Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-25
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We had another bright day for reviewing.
The stands were again occupied by Presf-
dent johnson, Members Of the Cabinet. II
Gen. Grant, &c. The vicinity Of the review
ing point was densely crowded over larger
area than yesterday. This locality being the
most attractive, the Army Of the Tennessee
moved from the Capital at 9 A. NJ, proceed
ing towards Executive Mansion. At the
head of the column rode Maj Gen. Sher.
man, who was vociieruusly cheered ali
along the line. The greeting ofthis hero was
in the highest degree enthusiastic. He had
been presented with two large wreaths of
flowers, one Of which had been rlaced around
his horses neck, the other being upon his
own shoulder Maj. Gen. Sherman was ac
companied by Maj. Gen. Howard
Next followed Maj Gen. Logan, staff and
escort He yesterday assumed command of
this army. Gee. Logan appeared at the head
of the command This corps is comprised
of troops from Michigan, Missouri, Ohio,
Indiana, hinnes?tas Illinois, Iowa and Wis
consin.
The nth Army Corps was preceded by its
commander, Maj Gen Blair, with his staff,
followed by headquarters escort. The troops
of this corps are from Ohio, Illinois, New
York, Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota and
Michigan.
The next In review was the Army of Geo,
Maj, Gen. Slocum commanding
The 20 corps was commanded by Major
Gen. Mower, comprised Of volunteers from
Connecticut, PENNSYLVANIA, New York, Wis.
consin, Massachusetts, Ohio, Delaware, In
diana and Michigan.
This was succeeded by the 14th army
corps, Brevet Major Gen. J. G. Davis, com
handing. 1t was composed of volunteers
from Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Mich.
igan, New York and Kentucky. The re
specive commanders of the armies and bri-
gadcs bore upon their persons profusions OF
flowers, and as they passed along the line
cheers were given and flags waved.
The armies represented all branches and
divisions of the service-cavalry, artillery
and Infantry, with sufficient variety in trim
mings and appointments to relieve the gen
cral sameness of uniform, and several reei-
ments of Zouaves contributed to produce the
effect. Sections Of pontoon bridges and am
balances, stretchers, and even heavy wagons
were features In the procession. There was
also a fair representation OF the spade and
axe department, the implements being car.
ried on the shoulders Of both white and black
soldiers
Much amusement was Occasioned by a dis.
play of pack horses and mules They were
all heavily loaded with commissary sup
plies, including chickens. A coon, dog, and
goat were comfortably fastened to three OF
tho saddles. These were che pets of the sol.
dicrs. Two black soldiers of he largest size.
riding very small mules, their feet nearly
touching the ground, was regarded as
comic scene in connection with this part OF
the display, and occasioned general laughter
An interesting feature in the parade was
the exhibition of flags and banners of va
rions patterns, some of them entirely new,
and others were carried torn by bullets and
reduced to shreds, and blackened by the
smoke of battle. Several STATS were carried
from which the flags had been shot away.
All the spear heads were ornamented with
flowers.
Iewas remarked as a contrast to the Army
of the Potomac that the troops comprising
the armies of Virginia and Tennessee wore
the wide brimmed hats, regulation pattern.
Their appearance in all respects was equal
to that of the Army of the Potomac, not
wilhstanding they had performed more
marching service. Their movements were
much admired and applaudej. The com
mander OF each army, and corps, and divis
ion, attended by one staff officer, dismount
ed after passing the General in Chief and
joined him until his army, corps or division
had passed the reviewing stand, when he
joined his command. Briga6c bands or con
solidated field music turned out and played
as their brigales passed. One band to cacl
division performed during the march from
the Capitol to the Treasury buildings Aitel
the troops passed the reviewing officers they
were marched to their respective quarters.
Secretary Seward, notwithstanding hi.
severe physical affection, took deep inter
est in the review. Gen. Augur matte hin
comfortable and furnished him a good posi-
ton at the headquarters of the defenses Of
Washington, that he might witnessthe grant
display.
The armies of Tennessee and Georgia oc
cupied six hours in passing given point
the same length of time it required yester
day to review the Army of the Potomac.