Show Grant Speaks New Orleans 3tTo Buzzeys address ad-dress of welcome General Grant replied Gentlemen and Citizens of New Orleans After the absence of a great many years from your etate I am happy to return to it and Tory proud of the reception recep-tion I am receiving at your hands and very glad that it is given by your citizens irrespective of former relations The scenes of war are now passed We are a united people I believe that if this country should unfortunately become involved ia a war we will all wear tbe same uniform and fight under the same flag cheers I hope for New Orleans and this section all the prosperity it deserves What benefits this city ben fits the adjoining section This state is capable producing millions dollars more of f ii nr thnu at present I rejoice with you in the prosperity you have I am glad to hear that this city has been to much benefited by the improvement at the mouth oCthe rjver What helps you helps a large section of your country and the entire Mississippi Valley In fact I wish Now Oreans and the south increased and long continued prosperity believing and knowing that it is the best cure for disorders and sectional animosities An industrious people are always happy and contented Again let me thank you Mr Cnairman and friends for this kind reception and in conclusion I hope that the blue and the grey may never again be arrayed against each other The past is gone Again I thank you Loud and continued contin-ued applause |