The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-09-26
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preached i'm any other city In the Union, and
which even Philadelphia has never before eX-
celled IL was the unqualified opinion Of men
ol al parties that the grand ovation then ten
dercd to thee HrO OF the Shenandoah and New
Orleans, tue conquerOT o. Eotly, Throckmorton,
Wells and Andrew johnson, surp gssed in down.
right enthusiasm and briillRuCy the reception of
Abraham Lincoln, on the 22d of February 1861,
and the generous welcome extended to the
Southern Loyalists in September oflast year,
As soon rs the train in which the iustrious
colder was borne into ihe city had passed Gray'5
Ferry bridge, a toretaste of the brilliant recep-
tion awaiting him in Philadelphia was afforded
the General, by the cheers of numbers of per-
cons assembled al different points. As the train
entered the depot the air was rent by the acca-
point.
The General allghted from the cars, and with
much difficulty was escorted to an antP-rOom in
the depot. There he was received by Mayor
McMichael, who simply extended a cordial
greeting to him, without the formality of
set speech. The President and members of both
branches of Councils, and a number of promi-
nent, citizens were here introduced to the Gene
raj while he was waiting to be escorted to the
procession. The General accompanied by
Mayor McMichael, and followed by an immense
throng, then emerged from the depot.
Long before the arrival of the train contain
ing the distinguished visitor, thousands of our
citizens had congregated in aud around the
Baltimore depot, to do honor to the hero of
many a hard.fought battle. Philadelphlans
turned out en- nlGsSe to welcome TO the City of
Brotherly Love soldier who rendered vast
and one who skiltully and periodically carried
out the provisions of the act of Congress relat-
ing to the present government of the Southern
States. Broad street, for several squares north
OF Washington, was literally Iammed with
men, women, and children, all intent on having
glimpse of the brave General and District Com
mander
In the crowds collected were a number Of
ladies' some OF whom were dressed in black,
evidently widows of brave men who had fallen
for their country's cause while fighting under
the gallant Sheridan. In groups we found men
conversing, who had served i'll the Shenandoah
Valley, under the hero who was expected every
minute 10 arrive They were narrating some of
the incidents OF camp life, and telling of the
daring deeds of their commander
The whistle of the locomotive at precisely
o'clock, on its nearing the depot was the signal
Tor general outburst of applause. BY that
time the military organizations had arrived, and
everything was In readiness to escort the General
through the city. The Keystone Battery was
located Oh the lot at the s. W. corner of Broad
street and Washington avenue, and on the ar
rival of the train a salute of thirteen guns-a
maor.generaf's salute-was fired.
The appearance of "Little Phn" at the door
of the depot, arm-inar with Mayor Nc
Michael, created great applause, and the crowds
collected in the thoroughfare made a grand
rush towards the door, but were kept back by
strong posse of police, under charge OF Chief
Ruggles. The General was received with
YocieTous cheering as he moved from the door
OF the depot to the barouche which was to con-
vey him over the route as agreed upon by the
Committee Of Councils.
WIN great eHerllO0S Jn6 ponce pTeNuJGu Iuc
people from croWdng on the carriage. during
this tune cheers were given for the Hero OF the
Shenandoah Valley" Little Phil. Sheridan y
General Sheridan" and in return General
Sheridan was busily engaged returning the com
plimenIs. As the carriage drove OIL into line,
Unfer after cheer rent the air.
When sheridan emerged from the depot and
he was recognized by man alter man, the Whole
thIoLg was CaLopied With hats and caps, ana q
shout went up that echoed and re-echoed. A
ru, was made by the crowd towards the car
rI,S. (fav ltnr faTh hnh gfn
i'm company with Mayor McMiGhael, Hon. Simon
Cameron, aud Daniel p. Ray, but the police,
who were IN strong force, under the immediate
supervision OF Chief s. S. RUggles, kept them
back aud the carriage was allowed to take lts
regular place in the line.
But even here enthusiasm transcribed good
manners and the Generals right arm was
almost dragged from its socket by the frantic
admirers who clutched for il.
From side to side the divided multitude surged
as the head Of the procession compose 9eS Pr o.
gles parted it like the prov OF an advancing
ship the waters of the ocean. At that momen
bunting came floating from lnnumeraDle WIN
dows, aud as it was growing dusk, fairy finger
seemed to call into being thousand tiny
fckering lights, peeping out from scores
windows.
forte essentially in the ORDER as published Il
THE EVENING TELEGRAPH OF yesterday afternoon
Along the entire route the hero OF the daY wa
greeted by continued round OF applause. Al
he arrived opposite the Harmony Engine House
that building was illuminated as if by magic
and from windows, doors, and every ayaila0l
'place came a perfect stream OF meWorks. Th
whole front Of the house seemed TO be a mass o
fire The Illusion was heightened by the crack
ing aud popping of the pyrotechnics' An appro
pirate motto, "Welcome, sherldan!" sWaye
and spuuered along ROW OF gas-llghts.
In trout of the Union League House, the re
ceutiOn is almost inGescT1bable. There was
magaZine of pyTotechnIcs eXpl ded; the Who'll
of the fne BUILDING was palace OF hfel an
notices in gas jets, 'Washlpgtol," sheridan,
"Liberty." "Union," spoke volumes in tnel
curyine lines. c,.-,,o,
The psople seemed eager to see Sheridan
They lined the whole long route, and at tlme
seriously impeded the progress o. tue processlo
by their pushing and crushing when tne CT
went no Here comes Sheridan" The Genera
was unable to keep his seat minute aJ a IlmC
Attired IN the sober dress OF cltlzen, ne sJ9o
up In the barouche, boWing to the reht ana
the left, and waving his handkerchief IN IeSos
milton OF the huUeriugs from every window
almost, along the route. obY,
1t was on Chesnut street, however, lhaI run
delpbia poured out her offerings OF welcome
the feet of Sheridan. From the moment a. a.
carriaee G turnediutO Chestnut street rom IWel'Il
there was nothing bat Cheeraitec cheer. Cheei
nursued him into the Continental, forced MI
ont 90 the balcony, and mo GOOD night, ger
Uenaen thrice repeated. AS he passed th
rooms OF the Republican State Central Comml
zoe display Of IRE WOTks greeted nlm.
Wbne moving down Chesnut street, an
drring the Temporary halt above Eleven h,
gentleman in the immense thruDg called ou
Three cheers for the man who rode IRON WI
cbesteru This was received with shout al
tbe cheers we're given Wltn Wul anu IepeaIc @