New-York tribune., 1867-09-11
CEN. STCKLES IN NEW- YORK.

Maior-Cen. Daniel f. Sickles, formerly in com.
mand of the Second Military District OF the uneo o'as'
arrived in this city Monday morningby tho steamship
Manhattan from Charleston S. c. The Gehera wac a0'
companied by his daughter, servants, Col H. W. Den
mis- Judge-Acyocate. and Capt. J. W. Clous A. A.
A g. both gentlemen being members Oh
the Generals staff Gen. sckes, who has been removed
from his command by the President Of the United states
for some reason unknown 70 the Sehefai il ~
e m bs ays in the city Cen sckes went directly to tho
Brevoort House, where a suite o. rooms rooms mo
been engaged dnmneT iGr Of 1m calls anu the visitors
calling as testimony OF respect to the Geners lor ts
PIE snd Of the second Military
of the South no made hasty call upon MS latnss s IN
excellent health although he had VERY very eSs %Ss
from Sto 20 Of hs rank in the
ry and looks exactly did the memorable day
at sot 10 pieces and as he chanccOry
when with his Third Corps ne stsyeo ,ho rous -,
tion to tumutuous chaos Of fugitiyes There
is the same cool, calm eye well cut oalin. Jn,n.
him perfect type Of French infantry officer 30 wei
known in yernets and Carpenters picidss oi %Ji
aentlenen called upon the General to renew od intns
and friendship and TO teSty All Varies and
shades OF public opinion were represented among nlos
the ys,UPS nnx voice well known as leader in the Demo
cratic ranks the fragile form aud full face OF William M
Pnt,T;,eld formerly in command OF the Twen
teth Corps Gems. sharhsm and Brewster, poth
~ ,ybom M one time commanded sickless Excelsior
Brigade Gen Tremaine, and number Oh otherllsth-
gushed gentlemen The General ieceVeu ms ris."ls
in quiet unassuming manner without any pre,ehse OK
attempt az demonstration Cen Sickes desires 70 nave
il known that be does not seek neorty or dspsy:
and intends during his stay IN tne Guy 70 retn ,i
perfectly qulet and retired from pubic observation.
The Union General Committee held meeting Last
evening 10 take measures tho reception OF Gen.
sIckles There very large attendance Mr. Charles
s. Spencer the Chairman Of the Committee presicns.
aud Mr. William DrimInond acting Secretary OF the
meeting Mr. Spencer. who had just returned trom Lu.
for ybch the meeting had been called Mr. Spencer
mended warmly the patriotic conduct OF Gen sickies
scrihinr az some length the defense and protection
yielded by him 20 the suffering and peIseeed Ohlohss
and shameful violation OF the fundamental law OF the
United states Government which was eheuadeo % late 20
world, IL the American people any longer permitted NM
ling then offered following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted 10y the meeting; ,,,, -,
soldier and 1 h abe and P1tsotc sdn8aon Of the go.sEs
RSsoirSS Thai Gcnus, Of apPoptsi By Chairman ..
Y. at ta Cooper noa such time Is nay suit h Y.ye'sace
stead OF Committee OF Ten, one member from each OF
the Assembly districts in the CITY, to frame proper
addre OF welcome 10 the General and to have the
tro OF the arrangements for his formal reception The
meeting then adjourned and subcommittee; consist
Mcleod. william G. Hanna Wan ii. Mckinley, and Coun-
Gilman Thomas waited upon Gen. siekles at his rooms ia
the General the action OF the Union General Committee.
The Committee found Gen. Sickles nt noe ana on send
ing in their cards the committee were admitted to tue
presence the General, when Mr. Spencer introduced
them each by 20 Gen. siekes. who shook hands
with them all Mr. Spencer then addressed Gen scklss
follows:
GEN sTCKIEs: As o committee appointed by the Union
Central Committee, have the honor OF waiting upon
YOU The Union Central Committee OF this city has this
evening met aud passed resolutions highly eulogstie OF
you both soldier and civilian, and directing the
appointment OF this committee TO invite you TO address
state OF the country committee has also been ap-
pointed to prepare and publish address 10 the peops
In relation TO your record and removal We ask you 10
address the people at the Cooper Institute at such timo
as you shall select AS friends OF yours do not expecI
and shall not ask you 10 speak exponent OF our
peculiar political views but merely in vindcaton or
your administration aud policy the Commander oil the
Second Military District OF the South
Gen Sickes replied:
GENTLEMEN need not assure you that the pleasure
feel in receiving you and the qualification derive IN tho
appreciation / will prepare take into consideration
the polite offer you have made me TO meet my
Ieoweiti.ens i is not possible ,n ISr me ~ ths
Offer have tax steps TO ascertain from the Govern
ment the particular grounds OF accusation whlch nave
prompted my removal. Pending the formal answer 10
my communication IL would not be proper Tor Inc 10 ds-
cuss n public assembage) the measures OF my auml-
israon But, presume ut an early day IL VIII Oe In
my power to name time when can meet my fellow CIT
discuss before then the questions that most IN
terest the country az this time AS soon as IL Is In my
power TO do so will communicate with you farther
with the General left the hotel Gen. Sekles at present.
holds the the Regular Army OF Colonel Of the i3d
Infantry Gen sckes stated last evening that he wished
avoid all public display and receptions while his
was before the Government tribunals.
The officers and soldiers OF the Excelsior Brigade for
mery commanded by Gen. Sekes, held meeting lass
rangeIuens for public reception and testimonial tn bo
given TO Gen. Sckes. their old commander The meet
ing after the transaction OF unmportant business,
ADJOURNED 10 Thursday evening" at the same place.