The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-29
long spared to our common country. 1 again welcome

General sheridan replied rs follows
i only return my thanks, Mr. Mayor and citizens
of this place. for this very Kind reception which you
have extended 70 to-day II certainly Is far IN excees
OF anything could have imagiasdi and 1t Is exceed
eDce Of the large numer OF old soldiers who Fought to
sustain this country End whom saw upon the streets
10 day.
THROUGH THE CITY TO THE MAYORS RESIDENCE
While the General and stan wore In the Council
Chamber the escort had formed in line according to the
original nenticn but which had been broken through
the Generals surprs and his appearance 70 proceed
10 the resdep CO Of the Mayor they started In the follow
Veteran SOLDIERS and Sailors and Post No Of the Grand
Second Regiment New Jersey Ride Corps.
Fire Department consisting Of Union Truck Hope Hose
sss mnnsISns Psss waTSn shin Moses
General Sheridan and STAFF
Invited Guests In carriages.
70 and around Warrington park and down Park place to
the Mayors residence which reached at three p NJ
The entire route was thronged with people, and the APP
pause throughout was most enthusiastic.
DEPARTURE FROM NEWARK
Tho crowd which thronged the platform Of the depot
York was equally numerous as the which greeted
his arrival ~ Chestnut street few hours before And
here again the fair sex we're strongly On
Ward and the city authorities he subjected 70 the
Same ovston which met him at every step through the
every who could by any get enough for
him 70 do 50. tho ladies being as anxious to press
M s.e o The police order, despite ss
crowd until he took refuge in the ladies' waiting room
and seated in his car some distance up the track
before the majority Of the people who were peering
4. had escausd IL this ca sso up Ss conn
mlttes Of the Common Council Of Newark, Governor
Ward and some gentlemen who bad accompanied the
General from Philadelphia The locomotive being then
attached to the train II down to the depot but its
arrival there the windows beseged with clamorous
Which he sat and shake hands with his ad
mrers until the train began 70 out Of the station
and was on its way to New York. Colonel Frank Z
Howe Of New York, here Joined the Generals party.
Nothing Of moment occurred on the remainder Of the
journey.
Arrival In Jersey City.
At the depot in Jersey City quite largo number Of
persons in waiting force Of twenty Of the Hud-
river police under the direction OF Aid Daley
present to preserve order Previous to leaving the car
Mr. Woodruff, superintendent Of the ferry company,
stated that special boat would be waiting convey
the at the he
party proceeded on board platoon Of police march
ing in front, the General and his companions walking
arm and arm. The same enthusiastic demonstrations
or welcome which greeted him throughout were not
here wanting In fact wherever he was recognized he
G. W. Thorn and Mayor Gopsll, Of Jersey City, and Su.
perintendent John Kennedy. Of New Yark, were pro-
sented TO General Sheridan while waiting for the boat
Crossing the Hudson.
The Superintendent, who announced that he would
place special boat at the disposal OF the General was not
able to keep his promise, large portion Of the crowd
rushed on board after him and crowded around him a.
he stood at the bow regardless Of all notions Of social
etiquette. This, however, the General bore very good
humoredly. Indeed during the entire day his counte.
earnest though often rough tssmonss Of the estesm
in which he was held.
Governor Ward, who had taken charge Of the General
during his journey through the State OF New Jersey
from his arrival at Trenton now approached attended
by the Newark delegation 70 take his leave He said
care Of COMMITTEES Of the cssns Of New York Who
feel assured win take the best care Of you.
General Sheridan answered: Governor Ward, sin.
reooscs with the greatest feelings Of gratitude your
hearty welcome and your exceeding Kindness 70 me
Governor Ward replisd:-N has been . source Of
pleasure 10 us TO receive you. hope you will give "
another opportunity 70 show you what we can do BY
The Mayor Of Newark also expressed the hope Of sss
ing General Sheridan again in Newark. Tho General
Before leaving the boat Govsinor Ward called Gsner.
6hsrdans attention TO number Of ladies' Who wished
complied with their wishes and even pressed the hands
Of young child anxiousy hsd ont 70 him by its moth
he Never turns bis back on tho TO
which the General answered, 81 don't believe any one
does 90.
= General SherIdan's Arrival In New York.
On the arrival Of the ferryboat at this side tho Cen.
eral in company with General Butterfeld and his star
passed quickly through the ferry house. and entering
Two carriages drove away to the Fifth Avenue Hotel
As he left the boat parting cheer was given him, which
taken up by those the bridge and in the station:
but before the echo OF It died away the General ana
party had vanished Nothing important occurred dur.
Ing their drive up Broadway Their arrival at the hotel
was equally unnoticed very few being acquainted with
his presence.
General Sheridan accompanied by the following
members OF his taff:-Gcnera G. w. Forsythc Colonel
J. Forsyhe and Colonel j. c. Crosby
Preparations for the Public Reception To-
Morrow.
Colonel Thomas NJ Reid, of the Second regiment N.
s. N g., has issued general order to tn regiment
10 assemble in full uniform at the armory at hafpast
'sven p. H., Monday, to participate in the reception
endered to General sheridan.
The Fourth regiment Veteran Zouaves) are also or.
Tered by their Colonel, Hartman d. Hull to parade at
line P. NJ, on Monday, for same purpose
Colonel Hawkins Chairman of the Joint Committee
" tho Veteran Organization has received letter from
COLONEL John n. Wilcox Of the Ninth regiment n. Y
n. g., stating that In consequence the short notice
has received II will DO impossible for him to assemble
lie regiment In order 70 join In the proceedings
The members OF the Soldiers' and Sailors Union
and the veterans who DESTROYS TO oin with
hem will meet at halfpast seven p NJ In front Of the
olders Agency, 100 Canal street Vehicles are 70 b