The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-03

Tho Selection Of badge IN instances wss matter
Of TASTE sometime - symboleal Of . claim Of precs
denos put forth BY the men That Of the Fif
tssnth corps Nosan's was due 70 the Irshman
who whom asked what corps hs belonged 10, replied,
'why 70 the Fifteenth 20 DO sure Then where's your
bsdgss" was the next query "Ay badge, IL h-whsts
that "why badge TO distinguish your CORPS something
Ike this. s.Liks that, u M Oh be jabsrs then my
badge 10 hero oehint me, my darsnts-my cartridge boz
and forty rounda"
And true enough added the General, laughing, Logan
sdopted Paddys cartridge box his corps badge. and
very appropriate for himself and his brave
boya
During this conversation or rather chit chat between
time 70 time entered the ONCE whom General Van ves
with ready courtesy and bandnes introduced to Gene
raj Sherman But these interruptions would never break
the thread Of his DISCOURSE him TO lose the point
Of his anccdoe TO which he would return resumng look
and tone in an instant whatever the subject grave or
gay. General Van vlet also rather formally in
troduced the several assistant and other
officers connected with the depot to the General
who, looking round upon the assemblage remarked,
laughing, "why, Van, you run big machine here'
During his stay the crowd increased outside, and
veral times in answer to calls loud and frequent, the
General showed himself at the window and bowed At
up and 1t with difficulty he could reach his carriage
with the help OF polccmen-who fortunately
on hand when wanted. Tho windows Of the carriage
were assaed and brawny hands tugged at him for n
shake. Cheer after cheer up for General Sherman
who was with danger his admirers drawn out Of
the crowd
RECEPTION AT MR.. SCOTS RESIDENCE IN TWENTY
THIRD STREET.
magnificent private reception was rendered 10 Gene
rnl Sherman night al. Mr. Scott's residence, in
Twenty street where he is at present stopping The
affair OF strictly private character Some two hun
drcd invitations issued Both the civic and military
portions OF the community we're appropriately repro
sented. Eight O'Clock was set down as tho hour
Mt which this reception would commence. A crowd
occupied the street in 'front.' while a strong body
OF police under Captain Cameron aud Sergeant
vosburgh, kept order during the night The guests
arrived rapidly, and by nine O'Clock the large
parlors were crowded Among those present might be
mentioned the foowing:-Major Generals Dix and Sand
ford, Brgadier Generals Smith, Butterheld Rosecrans
and Hail. VIM. NJ Eyar,s, Esq. Simeon Draper, Esq. ;
Senator laimbier, Bishop Potter, Rev DR.. Cummings
Moses f. Odel Esq DR. Montgomery, Rev. DR.. vinton,
Orison Blunt Esq, ard host OF other notables The
stats Of Generals Sherman Hall and sandord also
present
The occasion Of real pleasure and conviviay.
The parlors brilliantly NJ up and the at
O'Clock very enlivenlng. General Sherman
versed anaby with all He stood in the centre OF the
room, and his fine conversational powers tended won
dcrfuy in adding 70 tho enjoyment OF the evening.
Compliments and congratulations poured upon him fr
all Sides to which In return he simply bowed and
smiled
An elegant supper served up 10 the guests to
which full Justice done, and the time passed in
social intercourse.
"a sERESADE BY THE THIRTY SEVENTH REGIMENT
BAND--GEsERAL SHERMAN MAKES SPEECH.
At half past ten o'clock tho Thirty-seventh regiment
National Guard, marched down Twenty third street.
headed by their baud, and formed line in front OF Mr.
Scotts housc. The Thirty seventh from their ar
mory, Of Thirty street and Broadway, wher
the regiment had been undergoing inspection The bant
played several patriotic pieces when the crowd in front
became claroorous for a speech After fow minutes
Generar Sherman made his appearance the balcony,
When he welcomed with enthusiastic cheers Dofng
his cap he spoke az follows
Fellow CITIZENS SorDmrs-I believe this Ia the
seventh regiment
A voroE-No; 1t Ia the Thirty seventh
General snrRxAs-i don't know you except that you
soldiers belonging 10 New York which piles up by
hundreds Of thousands Cheers) We are all engaged
In common cause. thank you for tho honor which
you have done me think IL better not 10 speak to-
night The future s In the hands OF those who, no
doubt, will do right tChcers)
sastic applause.
Generals Rosccrans and Buttcrned mex, appeared on
the balcony and made few remarks, when tho regiment
and band moved of
sgRBsADE THE SEVENTH REGIMENT BAND
ANOTHER SPEECH FROM THE GENERAL.
A few minutes after the departure Of the Thirty
seventh Grafua's Seventh regiment band appeared
the ground just vacated and prepared to give second
serenade rbe band numbered h;iy pieces Each per
former provided With music stand and light Tho
night calm and refreshing, that the music fur.
nished by this splendid band had delightful effect.
Choice selections given from Ernan William Tell,
Robert Ie Dablc and other operas when General Sher
man, being loudly and incessantly called for again made
his appearance tho balcony. The crowd chcercd
fantcslly and order being restored the General said
have already remarked that will make a speech
to night. am glad to hear this music n truly har
monies with feelings and the great events of thc
times Sly friends, once more thank you Good
night.
Speeches were then made by Dr. Montgomery and
others II past O'Clock before the crowd dis.
persed
General Sherman win be entertained tonight at the
rooms Of the Loyal League. Ho will leave the city
Monday morning.