, 1863-03-05
Honors to Gen. SiSc1 in New
Work.


Msjor Gen. sigel, who has been resting in
New York for faw days, was the recipient,
on Saturday night last, Of 4 screnade. He
had been urgently solicited to accept Of civic
hospitalities, dinners, &C., since his sojourn
In New York, all Of which he had declined.
On Saturday he was induced to visit Turner
Hall. Upon his entrance with his staff, he
was instantly recognized By the large audi
ence; when scene Of the widest enthusiasm
took place. Cheers succeeded cheers, In
deafening chorus, and 1t was with difficulty
that lie could be gotten to the stage at the
end Of the Hall. In the meantime the news
neighborhood, and soon the vast hall was
crowded to excess. After renewal Of the
congratulatory process Of cheering, the Gen
eral intimated o desire to say few words to
his old friends, and quiet being restored, be
Afeer this the people tidr1y surged toward
him, congratulating Linn upon his appearance,
shook hands Fehemently, and cheered again
and.again, until his aids In mercy Withdrew
him from the friendly presence.
Gratifying Is was the reception given Gen.
Sigel ut the hall, q second and more pro-
nourccd evidence Of popular regard WIS IN
store for him. At about II o'clock pro-
cession, numbering probably $500 Or 5000
| persons, marched quietly through Hester
street, Bowery, Division and Market streets,
| and halted in front Of the residence Of Rev.
Pr. Rudolph DulcE, tie father-in-law Of Gem
| Sigel..
The societies represented wcrc tic Alge-
| mciEo SaeHgcr- -Bunl, the Arion and Teutonfc.
Having taken their positions underthe win
dow, the singers, unaccompanicd by instru-
mental music, SING to tho great delight Of
thousands Of listeners Das Deuxtche Lid, By
kallinora; o 11dterland, By Ortcl, and Marsh
ners beautiful Song Of Liberty. During the
singing General and Mrs: sigel appeared at
an upper window, when, at once, the loudest
cheers and most Vociferous applause broke
forth, to which the gallant soldier responded
b. repeated bows, and in response to loud
| demands for speech, addressed them as fol-
| lows,
| SECOND srEEcH Br GEN. eIG1L.
MT FRIENDS: ! have not come here to receive
honor, but as plain soldier, but am greatly re-
joiced to see old scquaintances again. and to r.;
eciye Mt their hands this appreciation due loyal
asri a s, 1se s at s soS oao1 nay
hut bctanec / have come to- the conclusion that
every man who loves his adopted country must
fight for it; and as 1dear)y love America, hayc
! done 20.
You must remember that the war is not oze
that will last fer years. but it is war on which
to ebtsfn to as the whefe eoa
there b found men enough t. put down tns thirty;
this itec country! be not diseonrasea, and do not
bcsome dtshearteped, bat remember that the
that he on his lonely post counts the
seconds ttunta relieved, 50 why SHOULD
liant men stand without grumbling, aud what the
soldier does. the citizen must stand. Keep up the
ship and don't desert it. tApplausel You, as
BY all means, for upon It's success the future oi
your natire land depends; and II our enemies
sEou1o come out victorious, what would become
greatness OF your mission. I have been gone too
long from home to be able to discuss political
tSa te5 Of no 9s
reception. {Lond cheers