The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-27
Enthusiastic Welcome by the Citizens
Of Providence.
THE BLOODY CHASM STILL OPEN
Treason Odious and Memorial Day for
Union Soldiers Only.
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

ing the morning it WINS extremely warm. Tho
steamer Rhode Island from New York, brought Cen
cra Har,rann and his staff together with Posts No.
OF Philadelphia, the former coming escort to
the Comma ndcr-in- Chief and comrades from different
sections OF the country. Post No did not remain
long. they took their departure for Lynn Mass,
was their original intention, to BIO the guests OF tho
Grand Army in that place. They will, however,
be at tho Veteran Reunion at Rocky Point
on Thursday. The comrades brought their mutilatcd
colors which had service on many hard fought
battle field. Post No. was accompanied by citf-
zens' corps, composed OF many prominent citizens of
Philadelphia, under the command OF D. Stanley Hos
singer the Adjutant General OF the State Of Pennsyl
vania Soon after the arrival OF the boat the COM
rades sailed up tho city and took look ut their
respective quarters. Before eight O'Clock they re-
turned to tho boat and subsequently met by So
cum Post, No 10. and Prescott Post, No 2, oil this
city, the former being mounted.
THE RECEPTION.
Before the line started General Burnside made his
appearance In the depot and the Philadephians hon.
ored him with three r0using cheers The General
went on board the steamer and formally welcomed
General Harranf. The Department Commander OF the
State. Henry J. Spooncr. and stan then made their
appearance and introduced to General Hartranft
and staff Just the line OF march started detach
mcnt tho Marine Artillery fred salute OF seventeen
guns In honor OF General Hartranft II was very
feeble effort and tor some tho report OF the
guns not heard quarter OF mile from the
wharf Carriages were provided for General Hart
rant and staff, General Burnside, Henry j. Spooner.
Department Commander, and Colonel Turner, Chief OF
Stan, occupying the nrst carriage. The march was
brief one halt being called in front of the City HOTEL
tho headquarters OF the Commander-in-ChieL At
various points the distinguished guests were cheered,
and much enthusiasm very general desire to
Pen usylvania's nonorcd Governor were manifested
GRAND ENcAMPMBST.
Tha Grand Encampment and Council OF Admin,stra-
ton met soon alter o'clock at the City HOTEL
The following officers were present.
COMMANDMENT Chief-John +. Hartranft. Harris
burg
Senior Vice Commander In. Chief. 8. Reynolds,
Chicago.
Junior Vice Commander-in in ef-Charles J. Buck
bee. New Haven.
Surgeon General-Dr. James L. Watson, Brooklyn.
Chaplain.iu- Chiet-Rev John +. Lowering Watcr.
town, Mass.
Adjutant Genoral-Robert B. Bcath. Philadelphia.
Ouartermaster General-Wiam Ward, Newark.
Inspector Gcneral-W f. Rogers, ufalo.
Judge Advocate General-W. W. Douglas. Provi
dence.
COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION.
Maine-J. j. Myrick.
New Hampshlre-Levi L. Adrch.
vermont-Goorge J. Stannard.
Massachusctts-Jacob Silloway.
Connccticut-Hcnry Huss.
Rhode Island-Charles q. Gray
New York-Honry c. Perey
New Jersey-Joseph c. Lee.
Pennsylvania-E G. Young.
Maryiand--T. W. Dew.
Potomac-Gcorge Edgar Corson
Virginia-Wiiam Ryder.
Ohio-Thomas q. Boone
Illinois, J. Palmer.
Wisconsin-h. b. Harshnw.
Californa-C. Mason Kline.
Minucsota-Albert Schenlcr.
Alabama--Georgc E. Spencer.
The Council WINS session about hour when the
veteran associations marched the hotel
tho Comman der- n Chief and the National Encamp-
ment 10 the arpory OF the Providence Light In
fantry, where tho encampmcnt proceeded to
the transaction OF its business Tho line
OF march to tho armory q long one, and the
rades suffered little from the heat Arriving at tho
armory, General Hartrsntt in the plain dress OF the
organization. arm in arm with General Burnside en-
tered the tal tho band playing .'Ha to the Chief"
Tho officers OF tho encampmcnt, together with the
| City Council Committee. headed by HIS Honor Mayor
| Doyle occupied seats upon the platform.
MAYOR poYLE's WELCOME
As soon as the meeting was called to order Mayor
| Doyle briefly welcomed the guests as lollows:-
| CoMMANDER.is-CHEF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF
| THE GRAND ARMY OF THE kEpuBJc:-As the repre-
sentative OF the people OF this city, and by the re-
| quest OF tho City Council, ! most heartily welcome
| you at TINS your annual gathering.
We thank you tor coming here, as II enables us to
/ cxpress TO YOU however humbIy il may be- by such
opaltics as wc can offer. our high appreciation OF
the great sacrifices made ana Tue patriotic services
1 the preservation OF the national government ana
| national las.
wheresocver they may be, who IN the hour OF their
| country's need Doby went 10 her defence. We
welcome you also The representative OF that great
host " hose lives cut amid the shock OF battle or
! who, on the march, IN tho camp IN the hospital or
prison, since the struggle closed, have been mus
tered into the grand army on high
| We congratulate you that on this occasion Tor the
FIRST time IN tho history OF your organization the nag
which you preserved is waving over every state IN
the linton upheld only by tho people and government
OF that state We invoke for your comrndc who has
called upon guide the dcstinles OF the nation
the support OF every citizen in his patriotic effort TO
unite ia harmony aud good fellowship all the people
without regard section, and II Is our most
earnest desire that his official term shall close he
may retire wit the blessings Of a happy aud united
nation from Maine to Texas and from Florida TO Ore
| gon. -, -, -.
deserved honor shown by the mother country TO your
| comrado, tho great captain OF tho age And thus,
! members of the National Encampmont we welcome
you Providence with tho sincere wish OF all us c
zens that your visit at this time may ever be remem
| bercd by you with unaoyed satisfaction
When Mayor Doyle referred to tho treatment OF cx
President Grant by the mother country there was loud
and continued applause, waving OF hats and other ex
pressions OF approval showing clearly that the gncs
of Great Britain was still held in high regard by The
men whom he had so often led to battle.
GENERAL HAKrRASrr's RESPONSE
At the conclusion OF Mayor Doye's address Genera
hartranft responded as follows:--
| Mr.. MAroR-lt Is a very great qualification to me, al
the commander oil the Grand Army OF the Republic, u
thank you tor the KIND manner IN when you nave re-
ceivcd the representatives OF the people Of Proyi
dcnce From what have seen since We have arrived
| and from what see is to Gene we thank you mos
heartily for giving this reception the represents
tivcs OF the Grand Army. Every member OF tho Orde
who has had the opportunity OF coming here has don
| SO with great pleasure, because all OF us have
served with the soloicrs OF Rhode Island on almos
every battle lcId OF The (Appausc Perhaps INA
remark apples more especially 10 me, Tor the mrs