The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-11
SHERIDAN AND SICKLES.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO the HERALD.

The Generals in Albany-Lnck OF Enthusiasm
Among the Citizens-General sheridan De-
mics that His Tour h for Political Enect-A
Day nj the soldiers Home-speeches OF
Sheridan, sickies aud Fenton.
ALBANY, Oct 10. 1871
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IT,. c,n,,l o, The Empire State has hardly kept itself
sysn With he most insignificant OF New England cities
An welcoming and honoring General Sheridan The
csnsrals reception OF to-day, and noiwth-
siapding arrangements made for . deserved
ovation, il only conspicuous for tho features
which omitted Governor Fenton encouraged the
demonstration by accompanying the General and his
party; but tho people reluctant to unite in any
evidences of welcome. The fact that The General
was ihs guest OF the Albany Republican Committee in.
spr.d many With the idea that he Is making his tour
through country fOr polit cal effect; and long
The Kniokerbocksrs believed this they have
marEsby enthusiastic Lis presence. the lack Of eGtbu
sissn was noticed BY tie General, and he informed
OF the reason wheeupon he declared emphat caiy that
his journey FOR political purpose whatever, and
that whatever honors we're bestowed he accepted
compliment for past services and not In view OF any
prospective or supposed elevation During hrs STAY in
Albany General Sheridan will be the guest OF General
william Rensselaer, father.nlsw OF Colonel Crosby, OF
sheridan's staff He VIII remain until sunday night
when he VIII take special train for Niagara Falls,
previous which, however he win Wait Troy by invita-
ton OF the citizens and the city eovernment
HIS movements this forenoon were not characterized
by snythin. unusual He escorted through the
principal streets or the city by two companies OF
military and couple OF bands Of muse but there
few cheers and decorations whatever The only
really Interesting feature OF the day the vs OF the
serera 10 the Soldiers Home whore the greeting be-
Iwscn the heroes and their distinguished guest was
most cordial The MANNED and wounded
In lima inn
reached the Home and after he had been properly well
coined the whole company assembled in the public
hail. where followed exercises unusually interesting
They were begun with songs complimentary TO the hero
Of the war; aud Immediately after Sheridan and Scklss
responded to calls for speech
Governor FHNros, who introduced General sheridan.
spoke as follows
SoLpgEs or TUE LATE UsoS ARMY need no, intro
duce-to pronounce the name OF Sheridan is enough.
He shared With you the dangers OF the ei he sympa-
thzed with you all your trials and be led you 10
victory He visits you to-day to renew these Tecolec-
lions OF hard but grand and heroic dic and bid
you be III cheer for the peace liberty OF the epub-
h which you and he and those Ike you and he, fought
TO secure.
General SERBIAN in response, said -
lam glad that hts E1cellsncy the Governor has given
me the opportunity or meeting you, aud, furthermore
sm glad that you are we'll taken OF by the ladies
and Eenticmen of Albany, and TO them should be
awarded the honorable credit OF akius charge their
true heroes OF the war am glad to meet you, and all
this welcome more tangible by taking you all by
hand.
The soldiers cheered the General loudly Aeartily
Al the conclusion OF his Speech and mingled with .he
cheers oud calls for General sickles who occupies
seat on the platform. General Sickles was finally
persuaded TO speak and the Governor introduced him
follows
SOLDIERS TIE LATE UNION ARxY-I am happy Il
announce Major General Sckles who also hero TO
you You know OF his gallant and noble conduct, ant
j
welcome hun leader, comrado and friend
He can speak AZ one who has suffered AZ many Of yor
have in The storm OF battle and he can speak Of IN.
safety and happiness in store for the people oil ou
country II We remain true to the principles involved
3n the struggle in which you risked life and suffered &c
much.
General srcKIrs assisted by the Governor and his
erutch, advanced upon the platform and replied with
much emotion as follows
GOVERNOR AND SolDisRs-It is impossible for me to
meet you under such circumstances these without
manifestng the deepes. emotion. Such scene stirt
ths heart OF any one. You know, my comrades, that
not one of you could appear nsensibls such feeling
and IL must be scatfy ng you 10 that State
which has been the time OF danger and trials, II
stil foremost In the cause for which you have sac
wnsn you snail Walk through this State without thu
people remembering that you defended her In the hou
OF danger aud peril Our Governor my fellow comrades
should not be forgotten for tho patriotism which b,
manifested ali through the great struggle In Congress-
when the rebellion began, served With him and shared
with him in every effort TO prevent war; and that
time have Witnessed with admiration his reliable
Sheridan. / glad to acknowledge that this
As indeed the Soldiers Home, knowing that Governor
Fenton has said tho soldiers home where and
shat you all heroes Of the To you who had
the prospect or promotion the spos of conquest
view when entered the service should be rendered
our most grateful thanks. The hearty consciousness
OF duty done IL your reward, aud while you
live that will be the lsheld OF your protect on,
and in the hour OF death you will DO soothed by thar
sweet consciousness, as by the hand OF guardian
angel You are all proud OF what was done at Spot.
eylvanG, Antietam and Winchescr, for they the
ovens which inspire you with feelings OF grandeur and
In which we felt untaltering trust You sacrificed
your lives to declare TO the world that ali
decd free aud equal aud have right TO liberties and
happiness.
Al tho conclusion Of General sickles' speech. al
original poem recited BY lady present. after which
General Sheridan greeted personally each occupant OF
the Home Subsequently the party partook OF a cola.
zion and then returned to the city. General Sheridan
viii remain the guest Of General Van Resseser until
Sunday evening. when he leaves for Niagara Fails and