Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-26

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train, which had been delay ed some ten hour. on
account OF the storm the previous night, and
vas received at the depot by Gen Hovey AMI
Gen Mansfield. Chief Marshal, in behalf OF Gov
Morton aud authorities. On account OF the un-
certainty Of the arrival of the train there we're
but lev persons IN waiting at the depot. and the
arrival OF the distinguished visitor vas not gene
rally known until some time after the event. he
was taken 10 the Bates House in a carriage. and
quietly put ia possession OF a suite OF rooms,
where we understand, hs acted ss other men
would act. by ordering abfsakfast and refreshing
himself after a wearisome ride through the night
A soon "a IL was known positively that the man
who marched TO the sea Was actually established
in public hotel in the city, mania seized upon
the active temperament portion OF our people
that quickly communicated itself TO the more
phegmatic sort. until there was very great de
sire manifested 10 get In close proximity TO the
person Of William Tecumsch that met with i'll
success for the effJrt and time consumed in the
endeavor Despite the noisy clamor. the Gene
raj could not be provoked into exhibition OF
himself. aud finally the crowd dispersed in
chagrin and disappointment for the time.
At l. o'clock. IN company with his escort.
the General repaired TO the State House, and
held reception in the Executive Chamber OF
the Governors department, at which time AMI
place hundreds OF persons grat6ed themselves
by a close scrutiny OF his physique and cordial
grasp OF biz hand The pump handle operation
was vigorously kept up for the space OF an hour,
when the party Of General s made an inspection
tour of the Soldiers Home. after which they re
turned 10 the Bates. where be remained yelled
from mortal vision. except Il WAS favored few
until in the afternoon.
lt had been announced that reception would
take place IN the afternoon 10 all regiments that
mig be in the camps. and had no; reviously
been received, and that General Sherman would
probably address the men. The hour designated
for the commencement OF the ceremonies was 21S
o'clock. but long previous TO that time hundre0.
of people took up their pilgrimage to the State
House Park. Never did persons wait more pa
tiently good humoredly, nor never did time
drag more YEARLY across the dial, or was a long
expected hour slower In its approach than OIL
this occasion. But With all this, there was no
disturbance or unnecessary demonstration, with
one exception A large proportion OF tho i'm
mense crowd. which could not have numbered
less than ten thousand, we're ladies. who bad
len, their happy presence IN tribute 10
the great chieitain to whom grateful fellow citi
gems had seen fit TO extend grand an ovation
There was considerable good -nstured strife man
fested in attempting to obtain eligible positions
for seeing and hearing, aud ladies. regardless D
preserving the exact symmetry OF crnolne. or
the pleasantly arranged outer gear. heroically
struggled with the Steiner aud ungallant sex, in
| the race TO be near the stand. Speak about the
gentleness and retiring disposition Of female
| ture-its extreme mOdesty and repugnsnce to
| contact with anything that wears the appeara nee
| OF immodesty: but on occasions similar 10 that
OF yesterday, the inherent curiosity and desire To
witness ALL gets the hotter OF their sense OF pro
priety. and in they 20. We like To see il, ana
female prerogatives maintained and INDICATED
The little vexations were readily put up with to
secure desired place. The masculine portion
were stern aud stubborn, and exhibited no desire
to accommodate the ladies, but resolutely held
| on to their positions with tenacity not alto
| gether commendsble
| The procession. consisting of the City Band.
General Sherman, Governor Morton aud other
Off iils both civil and military. State and mum
cipil. IN carriages, formed IN front OF the Bates
| House. on Illinois street, fr,m whence 10 pro
cecded to the State House Park After con.
siderable delay IL making way tor the vehicles.
| and keeping back The multitude who, in their
ardor. encfced the carriage containing General
sherman. and preventing its proceeding for a
short time. the party hnallv stepped upon the
stand, which was the signal for vocieIous cheer
| ing on the part OF enthusiastic and admiring
soldiers and civilians The General modestly
bowed a recognition oil the compliment aud ac-
cepted OF a pooifered seat
| Upon the stand were Major Generals Sher-
man. Hovey and Chapman; Brigader Generals
| field; Governor Morton, Lieutenant Governor
Baker and others Of the military and civil au-
| thorities All eyes were turned towards the IL
| lustrious man, IN whose honor had been exten-
ded the feie. and who WAS emphstcslly the lob
served of all Observers The know ledge OF be-
ing ogied at by ten thodsand pair OF eyes did not
appear ia the least TO discompose or disturb the
| equanimity of the modest hero, Who bore the care
OF the multitude with the most plsccid courage
aud occasionally smiled az the remarks IN ade by
| some one OF the men VINO had served under him.
As they recognized in him the gallant and success
ful leader. under whose directions they bad
achieved an imperishabe renown. The JOY OF
the men was all but rrepressible, aud would oc-
clsionally demonstrate itself despite the Mar
haFsattempts To preserve decorum and good
order
General Mansfield, Chief Marshal, spoke a few
words TO the men 10 welcome and concluded by
announcing the programme OF exercise, and In
viting all held officers upon the stand.
The mercy of God was invoked in prayer by
/ Chaplain Lozier
Alter the prayer
Governor Morton said.
| OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS, LADIES AND GENrLE
HES:-Io the officers ami soldiers of the army
We owe the preservation of our country. IL va:
not saved by negotiation, or compromise. OF
craftsmanship. Negotiation was scorned 10y
Southern statesmen. This rebellion sprang into
existence with sword in hand. and threw away
| the scabbard For while the nation was stupe
he'd aud was quiet but when the blow stricken
| she sprang TO her feet At first il was dthcull
TO hnd men capable OF leading our gallant ar
mics. one alter another was tried Who either
failed from incapacity. or through misfortune
they could no, avoid. One man there was. who
early IN the war. was crowned with laurels that
did not belong 10 him, and il was claimed he
had the genius OF Napoleon aad the stubborn
lighting qualities of Wellington Time proved
| him TO be y miserable failure. But other leader.
we're raised up who were competent. after two
wears of war. and We have the happiness TO hAv,
one Of those great heroes present With ~ ~
| day
/ A Voice" Bully for sherman
! The Governor referred TO the Nicksburg cam
pagn. aud reviewed the one around Atlanta
and in which General Sherman has gained =
/ much distinction. The history OF the campsigl
/ showed the great superiority OF General Sher
mans geueralship over the commander Of th'
/ rebel forces. snd there Was developed that grea
military conception that startled the world. il
rhch General ). cut loose from his base o
communication. aud boldly pushed out into hos
/ tile territory The Governor recounted th,
perils aud hsrdships experienced by the men OF
the m,rca through Georgia aud the Carolina.
aud said they should thank God for the mirAcu
| lOus preservation that had brought them through
% many dangers he then said he had th'
pleasure Of introducing the hero OF that grsa
/ campaign. Gen Sherman.
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