The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-28

General Sheridan at to day visited the Union
League House, Broad street. IN accordance with an ar
rangemenl made with ,he officers OF that institution
several daysaga The exterior Of the house gayly
decorated with nsgs and from the flagstaff we're stream
lets bearing the Of the various States General
Sheridan aud slat, who in full uniform,
oeed Al the door of the LEAGUE House by committee
OF which Mayor McsIichael chairman who escorted
the visitors 10 the reception room, where General sher
dan introduced 20 many prominent members OF the
League. An incident In connection with his visit was
the presence Of u company OF boys belonging TO the
Lincoln Insulation. The little fellows marched in and
were drawn up line opposite the General and thei
commander made the folio wing speech
GsSERAr-lu the name OF my comrades thank Won
for the honor of being permitted 10 pay respect to
you We are the OF soldiers; many OF fat hers
served under you aud they all gave their lives f. the
n ever required VIII all be ready 10 follow yo' ir ana
their example. Your rame Is sacred W, inkc rs it
10 with patriotism and honor and this day will e'ser be
remembersi by pleasure and pride shorJd your
time permit would gladly you at our in1 tuition
Wisnng you long lie aud Happiness we ask YOUR per-
mission TO give you three cheers as hearty welcome to
city.
General Sheridan made a very neat speech in re.
spouse. He said that he felt highly no nored by III
visit He very glad 60 SEQ the boys although their
presence reminded hm Of many sad scenes which he
had Witnessed the battle field.
The orphan boys then march ed past the General
In review, after which he shook n Que by the baud
and had kind word TO say 10 all. The ceremony was
highly interesting to those who witnessed it, and the
Mile fellows seemed highly pleased being able to take
by the hand orc about whom ehcy had aud board
much.
The members OF the league with their families then
up, and after being Individually INTRODUCED shock
hands with General Sheridan
ReeeptiUu of General sickies by the Philn-
dolphin 'COmuciis-rhe Hospitmiities of she
City rendered 10 General IancocL.
PHILADELPHIA, sept 81 1861,
8 ,ock Y. NJ
Thismorniug Committee Of Councils IN honor OF o
resolution extending the hospialiues OF the city TO
Generals Hancock and S'ckies called those officers
at their hotel General sic,l FIRST visited The
Chairman of tho Committee a brief address. informed
him of the action Of the City Councils extended to
him the hosptaic' Of the city The committee In
formed General sckes tina, they regretted that the
opportunity had Afforded them to tender him
formal reception.
General Sickie7 made neat reply, In which he said
that he glad the people appro, ed of his
actions and endorsed his administration OF affairs in tho
South
General sickles WAS then notified that the Grand
Army of the Republic would that evening serenade him
At the Union League House. to Thch the General replied
that he would be glad 10 welcome his comrades OF the
Grand Army OF the Republic the occasion.
rendered him Inequalities OF the civ for which
the General returned his thanks.
General Hancock was invited to be present at tho
League House on the occasion OF the sereDade. The
General dec ned the invitation stating his errand
10 the cv was 10 take farewell of his widowed mother
and that he would be route for the post duty
Meeting of Republican SoIdiers-Serepnde-to
sheridan and Sickies ut the Union League
Club Honse-speccbcs of the Generals.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. %, 1867
An immense republican soldiers meeting was held
This evening National Hail. General Louis wagner
presiding. Among the resolutions adopted werc the
following
Resolved. That the hreh. promise Of solid peace re-
blasted by the sssas.naoa OF abraham Lincoln the
Resolved Ths, Andrew johnson elected Wee President
and acting Presden, ha. proved himself be the worst
sn.mg TIE hepubhc mas ever lad.
when shan a.s,oss Novembsr nex 70 formally I'M
RESOLVED, ,hstnow as in ISL we are prepared for an
olS o. the A%sn SR1 We CAR r' a. Ssy gut
-ssnd hi country ani reedon and The
We s,l never seaer rebel. TO rule patriots glorious
ren ssesed ~ sas, band Of censup, ~
and powerful ou misguided party.
Afer the adjournment OF the meeting the procession
formed and marched to the Union League House. After
music from tn, bands Generals Sheridan aud sckles
made their appearance, and received with pro-
sonsci cheering. General Wagner addressed them as
Toliows:-
CasEspEs THr ARyv THE RErrr- rc-In extending
ths cordial welcome to the country its hour II
danger, we hnd you still true IN It's hour OF
danger from rebellion. AZ followed you then
IN the tight We will follow Won in your Efforts TO
recons ruc the South upon the basis OF tho VIII Of 10y
meu. rs expressed In the acts Of Congress-
Repeated calls made for sheridan. He appeared
In company with General sickles and introduced
by Mayor yclichael General sheridan after being
heartily chsered said:
have had many proud days in my life, and have
mo AT fIOu0 NJ
have seen our rax victorious many ned but have
experienced no prcudsr period than in participating in
the events OF this day have had the Of being
entertained by Union League and presented the
Grand Army o, the Republic. Tho day rs proud
being presented To the loyal citizens OF Phila-
do phIa
In response calls for General s,ckle he came for.
ward and said
toSsApEs-I am siaa TO see you and all. and
thank you for these expressions OF attachment and
gard Tbs meeting recalls times whom the country
vas in pert, when Holt and Scott holding WASH
inston for the Inauguration OF Lincoln, and Cameron
GlliEg the Arsenss Floyd had empiicd when stan
ion, tho graf war minister Of modern tines created
armas that won the day at Aniietam, shiloh, Gctys
burg Chattanooga. Winchester anc Richmond (cheers)
We re- he Cay when the crouehing rebellion held |
ShcrdAns srTup while he mounted for his ride through
the valley prolonged cheersl We see Hancock ~ |
pelnz toe enenys last charge on Cemetery Ridge. |
We see Lee surrender his sword and hts Grant,
invineihie IN the ned; trustworthy 10 co neil Yet |
peace has her victories Now the Is
civil authority in the rebel States of this eau
only be done by giving the right to vote TO all loya
pople in the souh-tApplause)-snd until the loys |
Stale governments established ongrcsS /
control NJ other means being possible. Military oic,-s
have been sent TO execute the laws OF Congress |
preserve order. protect loyal people aud supernteud
the formation OF the state governments I. has been
sad that Confessional action ard military pro cc.ion
ces-sry. Let about that a mo |
ment The Lsgislsiurs ~ south Carolina in 1895 |
passed law approved by Nc Perry, rr,-
visUnai Governor, recognizing the militia OF the |
state. BY that law any officer OF the militia |
vas authorized 10 the exercise OF mis- discretion
call out his command and shoot dom 'pe-se, Kill |
and stroy any sssembisge " fre people OF color |
found where under circumstances rlst
chief That Jaw was suspended by military sithory,
and Congress prohibited all such militia Cheers for |
Congress snd GcIeaa sickl.s. In North Carolina IN
1865, law pa sed legalifng all transactions o.
gu I'd ans and trustees by whit property
widows and orphan children Wa turne INTO Con.
fcdsrts monsr Confederate sonds, and went 90 bolster
Up the heiion and mpsverfsh the womsh and chill
dren 10 whom IL belonged. A worthy citixsu OF New