The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-27


PHILADnyBIA. Sept g. 1851,
M IL O'Clock Noon. !
General Sheridan wss waited upon Tits morning, at
the Continental Hotel, by number of sxAsmg onetf1.
formerly attached bis command. and By several ef
his old STAR Throughout the whole morning large and
eager crowd collected on the pavement In 'front.' Of
the STATE House, where had been arranged the for
maiss incidental to welcome to this city should take
place.
Both branches Of the Council met at half past twelve
o'clock In their respective chambers, preparatory 10
participating in the reception. -. ~
General Sheridan left the Continental HOTEL accom-
panied BY his stan and in charge Of the Committee Of
Arrangements, few minutes before one. Ne was In
full uniform. his staff; and during the drive Of
few squares to Independence Hall Sheridan Was recog-
nizsd and heartily chsersd. Arriving ct the State
House. he enabled ~ the presence Of large police
force TO pass without interruption from his barouche TO
Independence Hail. %rtee
A few minutes aner his arrival Mayor McMichae1 md
both branches Of the Council entered the room.
Mayor McAchasl taking position In front Of the satss
Of Washington, at the eastern end OF the hail. with the
presidents Of the Council either side addressed the
General, after shaking him by the hand, follows:
GESERAL-Here, In the birthplace OF the republic
here where the Declaration OF Independence adopted
and procaimedths city OF Philadelphia, through its
have fought SO saantiy in guirdius the life Of the re-
public; you, who have acted so wisely In maintaining
the principles Of the Declaration Il s not possible for
this welcome, and shall not attempt It, Intensely
loyal this community during the to crush the
rebellion delights to honor those who marshalled
armies and led them TO victory intensely national as
this community nov Is delights 70 honor those who
shan eaSs The mo Of the pso S n
both these respects IL recognizes in you one who
is pre-eminenty deserving Three years ago the
whole country rang with your exploits In Virginia. to-day
the whole country rings With exploits In louisiana
yApplause) The fiery courage which hurled back the
fitting counterpart In the steadfast devotion that ressts
all efforts to impair the national supremacy: General
own true heart faithfully interprsts 10 You the sympa
thes Of the nation you have served aud are still serving
90 well But while this !: 80 my fellow 10y. citizens IN
II did not at least say that among the heroes whose
deeds were most inspiring none stand higher In their
affections than Cavalry sheridan renewed applause;
among the martyrs who have suffered In their cause
alls them with more profound respect than the do
posed commander of the Fifth Military District zap.
plause.) General have the honor TO introduce 10
you the Councils Of Philadelphia and In their and
the name Of the people OF the city again bid you vel
come
General Sheridan replied-I regret Mr.. Mayor that
have not language enough to express properly my feel
will crafty very much BY conveying to the Common
Council OF the city Of Philadelphia and the citizens how
highly feel honored regret very much that have
not tho ability to more httinsIy my appreciation
Of this welcome.
At the conclusion Of the ceremonies the public were
admitted and for the space Of OF hour
the hero OF Winchester underwent hand. shaking a.
the hands OF all classes OF citizens representing all
shades Of politics and interests The General bore the
ind ction good naturedy, though his arm must have
been wearied by the exertion. Some niteen hundred
shake Of Sheridan's hand in the time specified
After the crowd had thinned out the General and his
stat entered the barouche In waiting and were driven
70 the continental
Reception Of General sheridan Mt Geru,an-
town.
PHILAprIrHrA Sept e. 1867
4 II O'Clock Midnight !
General Sheridan accompanied by his STAR arrived at
Germantown this afternoon He is the guest Of Thomas
A Newhall This evening procession was formed,
composed Of the members OF the Grand Army Of
the Republic and citizens who proceeded TO the depot
to meet the delegation from Philadelphia Reforming,
tho procession, headed by brass band proceeded 10
the mansion Of Mr.. Newha which brilliapty illu
minated IS we're the grounds with Chinese iaurns and
Alter the band had PLAYED several appropriate airs Mr.
Russell Thayer appeared and extended TO General Sher
idan formal welcome IN the and In behalf Of the
General Sheridan then introduced and said tha,
ne regretted his inability to reply properly to the enhn
Of lone
occasion He appreciated the ferven welcome that had
been rendered. and would again return his thanks and
Several gentlemen were aerward called for who
made suitable replies There Is brilliant gathering
Mr. Newhsis, and tue festivities wsrc prolonged until
late hour.
Preparations for General Sheridan's Recep.
tion In This City.
Tho joint committee Of the veteran organizations OF
this city appointed 10 make aangementsto give fitting
reception General Sheridan ON his ARRIVAL here, met
last night At the Of Broadway and Fourth
street, Colonel Rush {. Hawkins In the chair.
General +. H. Tremain, on the part OF the Committee
on Invitation reported having communicated with
General Sheridan asking him At what time after his
val here no would wish 70 receive the soldiers
OF this city and neghbornood and that General Sher
dan answered that he would DO engaged on Monday
evening nex bus that at any other time he would
ceive them.
The meeting being informed that General Sheridan
would DO the guest Of the Union League Club OF this
city on that evening, committee appointed to
confer with that body and endcavor make arrange
men,s 70 have tho veterans unite with them on the
occasion. atl.
On motion decided TO invite General shaler and
the First brigade, New York State National Guard to
participate IN the demonstration, but the question was
afterwards reconsdcred when tho following resolution,
offered by Colonel Pardee, was adopted
Resolved, That the militia regiments Of the city Of New
York and Brooklyn who performed service ia the Eel DUR
strltion.
II vas also determined to invte an organization OF
coored veteran soldiers OF this city to take part in the
proceedings.
The Comi,es will moot again at the same place this
evening