Evening star., 1863-04-13
THE GREAT REVIEW oF'TuE ARMY OF THE
POTOMAC
TSppciai Corr

lSpPclal Correspondence OF the Star
ARMY OF THE PoToAAC, NEAR FALMOUTH.
VA, April 9, ls63.-Editor Star. The magnif-
cent pageant presented yesterday in the review
OF the grand Army of the Potomac by the Pres
ident, is the all-absorbing theme of con gratula
ton among us all, from the countless members
Of the "briliant stats" to that humble but
useful parsonage, "ye high private" Itwas
q scene that doubtless quickened the pulse
thToes OF our esteemed and patriotic President
who could not gaze on the tremendous force
thus passed in review before his ewes, witbo,,,
feeilng leass If indeed he has ever been
impresst with q feeling of having undertaken
ali operation impossible OF performance, tina.
the purpose avowed in his official prociama
:iOE, that he should "raoccupy and possess''
would speedily be consuuated by the macnii
cent array Of men and material which was
paraded before him from ten o'clock till dusk
The cavalry Were reviewed on the 9th, anI
yesterday such of the artillery and infantry as
We're encamped within convenient distance
from the mefd OF review Such as were re-
moved In their encaMpments 1T some distance
We're not required to be present. The order
went out on the evening previous 10 be in posi-
ton by i0o'clock a. m, ut which hour the Pres
idcnt and family, seated in plain carriage. and
surrounded by number OF generals and their
staffs, with a body. guard OF Rush's lancers.
Were stationed on the summit of 4 slightly
rising mound, about a hundred yards 10 the
south OF the headquarters OF Gen. Sickles. The
mated and beautiful the artillery being parked
20 the left and extending backward. whilst the
infantry, by regiments, reached 10 4 great dis
tance IN front and 10 the right. the bands play
Ing our natlonal AIRS most inspTingly, and
drums beating all the while. Kinzie'S ba tary
al the command. fired the customary salute of
twPnty-one uns in honor of the President. and
Immediately after the artillery started the re-
view by passing in front of his carriage il the
following ordrr:-Graham's, kinzie's, Harts
Johnsons. TaftS, kusserow = Deidrich's and
BROKERS, these being the batteries in the ar
ulleTy reserve conveniently near 10 the field Of
review. They presented a most gratifying and
creultable appearance, eliciting numerous eN-
pressions of pride and en- comum from the mil
tarF dlgnltarles present; and Capt. Hart, COM
manding the 18th Independent New York ba;-
terry. was warmly complimented by Colonel
DeREssy, commanding artillery reserve for
having most magnificent battery and such q
thoroughly drilled, well disciplined and good
looking set of men. The praiseis well deserved.
for Capt. Hart is an old soldier, having served
fourteen years in the T.. 5. Army. and he knows
what battery should be.
After the artillery came the infantry. which
occupied the rest of the day IL. review, and
ELECTED much praise from those competent 20
Judge of discipline and military appearance
The men all look healthy and cheerful, proud
OF the prestige attached to the name of cu:
grand army. and bear themselves with the
disciplined carriage of veterans. The equip
ment and material too, of this army is excel
lent. The men are well clothed, and their
arms are complete and reliable, SO thar the
doubts and trihulaIons so sedulously sawed
by the copperheads, need but a glance M .hpse
facts TO prove them "but the baseless tabri, of
vision," and when Gen. Hooker said thai
this army should take Richmond, the cry was
caught up and re- echoed around every I'nlon
camp fire that sent its blue smoke curling up-
ward towards a most propitious heaven; and
when ne says that he has the finest army in
the world, We who love the truth, should give
him heed, tor he but states the undeni5ble
fact. LGM