Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-27

ees Tor the meeting. - -,
Speeches were made by Levi v bfu,
oseph L. Kilieore. The COMMITTEES report
d the following resolutions, which were L
unanimously adopted:
! WHEREAs, The citizens of Wilmington
ave learned with much pleasure lhat ihe
-reat hero. nure patriot and eminent states
MN. Major Gen. Philip II. Sheridan. is
bout to pass through our city, and
WHEREAS, The distinguished services
endered to our beloved Country Ii the nela,
ire only equalled by his admirable admins
ration of civil affairs; therefore 49, L
Pesolped, That we, the loyal citizens oil
Wilmington hereby tender our sincere,
heartfelt thanks and gratitude TO that noble
,hampion OF universal freedom, MnJor-den.
philin Ii. Sheridan, moi only Tor his ADMIR-
able conduct during the war, but for his lu-
dicious and mastery government OF pubic
affairs since its close.
Resolped, That committee oil iour be APP
pointed to act in conjunction with commit
lee of the City Council in making arrange
ments 10 give the General a proper reception. |
A committee, consisting Of Henry Robin |
son, Washington Jones, John j. Toner, |
Capt Nelds, and James Montgomery, were
appointed to make arrangements ior the
citizens denomination.
The meeting then adjourned
DEPARTURE OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Athalf-past twelve O'Clock, the City Coun.
all. the Mayor and other city officers, and
several gentlemen who had been invited 10
accompany that body, assembled at the
Council Chamber, and marched In process
sion to the Depot OF the Philadelphia, WI
minglon and Baltimore Railroad Company,
where they were Joined by the committee
of citizens, and took n special car Tor Perry
vile. at one O'Clock. The Railroad Com
pany with that spiri. Of liberality for which
| II Is noted, generously rendered 10 Council
the use Of a special car TO convey that body
and its invited guests to Perryyille, and also
made arrangements for their transfer 10 the
car containing General Sheridan and suite,
on the return trip. This noble action on
the part of the Railroad Company, 10 de-
serving OF the highest praise, and will be
duly appreciated by the loyal people OF WI,
mington. The train reached Perryyille OIL
! = O'Clock.
FROM WARRINGTON TO PERRYvILIR.
The General left Washington few MIN
ules before 12 O'Clock. AT Baltlmoreh he wa
loudly cheered by the immense crowd o
persons who had assembled on the side
walks Of the streets leading from the Wash
ington TO the Philadelphia depot.
When the train arrived ut Chase's Statiol
a momeDtary stoppage was made, and
i number OF citizens congregaied around III
+ cars and cheered the General. He shoe
= hands with several of them, and chatte
. freely 10 all who addressed him.
When the train reached Havre-dc-Grac'
!. several hundred people congregated aroun
= the car containing the General ard his part
= Loud calls were made for Sheridan
u "Sheridanl" 1.-THE Hero of Winchester
d s'The favorite of Grant, &c. p In responi
:. 10 their calls the General appeared on Il
y back platform Of the car, and was receive
10 with hearty cheers.
10 AT PERRYvILLE.
er Upon the arrival of the car eontainil
IN General Sheridan and suite, the delegate
Ut from this city were transferred TO 1t, The
n gentlemen were seYernlly introduced
n, General Sheridan by H. F. Pickles, Cha
ne man oil the Committee of Council. t
n same gentleman addressed the Gener
~ stating that the Wilmington Commit
II. would take charge OF him from that poi
OF and hand him over to the Philadelphia Co
In miltee at the Stale line.
us The General was accordingly deliver
ny into the charge OF the Wilmington Comm
Ell tee by Robert M. Evans, chairman of
", Philadelphia Committee, and he was
cir ceivsd by Mayor Valentine, who address
We the General as follows:
re- -, ,,,,u,,,,,,, .,,,.,,ou
hat GENERAL:-On behalf of the authoril
and the loyal people of the city OF Wilmi
ton, extend TO you most cordial :
heartfelt welcome From the day, sir, I
nm. you sent Farley whirlng through the Val
law of the Shenandoah, the loyal heart of
country has gone out toward you az one
, Of the greatest captains Of the age. But,
tod perhapsin no period OF your eventful hist
has there been greater solicitude felt for
tied than when you were placed as Military @
/, u ernor over portion OF our country VII
he had been in rebellion. That suspense, h
4 ~ ever, was of short duration. The reno
re. Of that notorious traitor, Mayor Mon
Ina caused the loyal heart OF the great cour
TO leap with Joy, and from that momt
, of sir, the Union men OF this nation breat
a In ireer. And permit me 10 say, sir, that y
lion after course met the full expectations Of J
tied friends, as well as the friends Of spec
ink. permanent and just reconstruction of
rebellious States, and you will, as you
v,np now, receive the just commentator
ead, free and grateful people. The pulse OF eV
i'm. loyal man in the Union quickens with
pub. whenever the name OF Sheridan greets
yRv ears. Your name will live for ages In
u 10 hearts OF the American people. GENE
and | again, In the name Of the loyal peopl
|, tic Wilmington, bid you welcome.
OF GENERAL sHERIDAN's REPLY.
per, You will please to express 10 tho eltI
anu OF Wilmington my grateful thanks fol
afty Kind attention paid 10 me. appret
,,,., your kindness and will ever remember
WI welcome.
suf n John II. Adams, President of the
Greet Council, on behalf OF that body, form
welcomed the General to the city of
q of mington, and complimented him npor
n as valor and patriotism. He also presented
lious preamble and series of resolutions ado
m of by the Council.
General Sheridan replied as follows:
him GEETLEMEN;--I thank you kindly fol
.ioiic very complimentary remarks you have
% in 10 me, and for the kind invitation YOU
Con. extended mo IN behalf OF the citiaeT
The Wilmington. Iregret exceedingly 10
present unable to respond in person to
-enco invitation to visit your city, but al
|, has future time would be happy TO avail m
,i,nr OF it.
mse i The train reached this city about
neo. O'Clock.
overs PREPARATIONS FOR THE RECEPTION
AT an carly hour in tho afternoon
crate streets assumed an animated appear
ilary being filled with people. About three o.,
bouy the Mount Vernon Cornet Band mar
norll through our principal streets, and Il
mt 10 took position on the portico in front {
'huer City Building, corner of Fourth and
;, the kel streets, where they played numl
soul-stirring, patriotic airs. Flags
esult- thrown 10 the breeze from the public |
u the ings, workshops and many OF the pr
residences, and our streets wore ga
ADOPT pcarance.
Iitlee, AT four O'Clock. the Grand Army ~
from Rcpublic. under the command Of ~
IS the A. IL. Grmshaw. and preceded by til
as re- Vernon Cornei Band, formed IN proce
gher, at Eighth and Market streets. and MAJ
total TO the depot. This seemed TO be the 1
'r not for general movement of our citize