The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-13

SPECIAL cusRfspusuEscf Of the HERALD.

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE or The HtRAl1-
Enthusiastic Reception at Trov-The Free
dom OF the CITY Presented 20 the General
rnor, DC, H. 1867.
The reception accorded Major General Phil Sheridan
oy the municipal authorities OF this city to-day was an
popular Demonstration far exceeding In num-
bers and enthusiasm the most ardent antcpatons OF all
concerned In the welcome The Of The reception
doubtless due TO The universal understanding that,
unlike visit and welcome Albany, the Trojan we'-
would b wholly and uncompromisngly dvessed
Of all political complexion and bearing Indeed. Gene
raj Sheridan himself expressly stipulated with Mayor
Fiagg that in the Of his consentng 10 visit Troy
politics and all possible illusions 10 party should be
absolutely and rgidy forborDe.
Early In the forenoon the troops began to make ready
FOR the parade and consisted Of portions Of three reg
ments OF Brigadier General Aonzo Aldens brigade OF
MAJOR General Joseph Cars division Of the New York
state National Guard.
General Sheridan, accompanied by Colonel Schuyler
Crosby, sdjutant general his slaf and his personal
aid arrived the residence Of Mayor John l. Fagg,
in Fourth street. from the Van Rensselaer, Patroonery
on the Albany road quarter past eleven o'clock Al
the Mayors residence the dist nguished soldier vas
greeted BY very large number 2. our isaa,ng
whom was sprinking OF the local military.
disabled veterans OF the war, sound veterans
nlroductons a collation. was paraken or Immediately
after which the line Of march taken up and consum-
mated Along oil the streets the masses appeared IN
lens throngs and they deserted General sheridan
The cheering nusiastic and prolonged. The win
of the private residences OF tho city we're filled
with ladies', and all were decorated with flags many OF
them being noticed with Welcome to Sheridan" As
soon as the line Of march had been completed General
Sheridan welcomed /, the city in ieech by Mayor
Fagg, the Court House steps. IN presence OF the
throng OF military and citizens, who continuously gave
vent 10 Their feelings by lus,y cheering In addressing
| m Maynr Flarg smoke a follows
| GsNfRAL saEaID.N-A few nights ago you told our
Albany friends That you had been padding your own
We very glad that you have headed her up
stream; for have less admiration and respect Tor
you than they and quite as much eageness to do honor
10 tho general who rooe In the history which Won
have been making bavo written your name in e ters
of gold, and high NJ IN tae eternal arch OF glory you
we shall no, for YET what Inc coun,ry.owss YOU There
but friends here to-day We have parties here
elsewhere; but we are all Sheridan men, and ine
unanimous official which invited you 10 visit us
an index OF the whole city. welcome you TO Troy
place that will forever remember with pride that you
have honured II with your presence. Fellow citizens,
General Phil Sheridan.
In reply General SHERIDAN spoke as follows
Mr. MAYOR, VETERANS FELLOW CrrIzESs-It gives
me great pleasure you here to- day, and
peciay rejoice the privilege enjoy of seeing myself
surrounded by so many of my former gallant comrades
in arms lass than many thousands Of those citi
who were behind US when We were fighting the
battles OF and copesng for the right. In those
DAYS had opportunity OF knowing for myself the
palsatons Of the popular heart; but, Mr. Mayor and
eiIos citizens during the last three weeks have
loved many desirable opportunities OF this character,
aud glad TO find the masses OF the people so thor
oughly convicted and convinced OF the right OF the
giorous for which bore arms for period OF
four years thank you again for this kindly welcome
this beautiful city of Troy at the head Of the Hudson
and beg assure You that shall ever cherish it IS
among the pleasantest recocct0ns of my life
Following the speeches General Sheridan held q
second in the chamber Of the Common Council,
which had been deliberately decorated for the occasion
Here he WAS introduced several Mayors the CON-
mon Council and other cilizens
The reception over GeneIal Sheridan and his party,
ai Inv Kiqpp
Adjuant General OF the STATE and large retinue of
military ana officials paid their respects Major
The veteran and hero appeared in the full uniform Of his
RANK and his with General Sheridan
his qualification the well earned promotions that
had been 50 freely and ,d
army of the United States General Sheridan alluded
in nattering terms TO the eminent services Gen.
era Wool had rendered his government FOR more than
fifty years. adding the expression of hope that the old
patriot might yet long be spared 20 his country.
residence OF Hon. John A. Griswoid, member Of The
House Of Representative from this Congressional dis
trct, where they were Literally entertained nteilecu
ally and socially Among the distinguished personaees
participating in the ceremonies OF the day were Major
General John Wool, Major General Joseph b. Carr,
General Robertson, formerly OF General Shedans cav
airy; General Hayn commanding watervlie arsenal,
and san; General Woodruff OF Albany, General Selden
Marvin and General Young, Of Governor Fentons staff
General AIonzo Alden, hajor Edward NJ Green, Major
r. d. Bloss Capta W. W. Willard, and perfect host
Of colonies. majors and other subordinate o1cerR
Returning from these visits Of ceremony, General
Sheridan psOok Of third magnificent collation. IN the
paror Of the Troy House all the eminent citizens
OF The city assisting. This vas most sumptuous
feature Of the day, and was thoroughly enjoyed.
After pay ing second visit 10 General WOOL General
Sheridan and his staff returned TO the Van Rensselaer,
MINOR house, Albany Tomorrow Sunday he
will visit the Shaker community, after which ne will
TO this city and partake Of lunch at Mr. Girls
wod's.
During the ceremonials OF to-day the freedom OF the
city was presented Sheridan by Alderman William f.
Ksscllburgh series Of neatly engr0ssed resolutions
rhe General also rece cd Geographic dispatches from
Rochester and Buffalo, rendering ovaiions from both Of
those cities He will go West on Monday.