Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-26
The Banquet tn General sherman

The banquet given TO General Sherman by
the officers aud I-oiiicers OF the army, in Indi
snapolis, last night. was brilliant affair.
Military Hall, the scene of the festivities was
elegant, decorated with patriotic emblems and
the portraits OF the distinguished military repre-
sentatives of the country past and present
AT the hour appointed, . o'clock, the company
assembled. consisting mainly OF military officers,
with fair sprinklpg Of eiyiiians
General Snermin, the guest OF the evening
was received with the most enthusiastic demun
STATIONS OF respect
General Thomas A Morris presided, assisted
by General Stevens Vice President Among
the guests we noticed the folio wing distinguished
gentlemen Governor Morton, Lieutenant Gov
ernor Baker, Generals Hovey. Mansfield Mere
dth, Love. Scribner. Chapman, Harrison. and
Terrell Colonels Simonson. Sreght, Frybsr-
ger. Sturm. Rose, and CARRIER; Majors Bnudv.
Hanna, and Terrell; Surgeon BOoos; Hon L.
\ Stilwell, Judge kilgore. Hon " II. Eng
lish, Judge Morrison. Judge Mcdonald Hon
James Ilson Hon John Hama, Mr Fellows,
OF Connecticut, and large number of other Off
GERS aud civilians.
General sherman sat on the right of the
President and Governor Morton on the left 10
consequence of III health. Governor Morton was
compelled 10 retire as soon as the assembly was
organized. but before doing so he apologized for
the necessity aud proposed the health of the
guest OF the evening. General Sherman, which
was cordially responded to.
After discussing the substantials, which were
spread most bounteously upon the tables by that
prince of caterers George Rhodus, the cloth
removed. and the intellectual and spiritu.
entertainment inaugursted. The wines, still
and sparkling. were from the cellars OF Louis
Lang. and they gave inspiration TO the enter
tainment.
The President inquired oil The Committee on
Invitations IL II had anything To offer, whereupon
Major Gordon read the following letter from
Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks:
INDIAsAPoLIs, July %, 1865
GESTLLNES.-l have the honor TO acknorl-
edge the receipt OF your note OF yesterday, in
viting me 10 attend the banquet given by the
officers aud ex officers Of The army 10 Major
l'eneral lllam / sherman, at Military Hall
IN THIS city. at = o'clock this evening. and, in
| reply regtei 20 say that will not be able 10 be
present on that interesting occasion.
1 am etstihed hat hs Old associates in arms
nov m this city have determined in A suitable
ana elegant manner TO do honor TO one OF the
m 81 gifted AMI ilustriou- captains OF this age.
whose skillfu leadership OF his gallant and grand
army has shed much lustrc on American
arms. and contributed so greatly 10 restore peace
to the country. and whose enlig htened policy and
spirit of mIgnauimity towards the enemy in
their hour OF defeat MS reflected credit upon our
character a. people
| AN sure the people OF Indians partici pate in
the feelings Tor the distinguished guest. which
have prompted this Ell session OF regard
Thanking you Tor The honor OF the invita-.
ton.
sm, very respectfully,
Your 0bedient servant
THos A HISpRIoKs
Messr. Gordon, ThOs : Damn, James
/ ID. Russell and G r Becker, Committee of In
/ vltAtOn.
Then the President. receiving a response from
the Vice President TO each sentiment proposed
the following:
REGULAR ToAsTs.
| l. The Prssidsni Of tie United States
l Response By Hon. David MeDonald.