New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-16
sEIENApE TO GENERAL WOOL.

Maor.Generai John Ellis Wool arrived in the city at
hsfpss Zine o'clock last evening, by the Hudson River
Railroad. Gen. Hall and Gen. Wetmore received him
at the depot and Company of the Anderson Zouaves,
under Lieut.. Knight was drawn up in line on the plat.
form. Gen. Wool was introduced to several gentle
men, and as he passed the zouaves he shook hands
with the whole line.
Getting into carriages the party preceded by squad
of police from the Twentieth Ward, and the Anderson
Zouaves acting az escort moved along Thtieth street
toward Broadway but were soon met by several com.
panies Of the lst Regiment United States Chssseun
under Lieut. Col. Shsler. The companies were A. B,
H. aud X, under Captains Philipo,eaux, Walker, and
Brainard.
Tie procession passed down Eighth avenue TO Twen-
ty.thrd street. and down Twentythird street 10 the
Union Club House, about the doors Of which, some
thing Of concourse had gathered, Prince Napoleon
had left only short time before. Three cheers were
given for Gen. Wool and be alighted and stopped for
"a few moments in the Club House. when introdictions
took place. The procession then moved down to tho
St, Nicholas Hotel tho crowd constantly susmentng,
and cheers being given along the route.
At nearly ~ O'Clock, the 1th Regiment Band having
played variety fairs, Gen. Wool appeared upon the
balcony, waving his handkerchief, when Z" three
cheers for Gen. Wool" called for and given
Hurrahi hurrah hurrah Tiser.r-r." " Thrce
more |" And again, :" Hip, hip, hurrrah hurrah
hurrah Tiger.rrp After the Band had played
I" Hail to The Chief" Gen. Wool spoke as follows;
FELLow-CIrrzESs: thank you for this unexpected
honor. NohDgis more gratifying 10 soliier, feel
ings than the good opihon Oh his 10
soua to M SELF but on behalf Of my country my
bleeding country, which is now contendmg fer the
moet precious Of rights. But yesterday We were
great people commanding the aaIron mr. s Q, te Mo,o
the North TO the tropical regions of the South, and
with population Of more than thirty lone millions.
enjoying prosperity unparaiele IN the history OF
DatiOns. Every, city aud hamlet was growing men,
aud none 20 much 80 those at the South.
Blu. this " not ~ to-day. And for what res1on1
For nothing under God's heavens but because tie
South wants TO extend the area OF Slavery Nothing
else but that. The only question with you is whether
YOU will support free speech free government, fres
suffrage or extend the area OF Slavery. Tins was toe
hsppies country the face of the globe few months
since, with Government more klnd than any oiler
In existence, where man could abroad I'D his own
majesty, and none to make him afraid. Never sacr
flee that Government, but maintain II to tie last.
thank you. gentlemen, for the honor you have done
me. iGreat ard long continued cheering.'
The band then struck up the Red White and
Blue" As a pause was made 10 the music, cries
were renewed for the appearance Of Gen. Wool and
in response ho came forward and Saidi
Gentlemen few word, moro: though l sm
too hoarse TO speak, have only to say to you let
us have liberty aud union, the whole Union. and
nothing but the Union, now and forever. Good night.
lGrest cheers.
Gen. Wool was accompanied by but one aid, L'eut.
e. w. ii. Read. The General leaves for Fortress
Monroe via Baltimore at o'clock this morning lie
savs that he is in the best Of health.
Tho reception would have been fur more extensive,
but II was not teegrsphed that the General was com
lng till late in the afternoon. A~Pougakeepss large
eatheriug greeted Gen. Wool with cheers, who re-
sponded in short, appropriate speech.
At other places the route there were also deuou-
.,ratsns. Among those who accom- anied Gen. Wool
from the Club House were Simeon Draper, esq.,, John
Jacob As,or, Wm. L. Jones, and Prosper NJ Wotuore.