Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-30

designated the several districts to the schools O.
which the wearers belonged the red represent
ing the hfst whiSe the second blue the third
and green ia fourth, Among the mos. prom
nent OF the inscriptions was one explanatory OIL
the scene " The public schools Of Washingtou
welcome the heroes Of the republic " THIS hung
immediately over the ontrance to the east port.
20 Of the capitol, and was painted upon large
Whlto banner. Opposite TO 1t, over the entrance
to She western portce, was another similar ban
neT bearing the inscription, The only national
debt We osn never pay is the debt We owe to thu
victorious Union soldiers O.hor banner ar.
rayed against dIforeut parts Of the building be-
tween these two bore the notices, Honor t1
tho Brave, Union and Freelom Forever,
Welcome Brave Soldiers " Defenders Of the
Country otc, AT intervals on the hllI-side,
evergreen bushes dressed with clusters Of flowers
enhanced the beauty Of the scene, and the inter.
est was increased when several children were
observed standing ready to bestow upJn the sol
ders these charming boquets. Nearly all the
Generals, and many Of the field officers, were re-
cipentS Of these fsVorI, and the fair Losses Nere
not little elated TO see their glfts highly prlIsd
and carefully preserved by those upon whom
they bestowed them. Besides the songs named
above, the scholars aI0 sung several otherr
equally appropriate and as only portion Of
/ them sung at once, alter the FIRST piece the sing.
ing whs continued most Of the time while tie
column was passing. 10 ad the effect Of this
planned entertainment the schools were 40
companied By Cliii0arne Barracks Band, and the
band VI the NinEh Veteran Reserve Corps, VINO
hlled the intervals between the vocal perform
ances by playing number Of popular ARE. The
soldiers we're not slow to appreciate tho compl-
'nent intended by shls welcome, and several times
gave utterance to their appreciation by hearty
cheers i0r tho public schools Of Washington.
Alter passing this point, the sidewalks became
den'eiy crowded with specls ors oil both sexes,
and every available place for overlooking tue
column, such as windows, balconies, b., was
hiled with ladies. Most of these expressed their
welcome by waving handkerohlef,, bowing, snil-
ing, and clapplDg their hands. This was espe.
clally the case when they recognized an ac
qualntance in the column whose attention they
desired to attract, and their demonstrations ire
qlently elected cheering from the troops
During the entire march along Pennsylvania
avenue no unpltasant incident occurred 10 mar
the general harmony. The day has been me
mor4ble aud enjoyable beyond expectation or
precedent.
SECOND DAT.
We have had another bright, and. in all other
respects, charming day for the review Of the
armies Of the Tennessee and Georgia The side
walks OF Pennsylvania avenue al ali elevated
points were to-day, as yesterday, occupied by
deeply interested spectators Fresh a. rivals
this morning augmented the already large mum.
Der OF sr0ngoTs, who had especially visited
Washington TO witness the grand military pa.
rsde
Iha tastoiully decorated stands near the Ex
ecutlye mansion were again occupied by PresI-
dent johnson, members OF the Cabinet, and
Lieut.. ten. Grant, together with distinguished
army and navy officers, chiefs of Executive Bu.
reaus, 'he Diplomatic Corps and families. and
other ptrsonagu. The vicinity Of the review
ing point was densey crowded over larger
area than yesterday, this locality being the most
attractive.
Tue Army Of the Tennessee moved from the
Capitol At O'Clock this mornig, proceeding
toward the Executive mansion. At the head II
'he column rode Ma. Gen. Sherman who was
Vocllerously oheered al along the line, sh.
many capped their hands aud others waved
ther handkerchi'h and miniature Gags The
greeHng Of tins hero was In the highest degree
enthusiastic. lie had been presented with Two
large wreaths OF aOseu, one of which had been
placed around bis h0rses neck, the other hung
upon hlS own shoulder Ma. Gen. Sherman
Wss ACCOMPANIED by MAJ Gen Howard. former
y IN comm,nd OF the Army OF the jams,
Next followed Maj, Gen. Logan, staff aud escort
lie yesterday assumed commsnd oil this srm,
MAJ Zen. Logan appeared at the head Of the
command Inis corps /, comp, scd Of ,roops
nom Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana. Hinns-
sofa, Illinois, Iowa ami Wisconsin The Seven.
teenth Army Corps was preceded by its cou-
msnder, Maj. Gen. Blair with hi, stah. followed
by the headquarters escorts. The troops OF thi,
csfps are from Illinois, Ono, New York, Wis.
conslD, ludlana, Minnesota and Michigan The
next IN review was the Army Of Georgia. Ma.
ten. Slocum commanding, who rode at the beau
Of this column.
Ihe twentieth Corps was commanded by Mai
Gen. Mower, and composed OF volunteers from
Connecticut, Penn'ylvsnla, New York. Wiscor
SID, Massachusetts, Ohio, Delaware, Iaii.n.
aud Michigan. This was succeeded bv ,h, Four.
teenth Army Corps, Brevet Mai Gen. c
Dawes commanding. IL Ma. composed Of vol
unteers from Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana illinois
Michigan, New YORK. Miune.ot. and Keptuckv
The respective commanders Of the armies. digl.
sona and brlsades, tore upon their persons pro.
iuslons OF aJwers, which had been be,towed in
acknowledgment of their heroic deeds and a.
shsy passed along the limo cheers wee sicen
aod handkerehleis and aAgs waved BY those who
thoso thls mode Of testliylng thoIr gratitude for
tho gallant services ct both officers and men.
None seemed to weary Of continuous gazing at
'he ttool', as there was always presented some-
hing OF increased interest.
lho procession represented all branches and
divisions ol the sefvlce-cavalry, arullarv ami
lniantry sufficient variety IN trimming,
and appointments TO relieve the general san,ene..
OF uuliutm, AMI several regiments of Zjuayes
contributed 70 produce thi, effect. There was
40 extensive d,shlng Of drawn swords. bayoneu
and polished brass cannon IN the clear sunlight.
sections of pontoon b'ilge,, aai Nmbnlaos.,
and etrctchets, and even he.vy wagons ware
lCAlutc' ,n tie procession.
There was alsoa fair Representation Of III.
spade aud aG department, the Implements bong
carried cn hesbouiefs OF both white and black
soldiers
Much amusement was oco coisioned by display
OF p'ck-horscs and mules, They were all heavily
loaded with cemmssary supplies, including
cnicken' A c1cni 4 dog and a goat were CON.
Ior,ably fastened 10 three Of ofthssaddles. The,e
were the pets ol soldiers. Two black soldion OF
largest sIzs, riding IN very small mules, their
feet nearly touching the ground, wa, regarded
as comic seems IN connection with hi, part of
the display, and occa.loned general laughter.
An interesting feature in the grand military
parade was Tho exhibition OF aags and banner.
ot various patterns, some of them entirely new
others were carried torn BY bullets aud reduced