The Rock Island Argus., 1879-11-12
GRANTS RECEPTION.

CHICAGO. Nov. The morning OF the
day which is to inaugurate the unusual
festivities attending the thirteenth annual
meeting Of the Army of the Tennessee,
dawDed dull and lowering, and up to eight
O'Clock heavy showers which began last
night continued to fall at intervals. Soon
after that hour, however, the clouds lifted
and the sun came out brightly, promising
a fne day after all for the procession.
The streets were black with pedestrians
from early IL the morning, and with good
weather, which is now possible, every
thing will pass off pleasantly. At eleven
o O'ciCck the Army OF Tennessee began its
annual meeting. Gen. W. T. Sherman,
presided.
Gen. " e Strong informed the $50 mem
bers present, that they would act as guard
of honor to Gen Grant. and follow him when
he leaves the line of procession. Owing
to the short time left for arrangements
the business meeting was adjourned until
o'clock, and the rest of the session was
taken up in arranging the details OF the
procession. The principal feature OF the
day is the reception of Gen. GraBt by the
PcitizenS Of Chicago and Army OF Ten
nessee. In this reception all classes par
| tcipate, so that the affair is devoid of
political significance. This was distinctly
understood before the Democrats and
Illinois National Guard would consent to
take part. Republicans who oppose
third term OF Grant for the presidency in
participating, are doing honor to great
soldier and distinguished citizen. The
address of welcome will be made by
Mayor Harrison during the afterno N,
The streets along he Ene of march was
profit ssly decorated with GU blems OF wel~
| come and OF coDgratuiatioD. As no aIch s
were erected, there is liaie % cal Tor
especial mention when ali are about equal
ly meritorious as to design The news
paper offices generally have done fine work
with flags, and -evergreens. Theatres are
also noticeably artistic. Scarcely build
| ing along the liue OF march lacks some
sort of decoration. The train from Galena
| bearing Gen. Grant arrived at Park Row
| on the south side promptly at one clock.
At this time the rain was falling heavily
| but in a few minutes the clouds lifted and
the sun shone brightly. General Grant
ahghted with his party from the special
car of President Ackerman, of Illinois
| Central T.. r., and taking seat in the
carriage provided for him, the procession
at once moved in following order
| First Observation-Disclosures OF mounted
police; Jefferson Barracks Band, Lieut..
Gen. Sheridan and staff, Gen. Stockton
and staff, General Terrence aud staff,
First Regiment cavalry. Maj, Weiken;
Second Regiment Infantry, Uoi. Quick;
Sixth Regiment Infantry, Col, Thompson;
Sixteenth Battalion Infantry, Maj. Scott !;
Battery D, Major Tobey; Battalion of
Miscellaneous Companies, Maj. De Young
First Infantry Regiment, Col. Knox
Second Division-Loesch's band. Capt.
Nicely and staff carria ges containing Gen.
Grant, csc 1rted by the Society OF the
Army OF the Tennessee; carriages con-
tanning Gen. Sherman and Gov. Cultom.
carriages CONTAINING the reception com
mittee and distinguished guests and
MANNED and crippled soldiers, platoon of
police, Northwestern Band; Society Of
the Army of tho Cumberland, Col. Whip
pie commanding; Society of the Potomac,
Gen. White commanding; Veteran Or
CARNATIONS, with Clarinda, Iowa, Band !;
j Col. ScriGDer. commanding Mexican Vet
eraLs. Fort Wayne Band; Grand Army of
the Republic, Col. Swain, commanding.
Third Division-Columb bus Barracks
Band. Gen Wallace and staff, Old Sett
lers, carriages containing judges OF the
court, common council, county commits
siuners, county clerk and deputies. county
treasurer and clerks, clerks of county and
deputies, city treasurer and clerks. city
clerk and deputies. sheriff and deputies.