Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-07-27
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UChh SNlCEtUHh VCIGhhONts
Major General Sherman has made the
graduation of nephew at Dartmouth the
occasion of visit to New England. His
Journey was a continuous ovation. All the
large cities made lion of him. In Boston
he was enthusiastically welcomed, while at
Hanover he was the observed of all observ-
ers, and the cause Of immense outbursts of
enthusiasm. His address to the graduating
class Thursday, printed elsewhere, was a
most excellent oll-hand discourse,' and full
of sound, practical advice. Friday he pass
ed over the Vermont Central to Burlington.
Crowds welcomed him ut almost every de-
pot AT South Royaton he shook hands
with the people. AT Mortified an i'm
promptu reception Of citizens under the lead
of Dr. George Nichols, Secretary of State,
was gotten up on the shortest notice. Upon
arriving at the depot, the Gen. found the
citizens of Mortified assembled en- mdsSe to
greet him, which enthusiastic dcmonstra-
ton he gracefully acknowledged.
Notice having been given in Montpelier
by printed slip issued from the FREEMAN
Office, several hundred Of our people, ac-
companied by band, were, through the
courtesy Of Mr.. Howc--thc station agent
here, who kindly furnished transportation
at the Junction TO get sight of the hero of
Atlanta and give him their hearty congrat-
ulations and cheers.
Mr.. Waltonss PAPER says
Gas the General stepped upon the plat
form of the rear car, three rousing cheers
were given for thc Union and General Sher-
man. lie then asked them where our town
was, and on being pod, asked, why don't
you move your town on your railroad p
Several ladies and gentlemen were then in
| troduccd TO the General, and most of those
present had the pleasure of shaking hands
with him. and ono of our blows in blue in
! formed him that he had been in his army
and participated in the Generals grand
march through Georgia, who received II
hearty grip from the General and kind in
quirics as TO his welfare. The Generals
manner was kind and courteous to all,
pleasantly rcmarling to one who took him
| by the hand, Come ON, | can shake more
hands than any other man in the same timer
After remaining about ten minutes, the
cars moved of, amidst the cheering of the
crowd and music Of the band"
We condensc from the Burlington Times
the following incidents Of the trip after leay-
ing Montpelier a:
At Waterbury there was an exceedingly
hearty greeting, and His Excclcncy the
Governor, Hon. Paul Dillingham;, met the
party and accompanied them to Burlington.
AT Essex Junction the members Of the
Democratic County Convention. lust adj
lourncd, headed by Messrs II. d. Smith and
Hiram Atkins, were introduced to the Gen
cral, who quietly shook hands with them
all.
The arrival Of the General in Burlington
was signalzcd by a Major Generals salute
of thirteen guns fired rapidly and accurate
lt~l civ
under the efficient direction of Capt. Brins-
maid. Our citizens had turned out almost
en- mdSso at the Central depot to welcome
the hero Of Atlanta and his debarkation
from the magnificent directors car of the
Vermont Central was the occasion of II
most enthusiastic demonstration. After 90
ing on board the fine steamer United StotoS
Capt. William Anderson, which was in
waiting, Gen. Sherman in response to re-
peatcd calls, appeared on deck, and after
few pleasantries spoke as follows
FELLOW CrTIzENs.-I thank you for Civ
ing myself and party so easy Il passage TO
the boat. | hope you are as strong friends
of mine as | am of you. Our country is
now prosperous and happy. Let it remain
so. Speochilying will only make disturb
ance. Therefore let every one "mnd his
own business" If you'll keep the waters of
l-dhc NHtlnllllln from gong out OF Inc IN
ion I'll look after those of the Mississippi.
Whatever l can do for The citizens of Yer
mont in Justice and propriety, You have only
to call on me.
After hearty farewell to Coy. Dillinr-
ham, who left at this point the General
went below, amid the hcartiest applause.
His ready oil-hand manner took wonderful
ly with the people.
At Pittsburgh, without previous notice.
the citizens on the wharf gave Il vigorous
round of cheers for the General.
Among the gentlemen who ACCOMPANIED
General sherman and party on the cars and
which rendered them efficient service. was
Geo. +. IIoughton, Esq, Of St. Adams. to
whom we are indebted iormuch information
and many incidents.
The General and party proceeded we I'M
dcrstand to Montreal and Quebec. and
thence by the Grand Trunk to Suspension
Bridge and Saratoga Falls then to Clcvc-
land and TO his home in Central Ohio.
Gen. Sherman appeared in excellent health
and spirits, and his remarkable conversa-
tional powers and his well known national
reputation as q scientific and successful sol
der, makes him the "lion' wherever he
goes.
Quartermastcr General Pitkin, in behalf
Of the state, accompanied Gen. sherman as
far as Plattsburgh-Ficcman.