Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-05-26
GRAND REyIET OF THE ARMYi
Magnificent Military Pageant.

WASHINGTON, May %.
As early as seven o'clock this morn
ing the people assembled on Pennsyl-
vania Avenue to witness the grand re-
view. The dry Is beautiful, and every
thing Is in the utmost order for the
march OF the war-worn troops. The
avenue AT an early hour was washed by
the fire department so as to have it
bright and clean. In front Of the Pres
idcnt's house an immense stand had
been erected on the south side of the
street, for the gallant officers of the ar-
mics of Gems. Grant and Sherman, who
are to review the troops. Another stand
on the north side is for the accommoda-
ton OF the members of Congress and
others. a stand is also erected on the
square for wounded soldiers. The houses
in the vicinity of the Presidents house
are tastefIlly adorned with flags and ev-
ergrcens. The route of march is pack
ed by peopie-all eager to give the he
roes OF the war q hearty welcome. The
columns commenced to move at o o.
clock, the first being headed by General
Meade, followed by his staff. He was
enthusiastically cheered along the route
and ladies waved their handkerchieis.
At the capitol the children are congre-
gated, who distribute boquets and loose
The soiled and futtering flags Of the SOL
diers are proudly borne by them amid
the cheers of the lockers on. The cav
airy is the first in order to pass in re-
view, under Gen. Meredith. Gen. Gus
tar bears beautiful wreath on his arm.
presented to him at the capitol. In the
vicinity of the stands at the Presidents
house II dense crowd IL congregated.-
The avenues are clear of all vehicles,
and the march is uninterrupted.
Thousands of persons, including ma
ny from other cities, who have special
~ come hiti,cr to sec the pageant, line
the sidewalks from the capitol to the
Executive Mansion, a distance of mile
and half, while the windows and bal
comics and all eligible positions, includ-
ing house tops, were occupied by deep
~ interested spectators.
All public business was suspended
There was 4 general holiday. The Cap
itol bore the motto, in large letters,
The only national! debt we can never
pay is the debt we owe to the victorious
soldiers" At the north of the Capitol
at least 2,50o scholars were assembled,
neatly dressed, and there was much
pressing forward among them to pre-
sent flowers to the soldiers. These chill
dren also sung 4 patriotic song.
The troops, as they moved along
Pennsylvania Avenue, presented q
grand appearance. All the armies of
the States being represented in full
force. The occasional insertion of q
body of ZOuaves served to relieve the
sameness, and gave q fine effect. Look
ing up Pennsylvania Avenue there was
a moving line as far as the eye could
reach of National, State, Division, Bri-
gade, Regiment and other flags. Some
OF them We're new, the stars OF gold
giIstening in the sun, and they con-
trastea strongly with the flags borne in
the procession - tattered i'll battle or
mere shreds. Others were there cover
ed with names and dates of battles
The flag stalls were decorated with flow
ers, and very many boquets hung from
the mizZlcs Of muslicts.
THESE troops did not, as to dress, pre-
sent War-worn appearance. They We're
all we'll and clcaniy clad, and their owil
wnshing elected praise from every
tongue.
On the south side OF the avenue front
ing the Executive Mansion, a stand
was placed, ovi.s handsomely fcstooned
with national flags. At various points
were the Inscriptions, Atlanta, Wilder
ness, Stone River, South Mountain,
shiloh, Nicisburg, Savannah, Rich
mond Petersburg. ana Goa, Ttar,.Dr.
ti.i, ett,t,a was i'll part occupied by
President Johnson, members of the
Cabinet, Gems. Grant and Sherman, and
other distinguished army officers. On
the left were members of the Diplomat
ic corps and their families-two humid
red tickets having been issued 10 this
class of spectators.
As the corps and divisions passed and
were reviewed by the President and
i.teut. Generd Grant, the commanders
scvcrally left their columns and took
seats on the platform. The Judges OF
the courts. the chiefs of the government
bureaus and other public officers were
similarly accommodated.
The crowd in that part of the city was
extremely dense, il being the main
point Of attraction, aud the place where
W,gs assembled the highest dignita.,ics.
Gen. Gustav rode a powerful and at
times ungovcrnablc horse. When near
the Treasury Department the animal
dashed madly forward to the head of
the lines, the General vainIy attempting
to check his course and at the same time
endearoring to retain the wreaths of
flowers which had been profusely
placed upon him. In the flight the
General lost his hat. He finally con-
4uered his horse and reformed his col
umn. In passing the Presidents stand
he made u low bow, and was applauded
by the multitude.
The troops occupied six hours in re-
vicw-from 8 O'Clock in the morning
till 3 in the afternoon.
The cadence step was taken from the
Capitol TO 18th street, from which point
the various organizations proceeded on
the march to their separate quarters.
The review is spoken OF rs the great
est that has ever taken place on this
continent. 1t was a great affair, and
was suggestive of the trials and victo-
ries OF the army Of the Potomac.
The Tribune's special has the follow
ing: There will be twenty-one miles of
soldiery, sixty abreast, in the review
Tuesday.
Circular.