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Show More lAonlzluz ol tJr.mt. London, 24 Gen. Grant was to-: day met at the Sunderland railway I station by the mayor aud Messrs., Goarley aud Burt, members of parliament. parlia-ment. The day was observed almost; as a general holiday. Friendly socie ties marched in proceasiou. General Grant was present at the layiogof the foundation atone of the library and museum. Replying to an address of friendly and trade societies, General Grant said he would simply renew what he had said relative to the way in which labor was regarded in the United States, aud the way in which he personally regarded it. In reply to, an invitation from the corporation of 6tratford-on Avon, Geueral Grant intimated his intention to visit the town on Friday next. He will be escorted to Shakespeare's birthplace by tue mayor aud corporation ot that town. |