Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-06-08
A GRAND PARADE.

the Sixth Army Corps by the President SIM
liar to those on the occasion Of the review of
the Armies Of the Potomac and Sherman A
stand for the Pre- sident, the Cabinet the For
eign legations, and general officers, was erect.
ed on the avenue pavement, in front Of the
Presidential Mansion, the style of its adorn.
ment being the same as that of the stand used
for the same purpose when the Army OF the
Potomac and General Sherman's army were
reviewed. stand was also erected on the
opposite side OF the avenue, for the accommo
dalton Of members of Congress and military
and naval officers, and, just east OF 1t, another
to be occupied by sick and disabled soldiers.
Up TO a late hour last night, portions of the
SIKH Army Corps were crossing Long Bridge
into the city, so as to be ready to take up the
line Of march at the appointed hour, bivoaack-
ing north and east OF the Capitol, and along
Maryl land avenue
THIS corps has participated in all the battles
Of the Army OF the Potomac, from its organiza-
command on the Peninsula was exceeded by
meme in brilliancy, and with Mcclellan at
Antietam. burnside at Frsde,ioks burg, Hooker
Meade at Gettysburg, and with Grant from
Brandy Station to Burkesville, won upfading
Iaurels for gallantry, endurance and all the
distinguishing characteristics of q veteran
army. Major General Sedgewick, its COM
mander down to the period Of his death, was
killed at Spottsylyania Court House. The
command then devolyed on General Wright, a
gallant officer, enjoying the confidence OF his
sHperiors and the admiration OF his corps.
Since the surrender of Lee, the corps has been
guarding the railroad from Richmond to
Burkesville, and has but recently arrived in
the vicinity of Washington, camping first at
Balley's Gross Roads, and lying now nearer
the river, at Balls Gross Roads. The soldiers
OF this corps especially deserve cordial recep-
ton from our citizens, for they are the men
who were detached from the Army of the
Potomac and sent to Washington TO protect the
city against the raid made in the summer of
1864 by division OF rebel troops under com.
n I'M tdHo Nhn
OF the 9th corps, whose reputation was we'll
Known to the rebels, put stop to a scheme of
devastation and wholesale destruction which,
and suffering TO the citizens of Washington,
The Stands
Inc reviewing stand was erected immedi.
a,eiy IN front of the White House. in size and
form similar TO that used at the great reyiew
National flags were stretched with handsome
enect across its front, and looped up with
evergreen rosettes, wreaths, stars and other
moran decorations. The seats of the Presidant
and his Cabinet were arranged beneath a sort
Oh peoiment that projected from the front of
the National flag At the base of the staff was
large evergreen Greek cross, representing
the badge OF the corps.
ne stand for officers and their families
situated Immediately opposite, was also hand,
someiy decorated with flags and wreaths
Guaros stationed at 18th, 10th and 18th streets,
prevented the crowd from rushing In and
ming up the space in front of the stands
alinongh no passes were required and those
VINO VINO desired TO get in, by watching for a ia.
FoIaole opportunity, generally succeeded The
sloeW AXIS In the vicinity of the stands were
not crowded, however, as was expected they
would be, and all were enabled to shelter them.
selves under the shade trees from the scorohing
sun, as we'll as to obtain an excellent view of
the whole procession.
The Review
AT half past nine, the President not vet hav
ing arrived, the advance guard, 1st Connecticut
cavalry, 2OO men, Colonel Ives COMMANDING
VIE a magnificent silk flag, literally cover
NJ hat ;,,-r
participated, passed along in front OF the
stand. clearing the avenue of vehicles and
commanding the Army of the Potomao a.
companied by his staff, entered the stand ora
Vas joined few moments later BY Generals
humpnries, Hunt, Slocum, Meigs and INN
merabte other stars of lesser magnitude.
,ra Anotn me- ,s snort delay, during which the
ing salutations, and the President and Secre.
taTy OF w ar arrived, the latter looking delight.
iuIiy cool to the thirsty, sun scorched Outsiders
"a ls eoin piete su1t OF 1mmac ulate white Sec.
present. "efe a'ss
Secretary Seward repaired to the Stste Ds-
partment as early as 9 o'clock, from which
point he witnessed the review. havino t shen
sp position at one Of the front windows OF
ne building. VS. Va
=. At ten O'Clock the head of the column an.
w vaieS ~ 18TH street, MAJOR General II. &.
Walgnt ana stan in advance, followed bv his
e s,;.H General Wrighrs horse was decorated
cred with fsoWers wre M and his saddle COW
&c. as,oheo by two Newfoundland oros trot.
ing b. 'ong In front OF the General and an y.
ing his uo,s oy their frolicsome behavior. !
MI jor Gehsrai bartlett rode with the staF
which was foilowed byrthe corps fac AM
escort General Wright dismounted aftsr
passing the stand, and Joined the President.
FIRST DIVISION.
The First division, Major General Frank
neaton, followed Immediately after lie corps
commander, The division ia ,s,ng a red cross
The First Brinrds
its ~ Bssyss Brig Gen n;,a W. VI. H.
GERS - presenteda IN appearance the off,
~ earring boquets in their hands and their
Jrses decorated with wreaths. This COM
carries the historical Kearney flag, and also
the flag presented to II by the New Jersey citi-
zens Of California. tits composed OF the 4th |
Of the LIST New Jersey regiment, Lieut.. Col. b.
Hufty commanding, 700 men; 10th New Jer-
sey, Lieut.. Col. J. ID. Johnson, 400 men; 18th
Sd New Jersey regiments, Major E. W. Davis
commanding, 400 men, and the 10th New Jer-
eey, Col s, r. Gilkynson, 100 men.
The Second Brigade, Brig. General Joseph E. |
Hamblin, came next, the brigade colors a red |
cross on a white triangular field, bordered
with blue next the flagstaff; This brigade is
Col. James Hubbard, 400 men; 65th N. Y vet
vols, Lieut.. Col H. G. Fisk, 500 men, 95th |
Penn. vet VOLS Lieut.. Col John Harper, 400 |
men; and the l2lst N. Y. vols, Col. f. Olcott, |
$40 men. Accompanying the 6jth, Gen. Ham |
blin's old regiment, was a genuine Arab, |
dressed IN the costume OF his country, and |
carry ing short straight sword, who attracted |
no little attention along the line OF march, and |
who seemed not little Disguised with the |
mistakes made by the youngsters on the side |
walks, who hailed him from time to time as q |
tn. Third Brigade, Brig. Gen. y. Edwards,
was also enthusiastically cheered. Its coiors
are a red cross on a white triangular field, |
With a border CT blue on each edge The regi.
men's are the Pa vet vols. Breyet Brig. Gen
l: 4. Bassett, 960 men, I'd x. vet vols, Lieut..
Co!. Z. Rhodes, $50 men; 49th Pa. vet. vols,
Col b. =. Hickman. 305 men; 37th Mass. vols, |
Major M; W. Tyler. 800 men; and the 5th Wis. |
oils Coi. y. D Allen. 40u men. The SD Penn
w., ANA presen,,ed splendid appearance, and !
DIV rucuiariy noticed for its fine marching
Was Pa SECOND DIVISION
me second Division, Brsvet NAL |
, Ne1t Same y" Getty, Commanding. It's
colors are white ~ composed exclus,yeiv Of
The Frs: Brigade Is Isr the commspS ~
Brieadtsr General James Il Penn xa Inc