, 1864-04-22
GENERAL 0, {. SICKlEs.
N:s Wilt to Chlcaso-Nagnihten1 Reception on
:lapge-Lerce at the fremont hsnse-'
surpaae by the I'LL Wisconsin,
Enthusiastic Demonstration Ut
Dfyau Hail.


s,,en,b. by the It'll Wisconsin,
Enthusiastic Demonstration ut
Dr!au 1all.
Tn vcstc.day's TE1BUT. We made brief IA,
nonpccnncut Of the ar1irnl in our city Of Major
General Daniel E. Sicklea, now on special mis-.
sion from the PrcaIdsut to tho departments and
armies Of the Southwest. With the Congressional
aud private care OF this distinguished otacer tho
public already fsmiliar. Ills military history,
in view OF his present duty. will have espocia, il.
te1tet TO cur ejtizeuR at this juncture.
Soon after the fall Of SrmpteE Gen. sicklcs 1als-
cd what wns then called tho Excelsior Bri-
gade," consisting Of five regiments, with which,
IN 1861 he took tile 1lr1d. After remaining upon
the Maryland side Of the Potomac for few weeks,
he led m expedition to Stanton Court House,
where be was engaged with tho enemy in Skin
1nish Of no mean proportions, nnd IN which be ac-
quilted himself GcditablI. His appointment 81
Brgadier failed 10 receiye the confirmation of the
Senate, and be was 5ene1ed a; q nus conmand.
him, tnd the Seuate this time confirmed him. Gem
SIcKttn resumed his old command IN front ofRich-
aist a., Hs 5 5a0 ss95s sss
par IL both Of the battles hero on the let aud s5th
Of June 1s6a Gen. SicEloa' Brigade had lost so
heavily In previous battIcs that On the oruine or
he ssh. ii mustered scarcely iourtsen NJ huudied d
nen, yc; this small force with another smalI hi.
fadc bore the brunt Of that terrible battle He al.
60 participated IN the battles Q, Savage Station,
Potomac reached Hanison's Landiug be was Or
dcrcd to Ncw York to recruit his brigade 10 the
maximum. In the tall he returned to active duty,
Generc'. assumed command Of Hooker Old di1I-
zion then ut Alexandra. He did not p1rtlcfpate
IL TIC battle Of Antietam, but Joined Mcclellan in
the advance TO Wa1Tcnton.
In that advance, he Was assigned to the special
duty Of guarding Onr Enilroad communication with
the 1car, thus covering the extreme len win. Of
the army: Gen: sieklcs fought under Burnside st
the battle OF FREDERICKSBURG, In December, aud
bore distinguished part in the campaigu which
gnrc us the battle OF Chancellcrsytlle. Il was in
this campaign that he made the ianous advance
which divided the rebel army. When the 11th
Corps retrcatedt he cut his way bsck through the
enemy'a lines By an attsck At midnight. Il was
here that be waa wounded By au exploding shell.
srned command Of his division, returning Just In
season 10 participate in the battle Of Gettysburg.
He opened the tight on the second dsy, and con-
distinguished Eallantry. n this engagement he
was severely wounded. and suffered amputation.
LII October, 1863 he reported for duty. In Fcbru-
ment to his present mission, which is to Visit ali
x1n:ice.
According to announcement at noon yesterday,
Najor Genetnl SicLles with the members Of his
stau, visited the Board Of Trade Rooms on South
Hater street. His appearance was the occasion of
total suspension OF business. and hearty greet
Ing exhibited by cheers and tumultuous applause
showing unH;staEably, the hold which this ral.
liant officer has upon the confidence and affections
OF the h9S!ness community. Colonel Hancock in
trodacea ihe Gensf1 BY elmply Announcing his
General slcklea thanked the gentlemen present
corded to him. He spoke IN The most fattesins
terms ofthe rice and progress OF the city attsibut
Ing its growth and prosperity to the enterprise,
xF1 r bR rim
cal institutions Of the country.
The Gtnc1tl remarked that Chicago had shown
that she as enabled to appreciate the lavish bless
bic efoEte she hed caae to defend, 1t every cost,
tie national u11ty.
Referring to tie patriotism Of the state of Illinois,
Of Gen. Grant. whQ had lett his quiet pursuits 10
place at the service Of h!s country his devoted
patriotism and great military geuins. Tbs Chief
1nnoifnn. Illinois therefore in this great strug
Gle, had degree Of responsibility and honor in-
xolyed which placed her second to no State In the
uuion.
A. b soldier, the General said hewas full of hope
for the future. Many Persons had an1iously hoped
for some overture for resce from the South which
wou'd be nn,sintcd with the poison Of the word
Peace The General craphatically protested. won1d
be secured during the present rear-a peace which
srch peace only as admissible, brought aoort
y devoted ha1ta}ions, skilf1l generals and wise
fsatetnanahip.
