The New York herald., 1871-11-21
"WELUOME GENERAL HOOKER,
TIE HERO OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

slmenss Of the veterans)
:WEIuoME GENsSxI r.. Lilo HooTEH
Il TIE HERO OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAiN.n
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! These words OF welcome were scarcely read by
the General when. ne passed under the arch, the
disabled soldiers confirmed tho inscription by cheer
efter cheer, such soldiers only can give. AS the
carriage passed along toward the Music Hall the
enthusiasm became greater. and tho General with
moistoned eyes, gracefully acknowledged the com.
piment by bowling his thanks, with that old accus
TONED smile on his lace, his head uncovered and
mis- countenance beaming with vellest sat-
Mactlon. The veterans Immediately assembled
IN the Music Hall, crowding 1t to Its utmost
capacity, many being unable to get inside, but
providing to the open windows intent on hearing
what the General might have to say. AS he was
assisted to tho stage the cheering became wildly
enthusiastic, the band meantime striking up
!, t:Marching Through Georgia"
1. When quiet was restored Colonel Brown ad.
dressed The General, briefly expressing the grati.
cation which the 1900 veterans felt at
this long looked for visit or their honorsd leador,
who. so nrm and unylelding in battle,
had at all times exhlbited the ten.
Sperest feelings for his wounded, suffering
and dying soldiers when tho storm or battle was
over. On behalf Of the disabled veterans tho ON.
ces OF the Central Branch and tine managers Of the
National Asylum, he extended to the General most
hearty welcome.
GENERAL HOoKBR'S ADDRESS TO THE VETERANS.
ahe General, with dinlculty aud with the aid OF
some assistants. arose to reply to these remarks,
ana as he did SO this crowded house OF veterans
arose spontaneously and gave cheer after cheer
with such enthusiastic earnestness az must have
coDvincod the General that he was In the house
Of his friends. When quiet was again re-
stored General Hooker addressed himself to
Sne veterans. thanking them for their hearty I'M.
expected and, as he thought, undeserved welcome.
Ho had long had shls visit in contemplation for he
desired to see with his eyes tho care which the
government was bestowin1 on her worthy defend
ers. He was prouder OF his government to-day than
pTer before, because she was showing an appreca-
danger. lie saw before MIN the men who had borne
the heat aud OF patile In defence OF that old
defence had received wounds contracted diseases
which rendered II impossible for thom 70 perform
years. He was glad they had sucn comfortable
homes, and he hoped they might 1.-Two many years
possible for the government 10 give them. He had
visited the Home at milwaukee,. and hrs heart was
sa1 ssS @ asss oao
try might we be e., proud but ,ut.ds NOS IN al re-
feet he was not certain that he might not
wish at some time to become an inmate nlmsef
and he therefore wished to select the ono thaS
suited him best. He said that he was not prepared
for this occasion; that he was quite surprised, as
be excused, as ne had SAID things that he dad not
wish to say, but nothing that he did wish to
as SS ne was Io%
that the government had located one OF the Homes
In OHIO, for hc had good reasons to know that she
fHE HosT LOYAL AND sELr.sAcRIFIcrNa STATES.
He had tramped through here during tho war; hs
was Q portion OF the tine III command With his
Headquarters At Cincinnati. lle remarked one case
Of an Ohio mother which gave him great confidence
present. Would excuse him GS' 2e would ss it, It. though
he thoughtful soldiers would be very likely TO enjoy
tins lady complained tnat snc was unfortunate as
pho had but one son TO send TO the war;
thirty years before she would nave had ten ready
FOR the war. tI4aughter and app:ausel 1his homely
Ru' SSnes o. an Uno mo'ner ~ was eqaa
mother and gave him great confidence In the
honesty. integrity and loyalty OF Ohio ladies' After
again thanking the veterans Tor this unlocked Tor
and very gratifying reception ne resumed his seat
amid the enthusiastic cheers or all present, who
erosc TO their feet Tor tho purpose or giving moro
GENERAL woop's REMARKS.
General WOOD was tnen Introduced. lie declined
to make speech, but expressed his great gratifca-
tion IN witnessing the very hearty greetings which
veterans had extended TO his fellow oficers ana his
worthy tribute to the noble General.
Mr.. 0UNCKEL AND THE INDIANS.
Mr.. GUNoKEL was then called for, and &c.
marked that he mad Just returned from q
Trip to the ,,. far West almost beyond inc
most did con2regate. and while he did not
intend to make speech, as nc was up he would
simply remark that he had witnessed one Indian
lures Of the same. The quiet decorum and arten-
tion TO the business OF the Congress was worthy "
imitation by another Congress we often read about.
He was struck by two features In Indian anairs.
One was that no whiskey vas allowed TO be sold on
this reservation, and this was law OF the Indian
Congress and not tie treaty stipulauons made by
the United states. No man could get y drink of
for It, but he noticed frequent inquiries made
the doctors about there by men who were able TO
walk around, and with no special appearance OF
disease. the other feature which he noticed was
nothing and ne would like to others follow this
good Indian example.
After three cheers HAD been given BY the
assembled veterans, who seemed slow to leave
the hail. General Hooker took n carriage and was
driven over 10 the Library, wnerc ne spent half an
hour, expressing great admiration at the mag.
was shown the Putnam Library he also expressed
great desire to see George II. Thomas' Library, and
promised 10 personal aid and innuence. From ine
library he walked TO church; from the church he
was driven to the hospital and visited the various
wards, and was introduced to the patients BY Dr:
McDermot. In all the wards he addressed vords OF
comfort and cheerfuness 10 the men, promising 70
return within . year AMI hoping 10 see tnem al I'M
proved In health. His visit 10 the hospital was one
OF great interest TO the General and to the men,
~ he free TO talk to and interr0gate the po0r
suffering soldiers. The hospital was no new place
70 MIN, as ne was always noted for his care OF ms
Won him many warm friends with the soldiers OF
me hauon. AZ half-past three 0eiOck tne
GENERAL toot his departure for Onclnnati where no
from thence To return 10 MS home In New YORK, VIA
fnnaae'phiA where he will be received with
. SUDDEN DEATH oP AN ELIZABETH CITY