The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-03
GENERAL SHERIDAN.

iion n Patterson. N. j.. Last Might By she
Mayer and Aidermen-Grand TorchIighs
Precessisn.
General Sheridan returned from Flushing by .
special train eight O'Clock I'M yesterday; and, after
. short delay a. his hotel, left accompanied by his
stan 70 attend the Paterson races He started from
the Erie Railroad depot the quarter past ten train;
and - his presence was entirely unknown either at
the depot on the train his arrival Paterson,
he subjected 70 Of those public demonstrations
Of which he has been the recipient lately.
HIS VISIT TO TIE COURSE.
His arrival at the race also unnoticed and
but few persons we're cognzAnt Of his presence in the
upper compartment Of the grand stand At the
conclusion Of the races he did not leave the
stand until the crowd had departed About
dozen persons. however, had assembled
outside the entrance him pass out he drove
on gave him cheer The crowd 10 front OF tho hotel
partly Joined In also, but It only feeble attempt
and was not hearty enthusiastic A by stander
called for cheer for President Johnson but that was
also failure, no response being given. The crowd
seemed 70 be on the fence and not inclined TO shout for
TIM RECEPTION AT THE PATTERSON wrGwAx LAST NIGHT
= me Board OF Aldermen OF Paterson met at three
r. n yesterday, aud unanimously passed resolutions
rendering public reception General Sheridan which
he accepted Preparations were then made TO re-
city made arrangements for a grand torchght
PROCESSION to escort him from Mr.. Grants house
the social enjoy Of the General, nine O'Clock
p NJ. was the hour appointed for the reception. AS
bling in front OF the wgwam and the time for the
commencement Of the proceedings drew q crowd
numbering about five thousand had congregacd
In front OF the building On the doors being opened
quite scramble ensued for places and In remarkably
short space Of time the building was crowded After
short delay Mayor Williams, the Board OF Aldermen Mr.
Warts chairman Of The Committee OF Arrangements and
some OF the leading citizens Of Paterson appeared on
tho platform. The crowd becoming impatient now be-
men, and In order 10 keep them In humor addresses
were made by Colonel woodruff and Mr. Socrates Tntte
In the meantime the veterans had formed at Their
headquarters Main street, and proceeded man
bearing taper, to tho house Of Mr. Grant order
escort the General 10 the Wgwam. He ready when
they arrived and entering the carriage in waiting for
him the procession started. The route taken was
through Clark street to Ward, from Ward Main and
do wn Main TO Broadway to the wigwam The General
on arriving at the Wgwam entered BY side door. and
the in the interior Of the budnn Su. opv sor
very brief space OF time, tho became wild
with excitement when the Mayor turned to address him.
and II was several minutes before order restored
that the Mayors could be heard even by those
within . iew feet OF him on the platform.
THE MAYORS WELCOMING ADDRESS.
When q little quiet obtained the Mayor again
turned TO General Sheridan and said
GEsEaAI.I esteem II great honor to have the privi
thorss and citizens or Paterson their FATALITIES aud
warmes Welcome and to present TO you the resolutions
which hold IN my hand, unanimously adopted bv the
Mayor and Aldermen, aud which, with your PERMISSION
Will read and pray your acceptance.
Whereas our city honored today with the Of
General Philip Sheridan one OF the most gallant and DIS
half OF the Union entue him the gratitude and lasting
s, q ne sysy A% nss i BE
son Ths. the hosPtsliss and wsrmes, welcome o. this
companions IN arms.
form this the the n %
and 70 convey together with these resolutions
:a5
command in that Of which ius,rous repre-
The Mayor then turned to the audience and said
! have the pleasure to introduce to you him whose
name and tame have become household words; whose
wisdom and fortitndc emnenty displayed on
many hard and well fought battlefield, and will
the admiration, confidence and esteem Of every
true lover Of his country, and which have proved him
TO be soldier and commander second to other OF
the many ilustrious soldiers and commanders OF the
American army present to you General Phil Sheri
dan, the patriot soldier
General Sheridan then advanced TO tho front Of the
platform and bowed in response TO the deAenng cheers
with which he was greeted He was then introduced 70
the Aldermen, after which he said -
GEsrLExRs-l have . very few words to say to you
this evening. find that you have taken me by sur
Grant, and did not expect NEE. you here. But
must confess that am to extent grat1ed the
q Paserson. and e'pecsiy meeting 'ss,ons As the
citizens OF Patterson, very many OF the old comTades
soc T Ss ,rm no v ny we're not my
inspired with the same feeling and the recoec.ons
that am. think said few days ago that never
did BY any act Of mine heretofore make rebellion honor
abe nor do intend In any act OF mine hereafter 70
make It honorable. tChsers And wish say further
that IN act Of mine have Thrown ashes the graves
Of those whom We lost: do intend TO throw ashes
on their graves And hope that you will ell JOIN me In
this sentiment Cries OF I'VE DOR We, As old com
panions have many tss must careful to pre-
records and TO preserve the memories OF
those who sacrificed their lives for the safety OF the
Major B. W. HoIszY on behalf Of the veterans then
addressed General Sheridan AZ follows
Tn .hatfn shae Ittapu, ~ t.1fs~
OF those who marched down the with Sherman
and those who followed the footsteps OF General Grant
followed your victorious banner. bid you hearty
welcome 10 city. There is true heart In this
heart the success OF this government who does not
join me In this sentiment There Is no man
who handled his musket or sabre with
Who does not join me In this sentiment We proud
TO you. We proud Of what you have done.
We proud Of representative in this city. Tho
soldiers under you followed you TO the bitter
end. We, trust in any cause will always be ready TO
follow you TO the last drop-tchcersj In the Of
the soldiers Of Paterson tender TO one Of the greatest
soldiers OF country hearty welcome TO our city.
General Sheridan Merely bowed in response to this
solved and tho General was conducted TO hs carriage,
which was surrounded BY the torcb-bcarng veterans,
and escorted back Mr. Grants house. On their arr
val there the band performed n serenade po.pnrri
OF national airs whom the escort and attendant civilians
withdrew after giving three cheers for the General
Sheridnn,s Visit 10 Flushing ON Tuesday
Inst.
The uncertainty Of General sherdsn's arrival in
Flushing prevented the inhabitants from making any
definite arrangements for his reception on Tuesday
evening last Tho people were, however determined
on giving him ovation aud his preseuce becoming
known immediate steps taken, late ~ the hour
vas 10 give public reception. The nre companies
out and the citizens with tar barrels aud trans
parencies blazing the in procession proceeded st
10 p. n 10 sbe house which the General guest
He appeared on the piazza and was welcomed on DO
half Of the citizens by mr. l. Bradford Prince.
General sheridan replied in the following words:I
thank you for this very kind reception and regret that
being speech maker, am unable 10 respond 70 u so
nttingy a. desire know that there before me
some who with me three or four years ago, M
Of great danger and trouble, and 70 them fseI
united by special tie To those others who upheld os1
hands while a. the front also feel united BY special
tie; and TO all Of you I feel united BY this enthul
siastc reception. am glad that have been broueh
to Flushing 90 Is 70 make your acqsantance and max