The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-07-08

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dense throng, and as they alighted from
their carriages they were crested with a
succession of cheers. few moments were
spent in the parlors of the Nicollot to allow
for lntroductions, refreshments, etc, when
the party once more took their places in car
risgos and proceeded to Bridge Square where
the grand procession was formed in the fol-
lawlng order, under the command of Gen. j.
L. Rosser, marshal of the day assisted by
some aides:
THE ORDER OF PROCESSION:
Gen. Rosser, Marshal of the Day and Aide, Of
6cer Hoy.
Platoon Of Sixteen Minneapolis Police. Com
manded by Sergeant West.
Great Western Union Band.
Hon. ". d. Washburn and Mayor Rand in Car
General W. T. Sherman aad Secretary OF War
Ramsey.
Governor Pillsbury.
Ex-Governor G. c. Washburn, and Rev. M:.
Nein.
Hon. E. u. washhurne, D: Morrison and An
thony Kelly.
Members of tho City Council.
Members of the County Board.
City and County Oniciale.
Hon. W. 8. King and Friend.
Fort Smelling Military Band.
Two Companies U. 8. Regulars.
Veterans of the War for the Union.
Mounted Zouave Lancers.
Zouave Drum COrps and Band.
Minneapolis Zouavcs.
Minneapolis Light Infantry.
st. John the Baptiste Society.
Swede Brothers Society.
Odd Fellows Eucanlpment.
North Star Lodge, l. o. O. +.
Sons of Herman.
Father Matthew Cadeta.
Father Matthew I. A. B. Suciety
Woman's Christian Tenn pcrauce Union
Father McGolrick and Priests.
Citizens in Carriages.
It required some time to bring order out of
the chaotic mass, which had not only filed
Bridge Square. but all the streets adjacent
with a surging tide OF humanity on foot, in
carriages and in every other species of con-
veyanoe. The throng had come :from the
north and south, from the east and from the
west," all intent upon seeing all they could
and taking part in this pageantry. The
grand marshal and his aids had most
difficult task to perform, but they finally
succeeded, and the procession took up its
line OF march aoross ths anspansion bridge,
in the order above given. When the car
riage containing Gen. Sherman and Secre-
tary Ramsey reached the eastern end of the
bridge, and the vast crowd recognized the
familiar countenanoes, cheer after cheer
greeted the two distinguished men, who
manage and control the military arm of this
great republic. This hearty greet
ing was continued all along the limo
of march, and was responded to by both
gentlemen rising and bowing in. response.
They rode in splendid English dray drawn
by four beautiful horses gaity comparisoned
and driven by Mr.. II. F. Jones, the owner of
the magnificent turn out.
Words are inadequate to describe the ap.
| pearanoe of the procession and the streets
| along the line of Irsrch. The sidewalks aud
the streets also were complete moving mass
Of humanity of all ages and both sexes. The
| suspension bridge never before was put to
such . test. and hereafter it may be consid-
cred safe. Every available space was occu-
pied by people on foot, while for fully half
hour the driveway was fled with two lines of
carriages from end to end. The scene on
University avenue when the procession was
passing, battles description. The pro-
ceasion formed across the street, but on
either side Of it was dense throngs
of carriages, four or Ave abreast, while
Of the residents we're crowded With men,
ing numbers Of vehicles were added to ths
throng, aud yet all moved on, slowly it is
true, but without accident. Gen. Sherman
was of course the lion of the day, and next
to him came in for many compliments, .
number Of the organizations that formed q
part of the procession. The Union Great
Western Band; the Seventh Infantry Band
from Fort Smelling, and the Minneapolis
Zouave Band, Drum corps, elicited we'll de-
served praise for their excellent music and
splendid appearance. Companies G, X, and
II, cf the Seventh Infantry. under command
of Major Benham, marched a. only veterans
can. The Minneapolis Zouaves made fine
appearance in their strange uniform, and the
squad Of mounted Lancers of the same o.
ganiZation were a marked feature of the pro.
cession. The Union Franchise of St. Paul,
who turned out 15O strong, and were led by
the Great Western Band, did themselves
proud being the largest
organization in the line. Suffice it
to say that it was grand demonstration in
which not only the cities OF St. Paul and
Minneapolis but the country for miles
around united.
| Over the entrance to the University
grounds grand arch had been erected beau
tifully ornamented With the national colors
| "Soyez les Rienvenus.'
! The appearance Of tie uro""ds.
While 80 many were waiting on tho avenue
some hundreds had gathered on the Uni
versity campus at an early hour, and before
the head of the procession arrived q: the
green arch, under which it entered upon the
field, thousands were assembled. The spa
cious oampus-overlooking the river and
falls, and goodly part Of the city-covered
with . 6ae svard and shaded by noble trees,
| Vas supplied for the OCCASION with = covered
sand for The historical society and it's euests
spd seats for the audience, and also with
numerous tables for free refreshment
Of visitors, and with many
tents for their shelter and entertainment.
Around the north and west sides Of the
campus were arranged the various tents and
headquarters Of the different bodies taking
part in the celebration. A abort distance
from the main entrance to the grounds, on
the right, was located seven tables, each 2lO
feet in length. These tables were loaded
with substantial fsod, enough to feed thou
sands, aud Thousands were fed at this hos
pitabls board. All were invited, and among
the many thousands there not one went
| away hungry, except at his or her aocurd.