Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-04

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Capt. starkweather, pieces-uniform, blue,
faced with red, brought up the rear.
The procession marched through Pennsyl-
vanis avenue from the White House to the
Capitol.
a General View Of the Procession.
From the ONCE OF THE STAR the coup d'ol
presented by the procession was one OF great
beauty.
THE BOSTON LANeRRs,
mounted, formed the most Conspicuous feature
III the panorama, and certainly made hand
some display with their crimson uniforms, gaudy
white plumes, and lances with bright red stream
ers attached.
from the Naval school at Annapolis, with their
shining howitzers, Also received deserved ap-
plause, especially from the young folks among
''natty," and they, with the
WEST POINT CADETS,
set the heart OF many blushing maiden a
throbbing as they filed past the decorated stands
and crowded. windows. 1t was noticeable
that
THE BANDS.
in nearly AZ instances, were remarkably fine;
some of them proving successful competitors to
our own favorite Marine band, even. 1t would
be invidious to make any distinction. for they
all did wonderfully well, especially in consider
alton of the cold weather, which must have
been most trying to the music makers. Our
smooth and broad avenue is peculiarly adapted
appear TO better advantage than to-day. The
fire companies also attracted much attention.
and made a most creditable display.
Owing to the high wind and bitter cold, there
were not so many people in the streets or on the
public stands, as had been expected; but the
private stands and windows along the entire
route were crowded to excess. When
THE PROCESSION STARTED,
shortly after ten O'clock. there were. com
paratyely, few people, except the members or
the organizations that were to take part in it,
0Ief,rrf Il snfr
Mansion; but as the procession moved on the
number OF lookers-on increased with every
block. The
APPEARANCE OF THE PRESIDENT,
in his handsome carriage, drawn by four stately
coursers, was hailed with cheers as he progressed
along the line of march, the ladies in the win
and gentlemen waiting their hats and caps, i'm
spite of the intense cold. One little fellow, al
most covered in wraps, from which protruded
pair Of TOguish eyes, made himself conspicuous
when the procession reached 9TH street, by
breaking the line and running after the Presi-
dents carriage for nearly half block shouting
at the top of his voice,
"HUREAH FOR GRANT"
Another little fellow, lost i'm amazement at
the gorgeous uniform of the colonel of the Bos-
ton Iancers, asked his mama in tone of voice
loud enough to be heard by all on the platform
If THAT. WAS THE PRESIDENT?
on 1me of Of tn, the up the the
signal tor the popping of sundry
BOTTLES OF CHAMPAGNE:
and on the corner Of 18th street, near the new
Republican building the arrival OF the Presi-
dent was announced by the firing of q battery
Of miniature cannon, in change OF some bows.
The progress OF the procession was rich in
scenes and incidents of this character: and
many were the remarks and witticisms to which
}he bitter gold gave rise.
THE DRUM MAJORS,
with their magnificent chakos and batons rIit-
tering with gold and silver, seemed to he the
chief feature OF interest to some of the
spectators: and from their proud and erect
bearing; II was quite evident that some OF them
felt" themselves. The cOlOred companies as
a rule. made very creditable display, the Lin
coin ZOuayes Doticeably appearing to adj vantage.
and they were viewed with much interest, and
received deserved encomiums as they filed past
Tske il altogether, the display was, indeed a
most magnificent one, and came of III excellent
style.
THE CIVIC PORTION
of the procession, with their fine banners and
gorgeous badges were a fine body of men. The
Hartranft club of Philadelphia, which was
mounted, attracted much attention. The par
uclpants IN the procession, both civil and mill
tary, seemed to stand the cold remarkably well.
though blue noses and watery eyes were the
rule rather than the exception. The task OF
the musicians and standard bearers was. in
deed, not an easy or agreeable one; for the inn
mense body OF men moved slowly, with fire.
quent stand-stiils, and there was, to those gen
hands in their pockets for warmth. Thcy
sought consolation, however, by
DROPPING OFF,
occasionally, into convenient sample rooms
along the route, where their dropping spirits
were soon revived by a touch or two at th,.
ardent Following Oakes Ames' advice they
put IT where it
"wouLD TO THE MOST GOoD;''
and then re Joined the line.
On the march both to and from the capitol.
the most perfect order was preserved, and the
whole AFFAIR, from beginning tOend gave ample
evidence OF the painstaking of the gentlemen
who had undertaken its management. Good
humor prevailed everywhere, among the ranks
and spectators alike; and seldom has such an
immense body of men been handled or mana eel
with better skill. The gentlemen of the man
agement and those forming the procession alike
deserve the thanks Of this community for the
tine display they have afforded us, and the oI,-
poltunity they have given US OF showing our
visiting friends what Washington really is.
THE NEW YORK 5TH REGIMENT
One ct the finest bodies IF men participstinr
IN the occasion was the 9Th regiment of New
York Unfortunately il arrived too late To be
IN the line OF march to the Capitol. IL brought
up the rear of the column i'm the return march
however, and presented An unusually massive
and soldierly appearance Its new Prussian
helmet Is particularly striking. The regiment
commanded by Col. Charles =. Spenser, brought
go muskets. AMI arrived at the Baltimore ami
ohio depot at O'Clock to-day "a hours on the
way. They brought their full regimentaI
band and drum corps of 70 men. rfiey we've
Pfeeeded BY the Spenser Legion $50 strong. in
citizens dress. This is q political organization
adherents of Col. Spenser. They are 10 be quar-
tered at the Judiciary square barracks.
AT THE CAPITOL.
THE SCENE IN THE SENATE CHAMBER.
The Senate held an all night session and all
journed at little after ) o'clock this morning
70 meet again at $50 a. IN. A. early a. eight
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