The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-08
An Enthusiastic Reception at
Boston.
Speeches of the Mayor and Gov
ernOr Bullock.
RESPONSES OF THE GENERAL
TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION,
SPECIAL TflEGRAa 70 TIE ReHaLu.

mas to-day received oVatlou IN New England which
has far outstrpped everything in the shape OF welcomes
since his involuntary departure from New Orleans.
Even New York, the acknowledged metropolis of the
world will have to yield to the hub the proud dis
tincton OF showing the spirit display although
IL Is not fair to presume that the Empre State will allow
il 10 be recorded that her citizens second any
admiration and appreciated Of who has proved him.
self worthy OF such honors from the people as
General Sheridan. Since the matter was deh-
fntely decided that the General visit Boston
thc city and State authorities, and the citizens generally
WELL have been industriousy engaged In arranging
details for such demonstration Of their welcoming
sentiments they considered the hero and his dsun-
guishcd services deserved All that remains TO be
written Is the record OF their proceedings and il will be
seen how most completely they succeeded hononng
Abe man so high in their estimation.
NEWPORT.
As stated in my Newport (R. L. despatch OF last
evening General Sheridan has been spending three or
four days or quiet rest in the charming precincts Of that
S.nous seaside resorrest absolutely requi.ed after re-
ceyIng aud acknowledging such a succession II
hoDos and ovations he received from the citizens
OF New York. While stopping in Newport he was the
guest Of s. Dexter Bradford and althoI gil there no
prearranged reception beyond welcoming speech from
the Mayor and military escort, he was yet constantly
bcsieged by prominent citizens from all portions OF the
State all anxious and proud TO greet him. Among these
many who had served under him in Rhode Island
regiments including considerable number OF the FIRST
Rhode Island cavalry, who were with HIM from the
sumption Of his command OF the cavalry corps OF tho
Eastern army up 10 The surrender under the apple
Near Appomatox Court House All such visitors these
tho General received cordially and they undoubtedly
went away with the rapidly prevailing idea in this sec.
ton that PHI is useful in Of peace times
OF war
1t the unpleasany early hour Of six o'clock when
tho General left Newport for Boston this morning His
immediate PARTY sted OF General Fcrsythe, Colonel
Forsythe and Colonel Crosby, all or his staff aud among
Ale others who accompanied him We're committee Of
Tho Boston city government consisting OF Alderman
Stack, General Osborne, Naval oncer at Boston, and
Captain kn ght and Mr. Onslow Searns, President of
the Old Colony and Newport Railroad Mayor Parker,
Councilman Coggesha City Marshal Tilley, J. W.
Bradford S. Dexter Bradford and Mr. Francis Brnlcy,
al Of Newport, and Captain Merrman. OF the United
States cutter Hugh McCulioch, OF New York,
General sawteile. formerly qnariermaster of tho
Department OF the Gulf, Colonel Scott Stewart, Of
philadelphia ana Mcssrs Hathaway and Case, of the
Fan River city government The special which
provided for the General ard party neatly and taste
Iuiiy ornamened with the national cnlors the outside
and the interior was most deliberately decorated with
fa.s, bunting shields &c. and Ia the centre
b.azoned IN letters Of sivery hue Tho words
go, WELCOME TO sHERlDAN
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The started promptly time, and in just three
quarters Of hour arrived at Fan RIVER the first place
Of any considerable SIZE.
TUE RECEPTION ~ FALL rIyrE.
