The Portland daily press., 1867-10-25

-. HARTFORD CONF, Oct. "a.
Inc reception of Gen. Sheridan in this city
to-day was one of the most magnificent de-
monstrations ever Seen in Hartford or In the
state The citizens generally Joined 10 the
general welcome. Many dwellings and stores
were elegantly decorated, and every street
through which the procession passed wore de-
/ Siees suggestive of Gen. Sheridans sefvless.-
MAJ. Gen. Hawiey escorted Gen. sheridan rom
Providence. ...,. -,
| feld. Baltic. Wiliimantic and Vernon, At thu
| depot in this city Gen, Hawley made a well
| COME speech, recalling the points in General
sheridan's brilliant career, ana saying the peo-
and when to fight, but because he knew what
we were lighting for, and Is resolved that traa.
son shall never be made honorable Some I56D
soldiers were u IN the procession Gen. Sheri-
moving through the city the General was every.
where received with great enthusiasm.
.sAtt me Allyn House, ex-Ciov, Buckingham
introduced the General to the crowd in a brief
Speeen, 10 which, he called attention to the gall
taht exploits in the field and the not less illus
ITioas conducted civil affairs of Gen. Sheridan.
ne was received with wild cheers and every
expression OF welcome. Gen. Sheridan spoke
as follows: ss sf - HFE.
Ladies and gentlemen:-I sincerely thank
you Tor this very hearty reception. This is the
hrst opportunity have had for a long time OF
passing through the New England States, and
assure you that every step have made has
been made with lively qualification. have
met with the sons of New England in the
West and the army, but never before have l
had chance to test their hospitality at home
(Cheers.) feel that have been very much
educated in coming to New England.
Gen. Sheridan then retired and went to the
State House to the reunion of the First Con-
nectcut Cavalry, formerly in his command.
Here he was received with earnest welcome.
to which he responded by assuring them that
1T seemed like old times again. He observed
that they were still bound together as when
they moved upon the rebels. He charged them
70 remain united and act as one man until the
skies were clear; by SO doing they will doubly
deserve the gratitude of the people, first tor
having helped to save the nation from the enc
my IN the field, and second, for helping to save
It amid the perils OF reconstruction. "a
AT the conclusion OF the parade The party
repaired TO the Allyn House, where a grand
reception dinner was given Gen. Sheridan by
Col George l.. Bissell Chief Marshal Of the
ceremonies. In the evening there was a torch
hight procession bs the Grand Army Of the
Republic and a general illumination through
out the city 1t was grand affair. The crowd
was immense And the General was chaered
Justify along the whole route OF the procession.
The procession over, the General was the guest
~ David Clark, Esq, where he and a large
party Of friends We're very Hospitality enter
tanned. subsequently he was serenaded. he
tiun visited the residence OF Gen. Robert Ty-
Ter, where he was likewise handsomely recefv-
Cd. Tomorrow forenoon the General will visit
Colts armory, aud will probably take the noon
Train ior Augusta Me, although strong Efforts
~ii be made % keep him over another night