New-York tribune., 1867-10-03
SHERIDAN.
GEN. SHERIDAN AT FLUSHING.

Gen. Sheridan, after his Brooklyn reception,
resolved to take quiet night the village of Flushing
Rumors OF his intended visit had circulated in the
morning but before night all expectation of his arrival
The General took the train at Hunters Point at 81 o'clock
which arrived In Flushing long after dark IL soon be-
at the cars cbeered at every station and on bis arrival
him three times three at the depot The people OF
soon became noised about that Gen. Sheridan had
rived and the guest OF MIR The Trustees of
Denary resolutions and directed the bells OF the town TO
be rung; band was procured and an immense throng
to Mr.. fuckers house. They took along tar
bar barrels and made s an immense bonfire sa, before
He was temporarily at the house OF Mr. Draper
on his return the crush great that was with ex
treme difficulty that the General made his way into the
house. The band played, the people shouted again and
again for his appearance AT tengh the General appeared
L. T. Prince esq behalf Of the people, welcomed the
General in an imprompu speech lie said that the rural
the sound Of martial music, and such spectacle as was
before him. They could not hope to vie With the mag
nifcon demonstrations which had been made else where
and they dd extend 70 tie gallant phil sheridan wei
come from the heart. They welcomed him the General
whose presence insured victory and they welcomed
him the statesman who knew how to secure the last
ing blessings They welcomed him especially
the representative OF the great National idea that in the
work of reconstruction the nation was to be built on
the strong foundations Of Liberty, Justice, and Equal
Rights to all Addressing the multitude the speaker re-
minded them that in n past generation there one
whose highest praise was that he was First War; First
In Peace and First in the hearts OF his COunlrymen ana,
added the SPEAKER before YOU tonight stands who,
by his glorious achievements in battle by his sDatchng
of victory from defeat has shown himself FIRST III war;
who since that time by his splendid civil administration
in Louisiana and Texas has shown himself First in Peace,
and whose enthusiastic reception everywhere by the
hearts OF his Couutrymen" The speaker frequently
interrupted by applause The General replied as follows:
thank you ior this very kind reception and regret
that am unable to respond your welcome in fittng
terms. lApplause. know that there are many among
you with me three four years ago. through
there."l TO them feel united by special tie To the
also united by special tie, aud 10 you all feel united
by this cordial welcome. | am thankful i have been
brought to Flushing make your acquaintance, and to
make IL so pleasantly"
The speaker was loudly appauded at the close of his
remarks. light was placed over his head, so that all
might have a fnr view Of him The General remained
time on the piazza shaking hands with the people
The crowd became dcnscr and denser and at length he
rescued and taken into the house. The last seen OF
him he In the custody OF the fair sex Of Flushing
Yesterday morning before O'Clock, the children Of the
Orphans Patriot Home at Flushing went In body 10
call upon The General. He received them with emotion,
and shook hands with each little boy and girl as they
filed past him, giving them words OF comfort ana encour
ascmcnt
SHERIDAN IN PATERSON.
The city of anvils and spindles was gaily
decked out yesterday and greeted by the entire popua-
tion Of fPatcrsonDcmocrat Republicans Conservatives
and ALL sheridan rode through the town TO the race
course Nearly every house displayed the Stars and
stripes from roof window, and men, women ana chi-
drcn welcomed the hero OF Winchester with heartiness
which must been very grateful 10 the gallant soldier
AZ the races the General yainly attempted in his mod
est way 10 avoid recognition. Everybody knew hin'
and every body gave him "a cordial welcome. -
watching the fine sport the course Gen Shctl-
dan escorted to the house Of Mr.. Henry ~ hohls
Division superintendent o the Euc Railroad where he
was warmly received and Hospitality entertained lie
WAS accompanied by Mr. RJbcit J. Stockton. President
~ the Delaware and Rartau Canal Company MI BOnAci'
Master Of Transportation of the NewIersey Railroad
Mr. Turner the Erie Railroad, and Others The party
next visited MT. Grants mansion. ana at O'Clock lie
General was publicly received at the Wigwain by the
Mayor and Aldermen Of Paterson, aud greeted by an I'M
mcnsc concoursc of citizens. among whom were many
veteran soldiers One OF these had served under Lieut.
sheridan in the Mexican war.
Tho General was escorted TO the Wgw9m by number
~ the veterans with band of music. Here the Mayor
welcomed him brief address, To which Gen sheridan
replied Ia his usual laconlc style. -
Later I'm the evening he was scrcnaded by the ARMY
and Navy Veteran Association - 49, %
the incidents OF the evening, afer Mr NOOdtui
had spoken policeman OF Paterson named Morgan was
ceaing the platform To make way for sheridan ana the
members of his staff when Sheridan recognized MN hs
an old comrade the frontier and instantly called him
and greeted him such, although thcy had not
seen each other Tor years.
GIN. snERIDAN's FUTURE MOvEMENTS-THE
LADIES RECEPTION.
The Ladies Reception of Gen. Sheridan at
the Union League Club will take place at the Club
House. Uuion-squarc to-day from To O'Clock p.
Members who have cards OF invitation
can Obtain them the CublIouse. OF member Of
the Executive Committee. Officers OF the army anu
navy with their families are invited without iurtner iurti
notice The Cizcn> Reception viii not take place uh'
the return OF the General from Boston.
GEN. SHERIDAN TO VISIT COLUMBUS, o.
Gen. sheridan is To attend the marriage 0t
his Adntant.Gcner forsy The, with the dangter oi eA
GOV. Dcuison. at Columbus. Ohio on the 10th inst.
GEN. SHERIDAN TO VISIT PROVIDENCE.
PROVIDENCE, Il. l., Oct. 2.-Gcn. Sheridan has
accepted the municipal invitation to vi' anu