Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-03

Major General Sherman, who was vocif-
eronsly cheered. The greeting OF this
hero was in the highest degree enthusi-
astic. He had been presented with two
LARGE wreaths of flowers. one of which
had been placed around the here's neck
the other hung upon his own shoulder
Major General Sherman was accompanie
by Major Gen. Howard. Next followed
Major Gen. Logan, staff and escort. =
He Yesterday assumed command of this
army. Maj Gen. Logan appeared ut the
head of the command. This corps is
comprised of troops from Wisconsin,
Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana and
Minnesota.
The f7th army corps was preceded by
its commander, Mai. Gen. Blair, with his
staff, followed by the headquarters escort
The troops of this corps are from Ohio,
Illinois, New York, Wisconsin, Indiana
Minnesota and Michigan IThes rest in
review was the army of Georgia, Major
Gen. Slocum commanding.
The Doth corps was commanded by
Mai. Gen Mower, and composed of vol
unteers from Connecticut, Pennsylvania
New York, Wisconsin, Massachusetts,
Ohio, Delaware, Indiana and Michigan.
This was succeeded by the 14th army
corps, Brew Major Gen. j. c. Davis
commanding. 1t was composed of vol
unteers from Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana
Illinois, Michigan, New York, Minneso
Ia and Kentucky.
The respective commanders of the
armies, divisions and brigades bore upon
their persons profusions of flowers, and
as they passed along the line, cheers
were given and flags waved.
There was also fair representation
of the spade and axe department, the
implements being carried on the should
ers of both white and black soldiers.
Much amusement was occasioned by
display of pack horses and mules.
They were all heavily loaded with com
missary supplies, including chickens, q
coon, dog and goat were scomforta-
bly, fastened to three of the saddles.
These were the pets of soldiers.
Two black soldiers of the largest size
riding two small mules, their feet nearly
touching the ground, was regarded as .
comic scene. In connection with this
part of the display, and which occasion
ed general laughter, an interesting fea
ture in the parade was the exhibition OF
flags and banners of various patterns
some of them entirely new, others were
carried, torn by bullets and reduced tc
shreds, while others, entire as to mate
rial, were faded by exposure to the
weather, or blackened by the smoke o,
battle Several stats were carried from
which the flags had been shot away.
All the spear-heads were ornamented
with flowers. 1t was remarked as IL
contrast with the army of the Potomac
that the troops comprising the armie:
of Georgia and Tennessee wore the wide
brim felt hats, regulation pattern. Theil
appearance in all respects was equal to
that of the army of the Potomac, not
| withstanding they had performed more
marching service. Their movements
were much admired and applauded.
| The commander of each army anC
corps snd division, attended by one
staff officer, dismounted after passing
the General in-chief and joined hin
until his army corps or division haC
passed the reviewing stand, when III
Joined his command.
| Brigade bands, as consolidated fielt
music, turned out and played as thel,
brigades passed. One band to each di
vision performed during the marcel
from the Capitol to the Treasury build
ing. tss4a-.., y..,.aob
After the troops passed the respective
officers, they were marched to their res
pective quarters. Secretary Seward
i Notwithstanding his severe physical af
fiction, took deep interest in the re
view. Gen. Augur made him comforta
BILE, and furnished him with good pc
sition at the headquarters of the de
fence f Washington, that he nigh
witness the grand military display.
The armies of Tennessee and Georgis
occupied six hours in passing; the same
length of time required yesterday fol
the review of the Army of the Potomac