The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-10-02
sHERIDAN'S RECEPTION IN NEW
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Welcomed as an officer Renowned for
His ProWesa in the Field and Civil
SerVIces..-RepIy OF the GeneraI---He
Will Never Make Rebellion HOnOra-
bic.
NEW YORK, Sept. 80, 1867.
The reception of General Sheridan by
the Union Leugue tonight was a'tine
affair. The Club building was illu-
minated and was early filled by men,
bers and guests. AT a little past eight,
General Sheridan and staff arrived, and
were escorted by the officers of the Club
TO the parlors, where President Jay
welcomed him on behalf of the men,
bers as an officer OF the Republic, re-
nowned for his prowess in the field and
his fidelity to the country in the civil
services which 1t had been his duty to
perform. The speech was frequently
interrupted with applause. o.. q
General Sheridan responded by say
ing, "I have scarcely language to eX-
press the very great appreciation have
for your very warm and hearty well
come. only hope that may be able
hereafter to deserve the same approval
in all my acts. I certainly know that,
before, and 1 believe hereafter, 1 shall
never by any act of mine attempt TO
make rebellion honorable. Loud ap-
plause1 Rebellion is a crime and shall
not be made honorable. [Cheers.l /
thank you"
After Sheridan concluded, three
cheers were given for him. and the
members of the club were introduce d
by Colonel Howe and other members
of the Reception Committee. ~
A collation. was served, during which
the band played patriotic airs from the
balcony. The square was filled with
thousands of people, alternately cheer
ing and shouting for the General.
The military procession formed AT
nine O'Clock, and comprised five divis-
long, including three regiments OF mill
tia and large numbers veterans, the
last division being composed of veteran
colored soldiers. All were accompanied
by bands, and commanded by veteran
officers. -EH.Eh
After marching through several
streets the procession reached Union
Square, in front of the Club House,
where they halted and formed in a
hollow square, with bands i'll the CEN
ter. .-..... ............
General Sheridan's appearance on the
balcony was the signal for an outburst
of the widest enthusiasm. He was
introduced 10 the assemblage by John
Jay.
General Sheridan said: ~ desire to
thank you for the reception you have
given me 10 night L am always de-
lighted 10 see men with whom l
have endured the danger OF the war.
1 recollect With what alacrity the vol
unteers turned out when danger mem
, Nced the country, and also the earnest
n, Nss with which the men of this league
an, Tained the Union in the field. We
sho, Nd never forget them, Whilst per-
sonal W feel honored by this demon
stratio. a, do not forget that the mentn
the ranks were the trueeheroesN ofthe
war.
The speech was frequently interrupt
ed by applause md closed with tre-
mendous cheers land playing of the
Star Spangled Banner by the band the the
audience joining in with voices. The
General retired from the balcony
amidst the most deafening huzzas.
The bands united ina monster sere-
made, performing many patriotic
tunes. The immense assemblage dis
perse d quietly at about one o'clock this
morning.
The General will have a reception at
Brooklyn Tomorrow.