The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-02
GENERAL SHERMAN IN new YORK.

GENERAL SHERMAN IN new YORK.
His Arrival Yesterday Morning-The
General Wants to he Let Alone-Anxiety
to SEQ tho Great soldier-He Visits tho
Central Park and NiblO's Garden, and
Conversos with the Crowd In Twenty
third Street, &c.
At an early hour yesterday morning Major General
Sherman arrived in New York, and Immediately pro-
ceedcd In carriage to the private residence Of Mr. Scott
No. "a East Twentythird street. It supposed that
the distinguished soldier would have reached here on
Wednesday night but owing delay the route the
party did not enter Jersey City until six O'Clock yester
day morning The hero Of the Carolnas expressed
wish that his visit to the city should be without
ation display, public demons traton took place
ON his arrival.
General Sherman was accompanied by his wife and
son. the members Of his saG Governor Fenton Colonel
Farrell the Governors private secretary State Surgeon
General P0mfret, and other prominent gentlemen.
few minutes after six o'clock the train arrived at
Jersey City There were few persons present at the
time and but or two who recognized General sher
man. The party Immediately went board the ferry
boat and brought the river to the foot Of
Corand street. On the boat several soldiers who
recognized General Sherman having served under him.
They crowded around their late gallant commander who
suooA euCu mana Inese sOioi6rS
were brave aworth fellows who had been with Sherman
in his great and arduous campaign through the heart Of
the enemy's country They knew the man. and proudly
did their hearts beat that morning they carried
back In thought 10 the glorious events which charac.
terised his leadership. No further incident Of conse
occurred until the party safely
Twenty third street.
Governor Fenton had invited the General to visit the
State Soldiers Depot in Howard street. during the after
n..x n
circumstances prevented his attendance The following
apology sent to Colonel Coyer superintendent OF
the depot
- NEW YORK June 1, 1855 }
sIait would afford me more than usual satisfaction
70 attend and hear the Rev Dr. Tying this aernoon but
Your friend, ": f. SHERMAN. Major General
During the day quite number OF calls were made at
the temporary residence Of General Sherman In Twenty
third street. Among others, Of course, HERALD
reporter, who is supposed, and must necessarily be
everywhere II was late hour In the evening and the
parors were crowded with visitors, prominent among
whom quite number OF the fair SEX who II mus,
be admitted, look upon sherman with perfect adoraon
st least as Ear experience goes, for We heard
such ordinations az "Dcr me, what a Dne
looking man." claw ma, hsw I do like his
appearance" "what an cye' and such other similar
gentle demonstrations Then there q rustliag Of
crinoline around the distinguished gentleman, and in
consequence he occasionally removed from the gaze
OF all outside the sacred ring
General sherman remarked TO our reporter that his
visit to New York was simply Of private nature. He
wished few personal friends and expressed the
hope that his movements would receive little pub
licy possible As 10 the length Of his stay in New
York, he could not give any decided answer
In the afternoon he rode out to the Central Park and
was recognized BY some who checred him he passed
Shortly before nghtall the General appeared the
balcony OF the house, after returning from his ride and
stood there for time enjoying the refreshing breeze
then blowing Few passers by aware Of the fact
that the modest stern looking soldier before them
the great master mind which had crushed out the most
banefu and rsbd elements of rebellion Two hours
LATER however, knots OF persons congregacd the side
walk and watched carefully, in order, " possible to
catch glimpse Of whom they had learned to honor
But the bird had flown for the time being He had gone
to Nibos Garden, in company with General Van Welt
and Mr. Scott, Jr.
THE GENERAL AT SIBLO's GARDEN.
Az half past seven o'clock the General left Twenty
third street foot and proceeded 10 Nbos Garden He
shown TO stage box fronting the audience On
tcring he was Immediately recognized and cheer upon
cheer sent up in his honor. Renewed calls made
upon him for aspccch, but without effect He merely
bowed his Acknowledgements After about hours stay
he RETIRED and then grand rush made by oil
tsuous 70 the box in order to shake the hand Of the
popular commander With great effort passage
made for him. and he At length made his escape through
back entrance to tho Metropolitan Hotel where he
NAMED for some time, and then returned home
A MIDNIGHT CROWD IN TwgNrY-THIRD srREET-THE
GENERAL coNvRRsEs WITH THEN.
Az twelve o'clock General Sherman reached Mr. Scotts
house Twsntythird street. He walked the entire way
coming from and going 70 Nibo's Garden crowd had
fingered around the house the entire evening" andsweed
TO somewhat respectable numbers at twelve o'clock.
when the General came up he was immediately
rounded He sscended the stoop however, and taking
on his hat, said:-
Boys-I am not going 10 make any speech In New
York 20 you need not walt here. much obliged 10
you for coming 10 ses me. Good night
vocs-we want to look at you, general.
General snEaxAs-Yos win see mo In broad daylight
10 morrow riding down Broadway.
vocs--Come down, and let us shake your hand
The General then descended and went through
ordeal Of hand shaking
VOICE -Geneml, we arc your army.
General SgsRxAS-0h, have an army of one hundred
thousand mcn--,hc best ever saw Chcers)
Three cheers then given Cor the General, when
he entered the house and the crowd dispersed
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