The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-10

III.
came forward, and every head was uncover
cd, every tongue had voice, and one unanim- |
GUS burst of reclamation rose from all parts |
of the hall.
Modestiy, unassumingly, and quietly II
without bravado, aud with as little Of pre-
tended humility, but with perfect dignity
and true soldierly bearing, Gen. Shegman
addressed the thousands who had assembled
there to do him honor. He said nothing of
his own achievements, nothing of the deeds
his army had done, but simply abiding to
the events in which he has borne so glorious
q part, he thanked the people for the well
come accorded to him, snd retired from the
platform.
THE ADDRESS
When the cheering which had welcomed
the generals entrance to the fair building
had, to a certain extent, subsidized, the presi-
dent, Mr.. T. Brysns, came forward to the
front of the platform and said he was pleased
to introduce Hon. j. B. Rice, mayor, of the
city, who would deliver the address of well
come.
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
Hon. }. B. Rice, mayor of the city Of Chi
cago, finally came forward, and addressing
first the immense assemblage, and then the
illustrious chleftain, spoke as follows:
FELLow-CrrIzEss-Ia am here for the purpose of
introducing to you the returned Maj. Gen. Sher-
man, and when i have rendered to him a well
ONE for thel nhabitants of this CITY, the mayor,
will leaye other gentlemen to address you and
the gentleman himself [Gen, Sherman here rose
and received with voeiferous cheering. /
Maj. Gen. Sherman-As mayor of the city, and in
accordance with the universal sentiment here,
offer you a broad, deep, and hearty welcome to
Chicago. And as mayor l desire to tender the
thanks of all the people in this city to you for the
arduous and difficult duties nobly discharged
and so faithfully performed throughout your
reer. And, in doing this, sir, desire that there
shall be- qualification modification, either
as to time, season, or place, but that it embraces
ever act of yours from the date OF your command
until this moment that address you. Enthusi-
astic applause. We honor you, sir, for your bra
very and for your ability and for your justice, and
we love you for your clemency and your humani-
ty And, sir, as have always believed, and do
now, that good man Is made better by the coun-
sell and example OF good wife, and. as believe
that ycu and our country have profted by the
into these thanks and this welcome your honored
and respected wife. Loud cheers Now ladies
and gentlemen, will introduce to you Mr., Geo
c. Bates.
Mr. George C. Bates then came forward
and said:
l am the honored instrument of the committee
appointed to receive the gallant chieftain, being
called upon to read to you@a classic and beautiful
| salutatory by one of the most distinguished mem
| bers of bar-a patriot, schoiar-the Hon.
| A. W. Arlington.
| Mr. Bates then read the following
| All hail to hero, the bravest and best,
| Who hath chastened the south with the sword of
the west
| Bid him welcome with cheers that shall ring to
the sun,
Like . shout when the battle u nations is won.
For the laures that wave o'er his temples en-
Irvine
The plumes ofthe palm and the pride of the pine,
With the dews of she forest, like gems, on their
A. the token OF wilds where his banners have
Not the tropical storm, the might of it's wrath,
| Ever swept for its march a more terrible path
Than his quick guns that coined from their su phi
ury breath,
Inarticulaie thunder to dirges OF death.
Like the trees of the wood ere the hurricane
blows,
In the flush of defiance, erect stood his fees.
Like the trees of the wood that have bowed to the
blast.
Lay his foes in their ruin when Sherman had pass
ed.
I'll, for this, that his wreath shall forever en-
| The plumes of the palm, and the pride of the
While his name on our banner in glory will
Till the stars of its azure have shed their last
beam.
But yet in his garland, the queen of the blooms
One that sweetens the air like censor's per
| Is the olive of peace, wet with mercful tears,
| All so brilliant, the laurel bauble appears.
For the leaves of the laurel too cit have been
| As the brows ht for blasting and scorn
| As a mask for the tyrant, the traitor, or clown,
| And the dastards that strike when a foeman lis
Not ofthese is the chettain welcome to-day;
| Though prompt a fash ofthe tightening to
slay,
While the hosts ofdisunion yet dared in the field
| He was foremost to save them when humbled TO
yield
| Then all hail to our hero, the bravest and best,
| Since blood shed in cruelty soileth his crest,
| Where the twin wreaths of prowess and pity COM
! With the honors he won from the palm and the
pine
GEN. sHERHAN's RESPONSE.
Gen. Sherman then took q forward place
upon the platform. lie was received with
loud and enthusiastic applause, and there
were numerous cries, such as " Hurrah for
Sherman p" Good )" +" How are you, gener-
al ;" and others, At length, the general,
interrupting the universal exuberance of en-
thusiasm, spoke as follows:
thank you, sir, for the kind welcome you have
given me to day, and to the gentleman who read