The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-10-08
GEN. HERIDAN'S RECEPTION
IN BOSTON.
Splendid Ovation to the Hero Of
Winchester.
IMMENSE MILITARY DISPLAY.
Rem arks of Mayor Noroross and Reply of
General Sheridan.

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The military escort on the reception of Gen,
Sheridan embraced eight regiments and two
aattalions of infantry four batteries of light
artillery, and four companies of cavalry the
whole numbering between five and six thous-
and men. Added to these were several Vete
ran associations of officers and soldiers who
served through the war, many of the men hav-
ing but one arm, also two companies of bows
connected with the high and latin schools and
numerous bands of music. General Sheridan
reached the Avenue House about two o'clock.
Along the entire route the welcome given him
was OF the most enthusiastic description.
EGenSng.-On the arrival of Gen. Sheridan
at the Revere House, there was large crowd
assembled in front of the hotel, and he was
loudly cheered.
Between and o'clock Gov Bullock paid
him formal visit. After being introduced to
the General the Governor addressed him
follows: Gen. Sheridan: am very happy in
the opportunity TO welcome you here 1t is
the good fortune of the people of Boston to re-
ceive you as their guest, but it is my privilege
to greet you in behalf of the whole people of
Massachusetts. The demonstrations which
have attended your line of travel to-day, and
which will meet you wherever You may go you
may take to be as hearty as they are sponta-
neous. No official position merely, only char
acter and services, could call forth these mani
festations. The men of Massachusetts, have
served on the same fields with you. If you
have witnessed their gallantry and devotion,
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Their testimony and the voices of all our eoun-
trymen have stirred our hearts for what you
ventured, and for what you accomplished in the
hour of military necessity. Nor is this ALL
We think we have seen the patriotic firm
ness and ardor of the war on your part re-
peated in civil service. 1t is high honor to
have borne leading part in suppressing the
rebellion. 1t is no less to be conspicuous in
suppressing the spirit OF rebellion in times of
peace. We agree with you sir that victory
Inv nv No
with you that security can only be attained
upon principles of equality and humanity.
General, have the good fortune, the great
pleasure to welcome you to Massachusetts as
the representative of high achievements in
peace as well as in war.
General Sheridan replied in the following
words:-"Governor, thank you for the COM
plimentary manner in which you have re-
ceived me, and l assure you that since L
crossed the line of Massachusetts have met
at every place very courteous demonstrations
and expressions of pleasure at my record in
the war. i hope l may be able to merit the
continued appreciation OF the people of Massa-
chusetts. return to you my sincere thanks
for the compliment of your reception"
Governor Bullocks staff were then individ-
ually introduced to the General.
Between Z and o'clock this evening the
members of the city government, large num-
Der of army and navy officers, and nearly one
thousand citizens were introduced to the Gen
eral who held his levee in the parlors of the
hotel
At an early hour a crowd collected in front
of the hotel, and long before 9o'clock, the hour
fixed for the serenade, Bowden Square and all
the avenues leading to it wera densely packed.
The windows and house tops in the vicinity
were also filed. At least 10000 people were
present. A torch-light procession, comprising
nine posts of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, under command of A. S. Cushman, of New
Bedford, numbering altogether about 1000 men
formed Franklin street and after marpbiu 20
through some of the principal streets in the
lower part OF the city, proceeded to the Revere
House. Numerous transparencies, with in
scnptions complimentary to the General, were
carried in the ranks, and the column included
nine bands of music Upon the arrival of the
procession at Bowdoin Square, Gilmores Band
was stationed in front of the hotel and played
several patriotic airs. A platform had been
erected in front of one of the balconies and
this was Illuminated by gas jets. As the Gen
eral stepped forward, accompanied by Mayor
Norcross, the band played Hail to the Chief,
and afterwards, "See, the Conquering Hero
Comes"
Cheer upon cheer was given, and when ST.
lence was finally obtained, Gen. Sheridan spoke
as follows: Comrades, / am very glad to meet
you here tonight. l am very glad to see you
aulmated by the spirit which | have seen here
exhibited. see that you still retain the same
spirit that You had when there was dangar to
the Union. / feel that there can be no danger
that / manifested this evening. In travel
ling from the West to the East find that you
are not alone l find our comrades in every
section of the country are still animated by the
recollection of their tolls aud sufferings to pre-
serve our country. l feel that the country is
entirely safe and always will be. Ibelieve that
the Government will take such action as will
endorse the sentiment of the veterans Of the
Northern army / will say good night to you. y
After bowling several times in response to the
repeated cheering of the crowd, the General
retired.
General Sheridan will not leave Boston for
the West until Wednesday morning next
when he will take the train for Albany and
make brief halts in Worcester and Springfield
Tomorrow morning he will visit a friend in
West Roxbury, and upon his return he will be
taken by the City Government committee t.
Harvard College, Bunker Hill Monument, etc
AT halfpas o'clock he will take the cars fol
Lowell, where he will become the guest of the
Government of that city for few hours. HI
returns to Boston in the evening, and at {
o'clock banquet is to be given in his honor