The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-10-01

to the President protesting against the removal
OF Sheridan was read.
The General seemed little disconcerted at
nrst, but he soon recovered and replied 10 MIR.
jays remarks in a calm conversational manner.
vet loud enough TO let those surrounding him
hear every word he said.
Mr.. President, and Gentlemen OF the Clnb;-I have
language TO express the very great apprec
ton that have for your very warm and hearty well
come; ! only hope that 1 may be able hereafter TO
know that heretofore have not, and believe that
make rebellion honorable tCrles Of GOOD. good >
and cheersl Rebellion IS a crime and it should not
ithSnk you. CTofce ebeers '00o ana 'nee'''
The remark that Rebellion would not be made
honorable by his consent awakened intense
enthusiasm, amid which some one proposed
three cheers, which we're given in very strik-
ing manner.
After the speeches those present were intro
duced TO the General and his staff. Afterwards
the latter were conducted to an upper room,
where supper was prepared. No speeches
we're made.
TIE line moved promptly at 10 O'Clock, and
passed through Fourth street to Broadwa
thence to Fourteenth street, TO Fifth avenue, to
Twcnty-third street, and down Broadway to
Union Square, where the regiments were
massed in columns, and all the bands-halc
dozen in number-were stationed in front
Behind all we're the people, who occupied the
space from the Everett House to the west side
OF Broadway. packed as densely as they could
be. Tnen all the bands commenced to play
confusedly "Haii to the Chiet," which brought
General Sheridan upon the balcony. For fully
ten minutes nothing could be heard but cheers
and cxclamations OF delight from the masses
below. When order was restored Mr.. Jay made
his second speech, introducing the General to
the crowd. He said:-
"Fellow- ctzens-I am deputed by the Union
Of the night, who now Stands S Before % you. Ii6Tee
cheers for the Union Leaguel The tame Of our guest
spot; for since the fall Of sumter Union Square has
Immense assemblage are the veterans OF the war.
TIE companion sin-arms Of the great general by my
members Of the Grand Army OF tn Republic cheers)
all IN E Sheridan tcbee an9 s3 eneTS
whose name Is identified with the most stirring events
,oIy and hose very presence was an inspiration to
We ali hAs Geners
Sheridan did in the FED for the preseEvGton OF the
GSHh od " valley PPSqSseM M snG on the last battle
service he has performed in the noble woTk of recon
strncton; Gstorm Of applause(
General Grant cheersJ-tha the military services Of
@ she5dHn as Military NIL Go%mandeE der performed
T o1s Gss of Of ST M hUe seTys
dan," "Sheridan.") Gentlemen. Introduce to you
y9gr you great guest the great soldier OF the war General
Phh' Sherluan tSlx cheers Tor Snerldan.) czn
General Sheridan replied as folows:-
GENERAL sHERIDAN's SPEECH.
Comrades-I desire to thank you for the kind
re5eo Of us
ever occurred to me. 1 know that am connected
With you Dy many TIES KNOW JnAI we nave endured
the dangers: and enjoyed the trumphs of long war
recoect with what aacrity the volunteer force of
this city turned out when the country in danger
recolect the manner in which this League sustained
ia these dark days, and shall never forget them
must again say to you how highly feel honored by
the demonstration this evening; and especially do
feel honored as have always held that the men in
the ranks were the true men OF the war. (Great
thusiasm and repeated cheers for the GENERALLY
When he concluded the joy of the people was in
tense, and cheer after cheer went up for him. Then
the band played the "Star-Spangled Banner"
To-day the reception in Brooklyn takes place, and
although the Board of Aldermen refused to officially
receive the General 1t is sure his welcome,
the part of the Mayor and the citizens generally, will
be as marked as any that has ct taken place. Gene
raj Robert, the Postmaster, made all the arrange
ments yesterday General Sheridan and STAFF, accom-
panied by General PleRsanton and General HentZel-
man, will reach Wall street ferry, by Government
tug, at o'clock and there will be met by brigade of
soldiers under command of General Jesse O. Smith,
consisting of the following regments-lSth, Colonel
Jourdan l4th, Colonel Fowler; 25d, Colonel O. A.
Pratt; 56th, Colonel J. @ Adams; 47h, Colonel j.
Meserole.