Morning journal and courier., 1880-10-07
A Fine Parade.

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 The first parade of the Bigelow Zouaves took
 place last evening, and was very fine affair,
 attracting great attention and eliciting high
 praise from hundreds of spectators. At May OF Bigelow's residence fully 5000 people
 were gathered and witnessed the presenta- tion of fine banner to the company, and
 speeches were made by Hon. John l.. Treat, His Honor Mayor Bigelow, Gen. B. 8. Greeley and Professor Simeon E. Baldwin. The banner,
 the gift of the ladies, was presented by the
 lady friends of the organization, Mrs. H. P.,
 Hubbard as their deputy presenting the em-
 blem in well chosen words. The Bigelow Glee club sang finely. The company was looked for by hundreds, this being their first turn out, and the uniforms being very showy and tasteful, while all the arrangements be-
 spoke an unusually interesting affair. At a quarter past eight the company emerged from their headquarters, the Grays' old | armory in Collins building, and blaze of red fire announced the fact and lively display I of rockets The company were headed by ! the American band whose music was stirring and excellent All along up Chapel street i the display was brilliant. The many Dem ocrats out to witness the Democratic | Central clubs flag raising had fine display ! before them, which was evidently quite inter- esting At various points on Chapel street I red fire blazed and rockets were sent up at the corner where Smith & Stones store is. The | first part of the march was up Church to Trumbull; to State, to Eld, to Mayor Bige- lows. The company, all agreed, made fine appearance. A line of red fire bearers pre- ceded the company behind the band. Then
 came the field and line officers of the regi-
 ment in their handsome uniforms. The com pany is attired in blue coats with white sash,
 red zouave caps bordered in gilt, red zouave
 breeches, white leggins, and bore torches
 sheathed in gilt casing. At Hatstat's corner
 of Trumbull, there was vivid display of red
 fire. All along Trumbun street houses were
 lit up and at many points red fire Illuminated
 the street, and the many handsome
 residences looked especially fine in the
 vivid light. At the Republican headquarters
 on State street there was special llumina-
 tion by red fire On Eld street many resi-
 dences were lit up and red fire blazed at vari-
 ous points. Arrived at Mayor Bigelow's
 Capt. Austin arrayed the command on the
 lawn. The piazza. doorway and windows were thickly occupied by ladies and gentle
 men, among the latter being our candidate for Governor, Prof. Simeon E. Baldwin, Gen. E. s. Greeley, Wm. J. Atwater, John l.. Treat, and various other well known gen. tlemen. All being in readiness the Bigelow Glee club sang "In the Union ranks we cfa f0a
 spiritedly. Their effort was warmly applaud
 ed. The street was packed with people both in front and up and down the street for some
 distance. All during the exercises red fire
 brilliantly illuminated the scene. Hon. John l.. Treat spoke a few words, prefacing with the remark that it was not his purpose to give away the offices in the gift of the ineom- ing administration, the point made being duly acknowledged.
 Mayor Bigelcw was received with three rousing cheers. He said he was not going to make speech, and thanked the Zouaves for the honor conferred in naming their organi- zation. He complimented them on their fine appearance, and added word of encourage ment as to the campaign, closing with intro ducing Mrs. H. P. Hubbard Mrs. Hubbard, addressing the company, congratulated the company and friends present in having such
 standard-bearer as MT. Bigelow, whom the company had especially honored in taking
 his name. In behalf of the lady friends she would now present this beautiful banner (which stood in full view, upheld near her), and bespoke from the company and Republi- cans present their earnest efforts to secure a triUu fnr in Der.
 Great applause greeted the speech and the transfer of the banner. It is of gay red color adorned with a good picture of MT. Bigelow, above and below which is inscribed, ''Bigelow Zouaves.' D
 Captain Austin, in behalf of his command expressed their pleasure at the gift and the honor conferred, and bespoke enthusiastic al- legiance of the company to their banner and the cause it represented.
 The Bigelow glee club now sang with fine spirit "Vote for Garfield and Bigelow." General Greeley was next introduced, and complimented the company and bespoke firm conviction of the election of Garfield and Bigelow. His earnest, well balanced speech was warmly received.
 Professor Simeon B. Baldwin concluded the speaking with some scholarly incisive clear-cut remarks honoring the occasion. The Democratic party, in adopting aUnion gen eral for its standard bearer, was yet the ass in the lions skin, and the signs pointed to the triumphant election of Garfield and Bigelow. The company now reformed and marched down Orange street, to Elm street, to Wiers Hall.
 The Tenth ward Bigelow Guard were out at their headquarters and saluted the Zouaves. They then paid visit to Captain Harmon's,
 whose house was finely illuminated Red fire blazed. Captain Harmon, Major John
 A. Tibbitts of New London, and Major William
 A. Lincoln made ringing speeches. The
 speakers were introduced by General Greeley.
 The next stopping place was at Colonel Wright's residence, on York street. Many
 houses were beautifully lit up on the way thither, and the eolonel's, of course, present.
 ed handsome appearance. After serenade the colonel appeared and delivered an ad- dress which was received with great applause. The line of march was then taken to the ar
 mory. A pleasant incident as the company
 started out was handsome hand-clapping by
 some thirty members of the 1ngersoll
 Phalanx, their rivals, at the Chapel street
 iron bridge. The Zouaves passed vote of
 thanks for the compliment The officers of
 the Zouaves are Captain Frank E. Austin,
 First Lieutenant William Rowland, Second
 Lieutenant John Hatstat, Third Lieutenant
 Albert Buckingham.
 Entertainments.