The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-24
MILITARY SERENEDE.
Ovation to the Generals in Washington
by the Grand Army of the Republic.
speeches Of Generals Farusworth,
Sheridan, Sfckles and Hancock.

WAsHirGros. Sept 20, 1897.
Thousands of persons, white aud black, collected a
WIZARDS Hotel tonight the occasion OF the serenad
TO General Sheridan About half-past nine O'Clock tb
memoers OF the Grand Army OF tho Republo belongin
to the Department Of tho Potomac arrived in stron
force. with full band Of music. The platform
OF the hotel was Illuminated with tho voyd "Union"
large letters and underneath large circle was formed
with blazing jets. Aftor airs had been playet
there were impatient cries for Sheridan and whom he
appeared tho shouts ia his honor were repeated
N. r. curMas tho Commander Of the Department
introduced tho General rs follows
comRADEspvcr avo years ago IN the oust village OF
losia, Mo then the byouac oil United States soldiers
hrst mel Captain Philip II sheridan lie was Chief Com
mtssary OF that gallant little army of the frontier which
unoef me ianened Curtis gave -ntry the glory
Pea Ridge and no State OF Missouri relief from rebel in
vasion but mastering % the bodily wants Of
plnck ana mete. aud no accordingly transfer.
rcd to the army. Then before Corin,h his qualities
pointed hum out lfs rs leader o! cavalry, where he
so. o eai married. and impcrcspi0i7 TO the country,
and Ain 81 so 10 himself he rank aad usefiin ass
tai we ind erea' bales by his valor victory
snatehed from TIE jaws OF defeat While the whole
people. from the Atlantic tho Pacific shout the prsi
o. the gallant PHI Sheridan. Young America hailod
him their champion. ani graver folks said, ''He
trusted Iet' came 10 Us, and found spot upon
,he name or fame OF this youas soiier rho saint ed
crowned him VITA th9 highest military hoaors and
no one SAID tie c!,ap!el fairly won hut there
awaited him hil!er duties and greater pca.evcmens.
u MIN l'etc@ hat her Victories leSs than Need
| remind you "aat they whore acaIey ed no
comes 10 US RON Nov orleans a. is 90 Us from
VITA The Lessons o. tho ant dagntIsss si engorc-
ing Their teachings Byron wreo aso, vino, il mo-.
lnosen ;cr OF his young ko..t, 100 noo,e to
nave Deei. what NOW repeat
ana broke The dte in moali,ns sheridan.
With hears full Of thanks TO you, General ,herian
for your noble defence Of tbs right under
soch as never before tried your courage your patriotism
and your ability, wo congra, lato and welcome you
among
Tho Assembly again cheered General sheridan, when
he said.-
GEsuEMEy--I sincerely thank you for this worry
casnest welcome. shall always rec,iIect tho occur
Ienoe OF ms night for the thought viii always give
great dea! OF pleasure aud pride. feel that you have
g area yo monored me and ee especially honored
i"so po'oiN NJ this assembiago ia composed Of many
gbllant oincors a- soldiers Of the army you
my thanks.
The asscmblago repeatedly cheorsd as he bowed aad
retired from tho stand AS no uessed into the paor
many ladies' sought an interview, While O number or
gentlemen rushed forward and shook hands with him.
The crowd then proceeded to the EbbNt House in the
Immediate vicinity. Tho front OF the hNtel was pro-
fusciy hung with Chinese lanterns The banI played
several tunes, among them, "Rally Round tho Rag"
many persons Joining in the CHORUS with their voices
There impatient calls for General SIcSles, but Gen
raj Farnsworth came forward and made the following
speech by way of Introduction -
SOLDIERS CITIZENS sone some in the crowd sug-
gested that he add sailors" -iaughter-Weli soldiers
sailors and citizena every man, every woman. laugh
ter My personal acquaintance with tho distinguished
soldier who is before YOU was in the House OF Repre-
scntative5 He was democrat, republican; but as
democrat, he was a Union man. iApl lause He placed
his country above pary-(a voice, "Tbars so''-and
through the struggle in Congress which preceded the
General Sickes was at all times on the side of the
Union. In he winter OF 1860 and 1851 when the gal
ores Of Congress were thronged with rebels and trail
day after day, l well remember the rebuko General
sckles administered to these men when they threat
cned 10 commence the lie told them that II they
began in Charleston it would end With Charleston Ia
runs. General sickles went out Of Congress and i'm
mcdiately commenced making speeches and using his
influence in every manner possible to ex.
