on the contrary, your presence on these strange shores has aroused the old fire of our admiration arid I have had the honour to be selected by my comrades to present-to you the following address embodying the sentiments we cherish for you Shanghai, 20th May, 1879. Gunerat U.S. Graxt,—
We, " few men who served under you during the War of the Rebollion, feel proud of being able to mest in person one under whose command to have been is a distinction most deeply felt by us all.
And amid the general and more marked welcome which this and other communities extend to you, we bog to offer our express sion of sincere and lasting regard, with feelings of highest pride in having the right and privilege to address you as Our General.
Wo bid you welcome to Shanghai, and add our heartiest wishes for the future welfare of you and yours.
W. H. Cong, Capt. 10th Ill. Infantry, Byt, Major U.S. Vol.
H. Horoumcs, Barker's Dragoons, and orderly Sergt. Ca, B, 4th Ill.
Cavalry.
F, Rem, Lieut, 4th N.Y. Cavalry, U.S.
Vol.
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