At the conclusion OF bis rem.rk. the General was
Al ihe conclusion OF this briefaddreas, the Gen.
eral and bis staff returned to the fremont House,
and afterwards IN company With the Reception
lat on the shores Of Lake Michigan.
Between the hours Of three and fve in tbs alter
noon General Sickles received his friends in the
Of cur citizens ayaled themselvee Of the opportl-
nifty 10 take thie gallant officer by the hand.
About Fix o'clock, the .17th Wisconsin veteran
1unka. On Their way to the front, marched m Isse
street End halted in front of the fremont House.
and complmented the General With eesauade and
dressed them briefly.
IN BRYAN HA1I.
!, The grand ovation was given in HrJan H.ll in
the ereninc. Long before dark the people began
trance. and when the doors were opened there
we're citizens enonch etaudinE abont to Gil every
fest in the hall. From that ttme until the General
IL unti! every available ssandine plsce wae ocsu-
pied. Hundreds went away unable to gain admit
lance: The arrival Of Gen: Sickles. preceded By
tee Of the Roard Of Trade, was the signal fos
grand ortburat Of enthusiasm. The rast audience
rose to their feet, and gave vent to the widest
hats, and ladies waved their handkefchiefs as the
hattie scared hero hnbblcd along to the front upon
his cIntches, and modestly bowed his acknow1eds-
Col. John L: Hancock called tho meeting to
order, and nominated DR. Daniel Drainard to pre-
tide ore. the ceremonies. This nomination the
announced that Hon. Thomas Hoype would de-
iyc1 the address Of welcome Mr. uoyne then
kdtreseed the General in fclic1to.s strain, to
which that officer replied as follows:
FEI1ow-e171xEHs-1 an Crnt!fcd and eurpYieed
at the magnificent reception you have given me-
! hope TO have some fitle to the regard OF oar
ccuntrymen. But permit me to eaT that claiza to
$fSS1 z8xY%t f<z}%f $t%ns
crous impulses Of warm hearts which prompts this
conmcndation bat also know too well that
every battle ofthis war has had its thousands OF
in any engagements in which have served. Al
low me to say. further, that nothing could have
given ne more srzpEiqe. while 1t has gwen me so
Of go many hono,e in this city where am an utter
stEnsef. froceedln: to remote portion Of our
fed of operations in the discharge 81 q ml:tt.rJ
the opportunity, for the frst time In my
life, to visit your bcautlful city. No sooaer
here than End myself warmly welcomed,
grasp of the hand, and with tie warm pulsatlons
u tbs hart meetingms II every step. [App.ausc.l
This delights ne as IN American, 1t .mnkes me
CONT come wl,at raay. oafctee1ins.1 n5w com. com
p:e'erd what had often heard before c-that no
power, and erandnesss ,oi America, nntii he hss
stood in the West and met the people OF the West.
lChec1s To what do We owe this prosperity,
this enterprise, this education, this intelligence,
these retourcet, which make you powerful! Yon
eve 1t 10 ctr free inshtutlone, 70 our Union, to
onE heaven inspired Constitution 1hat was frszled
ssI e. aet o. gsea
from tic paciEc to the Atlantic, commanding to
Gny mote o{ The respect Of the world than any 9th
e. ralgn ss ss arisen since histoEy Tas wst
dcEounced as me1itinc death, he who In time Of
civil d'seurd was indifferent to the fate 0! his
country.
vi hen l.ecaroe colder ceased to be pol.,!-
ciIn. lDeslenirg checre. | did not relo1nce
pstie N:e ! d,d uot Teaornce sny s thc tsacalags
been ior ytar. associated in patllc Affairs: did
ces which / hei:evd srd stin b.
which 1 ] lad seioased. .::Sssess:l a Baat i I
did !ec that in the tina Of war when rebellion, ill.,
Ec1cetiou and revolution had destroyed uIi parry
broader. aud greater Issues, a1 partisan qE:stoas
party attachment might have cherished, to the
sr Poe s pue ssd1 IL oss
yicr u the United States the capacity OF pri-
vltc Eo!dier. Tremendous c4essfng:] I snow
very well that hare the horor Tonight, not only
to address those who agrec with the sentiments
have just expressed. but IN accordance With your
conmcrdah1e Western fashion, 1prczumr and hope
ttat am honorCd In this audience with the pres.
some respects dissent from ths Views
which I have expressed, and which am supposed
to entertain. am glad 10 meet all taose who
cuesiou, Liberty and the cause OF my country has
uo.h1ng to fear fron, the light Of day. lApplause
Tit can not be maintained agstnst wtomsoever
may a!raien and oppose 1T # f not worth support
the custom Of this countly-that in whatever.
nay have to address to you Tonight, any gentle.
man In the asstmblage who desires to lnterroga.e
1Sft i'm I
nasy aserme, or any TACT may state, sbould be
hat3nY f0 Listen In Tim and sxi,l nnssSct him to the