The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-10-02


Governors and War Governors
Carriages containing these gentlemen, among
whom we noticed Governor Burnside Governor
Geary, Governor Curtin. Governor Ward, Gov
ernor Solomon, and Governor 0ldham. These
eentlemen, as they passed along, were repeat
edly cheered.
Cavalcade or Boys in Blue.
Then came the Philadelphia Boys in Blue, TO
the number of thousands. Every ward was
represented. In this part OF the procession were
numerous trapsparencies, guldons, and flags,
appropriately inscribed. There was also car
Iied a knapsack with a blanket on the top, In.
scrlbed, "These were our carpet-bags."
The Battalion OF Prisoners of War.
These heroes wore blue blouses and caps: and
carried guidons on which were painted the
names OF the different Rebel pens in which they
were imprisoned. They were cheered along the
line Justify, and the brave fellows were made to
feel extraordinarily good.
The German Club.
The Sd Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps
bearing their torn and tattered colors.
The Boys in Blue of Bethlehem, Pa, in blue
Grant and Colfax. A transparency bore the
inscriptlon:-"The Bucktalls vote as they
fought"
The Lebanon Boys in Blue, in blue capes aud
schuylkm County "Boys in Blue,n in blue
Capes and caps, bearing trsnsparency-"Lct
us have peace"
coon was perched on a piece Of timber, on
which was painted "The same old coon.n
Another transpare ncy-"The 5ou-hunters;n
and another with an automatic representation
of a tan gard in full operation.
There were also about one hundred Young
men in the delegation headed by transpa-
Mauch Chunk Boys in Blue.
Chester County Boys In Blue.
York County Boys In Blue.
Luzerne Go. Boys in Blue. with trsnspa.
cy.."Luzernelpledges 10000 votes for our
Chief" Coffee cannot win."
Dauphin Co. Boys in Blue.
Lancaster Boys in Blue, dressed in cape and
hat, and bearing battle flags.
Marietta Boys in Blue.
Allegheny county Boys in Blue, headed by q
fne-looklng body of men styled the Pittsburg
Tanners. They were dressed in gilt capes and
caps and white duck leggings. A transparency
bore the words, Good for 10, 000." There were
also numerous carriages, containing members
Of this strong delegation.
Reading Boys In Blue, bearing large picture
representing the suferings of our boys at An
as il passed through the crowded thoroug ghfares.
Easton Boys in Blue, carrying full sized
portrast of General Grant. They wore blue
capes and caps.
Delaware County Boys in Blue, carrying ten
tattered battle-fags.
Norristown Boys in Blue.
Union County Boys in Blue.
Lycoming County Boys in Blue.
Then came the next strongest turnout 10 the
Philadelphia delegation, and more gentle
manly looking body of men were never seen in
lhe city or Pnliadelpnla.
1t was the delegation from New York, COM
prising about two thousand men. The larger
portion we're dressed in black clothing, blue
capes and caps They were preceded by caval-
cade. Then came the Sixth Wsrders' dressed in
the rather novel uniform of red shirts and
leggpgs and black pants. Another Important
feature was the hat dsome turnout Of the Ger
man citizens carrying the flags under which
they fought.
The Utica delegation was also very large.
The RrOOklvn IpDIpsentatIOn carried "A huOp
transparency Inscribed
"TIe Grant and Colfax Boys in Blue"
About one hundred of tkem were dressed in
Zouave uniform, and drew after them a
howitzer. The rest were dressed in blue capes
and silver-gllt capes.
This portion Of the parade attracted much
attention and ELECTED a hearty welcome from
the ladies, who occupied prominent places along
the line.
The Delaware Boys in Blue, headed by pio-
neers, dressed in red shirts and blue liberty
caps.
The Maryland Boys in Blue, worry strong in
numbers, a portion of whom we're garbed in
citizens clothing. number OF battle-hags
were borne in this part of the lie.
The Washington, d. G., Boys, in blue capeS
The Jersey Blues, preceded by an enormous
cavalcade.
The Camden delegation each carried guidon
with the corps mark on.
The Monmouth County Boys In Blue.
The Bridgeton BOYS in Blue, bearing life
size portrait OF General Grant.
The New Brunswick Boys in Blue, preceded
by about fifty army and naval officers.
The Elizabeth Boys in Blue, with silver gilt
capes and caps.
The Plain6eld Boys in Blue.
the BoIdent0wn Boys in Blue.
The German BOYS in Blue, of Newark, N. j.,
carrying Grant and Coliax guidons. accompa.
MED by large number OF army and naval
officers.
Ohio delegation in carriages.
Illinois delegation IN carriages.
The Massachusetts Bows in Blue were another
feature of the parade. They turned out several
hundred strong, and the majority wore blue
capes and caps. Another long line of officers
were included in this representation. They
were headed by a transparency Inscribed "a
Few Carpet-Baggers.o
The Rhode Island delegation in carriages.
The New Hampshire delegation in carriages.
The Maine and Vermont delegation in car
rlaees.
The delegation of the Soldiers Home.
The line then closed with long line OF am-
6ulances and coaches, carrying the manned
heroes OF the Rebellion, who were unable to go
on foot.
Shortly after starting, a carriage, containing
Generals Siekles, Fitzpatrick, and Bsrnum,
joined the line, and everywhere these distin-
guished gentlemen received tremendous sP'
plause.
During the passage of the procession the ut
most enthusiasm reigned on the streets. Every
head was bare, its hat tossing ia the air; every
was huttering. every mouth was
shouting. Men, women, and children lined the
curbslones, and almost everywhere were
densely packed from the very side of the march
Ing men to the houses.
The 'Boys In Blue0 could not fail In knowing
the Renuineness OF the enth usiasm aud the
cordially o. their reception. At times they