Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26
GEN. PALMER's WELCOME HOME.
An Enthusiastic Demonstration On Albany
LAST Friday.

When Gen. Palmer. late commsnder-in-chies
Of the Grand Army 81 the Republic. arrived al
his home in Albany las; FRIDAY after the closs
Of the encampment he greeted with a most
enthusiastic reception by the citizens. a recep-
ton which rivAled that accorded him
upon his return from Detroit after his
election 20 the Office Of commander-in-chief.
That reception year ago described o
the grAndesi ever accorded 20 private citizea
in Albany. He was welcomed then by Gov.
Hill and the mayor Of the city. and there was
big parade and gorgeous display of fireworks.
Gen. Palmer arrived in Albany Friday with
the Palmer escort battalion.
The Albany Argus Of SATURDAY in its do
scription OF the reception saws the military
pageant OF Yesterday afternoon % the
most interesting in the history Of the munlci-
psiity. and from technical point Of view one
Of the very best
Hundreds Of citizens lined the walks ana
roadwsys and many encomiums of praise and
generous applause were showered on both vet
Grams and escort. Commander Palmer received
perfect ovation AL along the line and was kept
continually bowling in graceful and happy az
Acknowledgement. There was a liberal display ~
bunting along the streets and altogether Il was
asplendid mi itary erhihi; in all its details
When the head Of the column reached the
armory the streets were crowded and lns,v
Nttlh Co4utnn MED into the htlllt-
ing 10 the melody Of johnny Comes Marching
Home"
The tenth battalion marched into the drili
room and formed three sides OF n hollow
square and then came the veterans. while tho
band played Home Again and Rally Round
the Flag. The veterans formed battalion
front on the east side of the drill shed and then
marched 20 the line TO complete the square
amid storms of applause. The alignment wAs
absolutely perfect and the cadence a. one man.
Ii was s.splendid maneuver tina; even the tenth
might have been proud %.
The command Tin place rest" was neat given
and Mayor James II. Manning. ACCOMPANIED nv
Maj. Stacpole. stepped 10 the center of the
| square. His honor, the MAYOR. then eloquently
and briefly addressed the Palmer battalion.
He spoke OF how. less than a week age. they
| had left Albany as Its representative veteran
/ soldiers and escort 20 "A distinguished
| Albanian. the conman1cr-iE-chief Of the Grand
Army OF the Republic. The citizens Of Albany
had seen them depart with pride and wsre
now more proud al the admirable
and honorable record they had made
| at Washington. They did honor 90 their CITY,
! Commander Palmer and themselves. lie al
| luded to their departure in glowing terms, 20
the seat Of war and 81 their victorious return.
| lie warmly complimentcd the tenth battalion
Tor soldierly fraternity, Rs evidenced by the re-
ception. and for their patriotic services 60 the
state. He paid high compliment to Com
| mander Palmer and welcomed his escort to
| their city OF residence.
The remarks Of the mayor were received with
applause and Commander Palmer feelingh re-
! sponded. He thanked the citizens OF Albany.
| as represented by the mayor. and the tenth
| battalion for their splendid reception. He
| spoke words of the highest praise for his escort
| and the honors il won in Washington. Tho
| occasion was one OF the happiest Of his life and
he was proud that for thirty-iive years he had
been an Albanian. lie modestly spoke of his
! year Rs commander-in-chief. and alluded 20 the
fact that he was nov an humble but none tho
less faithful and enthusiastic member OF the
Grand Army of the Republic
After other speeches a collation. was served
and Col. Macfarlane presented the battalion
flag TO Commander Palmer. who responded with
| gratitude and deep emotion.
Rounds of cheers were given for Commander
Palmer the mayor. the tenth battalion and tho
Jackson corps Tho veterans then departed
| for their homes amid the plaudits Of the bat
| talon. Thus ended one OF the most pleasant
and splendid military events in the history u
Albany.