The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-10-02
EDITION
GENERAL SHERIDAN
The Public Reception in Brooklyn Yes
terday-A Welcome from the Mayor,
the Citizens, and the Military
Invitation from Gov. FentOn
to Visit the state Capital.

The enthusiasm of the loyal citizens of the
City of Churches was excited to considerable
extent yesterday, on the occasion of General
Sheridan's reception by Mayor Boothe and the
veterans of the city. Punctual to the time ap-
pointed-2 o'clock P. M.-General Sheridan
arrived at the ferry.house at the foot of Mon
tague street. He was met by Mayor Booth the
instant he landed from the boat, and escorted
to a carriage which was in waiting for him.
His approach across the river was made known
to the many persons located on the Heights by
the cheering which the passengers on the ferry
boat INDUCED in on the way, and was commu-
niCated to the persons assembled IN Montague
and the adjoining streets by the brazen throats
OF the saluting cannon stationed on the private
bridge over the tunnel The military line was
formed along Montague street, and extended
ffom near the ferry to Henry street, the Gene
rails carriage being assigned position amongst
the veterans.
On entering the Governors room the General
was greeted with three hearty and enthusiastic
cheers for Little Phil. Sheridan" Postmaster
Roberts then introduced him to Mayor Booth in
the following words
Mr. MayoT:-It is my pleasure to present to
you soldier whose name fills the land, as he
himself, in his own person, fills our idea of an
honest, patriotic American soldier, General
Philip II. Sheridan.
The Mayor responded as follows:-
II affords me great pleasure, General, to well
come you here. / am sorry to say cannot do
it in the name of the constituted authorities of
our city, but do it in the name of four hun
dred thousand brave and patriotic people, and
in the name of the remnant of the thirty thou
sand men who were lately your companions in
arms, l can give you the most heartfelt welcome
to this the City OF Churches. / am glad to meet
you to-day. The gathering you see around you,
and that which you have seen in the streets as
you passed along, is altogether Impromptu, and
is unguided by any official authority, and yet,
sir, think 1t is an evidence to you that your
name is deeply inscribed on the hearts of our
people. We welcome you, then, say, to our
city most heartily, and trust that your further
progress will be one OF unaloyed satisfaction
to you.
Mayor Booth then shook hands with the
General who Immediately after stepped upon
the platform and made the following reply to
1t is very well known that I am very poor
hand at making speeches, but must say that
sincerely thank you and the citizens of Brooklyn
for this opportunity OF making your acquaint-
ance in such pleasant way. | find here the
same sentiment pervadlng the people that
have found everywhere N my travels from West
to East, and it has also given me an opportunity
of meeting many of the old soldiers who were
my comrades and who were under my com.
mand. Many time they came to my relief when
] was in tight places and many times | went to
them when they were in the same condition.
Generals Hemtzelman and Forsyth and Colo
mel Forsyth were also introduced.
A number of gentlemen and ladies were then
introduced to the General, after which he was
escorted TO an adjoining chamber by the au-
thorites, where refreshments had been pro-
vided.
AS soon as the repast was concluded the Cen
eral was brought out TO the people, who had as
sembled in great numbers in front OF the City
Hall. He remained here several minutes, walt
ing for his carriage to come up, during which
time he was several times honored with receiV-
ing enthusiastic huZZas of welcome and ap-
plause. At length some me open open carriages arrived
by the cheers OF the people. M T. Herald
yesterday.
c,pNJpp AT cIIEpTnAN NO x1IcIr AIpANv
Letter of Invitation from Governor
FentOm-The General Accepts for the
9th Instant.
STATE OF NEW YORK, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
ALBANY, sept 2s. ls67-Dear 6eneTal;L rejoice that
you have consented TO visit the city OF New York in
your course towards the West. This opportunity TO
Of no common Interest. Early learning 70 honor and
be proud Of your gallant and heroic leadership in the
foundiy grateful for the skill and wisdom You have
Ssea liz hs as bea of a9 asa o
less than Virginia, and the hrmness and patriotism
have entitled you 70 the thanks and admiration of the
latter We honor alike your genius Tor war and your
pGVsse % eHend yoG personal ETeens rare
people can give no higher evidence Of their deter
with every public and private manifestation Of tervent
periied rights and liberties. Animated by the deepest
ratitgde towards those especially ThS h9ge led tRe
they have watched your entire course Of un6Eoken
proVai Of General Grant they find the expression O.
their own UNQUALIFIED cOmmendatton.
My purpose, however In this note was not "a
speak that career which Is familiar TO all and
SO proudly cherished by the American people; but "a
concluded your visit In New York. It will greatly
delight the people 10 have you visit the seat Of gov
ernment, where that gratitude which they rejoice ia
manifest their own homes can find q greater mea
Of public EXPIRE ssiOn. Not only as the capital
but one OF the Oldest cities OF the land, Albany
has history full OF interest TO every patriotic
Here, more than q century ago, a council Of ster-
ling men met to deliberate upon the means OF secur-
ing more perfect union of the colonies, The sub
sequent history of the capital and OF the people IS
hlstory OF efforts to advance the cause OF liberty and
pnlo up one OF the greatest pillars OF the Unlon-s
On behalf Of ihe people, and for myself cordially
invite you 70 afford us this further opportunity OF tes
lIylng our appreciation of your eminent services
ana earnestly hope you win find yourself able 10
srA'nS our wishes Very respectfully, r,vDy,ro,r
10 Msjor General PHIIIP H. sHERIDAN, United
states army, New York city.
General Sheridan has returned answer,
through Colonel Farrell, of Governor Fenton's
stan, that he accepts the invitation with great
pleasuLe' lie has appointed the 9th instant fol-
the visit 10 the capital, or alter the reception
ceremonies in Boston.
General sheridan's Visit TO Columbus
CINCINNATI, Oct. 1--General Sheridan will be
In Columbus on the l6th instant to attend tht
marriage ofhis Adjutant-General Forsythe. wifi
the daughter OF Ex-Governor Denlson.
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