New-York tribune., 1867-09-26
GEN. SHERIDAN.

Lob I'LL JNBOUNDLD ENTHUSIASM IN liilLA-
DELPHIA OVER THE HERO OF NEw-OBLEANs.
TT TrLEGrAra TRIBUNE
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25.-Gen. Sheridan left
Washington to-day at noon for Philadelphia. DELEGATIONS
from the Councils OF Philadelphia and Baltimore arrived
In Washington last night and accompanied the general
to Their respective cities. special attached TO
the regular train. This occupiedby the distinguished
guest, the members OF his staff the Committee having
HIM in charge, and several journalists.
There was little excitement the route until Balti-
more was reached Here the General met with most
enthusiastic reception. About 10000 persons were as
semhed at the upper depot awaiting his arrival The
Mayor Of the city came aboard the train and cx
tended TO the General the hospitates Of the city.
The General merely returned thanks, and said he must
60 direct Philadelphia They insisted however that
he should ride through the city 10 the Philadelphia de-
pot, about mile and half distant. No had he
got from the train than thousands OF people gathered
around him. shaking his hands. and cheering Justify IL
was impossible for the police TO make passage way TO
the carriage, and the crowd sel2cd on the General,
mounted him on the shoulders of couple Of salwart
men, and carried him this for several blocks
meanwhile keeping up continuous round Of cheers for
"tho hero OF Winchester and eWOTlcaEs." BE was at
last got into carriage. when attempt was made to
uIhitch the horses ard drag It through by hand In
an hours time he reached the Philadelphia depot Here
several military companies composed Of colored men
several bands Of music, and large crowd Of citizens
were IN waiting. At tins point the enthusiasm was IL
tense and was kept up until the train moved OF After
the train got started the General expressed himself
highly CTatlcd at receiving such reception III Baitl-
more lie said he never anything like IT, All were
surprised at the crowd and enthusiasm in Baltimore Ii
was expected that the Rebel inhabitants would interfere
but they did not. the crowd were so very enthusiastic
cheering sheridan and eroaning Johnson ana swami IL
was tie general opinion that Baltimore did noby Among
those who met the General and shook lis hand nj the de
DO; was Fred Douglass When the train got going some
gfC .vf,Ta
thing Ike Shcridans ride to Winchester.
After leaving Baltimore the tram did not stop until 1t
reached Hnvrc de Grace Here was large crowd with
band Of music The General got on the back platform
Of the car and bowed In return 10 the cheers given HIM
At this point the train the Susquehanna The
long bridge crossing the river decorated with hags
and in the river below there number OF boats also
handsomely decorated and crowded with people who
chcered Justify. Across the river at Perryve the Mayor
and Council Of Wilmington met the train with special
engine and Here the car III which Sheridan ana
party came from Washington detached from the
regular ran and attached 10 tho engine and ear oi the
Wilmington officials The next place reached was
Wilmington The train arrived Just as heavy rain
and hail had subsidcd. The rain somewhat inter-
fered with the military procession but the people turned
out en- masse and greeted the General with music fng
Of cannon and cheers during tie 10 minutes stay OF the
train From Wilmington, along Tie route 70 PLladol-
ulia the houses tic wgysidc were decorated with
flags and the inmates ~ their doors cheering way
ing haudlerchicfa. and throwing bouquets
Al the Pennsylvania state line the Wilmington party
took leave Of the General and Senator Cameron Mayor
McNlchael and the City Councils OF Philadelphia and
delegation from the Union LaEuc OF that place came on
board the train When Ar. Cameron met Gen. Sheridan
the latter shook bis hand heartily ard ouglngy sod;
ar glad YOU have conc. Mr Senator You cal 10 the
spcnling and will continue the handshaling, although
NY hands are very Sore Tic train did not sopni Chester
notwithstanding there large crowd in attendance
Phiadepl reached just the sun wac going down
Here tie reception that awaited Sheridan u Is Impossible
to perfectly describe When he got from the train In the
depot Mayor MclIichacl formally welcomed him az the
ctv's guest lie was then placed IN open carriage,
which took position in the middle OF the procession Of
fully lOOOO persons The following was the order OF the
parade:
First Division Of fPernT.ula Militia M,lorc,r Frp II Sheridan
and staff the o the Conns The MAYOR
Cncm't Nayor and Council, o. o. % ''s ~ n y,l a,i t cvb
The rre Depaimca The Eepabean Iavnb Give sVatss'
The route taken was about three miles through the
principal streets. The sidewalks were jammed with
people cannon were fired a nearly every square, church
and Gre bells were rnc fireworks Of every description
were set Of, and the dwellings along the whole route
were brilliantly Illuminated Along tho whole line as
Sheridan appeared he was greeted with the widest
enthusiasm the ladies shovcrng down on him bouquets
and yreathcs OF flowers. Goth and women would
rush mp to him ana cry out such expressions as, God
bless the Hero Of Now Orleans" Long life TO Phil
Sheridan the patriot God grant you good health
and long lis :" The Union League House, on the route
Of the procession presented beautiful sight II was
illuminated from pavement to roof and decorated with
innmerablc iags ard lanterns In front OF the building
were in Gas eis "UuiJn," Washington" Sheridan"
Liberty"
It was o'clock before hc party reached the Contlnen
tI Hotel vLcre ouariers were provided for the Gcutra
aud bi. staff Here the streets in the immediate neigh
iorhood were crowded 10 bc impHssabe. and the
people were ciamorOus for sight at cen Sheridan
tha he was brought the balcony In 'front.', where he
roiualned Tor only few moments After no had GOT
Who were fortunate enough get him. banquet
being given IN his honor tonight by the CITY Conncls
Several thousand people are -t III front Ol inc hOel
hoping 70 have hun apItuI anu MAKE sIeocnii 10
morrow he VIII receive tAe ozeIs ~, ~ &
him by the Union League. The citizens OF philadelphia
state that no deihons o'' , /" PuiS ~ Ia , " %
f e time of the sanitary Fair n l4. There must have
been at least Oncthird OF the inhabitants assembled Oh
the IOuto Of the procession The General VIII remain
meeting Of three delegates each OF the posts OF
the Grand ARMY OF the Republic in the District of Man
haitian was held last evening the AroIy Of the nth
Regiment Col. Rush G. Hawkins presided. On motion,
a committee was appointed TO make the necessary mr.
ranecments behalf OF the Grand Army f0r the ccep
tio and streuade TO Gen Philip H. Sheridan on Monday
evening After the transaction OF some miscellaneous
business the Convention adjourned 10 Post No D. Broad
way and Tlirtecntlst where general discisslon was
indulgcd in IN relation 10 the proposed demonstration
RECEPTION N THIS CITY.
Gen. Sheridan has yielded TO the request of
the veteran soldiers Of NewYork and vicinity and will
accept of a serenade the Union League Club House ON
Nondov evening next The veterans Of the army aud
navy from New York, Kings Comfy, Jersey CITY, and
Newark have signdcd their intention 10 participate
be COMMITTEES of Arrangements appointed nj the Mahy
House last week. viii ut the arnOry OF HaWkns
Zouavcs tins evening ~ o'clock, 10 complete the pro
cramne. 4 full attendance Is desired
PROPOSED RECEPTION IN NEWARK.
The Common Council Of Newark met last
evening and after adopting resolution rendering Gen
sheridan the hospltaltes OF the city, appointed Com
mitfec to visit him NJ Philadelphia ana request MN 70
hoco,e The citys guest If he should consent t II the
intention OF the city authorities to give HIN glorious