Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-04

ton to the troops drawn up before his resi-
dence. Not unfortunately for the left of our
lines it extended into neighborhood of rank
secessionsts. OF course, generosity in this
vicinity was no more to be expected than
water in desert Our boys, however, were
not long in ascertaining where pies, cakes
and cookies, of excellent quality, warm and
fresh from the ovens, could be readily pro-
cured, without money and without prlce.
Accordingly grand descent was Immediate
ly made upon the premises of a "secesh' bak-
er, and the shocking rapidity with which the
contents of the establishment disappeared
among the throng of soldiers which filled the
apartments, bore ample testimony both of the
exceeding hunger of the men, and the trea-
sonable sentiment of the baker.
At2 1-2 p. NJ, the order ''attention" came
down the line. Presently'he booming of can
non announce the arrival of the president.
The procession was soon formed, and his eX
cellency escorted to the parade grounds. He
arrived at the place of review at about three
o'clock. The scene here presented was GER
tainly grand and magnificent. The entire
vicinity was thronged with thousands of spec
tatOrs, assembled to witness the occasion.
Drawn up in line, from east to west, across
the extensive parades, extending a distance of
at least mile, were the splendid troops of
oCi DlNhlSos Liz SoCOIl; COuolSllilS VI ull-
brigaded regiments, under command of Col.
Wells, of the 34th Mass, marched upon the
grounds and formed line in front of Sickle's
division, the 34th occupying the post of honor
on ''the right" Presently his excellency, ac-
companied by the secretary of war, General
Banks, and other distinguished personages,
rode down the line. The president, as usual,
was clothed in suit of black, evidently cut
regardless of the latest style, rode a dark
bay horse,-eXhibited no uncommon eques-
TRAN skill, and, on the whole, presented
Gerry ordinary appearance. The president,
having to his satisfaction concluded the re-
view, and the usual marching and vancouver
ing having been completed, occupying the
time until quite dark, and the grand occasion
finally terminated. The following order, con-
corning this review was read on dress parade
last Friday.
HEADQUARTERS SICKLEs' DIVISION, Sd A. ca
Camp near Fairfax Seminary,
General Orders No IA
The brgadier general commanding, cOngratulates
the division upon the expression of cOmmendation
in which the president OF the United States conveyed
his satisfaction with the review and inspection of
the troops to day The major general commanding
defences of Washington, and the major general
commanding detences south of the Potomac, added
the expression of their qualification The dis
eipine, bearing and appearance of the men, the eff
fcency Of the officers the admirable marching, the
good condition of the equipments, and the unusu-
ally full ranks of the regiments and batteries
tied and received just acknowledgment. The brig
adler general commanding tenders his cordial
thanks to the commanding officers for their eXer-
uons TO make the occasion worthy of the division,
and of the distinguished honor it received in this
visit from the chiefmagistrate of the republic.
TO Colonel George d. Wells, thirty -fourth Mas
sachusetts regiment, commanding a brigade of
brigaded regiments. who, courteously responding
to the invitation Of the division commander, partic
pated in the review, the brigadier general COM
handing is under great obligations for the manner
in which he discharged the duty assigned him, as
commanding officer of the escort of honor detailed
to receive the president at Alexandria, and escort
his eNceency to the parade ground. The SoidierIy
appearance md superior discipline Of the Mry-fourth
Massachusetts regiment, tcas the theme Of general
praise.
The brgadier general commanding will not per-
init this occasion to pass without reminding the d-
vision that a review is something more than a cere-
monious testimonial OF respect to peTsonages of
rank, civil or military. Periodical inspections afford
opportunity for periecting the equipments impIOy-
ing the appearance and advancing the discipline of
troops Auxiliary to these are occasional reviews
which should make progressive improvement in
discipline, crown the emulation of the several arms,
and stimulate the ambition of batalions, batteries
and squadrons
Let it always be remembered that however sue
cessiu we may regard the last display the next
can and should bear evidence of renewed eXerions,
and yet higher excellence. 1t is only by the OBJ
serYance of such maXms. that troops may aspire to
become the corps d'elite OF an army.
By command of Brig Gen. Sickles
o. Ill. HART, Assistant Adutant