The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-16
GENERAL WOOL IN TOWN

ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK OF MAJOR GENERAL JOHN II,
WOOL, EN- ROUTE FOR FORTRESS MISUNDERSTANDING
LAST NIGHT AT THE ST. NICHOLAS SPEECH OF TIE
GENERAL, ETC.
Mayor General John r. Wool arrived in the city
last evening from Troy, route to Fortress Mon
roe. Ills coming had not been publicly an.
nounccd and consequently his reception last evening
quite Of an cxtemporaneous nature, which dill not
however, prevent his welcome frem being most onthu
sastic lie arrived at the Thirty station abou;
ten and greeted by Generals Hall and Wetnorc and
conducted to his carriage, in which seated Mcssls
Il, NJ. Dlachford John j. Astor, Jr., W p. Jones and
Simeon Draper. The congratulations over, Company II
Of the Anderson 2ouaves, formed his carriage as
guard of honor and with the additional escort Of several
companies of the United States Chasscurs drum corps
and squad of the Twentieth precinct police,
tho procession moved through Thrticth street Eighth
avenue and Twenty third street. At the Union Club
House the party alehed and tho General conducted
inside and introduced TO number OF distinguished gentle
men, afer which they returned to the carriages and pro
ceedcd through Twenty third street to Broadway md
thence TO the 81. Nicholas Hotel where considerable
crowd had gathered the sidewalk and heartily cheeed
the General as he passed in He returned these sauta
tions with bows md lifting his hat end FASTENED
parors where he was again greeted by numerous friends
Shortly before twelve O'Clock the Seventh regiment
band made Us appearance the sidewalk and struck up
Cries now became dconng for the appearance OF the
General, and when he went out uron the balcony he
greeted with ltct storm Of applause The baud at
the same time striking up liah 10 The Cbefn The ap
pause having sg'sldot the General spoke as olows
FELLOW ClfizNsI thank you for this unexpected honor
Nothing is grateful 20 soldiers feelings than the
good opinion Of his fellow citizens; do not however
gard merely as compliment 70 myself but behalf
Of my country, my bleeding country, which
tending Tor he most precious Of rights But yester-
day We were great people, commanding the al.
mrat ou Of The world, with empire extending from
the frozen regions OF the North TO the tropical
regions OF the south, with a population Of than
thirtyOno Millions enjoying prosperity UNPARALLELED
growns rich, and much those the South
But this is not SO 10 day, and for what reason For
nothing under Gods heavens but because the South wants
TO extend Tie area OF slavery nothing else but
VIII support free speech free cove nmept and free
sIBaGe, extend the area OF slavery. Tho hap
pics, country on the face Of The globe a few
months since, with government kind than any
othor in c%!sence where inan could walk abroad his
own majesty and none 10 make him afraid. Never sacr.
DcG That government but MAINTAIN IL 20 the last thank
yon, gentlemen, ior The honor you have done me.
The General concluded amid loud applause from The
hrong in tho street, aud the band struck up tho Cred
White and Blue" When the music ceased cries were re.
newed for the temperance Of the General and lie once
more came upon the balcony and said
GFSTIgYE.A few words more, though am too hoarse
10 speak have only 70 say 10 you--let have liberty
the Union the whole Union, and nothing but the Union,
now and forever. GOOD night.
He bowed and retired, and The band continued 10 pav
for time while several Intellectual attempts were
made to recall the general 10 the balcony.
lie leaves tho city AZ seven O'Clock IN the morning for
Tho only aid accompanying the General is Lieutenant
+. W. H. Read