The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-05-25

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John l. Logan he'd assumed The command Of ths army,
and Major 0snsrL Hassn took command of LoSan's
sepA WIN The dawn Of the mornins the troops CON-
nsnssa crossing the Long Bridge and proessdsd north
ssd sass Of the Capitol nassins IN Ne dssrsns asees
contiguous 70 the line Of march ~ a early hour Ass
General Hasen wAs on the spot actively forming she
troops into marching column Soon after Major Generals
John Logan and Frank p. Blas ssrived and the order
Of procsasion wAs formed
SHERMAN AND sTAy1
soon arrived AZ this time large Of sv0tans
and military men were on the ground Ill eager 70 eascha
glimpse Of the hero whose lightning march swept through
the oonfsderacy, sxposing ~ weakness ana crushing
~ feeble strength have never sssa the Iron Chisr
look better In his eye the proud conscious slancs
Of the eenqusror while his fsaturs relieved nom ne
nsrvous anxious expression Of tines assumed an as
Or rsposs which wen became him. Those who saw shss
man blaadly smile and bow 70 the sdmirns multitude
could not realise that he The same nvoas rsslsse
spirit has followed Johnssos end swept through Ne con-
fsAsvasy hhs IN svsngins NsnssA
fRB NARcn ssauH.
Precisely q nine o'clock the head Of ths column
wheeled from NE streets contiguous 70 the Capitol into
Pennsylvania avenue and took up their line Of march In
columns BY companies, oaassd IN mass with insssvss b.
twssn regiments. brgades and Gvisiona
The AVENUE ~
Wa dsussly thronssd with eager orowds The wipdows
doors, and even housetops crowded. have sean
ladies' and gentlemen comfortably seated on the top
Of the Treasury Building, calmly looking down upon The
moving Of and the sitterns forests Of steel
that passed beneath them Handkerchief waved from
ths wndowa and shower Of bouquets flooded the CON-
Qusrng heroea General Sherman, attended by General
Howard and his personal sta and escort rode in front Of
the column Next came General John A. Logan, now
commanding the Army Of the Tennessee, with star
and escort Logsn's dashng bravery and chival-
~ character snsursd him an env,Able reception.
onNBRAL aAzsN.
Next followed Major General Haxsn, now commanding
the Fifteenth Army corps General Haxen's military
career has been . brilliant one. Soon after grsdu.
aSng ~ West Point he distinguished himself In the
Mexican was where he wounded. He returned home
and leo quiet life until the breaking out Of the present
war, when ho took the coonslcy OF an Ohio regiment
His brilliant services raised him 70 brigadershp,
and for his skill and bravery in capturing Fort NcAlstsr
he was promoted 70 full major ssncrashp. Splendid
wsaths and coronas Of flowers had been presented to
Sherman, Howard and Logan A. the head Of the col
umn passed near Wizards deputation Of ladies mod
esy presented bouquet and wreath 70 General Haxen.
BE politely received Il and courteously thanked them.
Hazen appears be great favote with the ladies' and
wonder. or noble appearance in tho prime Of man.
hood dgnaed and brave wonder that he is esteemed
and loved He II counted OF the nest looking gene
rails in TIC army.
ADVANCE OF THE 0OLUhN.
The head Of the column was now approaching, and
all eyes and glassess were snxiously turned toward
Sherman and his iron hosa First the Ninth Illinois
mounted Infantry. Next camo Sherman, Howard aud
their Stan ofcen The crowds the streets and plat
After passing the stand they returned take their seats
the President and all the guests rising to receive them
The President Grant, and all the other generals and dig
nitaries warmly greeted them Cen Hazen and stan at
the head Of the column now approached. He, too,
greeted with cries fBravo Hsxen. Three cheers for
the Hero OF Fort McAliser which wildly given.
rmE ORDER OF HARcB.
The First division, under command OF Brsvet Major
General c. Woods had the advando Of the column
The Second division commanded by Brgadicr General j.
Oiiner next; while the Fourth division, under
General Corse, brought up the These were fol-
lowed BY the artillery, under the command Of Leuteu
Colonel W. H Ross onisf Of artillery Fifteenth
army corps
TIE FIRST DIVISION
Genera, Wood s from Ohio He s a cooi brave sol
dior, and has distinguished himself, In sherman's
paisns He man OF ans proportions; tall and poriy
His courteous and gsual, and, like mos,
men OF his appasarance he is thorough soldier His
noble division marched Ia splendid order, winning
golden opinions from the spectators Fine, h, long
Imbed. strapping fellows well mag the wes, bc prond
OF such soldiers and such men
THE SECOND DIVISION
IL now commanded by BrigadIer General John Oliver
who assumed the command to-day Hazcn's promotion
There are nner divisions m tho army than this II
was Shermans old division and turned the tide Of battle
a Shiloh and participated 10 many bloody light since
This division has magnificent band which war raised
bysenernl Hazen who has decided passion for music
II has been remarked the bands accompanying shor
mans army superior TO those anywhere else in the
service
rur roURrH DIVISION,
Brevet MAJOR General J. N. Corse. followed General
Corse is rather small considerably snnbrow ned
but with wiry frame capable OF great fatigue and
ton This be proved In his march from savannah try
ing regain the column when cut on by the mud foods
and broken weather He 10 looked upon FIRST rate
soldier and officer 10 the battle Of Aiaoona his division
whipped Hood and then = bullet scared his brow
ing bnhsaled scar on II yet
rHE PASSING sALurB.
Az these columns moved by the reviewing party hey
saluted BY lowering oolor and with a rune Of the
nod music The splendid band which accompanied the
commands wheeled ous Of column opposite tho stand
WhH IokpecttVe p0keues or phrsuk
rBE APPEARANCE OF THE TROOPS.
The army presented . most magnificent appearance,
marching In column .hs most regular order with
their lines well dressed their gerns bsyope,s present
Ing pnbrokeb line, the pieces being at shoulder
arms one remarkable feature in sherinans army m
THg NEGRO rIorERR CORPS.
Az these swarthy, emsncipa,ed.sons Of Ham marched
by with their shouldered Spades picn and axcs they
we're loudly greeted which evidently ,ickled sambo's
vanity Il was plain that he wanted grand holiday
show In which he ws well pleased 70 bs prominent
actor They know well that they represented many
housands OF dollars oss TO shs copfeders;y -
AMBULANCE AND PoSrooNs.
In rear Of each brigade followed rather
bulspcea moving three abreast Two pontoon boa also
passedons skeleton aud the other covered with
vss just 10 give The spectators sA Of their con.
svuc,ion
AypnARAvUS OF THE ARMY.