The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-02

the stand As he advanced from the street to-
ward the platform hundreds assailed him with
bOquets and wreaths, and congratulatory
shouts. The General passed hurriedly along,
declining every opportunity for hand-shake,
and ascending the stand, where his remark.
ably healthy and neat appearance was welcomed
again with laundering huzzas.
INCIDENT.
A very significant little incident occurred
here which having attracted general at ention
among the thousands coming opposite the
stand and having been greeteo with an endless
variety of comments, cannot refrain from
mentioning. The animOsity existing between
Gen. Sherman and Secretary Stanton on ac-
count of the latter's deuunciation of General
Shermans terms of agreement conditionally
made with Gen. Johnston IL doubtless well
known Occupying the stand on Gen. Sher.
mans arrival were Gems. Grant, Meade, Han.
cock, Meigs, President johnson, Secretary of
the Treasury McCulloch, Post Master Denni.
son, Attorney General Speed, Secretary STAN
ton, Mrs Sherman, Mrs Grant. Mrs. Meade
and large member of other prominent ladies.
Most of the gentlemen met Gen Sherman as
he entered the party and grasped his hand.
Secretary Stanton was seated between General
Grant and The President. Gen Sherman ap-
preached the President, extending his hand,
when Secretary Stanton rose and EXTENDED his.
Gen. Sherman turned on his heel and Gated
himself at the further end Of the platform,
wit -out even bowing recognition. The slight
was no sooner given than it was noticed by
the multitude, who in the enthusiasm of the
moment loudly applauded the act. and even
laughed at tine Secretarys discontinue.
GENERAL HOWARD.
Accompanying Gen. Sherman, but q little re-
tred, rode Major General O. o. Howard. pre-
sent Chief of the Freedmen's Bureau, and late
Commander of the Army of Tennessee He
| was loudly cheered, and following General
Thomas appeared on the stand Immediately
after The unpleasant meeting above referred to
and took his seat amid din of cheers.
THE GALLANT JOHN A. LOGAN.
In few mo ents came platoon of mount.
ed guards Then. splendidly mounted on O
fleet.fUoted Milwood mare, gaily caparisoned
and bedecked with wreath OF flowers, came
the new and popular commander of the Army
of the Tennessee, Major Ge: eral Logan. Close
on his heels followed his personal and army
staff led by his Chief, Brevet Brig. General
Strong. Almost enthusiastic cheer rent the air
on the guards approach, and, as with Generals
Thomas and Howard, it was prolonged until
the General made his appearance and took .
seat among the other officers on the platform.
THE 10TH CORPS.
The 18th corps held the ad vance Of the Army
of the Tennessee. few MINUTES after nine
clock, the head OF the column appeared, led
by Major General w. Hazen commanding
| tue corps Tue order OF the divisions was
LIST division, Major e. r WcodsOu Ohio; ID
B. g. Oliver, of Iowa; Sd, Major General
COrse, of AlatOOCa fame,
APPEARANCE OF THE ARMY.
Notwithstanding the eXharsting march of
| these armies from North Carolina the want of
requisite time 10 rccuperate and the lack of
clothing and equipments, the appearance of the
men compar ed very favOrably with that Of the
Potomac army, reviewed Yesterday, and it is
conceded by every one that the marching to-
day exceeded in point of execution that of yes.
terday. As the regiments moved up to the
stand displaying their ragged. tattersd banners,
| On involuntary burst IF applause, Joined in by
| men women and children, broke from the as
sembled masses and even drowned the music
OF the band. HandkerchiefS. scarfs, bOunels,
wrcaths, flgs, hats aud every article calculated
| ut all to attract attention waved from the win
dows. balconies. house tops tree tops, fences
and platforms along the line OF march. Such
| q wealsh and prOfusOn of roses never before
carpeted the feet of an army. The rect in
front OF the court house was strswn at times
with bouquets, thrO wn at some Eivorite By the
admiring crowds, and the bayOne,s and gun.
barrels OF the troops were all in bloom with the
| floral tributes of the people. ANY comparison
would be invidiOuS when so many well disci-
plIned and veteran soldiers vie with each other
for the palm.
THE nth CORPS.
But q few moments elapsed after the passage
of the 10th corps. until the 17th corps led by
Maj Gen r P. Blair approached the stand
80 eager were the spectators TO look upon the
faces OF the great msn who have won in this
struggle imperishable honors, and engraved
their names indelbly by their great deeds In
the hearts OF the people that even during the
few moments of interval between the passage
of the 10th corps and approach of the 18th,
they fOrcot the guards and crowded in, shout
Ing by hundfe 1s around the main stand. Every
General was called for, and compelled 70 offer
his Acknowledgements. The most popular
were Grant, Sherman, Howard, Slocum and
Logan.
PRESENT TO GEN. BLAIR.
Gen. Blair was approached in the line of
march by committee of MissOurians, who
presented him with corps colors and wreath,
and fairly loaded down his officers aud men
with fragrant offerings
For the sake of brevity let me say that un-
bounded enthusiasm marked The prcgress of
the cOlnmn at every point, and less partialty
In the bestOwal of applause was evinced by the
masses than on any other great public occasion
within my recollection.
ORDER OF DIVISIONS.
ln0 OIucr VI uiSlSiouS v. soC AS'u cu1pS was
81 division, Maj General Leggett;4th division,
Major General Giles Smith; lst division, Major
General Force.
ARrILLRRY.
/, The artillery of the army made splendid ap-
ne rance Among those especially prominent
for neatuess and precision Uf u .veluent was
the ba.t. ~ Of The famous young DeGrass of
Vrksburg nOtorieiy. Several iaGies accom-
panied the column riding iu review with their
husbands at tue head of the troops. and being
welcomed ut every point with enthusiasm.
THH RKAR.
At lust twe've o'clock the rear of the Army
of Tennessee passed the Presidents stand, and
again the esgar thousands choked The street in
front Loud calls were made ior tue General
nd then for the President and Cabinet All
responded by rising and bowing thanks for
the honor.