New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-05-28

from which 100000 coo in united country, is eX-
pscted; taxes on distilled spirits 81 cents gallon
reducing 4, GOO GEO rcdstilled, lectiied and mixed
srrts 10 cents 900, 600; petroleum OIL $1,000 eco;
malt liquors 81 barrel, $iG,000 600; tobacco, all
kinds, az reported from the Committee, S2ooOoooVi
persons held to service, whether for life or term Oh
wears, between 10 and e. years old, 81 annually
$l5 Coo coo; licenses, $l0O00,Ou0; one per cent on
auction sales of merchandise one-enth per cent on
auction sales of stcke; with some few items, IN
GLIDING passports and playing cards, to be eianed
in the ill., are expected to produce in the neGhbor-
hood Of 81 900 600; total, $i56,oOO 600.
PROPOSALS FOR BEEF CATTLE.
Tie proposals for 600 beef cattle, advertised for
by Major Beckwith OF the Subsistence Department,
were opened to-day. There fifteen bids, rang
ing from $il3 80 TO $52S. The contract will be
awarded 10 Pepper & Watson, at the former figures,
or to Thomss Walker at 1928.
GEN. sIGEL.
Gen. Scel was serenaded at Wizards tonight.
His appearance was greeted with most vociferous
cheering by the throng. He sad
Ny friends. have not come here on pleasure
trip or TO crafty my own wishes, but from sense
Of dutylgoo and applause to see higher authori-
ties aud witt their action with regard to me laugh
ter and applausel; nor have l, my friends, come
here 10 gather the laurels OF soldier Coming with
such purpose should do injustice 10 those gallant
men who have fallen on the field before Fort Henry,
before For, Donelson, i'll the battles at Shiloh,
Wilson's Greek and Pea Ridge. Lond applause
and three enthusiastic cheers for the hero OF Pea
Ridge
cone mere merely TO see whether cannot he OF
some service in the future, TO this country. APP
plau-e bring you gentlemen, the hearty greet
ing Of the Army Of the West. Applause. assure
YOU that We have never forgotten that we are sol
diers of the Union Applause soldiers Of this Re-
public Applause that we are all the children OF
one and The same country. and the defenders of ono
and the same great cause. IApplause.l assuie
you that we have not seen or acknowledged any dill
ference between the Army Of the West and that Of
the Potomac. TApplause. "Ibats good! Yes
you haye-you We done fighting West."l
Whenever a,great deedIwas performed, whenever
rapid march was made, whenever a soldier OF the
East has shown himself true soldier Of his country,
VIC have reioiced and felt honored; and, gentlemen,
when making our dreary marches through the rug
ged countries near the Arkansas and White Rivers,
we thought that the eyes of the Army OF the Po-
tomac would follow us and that they would not for
get us in our isolation in that far westeountry.
we did mott, and l may assure you
that have found during MY trip from ST. Louis To
this place the people OF tie United States ready for
any emergency that may arse. lAppmuse.J
have found the American people ready 10 defend
their country respy 10 rush az moments notice 10
assist those who are standing before the enemy,
should their tervices be required. Applause
But they desire to fight, and that somebody should
get part daughter and loud and prolonged ap-
plause) These people would rather see a bad
retreat than a good standing still. Laughter and
applause.) Such people, fellow citizens, whose
energy Increases with the danger are, In my opinion
inviucbIe. (Nociferous chcers.l
IA yoice-"T That is our motto, with Sgel TO lead
us"l republic based upon such patriotic feelings
and PRINCIPLES cannot but be immortal Loud APP
p!ause.l Now, fellow-citizens, we have TO hght;
there will be rest until this country IL 'afe un,
The army has advanced so far that in every city the
true flag OF the Union shall be waving, IN lis
former pride aud glory Iappause, until every city
in the SouthWest Is made the central point OF cVl
ization the central pont OF liberty, rom "hieh 10
propagate IN guarantees OF the Constitution Jap
plause. r., No.,
There should be the right Of free speech Is good j.
of free assembage ia eood'l, and a free and un-
tfaumelod pIess. lApplause.l Where such rieh,s
exist, never can tyranny rear i's oppressive mead
(" That's SO, and loud cbeerng'l l thank you
gentlemen, sincerely, for the knd reception you na'e
Qiven me tonight. % Go on!' Go on!
do not regard il as personal favor, nor do re-
gard il as thanks rendered personally 70 me, but ~
an expression Of such TO every good soldier VINO, in
the penlous and dangerous times does LIS duty.
The speaker retired amid loud aud Prolonged
cheering.
Gen. Carl Schurz was called upon and followed.
He said:
My friends this hour beloDgato our great and glo'
rous fellow-citizen, NY dst xguished friend Sigel
But although have become rather ayerse TO pubic
speakng. vet cannot refrain from minglng mine
with the many voices that bestow just tribute oil
praise upon him. Applause.J
Gentlemen, the history OF this country VIII MOI
FORGET the Great retreat from Carthage No, Sir.
will not forget the more glorious retreat OF that
little ba nd Of coo at the battle of Pea Ridge
Cannon 20 the right OF them,
Canyon IN front Of Them
Cannon TO the left OF them.
Cannon behind them
"Three cheers for the glorious GOO Of the battle oil
Pea Ridge and their gallant leader. Applause
Gentlemen, my friend Sgel belongs to the whole
American Union That's so and yet pardon me u
|, as q German, cannot help beng Tucked Dy hule
national pride. t;ood and cres Of that all rlght.I
lie stands there as the great representative OF the
German race in this war for the liberties OIL this
country. Good, and cheers.
He has succeeded not only in commanding the adj
mraion Of bis friends, but IN striking terror INTO
the hearts Of bis enemies. % Good, ana " lhat
SOL And even in commanding their respect ana
their praise. Good
Gentlemen, am sure if Jackson had crossed the
Potomac at Harper's Ferry and could hear the cfes
which have gone up here tonight Tor SigeI, ne
would reconsider and stand still. Laughter aio
Applause. A Voice" And go back, az he has
already"l lie would think it would be best not 10
advance 100 quick, because there is dangerous
man in this city.
Owen LoyeIoy said that he could very heartily
ion the citizens in the tribute which they had assem-
bed to pay TO the brave soldier, Sigel Applause,
Tie Teutonic heart had always sympathized WITH
freedom l'' Good" and applsuss aud Constitutional
Government.
= Ii had always shrd it's blood in their defense. lie
felt it but Just TO the German race to say that during
the march from Missouri, where he had the good
fortune 10 be in the army commanded by Fremont
and Sige, these distinguished Generals had never
heard in the German language disunion sentiments.
lCheers.l ,