cite more patriotic feeling among his
sckles by bis own Individual efforts, raised brigade
Of Eve regiments "a voice-"Bully for him. A
Hc brought them 70 the city OF Washington
to the Army OF the Potomac Few had gained before HIM
such high career as soldier wherever the battle
nght at the head OF brigade, next at the head of a
tvisior and then at the head Of corps At the battle
of Gettysburg he began the fight aud received the rst
shock Of the enemy, ana thereby lost OF his limbs.
This In July. Three months afterwards he returned
10 the city of Washington with his muuln;ed stump
yet healed and offered his service, again. and asked
be put the head OF his corps At that moment the
city OF Washington was beleag and Eight was ex
pected almost before the very walls Of the Capital
After that General Sickles, not yet able To endure
the fatigues and bardships OF field campaigns,
him with confidence and trust to the armies
OF The Southwest to Governor Johnson hero here
cries Of "Oh oh, Ito Governor Johnson and others
with directions from tho President Returning from
this mission, his duties faithfully performed he was
afterwards sent on MISSION TO south america by Mr.
Lincoln performing his trust 10 the entire satisfaction
or tho government. he was in the fail or 1863
Charleston, s. c. TO command military depart
ment With the short intermisson OF call TO Wash.
ingon he has been In command or the department OF
North and South Carolina ever sincc hc went there
when the elements we're in commoon, when all was
I whom neither Northern lie
perty nor Union men nor freedmen we're safe Ho pat
10 practice what was secured by the Civil Rights bill
Slavery abolished by the constitutional amendment
it had taken such deep hold that II had to
bc forcby taken out LAKE, oil cancer, it had to DO
removed bs tue roots. Eve,y sprogt had to he efadl
Gated and every wound caater,zod But under the al
minstration Of General Sckes he made rs 10. efnor
Orr says even the burdens OF tls military government
light upon tho people Of South Carolina as Il was
possible under the circumstances. Hc has secured
to all their rights aud attended to aud advanced
their material prosperity aud by his orders tested the
resources of the state securing to laborng men far
@ages and TO the producers OF tho soil what they
had received for years, namely protection for their
labor. (cries Of "How about order No. 1917 Yes
order No 10 secured every poor man his five or ten
dosrs which would otherwise have been used in
costs and lawyers fees and the little products loft In
store for the support Of his family until harvest
by his administration the laws OF Congress
southern States have been faithfully aud
honoraby administered 10 has completed registra-
district but TO sec that fair just election held by
the people, lApplause) General sickles the states.
ana sOldIer we greet you ueres We eto kiou w
meet you take the pleasure greater than ever be-
fore felt presenting TO this large body OF soldiers
sailors and citizens OF Washington.
Repeated applause greeted General Sick les a. he ap
pearsd nearer the front Of the platform. Ho said
CovrApEs-I am glad 10 meet you again, and thank
YOU for this proof OF your regard voces "You have
it-Eo on ~ Among the interesting matters which now
engage attention there arc several topics which Eay
without disadvantage any public interest DO chosen for
remark ton ght The military governments emporar lily
established by congress in the rebel Sates have been
sssaled a. and useless. Without
n 10 enter now upon large field Of discussion, Is
country and 70 history apass from all per
fonal considerations, that the government should be
indicated IRON acccusaons 30 unfounded ard SO n-
furious The authority Of Congress " provide for tho
security Of persons and property In conquered territory
until legal civil governments could be established
Is distinctly recognized 10 tho Supreme Court OF the
United states in q familiar reported In the
twentieth volume Of Howard In the New Mexico
case The Supreme Court declared Thea the military
occupation Of the territory OF an enemy superseded all
civil government, existing thero and Furthermore that
| tho orders, ordinances and regulations made py the