The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-10
sHERlDANs TOUR.
SPECIAL IrLsSaAx 70 THE RfaaLo.

SHERlDANS TOUR.
SPECIAL TELeSSAx TO THE HERALD.
From Boston 90 Aibapy-EnthusinsticD Demon
| strations the Rouse-Ovation at the state
/ Capitai-Speeches of Governor Fcnton and
4 Generals sheridan aud Sickies.
ALsAxv, N r., Oct Q. 1867
The ovations in honor OF Gensrsl Sheridan are multi
plying in number and Increasing In enthusiasm. In
Massachusetts, the peoples demonstration In honor OF
his presence almost bordered insanity and since he
has crossed tho border come into the capital OF as
Empire State the same generous welcome has mst him
l sverywhsre.
was seven O'Clock this morning when the General
and MS party LETT Boston IN special train In charge OF
| B. W. Hobers, Of the Worcester Railroad The cars
provided for the party decorated in most superb
manner, and tho machinery Of the locomotive was
almost invisible profuse the flags and bunting
vRAxNGHlM
The nrst stop Wa ct birmingham, at eight O'Clock
There some three thousand people assembled at
tho depot and when the tram approached the cheers
and the ringing OF the village church bells al
most deafening. The General appeared upon the
Of the train, and in compliance with request Of the
multitude ito just hear the sound Of his voice. he
that he thanked them most heartily for tho very
cordial and enthusiastic greeting which they had given
and the train moved away She crowd gave three
ing cheers for the hero OF the Shenandoah.
AT woRcEsrxR
arrangements were made for general reception
| by the citizens and the authorities, and IL was
most generous and enthusiastic. There wAs a
crowd OF some fifteen thousand people at
the depot and cheer the General and escort
composed OF the city military companies and Fire De-
partment each organization with o band proceeded
through line OF march comprising tho principal streets
Of the city. Before taking the carriages Mayor Blake
bsy welcomed the General TO the city which the dis
tipguisheo visitor accepted in words bef possible
The decorations and notices in AL the streets through
which the procession passed were abundant and
elaborate During tho visit In the city the General and
his staff visited Governor Bullock At his residence and
from there proceeded 10 the depot and assumed the
jourDsy TO Albany
AT WEST BRocKnnD AND PALMER
there crowds gathered. who caused the General
appear before them response 70 their laundering
applause. One Of those composing the crowd ~ Palmer
afforded considerable for the General by in
sisting that hs not hero, but combination Of
heroes.
there some twenty thousand people gahersd and
the same unbounded enthusiasm was shown there -
elsewhere. Greetings by cheers, salutes, bands Of
music. &C, were abundan.iy manifested; and when
duced the General to the crowd In responding Sheridan
said that in the service no had heard OF the Springfield
rife and the Springfield musket while
Springfield people for their welcome he hoped the tame
not far distant whom he could stay longer with tnsm
and accept tho cordial hospitality which had been ten
IRON sramGrELD TO Albany
Al Springfield ne tram Was Joined 6y superintendent
brought to this city bounul repast was also served
board and other perfected 70 make the
tions such points Wsstne, Chester and Ptisned,
the leaving tho the place for the
semblsd who had served undsr him in the
At Chatham Four Corners the party was met by Va.
number socu. thirty or Tho Albany County Committee
headed by William G. Weed, the Chairman also dele
gates from the Ctizens Committee including senator
Judge Robinson aud George Wolford General Batchei
der. Of Governor Fenton,s stat; General Robinson, OF
Adams, q Cohoos; Martin l. Townsend, Of Troy.
and Colonel Robert l. johnson, OF Albany, were also
among the acquisitions to the party ~ well As General
SickIes who was on his way " Albany via the Harlem
Railroad
The train arrived nj five O'Clock, promptly on time,
and there crowd Of several thousand assembled
the depot the ives. side Of tho river to greet the
GeneraL Besides the general turnout welcome the
hero 70 the Empire State, there was formed 10 line
ane b 2, '11 x coup 'e
bands, escorted tho General through broadway and
state street TO the residence Of 1ovcrnop Fenon on the
alghted and remained tho guests OF Governor Fsnton
during the night.
those present Gene =, Sickles Martindale ana
Barlow The reception ceremonies wcrc interrupted At
about O'Clock by crowd which had gathered out
sde calling for General sheridan appear The
failing TO bring him, serenads followed, and the Gene
raj company with Governor Fenton appeared at the
door amid the most enthusiastic cheering After the
applause had SUBSIDIES tho Governor introduced General
FELLOW CrTzrxs-You are not here 10 listen 70 what
say, but to welcome Major General Shsndan and
will only stand between your voice and his 70 give assu
rance this expression at the capital Is the evidence
OF the patriotism and approval OF the people OF the En-
pure State. His noble deeds inspire every loyal heart
with gratitude to him. with hope for our country, and
with confidence In man. No words OF mine can glow
your night add TO tho iorvd greeting winch
you extend Fellow citizens Major General Sheridan.
General sHERIDAS responded a. follows
GESrLExEs-I can only thank you for the kind vel
for some time past have been unused TO such demon
STATIONS In the place whore have lived, have been
gaodng my own canoe, and thought was padding
have learned that there were great many men 10 the
same canoe. To my old comrades l may say that for
the last four years have been making history, and
hope that history will be good history and that they
viii recorded In 1t that rebellion Ia honorable.
Cries for 'sSckes, sickles" were then made, when
the Governor, stepping forward with General sickes
leaning on his cruches and wearing fatigue cap intro
FELLOW Crrzxss-I am not surprised that you demand
70 and hear Major General Sckes, trusted
and faithful fellow citizen We delight 20 honor him
He too has advanced the standards OF tho repubb and
been true to the right. Il affords profound pasure
70 introduce Major General sickles.
General SICKLEs replied - follows
GovKRAoR-I have not listened without grateful emo
zion the ndugent and generous praise your Excel
ency been pleased 10 bestow on my services The
military occupation bel States has imposed upon
the army responsible task. II Is indeed crafty
ing be assured BY the Chief Magistrate Of the State Of
Now York that duties been performed satis
factorily the people OF thus powerful Com
monweath. In obedisnce 10 the will Of the
people tho sword may sometimes b. usefully
employed when other means fail TO organize States.
In free government the ballot and the bayonet are
allies The enforces, Whenever necsssary the de-
crees OF the other United they all enemieA
maintan Union and compel obedience 70 the Law Of
the land In this country the sword Ii the servant OF
the people; the army 10 their shield. The
poysd for the paccaton and Of the rebel
states illustrated the methods by which. whenever
the mar arrive we may gradually prepare the
population and remodel the Institutions Of any territory
We have may hereafter acquire for eventual union
with our republic. Your Excelency has appreciated
the 10 which the reconstruction been