The welcome which the citizens OF the sBorder City,
extended to the hero Of battles most universal and
hearty Notwithstanding was the early hour of seven
O'Clock, there at least fifteen thousand persons
Sembed al the depot and along the line OF the various
streets through which the General uassed was one dense
OF cheering and enthusiastic humanity As the
into tho depot salute fired, and after
tha General alghied from the tram he vas met by
Mayor FARBASKs, who made the ioliowing speech Vi
welcomed
GrSsRAL-I extend to you hearty welcome TO the
sorder City, of the goodold commonwealth OF Massa
chusetts Your personal presence here this morning
will afford onr citizens great pleasure with your deeds
are familiar. Your brilliant achievements al VIM
chester, Cedar Greek aud through tho valley of the
Shenandoah and ON the battle felds around Richmond
unc last though not least Commander OF the South.
western Military District will awaken enthusiasm
In every loyal American heart Your present fame is
we'll founded and secure and wc would express the wish
that your future days may be as joyoas your past
have been earnes, aud successful Again we bid you
and the Officers your stan cordial welcome.
General SHERIDAN responded "a ioliows-
L thank you, Mr. Mayor, FOR the hearty welcome you
have extended and Tor the very complimentary manner
IN which YOU have expressed that welcome. Let me
cay, in few words, that expect you 70 return my
thanks the citizens of this place
The Tarly then took seats IN carriages provided for
thcm ana under escort OF couple OF military companies
ani reens organization proceeded across the city TO
Bowenynie station During the progress OF the pro-
bells OF The different churches rang merry
peal; fred from different points, the tncu
sards VINO througed the streets cheercd loud and con-
tinnoasly; ags and bunting profuscly displayed
fr.m pubic and private buildings. and numerous mot
toes Of welcome greeted the ego Of the hero on the
route The first one visible was suspended In the form
Main street at It's junction with GoIum
ba. and was OF course as osiows:-
SEE, TIE coNQUERfSG HERO CONES. I
Announcing tnat The Hero OF the shenandoah Has
Come" aod another OF ''Wecome TO Sheridan The
secoud arhed motto across the street was az follows
THE BORDER CITY EoNoRs THE HERO WHO :
LED HER SOLDIERS 10 VICTORY. !
o.
Anoner motto, tearing one Of SherIdans character.
is'ie orders. was n follows:
FA,E THE OTHER WAY, BOYS, WE ARE !
GOING BACK TO OUR CAMPS. :
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route were Noun. Hope block aud the Richardson
House both OF which had DAG suspended from every
window and steamers OF bunting suspended from the
roof As the procession ncared The Bowensie depot
81 ghty poccai motto acSs the street caused the Gen
erai 70 'aueh heartily. IL was as ioIows:-
1~ss>S.,>s.S.
Barry got a bitter pill
Wnen he tried 10 gobhlc Phil. ;
a. cher pc MS aons tae route aud a. the end OF tho
loc ono q the banners suspended si@py sad Good
aud his party took The train and resumed the
journey Eos,onward. Nothing OF special importance
rHg ARRIVAL ASp DEPARTURES rRow TAUNTON
Probably there three or four thousand assembled
the rou0t VINO gave htefahto " tDef feelings IN
,eud che rs when the General appeared before them.
He was met by Mayor RHorEs, who welcomed him as
10 lows
IN bsha OF the cti2e7s Of Tnun,on General. cor
-diey you 10 tnis, the youngest city OF the
commonwealth. We regret tina, .he time win not
low Of such ovation SHOULD be most happy
tc tender you but S.ady await ourselves or this
orpocunity however briei % express the warmth OF
DOR hearts and the depth OF gratitude 10 you Tor the
Bonie example when you present 70 our country IN
this her nonr Of need. We wecome you not
alone as The hero Of ride whicn story ana
song have made motto but possessing mind cap
acNi grssfng the great Issues or tue Jay and pos.
sessgg also the courage and the ability 70 exc
cute such laws az are Designed TO 0dag those great
issnesNo heir proper DECISION Heart and hand We well
conc you this day
No response followed bat the General and his party
thru individually Introduced 10 the several mem
he's OF ths city government (no replying speech eeng
ns4de sfier which they took carriages proceeded
Though tae PRINCIPAL streets under of military
capany aud the Fire Department Of the city Many OF
tho paDnc buildngs we're decorated Ia gay STYLE aud