New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-10-23
GEN. SHERIDAN.

HIs VISIT TO RHODE IsLAND-WARM WELCOMES
IN PROVIDENCE AND ELSEWHERE.
Providence Oct. 22.--Gen. Sheridan reached
Bristol az o'clock this morning. on the steamer from
New. York accompanied by Gov Burnside ana Adjmant
Zion Mauuan AZ & O'Clock the bells Of the town were
rung salute was fred by the Bristol Artillery ana inc
General was escorted To the residence OF Gen Richmond
Gen Rurnsido's Acknowledgement during the war; Tor
breaifast Aftcrward sheridan escorted by The
military 20 the Common where le was 10 'ne
people by Gen. Richmond and responded as IoIioWs:
Ipiis AND GENTLEMEN regret that the very severe
cold have today prevents my expressing my se iins
am exceedingly grateful to you for THIS klnd greethg
shall recoiiect II with the greatest pleasure as long as
live had during the war some troops from k9Uus
AMI gaantry OF these am very glad TO have met
vou and return my thanks sincerely Tor your hhuhess
an" rev nsn by tho school Children and half hour
OF hand shaking, the General was escorted 10 the c"fs
' S, Warren INC ears stopped and crowd gathered.
Gov Burnside introduced Cen sheridan as follows
dan who Is known 10 you all OF the most disn'
guishel officers during the late Rebelion man VINO s
hs nnid Sn also for the great wisdom with which he
has conducted civil affairs which have been nirusted
~ n & he glad as win ali the citizens o. Rhode Island
give him hearty wecome pave Ts Sn cheers S for
S SS1sa o csR brosrv3 Gem Burnside introduced
Francis Horton, to which the General responded: c,
The train reached Providence about II o'clock. Cen.
c,y conpci the Chairman OF which, the Hon. VIM Bin
new made an address Of welcome.
Nor n brief response Gen. sheridan was escorted 10
the Governor mansion aud introduced to Mayor Doyle
who welcomed him as follows; ,,o,,o, .,,hor,,ss ~
Providence have the honor TO welcome You TO our city
o.dsyweeome YOU on behalf or as c,les 20 a So ~
yalor and patriotism welcome yOn III ihe hsne oI
those who proved the deyoo an 20 'ne e
Hon of whom from this city, under your eOmmalu as
sisted in making Winchester glorious forever we Inank
ity OF meeting an officer whose cheering words could 50
inspire an army to change disastrous ROM INTO eio-
rions triumph and ne one OF the heaviest blows upon
The mighty Rebellion We honor You for the successes
Won have achieved and In 40 doing we honor the tho
ands and tens OF thousands Of true whom you so OF
fen led 10 victory and We also honor the memory OF those
who sleep the sleep OF the patriot dead For all hat you
"ntry wherever you may 10 the people OF Providence
viii follow you with their blessings aud their gratitude
Gen sheridaR responded ns follows: -,
Mn MAYOR: have not language TO express the grau-
de that feel to the citizens OF ProyldeDcel ana yoe
self for this very kind reception hone shall continue
to merit the marks OF respect that have been shown me
here to-day aud that hy no act OF mie snai ioiie"
The General Was then escorted through the principal
streets OF the city by the entire DIVISION Oh nlVe i
Militia, under command OF General DsnIeis INV s'
al guard Of Al the close " tae procession oe
sheridan reviewed the troops on
tou ever made the stale The city WAS crowded WIN
people from all the country oEis sbGrjdan IeceIy"
cheers and floral tributes MI along the me OF mrn ne
streets were DECORATED % aEs Sne 70 %Srrsssnsst
Park where the October races commence ioaay A., -
T. evening Gen sheridan va, svr rh nepnbo who
marched the place in torchnght IS noa
brilliant display o. riewe,rs iIs rrn made hS @m
sheridap, Gov. Burnside, ana Major boyle TonSrss
Ger saerSsg nv Han y? and n NE Afternoon Nh Be- tho
s.est Of, coL Aiuasa sprague at Ssrraganset Park
1'1' ~ ,IEpDAN's VISIT To MAINE us o.,
IlvlsTDN. Mo-. O,t. 29.-Ihe Thy Conner ol
S,.to5 ys ien,rd tho hospialiiie-so Of The ely 60
den shsridan. Deis expected here heAt week