The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-07-10
CITY INTELLIGENCE
For Additional, city ln,eatgenoe see Yatn pace.

GENERAL SHERMAN IN PHILAD pLPHIA.
-hslor'General William I. Sherman reached
this city yesterday, and put up at the Cont
mental Hotel. In the afternoon, in company
with Major Genera! Meade and Mayor McMt
cbael, he visited the iron.cads at League Island,
and, after an inspection of them, returned TO
the city by water, and was landed at the south
per OF the Navy Yard. A companY of marines
was drawn up in line to salute the distinguished
visitors, and they were received by the chief
OIL Ger in command at the yard, amid the roar
of cannon on the receiving ship Princeton.
Neither General Sherman nor General Meade
had anything ABOUT them to denote their rank,
both being plainly aLtired In cltizen's dress.
They returned to the hotel at an early hour.
In the evening the General was entertained at
the Union League house, and at ii O'Clock he
was complimeuted with a serenade. A crowd,
fully the whole extent OF Broad street, was as
sembled to receive the General. In response to
the calls General Sherman made his appearance
on the balcony, and after the cheering subslded
Mayor McMchael introduced him to the people.
The cheering was continued for some time
after the General commenced his remarks, and
his Introductory sentences were not heard by
the reporter. He was understood to say that he
would not detain them long, on account of the
ram which was then falling. He then continued
as 'ollows:-
81 regret that I am compelled,tojm hasty
visit to your city. have long desired to come
to Philadelphia to spend some days, but nave
been unable to find the time. Our country Is a
large one, and cannot remain long IN one spot
il / wish to see much OF it. | am going to the
Rocky Mountains, and must not make more
than hasty visit until more fitting opportunity
occurs. In the meantime, thank you Tor coming
here tonight | would much rather you would
see me in the day, and see me at your pleasure,
instead of standing, as you do tonight, in the
rain. But as you have called upon me, have
come forward, more cut or respect to you than
for any pleasure feel in detalnng you. know
perfectly well that the State of Pennsylvania
and the city of Philadelphia, have IN thousand
ways, not only in battle, but in caring tor the
soldiers families and also in giving a hearty
welcome to the soldiers upon their return, done
their full share in restoring and making more
perfect that Union formed in 1776. We must
battle for the Union; we must do it If it's to be
done. do not understand how 1t is to be done,
but it becomes part OF our faith TO accomplish
it as sure as we accomplished the end OF the
war. That is the duty of my life, and 1t shall be
to the end OF my he-to make the Union one
and entire know it will be done as sure as
you are assembled here tonight. Which of you
four wears ago would have SAID that sou would
have been here tonight in peace and quiet, and
with all the business Of the country going on I?
None OF you would have dared to assert il. No
mai could foresee how it was to be done, but
every man knew that it would be done, and
that we would fight until II was done. All the
other results will follow just as certain.
Gentlemen, thank you for your kindness in
coming tonight, for feel it was indeed a kind
ness to come in this rain-stOrm, and | regret
that l cannot meet you where we could get a
little more closely together and be more
friendly. ] hope this will satisfy YOU, for
intend to give you entire satisfaction. Good
night.n
The General then retired
In response to the calls of the crowd, General
Meade came forward and excused himself for
not making a speech. The people were then
admitted to the reading-room OF the League
House. where General Sherman received them,
aud gave to all hearty shake OF the hand.