New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-06-18


rated routes ever seen il this country. Fol
lowing the strong police guard, headed by
the chief lSavage) in person, came th'
Fourth Battalion OF Infantry as escort II
the chief marshal, General Francis A. Os
born, whose finely mounted staff was the
observed of all others. Then came the
first company Of Cadets OF this city, the
body guard Of Governor William CASTOR
who assumed command Of the troops. He
was greeted everywhere with enthusiasm
The second company of Cadets Of Salem
was the body guard of Major General b. F.
Butler, IN command Of the Massachusetts
military, whose characteristic appearance
aud readiness to acknowledge the recogni
ton Of the populace kept him in constant
response to the greetings along the entire
route. The Second Brigade had the right,
and was led off by the Eighth Regiment
which in 1861 joined with the Seventh Regi.
ment OF New York in opening a road to
Washington. The Sixth Reg ment. which 'os,
several men IN passing through Baltimore
in 1861. made their appearance. followed
by the Second Battalion and unattached d
cavalry. Then came the First Brigade.
comprising the Ninth Regiment, Third
Regiment, Firet Regiment and Second Bat
talon of Infantry tcolored), First Light
Artillery and Cavalry Battalion. The
Third Brigade consisted Of the Second
Regiment. Tenth Regiment and Fifth
Artillery. Then came the visiting troops
in division. The Seventh New York
Regiment, with its precis:on in marching
and moving, was the frs. to appear. and
received rounds of applause. Everywhere
The First Pennsylvania in it's strongly
contrasting uniform and heavy march
ing order, closely followed by the
Second Pennsylvania in light order was
warmly Welcomed, the tattered battle
flag borne in the ranks of the latter receiy
ing perpetual recOgnitons. The smaller
bodies, including the Washington Grays, Of
Philadelphia; State Fencibles. of Phila
delphia: Light Infantry, OF Washington,
and Philadelphia City Troop, won many
demonstrations for their unique outfits and
excellent bearing. The Filth Maryland
Infantry closed up handsomely the left of
this division, and the demonstrations of
approval Of their two days stay in the city
were rapturously repeated.
Two companies of the Fifth United States
Artillery acted as an escort TO the division
which comprised the city and State govern
ment with their respective guests, which
included the mayors Of Philadelphia, Viii
mington tDelaware). Galve sion, Whining
ton North Carolina), Alderman Mackey.
OF Charleston, guests from the Philadelphia
commissions, Vice President
Wilson, foreign ministers, General Sher-
eruors of the New England States, of New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Michigan.
and other dignitaries A division compris-
ing civic and seMi military organizations
came Eext.
The greatest interest was manifested in
the veteran division, IS it contained al. old
including the ex-Conted.
crates, toward whom every body appeared
lesirous OF showing attention. The organ.
cations OF this division nearly ali antedate
The revolution. Immediately following
were guests to whom BOstunians desired to
10 the honors Of revived brotherhood. the
Light Infantry. of Charleston,
south Carolina, and Norfolk Artillery
Blues, OF Norfolk, Virginia. The gecoe-
lition all along The route from
heir entrance from Columbia avenue
20 their withdrawal with other vet.
ran organizations at Faymarket square
vas one OF continued ovation, and but for
hange OF position in line from the ad-
7ertised programme the demonstration over
heir appearance might have interrupted
he. progress Of the division-so anxious
we're the people to tender them the hand of
The celebrated Eutaw battle
lag borne in the ranks Of the Charles.
onians rendered their identity when
breast Of the multitude unmistaka abie, how.
yer, and the public expressions were OF
he heartiest description. The Norfolk
Blues made 3 very fire appearance
With their field pieces and horses
hat were secured tor them upon their
rival. The public mind was not only
iven expression to by word of mouth.
,ut in the notices exhibited in the decora. |
ions OF many private dwellings and stores. |
~ GSr 70 har
lea OF the feeling Of tn. Northern com !
lunity toward them. The fifth division |
'as composed OF various military organi-
ations, cadet corps. etc. The sixth |
vision comprised the Grand Army !
T the Republic, American Mechanics and
nights Of Py thias; the seventh consisted of |
10 Ancient Order Of Hibernian-; the eighth
vision was composed Of Catholic Total
bstinence Societies. The trades formed
ie last division, and made fine appear.
nee. The procession was four hours and
minutes passing a given point. The
lmber of strangers in tho city during the
ay is estimated at 100000. In conse auence
the delay in starting the procession the
exercises at the mon
nent were begun at much later !
'ur than was intended. 1t was
It until six o'clock that the large
ldience in the mammoth tent erect d
the hill was called to order. and in con
quence OF the lateness of the hour the !
,ercises were curtailed 10 about one-sixrh !
the original programme. George WASH
gton Warren presided and Introduced !
eneral Charles Devrons, Jc., as the orator
the occasion. The oration was confine..
graphic description Of the battle and
eloquent appeal for burial OF all poli,;.
! anlmosities eDge ndered by the late war.
r. Warren. president Of the Bunker H.li
onafnental Association. gave historica!
etch OF the society, closing his remarks ,
introducing General Sherman.
In the course Of his speech the Gsneral
.ted that to days pageant surpassed anv.
n9 OF the kind he ha1 ever before seen.
bile the review of his own army in Wash
,ton at the close OF the war exceeded it
numbers, yet it was lacking in many OF
, attractive features Of ;c-day's process.
n, and besides there was lack of the
'ntaneous enthusiasm which character.
d the entire march OF to day.
General Sherman, Governors Hartranft !
Pennsylvania. Beadle Of New Jersey.
.ersoll Of Connecticut. DINGHY of Maine I.
Vice President Wilson made shor. ad !
sses. Speaker Blaine and Senator Ferry I
re among the distinguished people pres. j
Z. Darkness caused sn abrupt ter,nina- ! s
OF the exercises, and the audience was
missed with b nediction. u
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