New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
SPEECH or GENERAL POPE.
His Public Reception mt Chicago.

Maior-Genersl Pope was serensded on Friday
night ct the fremont House, Chicago. He had
been visited during the day by citizens. Abont ten
o'clock in the evening crowd Of five thousand per
sons assembled on Lake street, in front of the hotel
eager to obtain view Of the chieitaia. The band
Of tie Chicago Light Guard were on hand and per-
formed Dixie, tho Siar-SpangIed Banner, &c.i but
the crowd would not be delayed, and the General
made his appearance and spoke as follows:
"My Fricnds-I am glad to sec you tonight.
am glad 10 be back TO breathe again the pure air of
the State Of Illinois. Ii has been for many years my
home, and | am glad TO retun to 1t. God Almighty
only knows how sorry Elm ever left it. The State
of Illinois has poured forth men 10 this war in
noble way, that has been at,ested by the bones Of
her children who have periShed upon the bstte-hed
am proud Of them; l cannot express 10 you how
proud / feel Of the noble conduct OF the men Of
Illinois. 1t is in keeping with the past history on
the State IL was with great regret left the noble
aImy in the West, which was Lot long since under
my command They were brave men and gallant
soldiers. wanted higher position. l asked none
than TO he at the head Of the gallant army upon
whose banner were engraved the names OF New
Madrid Island Ten Of Donelson and Of Shiloh
lApplausel ] could have wished that might have
been permitted TO have remained with them.
"My friends, l could toll sad story TO yon to-
night OF recent events. but Is wiser and better
that should not tell it, Cries OF tell H., spit 1t
out, Hc.l Il IN u t,lblcl IctotuAc
duty. Nv services and my life at the disposal
Of, tho Government, ard God knows how gladly
| will render up both IN is behalf. Applause.
have but little to ray to-uisht. Cries of 40 on. Y
have 10 desire TO speak Of the past. Whatever
wrong may have been done Inc, make no compliant
This l. not the place 10 correct My record Is before
the people The popular voice Is the best uege, and
with them | np willing to leave IT, The man who
il not willing that the public should judge Of his acts
1.-THE remainder Of the sentence the reporter failed
10 cAichl shall attribute tins demonstration 10 the
love the people % Illinois have for the cause, and
thank YOU for 1t, for 1 beheye you think ain an
earues. and an honest nan IN fighting the wgrs OF
this Government" Applaute.
The crowd now cheered and the speaker was
about 70 retire, but remained cries of Bring
light" 1--WE want TO you," &c, and, while wait
ing for an illumination he again addressed them as
follows:
alt has been suggested 10 me-and will say 10
you-thai, for the last ten days two weeks there
seems TO have been persistent effort on the part OF
some6ody 10 create the impression that there Is some
unkiudness or Indifference between Gen. Sgel and
myself. II il utterly false. Cheerr. l consider
and have always colsidered-Gen. bigel al accom-
pliehed soldier and a gentleman. There is no man
" no would lie less likely 10 do injusice than
Gen. Sigel. My relations with him have always
been Of the most friendly and cordial character
They are to-day, and aTo likely to be-
Gen. Pope soon after retired amid hearty applause