New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-31
FROM RICHMOND.
The Fighting Hixa, Reviewed In Hich-
mond-Fisisry OF ''io Corps-i<tch.
ma nd EseIns--The Fire Department


RICHMOND Va, May "a, 1868
To-day the Sixth Corps, the very pride OF
our armies, passed through Richmond on its wsy to
Alexandria. At this morning tho Corps broke camp
beyond Manchester. crossed the pontoon to Seven
teenth.s st. where it formed In column by company,
close ORDER marching up scveneenth.st to Brosdst,
up Broad past the reviewing officer, Gen. a'eck. who
with his staff took position upon the portico Of the
CourtH House. Wheeling into Ninthst. thence to Cary
st.. mp Cary to Brook ave-. filing mp Brookave route
STEP arms at WILL these dusty trusty. and war-worn
veterans tramp along via Hanover Court House. Oxford,
the Rappahannock, through New Baltimore Center
Vile and Fairfax Court House. reporting at Wash.
inaton, the rear guard, for further orders The
Twentieth Corps wore in line along these streets, the
right resting In front Of tie reviewing officer, the left
reaching to Brookave.. distance Of at least three
miles.
The streets presented somewhat Of more animated
appearance than when tho commands Of Gen. Grant
and sherman marched through. Tho curb was lined
with spectators mostly late Rebel soldiers many ladies
and hosts OF children. perceived no demonstrations
Of 10Y or welcome among the citizens They had boon
called on by curiosity to that legion ofmen. who
carrying the cross rs badge Of distinction. had been
tho very terror Of their forces. Shattered flags, well
by the receiving troops and by roughed and detached
soldiers on tho walk cheered along tho way by loud
huzzas and waving hats. merely mention the Yer
mont Brigade or Gun Cbewers, homogeneously named.
portion OF Gen. Ge;ty's Division, received perfect
ovation from these enthusiasts.
Tie Sixth Corps numbers about 1900 muskets, the
standard being 600; the fights Of tho past
year have thinned the ranks very much. That it hos
been one Of the best organizations OF the army cheer
fully conceded BY all soldiers and Gen. Sheridan
wrote OF them TO Gen Grant as that noble legion OF
men who never yet failed their leader In the
hour Of trial or danger" Gen. Meade spoke OF the
Sixth Corps in his congauatory order to the army on
the overthrow OF the Rebellion in these WORKS: Il do
not wish TO make any invdous comparison between 1t
and other commands Of this army; they carried out
with valor and courage the parts assigned them but
capdor compels me TO state that in my opinion, the
decisive movemen. Of this campaign which resulted in
the capture Of the army OF Lee and evacuation Of Peters
burrh and Richmond. was the gallant and successful
charge OF the Sixth Corps the morning. Of April 3"
Tie day is an uncommoaly warm one. and the men,
twithsanding they loaded with knapsacks, five
days raious each present very creditabe appear
ance Their uniformity Of cadence splendid touch and
solid fronts excite the admiration Of Gen. Haeck and
staff credtablc alike to the commandant, Gen. Wright
and 10 the memory OF the beloved JOHN SED0wIcK Its
old com ander At7:s5 the bugle sounded forward
and tic head o. the column saBted; exactly at 1915
the ast con pany swept past Time occupied In pass
ing given point Q hours and 50 minutes The follow
lug is tie order Of review:
Mai Gen. WRIGHT md Staf
THIRD nNIsIOX-Msi. Gen. kiCKEIs.
Second Brgade. % fles front, Gen. Kiefcr
First Brigade % files irons Gen. Seymour.
IIpsr DryrsroN-N MAJ ten WHEATON.
First Brigade "a fies front. Gen. Pcnrose.
Second Brigade. 90 flies front. Gen: Hamblin.
srcosp DIyIsIos-Maj Cen. GETTY
second Brigade II hics 'front.' Brow Brig. Gen. L. A.
Grant.
Third brigade "a files 'front.' Col. HYDE
A brief review OF this Corps. ths It 10 about TO
pass away. may not prove uninteresiing. After the
first battle Of Bull Run. July 10. ls6l Mcdowell having
been superseded by Gen. Mcclellan tho organization
OF the ruy of the Potomac began. placing the then
raw material into Divisions and Brigsdes. Gen. Badly
nh's Division Of KeyessCorps the nucleus around
keh the Sixth Corps ,orued its organization.
In June 1862 during the seven days fight, Gen. Slc
cum, Division was ordered 70 Join that OF Badly Smith,
and tie two under the command Of Gen. Franklin. took
prominent pert in covering the retreat Of the army.
In tie lrt Narylard Campaign Couch's Division was
t,ched TO Frank.ns command. this forming the left
wing Of the Army Of the Potomac. AT Crampton's
Pass. Sept. T. 1862, il attacked the enemy. Cobbs
Legion routing them from the strongly inrenched posi-
ton and uetcy annIhiatng this boast Of Georgia
The same day, at Antietam. after hard march OF l2
miles, they relieved Summers Corps, which had been
horl pressed all day and WAS falling back charged the
Rebels drove them from their advantages, securing the
safety Of the army When Gen. Burnside relieved Nc
Clelin this Corps was continued as the Left Grand
". - al. T., ~ H,.s Erat oh AIN
fgbt Dec. 10, 1903. they the only troops that
penetrated the enemys lnes.
In the reorganization OF the Army under Gen Hooker
Gen. Franklin was relieved and Major Gen. John sedy
wick placed in command Of this Corrs which by the
new order OF things 10 be known as tho Sixth
designated with the cross. The Divisions row rate;
First Division formerly Slocums). Gen. W. I. II.
Brook; Second Division formerly Badly Smiths Gen.
A. =. Howe; Third Division (ormerly Couchs) Gen.
Newton. On the Sd OF Nay, vhilc Hooker was fighting
the enemy at Charlottesville, Sedgwck crossed the
Sixth Corps at Fredericksburg. stormcd and carried
the Highs but the disaster TO Hooker enabled Lee to
throw his entire army against this valiant Corps and
compelled it TO retreat, contosting inch by inch the
ground recro.sng the river in good order not losing
single gun caisson wagon or ambulance. During the
second Maryland campaign this Corps was held as
reserve Thursday, July . 1869, Scdgwick's Corps
were marched "a miles in l0 hours halted forwarded
in jeiachmen into the battle (Getiysbmg) all being
engaged by O'clock, and contributed most emphat
cally the Of that day. In the campaign OF
last Summer this Corps were ever in the hcAest OF the
fight losing their brave and noble commander at Spott
sylvaDi, May 9. The following day Wright assumed
command end led portion Of the Corps into action
They carried the encmys works. capturing 1000 prs
oners and arms aud cannon in large quantities
The Simmer nrox ions Gen. BrnOk. commanding the