Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-10-18

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The artillery and cavalry review to-day
was by far the grandest spectacle of the
kind ever witnessed on this continent, and |
probably the most imposing that ever viii !
occur. There wero six thousand cavalry,
aud one hundred and twelve guns, with all
theappurtenauces in the parade. The cav
airy was drawn up by companies in FIVE
lines upon one side Of the field, and the ar
tillery formed tho other side Of square at
right angles with the cavalry The field Of
review included about two hundred acres.
Some portions of the ground were wet and
slippery; but taken altogether, its adapta-
tion tothe purpose could hardly DO excclled.
There was room for the review, but not for
any display Of the troops in drill
Long before the hour fixed for the re-
view the population of Washington, citizens
ADD strangers, of all ages, sexes and condi-
tions, from the aristocrat to the citizen on
foot in omnibusses and every imaginable
style of equipage, was enroute for the field,
about mile east of the Capitol. A strong
guard was necessary to keep intact the lines
Of the review ground Tho crowd was
scattered along the whole extent Of the
lines, but was thickest and deepest in the
vicinity of the flag that marked the posi-.
ton to be occupied by Gen. Mcclellan
and staff. Among the equipages in atten-
dance which were noticeable were those of
nearly all the foreign diguitaries. The car
riage of the President Of the United States,
in which were seated Mr.. Lincoln and Mr..
Seward, was conspicuous in the thropg.-.
The Prince de Joinvile was also present.
At ~ o'clock, the hour fixed for the re-
view, Gen. Mcclellan, attended by all Of
his staff who were not otherwise engaged
on the field, and accompanied at his invita-
tions by General Blenker and General
Sickles, each with his staff, and escorted by
the mounted body guard under Captain
Baker, appeared upon the field. His ap.
pearauce was the signal for the review to
begin. He was received with the custo-
mary salute from the battery at the extreme
right.
The artillery was commanded by General
Barry, the cavalry by General Palmer, and
the whole review was commanded by Gen.
Stoneman. The forces in line were placed
in open order, the artillery by batteries, and
the cavalry by companies, and subjected
first to a rapid review by the General and
his staff, as they road along the ranks thus
formed. Upon the instant he had taken
his position the whole force was put in mo-
tion by the powerful voice of General Stone
man, and passed in review, giving the mill
tary salute in passing the Generals position.
Large as was the field, it was insufficient
for drill, and the troops had to be hurried
off the field to make room for the others
The ground in many places was soft, but
the lines were mained with excellent pre-
cision. The cavalry in the line were all
volunteers, except the fifth regiment Uni
ted States regulars, commanded by Major
Oakes; portion of the Sixth, not yet com
pletely organized, commanded by Colonel
Emory; and two companies Of the Fourth,
and ono of the United States regular caval-
ry. Several of the best drilled cavalry reg
iments and a number of batteries of artillery
were not included in the review, as they
were on duty with the divisions to which
they were attached. rrruF
The review was creditable to both officers
and soldiers. Seldom, even in the immense
armies of Europe, has such large body of
splendid looking cavalry and artillery SOL
diers been brought together The men are
stalwart, and the horses generally in good
condition. They made splendid appear
ance, and elected many high encomiums.
Several distinguished European, military
officers who were present expressed surprise
at the wonderful efficiency of men who had
been drilled so short time They viewed
it as one Of the evidences Of the astounding
resources Of this great country.
At the close Of the review Gen. McClel-
Ian turned to Gen. Stoneman, the comman-
der of the review, and congratulated him up
on the wonderful Improvement niade by the
cavalry and artillery. Gen. Stoneman was
also congratulated by Gen. BIenker, who re-
marked that while such spectacle might
be expected in Europe, where immense
standing armies are maintained, the presen-
tation to-day was startling for a nation
scarcely three quarters of century old
The Prince de Joinville, who has enjoyed
opportunities of witnessing the grandest
military reviews in Europe, said be had
never before seen so many cannon in one
field at one time. If was truely grand
sight and one TO make Americans proud of
their country. Upon every side, among
the spectators on the field, the regret was
expressed that such body. of cavalry and
artillery was not in the action at Bull Run,
fori it would have swept the rebels from the
field. t8 9E38llA Stiilsi -t}ttl
A demonstration like that of to-day
connot be described 1t needs to be seen
to be appreciated One hundred and twelve
cannon, attended by fifteen hundred men
and horses, and six thousand cavalry, with
sabres glistnening in tbs sunlight in one
body, is indeed formidable array.
The commander of the review noted that
one Of the most splendid and best drilled
batteries upon the field was from Massachu-
settes-thO Boston Light Artillery, COM
manded by Captain Porter, which has un-
Ill recently been stationed at Baltimore.
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