Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-06-09


all the more SO to-day, for the innovation |
which had been made of inviting an orator |
from the ranks outside of the military was |
good one. The Army of the Potomac has a |
right so to do. for they have the right to |
draw from all that is excellent in art, ora |
tory, music and poetry, and by SO doing to |
encourage these. Every man, woman and |
child on the face of the globe had an interest |
in the vicrories of the Army of the Pot omac, |
and, not only in you, but in all the great ar
mics which took part in the war for the sup
preston of slavery. You are not here to
boast of your victories, but simply comment |
crate that which you can justly claim; that |
is that you did your share in the great
achievements, and for that I congratulate
you and repeat that am GLAD that I am with
you.
Loud cheers were given at the conclusion
of General Sherman's remarks. He was fol-
lowed by Secretary of War Lincoln, General
Burnside, General Franklin, Senator HawIey,
General Sickles, General Slocum and others
The decorations were numberless. The
City Hall was decorated by Bostonian, with
flags of several nations, those of the United
States clustering around life-size equestrian
figure of George Washington. Festoons of
small flags hung from the roof to the fence
in 'front.' and large folds of red, white and
blue were suspended at various points. The
entrance ways were guarded by figures of
knights in armor, and over all foated the
the Home Circle club were decorated by the
same parties with flags and festoons of the
national colors. The Charter Oak building
was decorated under the direction of Mr..
Charles Rodman, general agent of the COM
pany, and son of Colonel Daniel Rodman.
From the center of the building hung large
white flags, with red balls on them, which
were whaling ship signals sent for the pur-
pose of decorating by Mr. Crandall of New
London. The other flags were United States
signal service ensigns, and all have but recent
ly returned from cruise around the world"
The Times Office was hung with large
American flags, gathered in shield shape
over large transparency with the word
WELCOME" This was surrounded by
wreath of evergreens and surmounted by
large striped eagle. Small silk flags held by
eagles hung from the upper windows: The
front OF the postofice was covered with
folds of the national colors, held in festoons
with army and navy shields, and over the
main entrance was large stuffed eagle.
From the top of the spire of the Centre
church foated a.large>American flag. At the
head of Main street the Needham block
attracted much attention. A large, pic
ture of Hancock was surrounded by
American flags which fell in festoons from
the top of the house to the street DIR. w.
A. M. Wainwright's residence was handsome
ly decorated; also the stores of Fairman d
Miller, the Hartford Plating works, G. B.
11O1b O. w., dtiu n. Cds0 a. TO- 1u0So are
handful of some of the more notable dec
orations, SO general all about the city.
Among the notables beside Gen. Sherman
and staff, Gen. Burnside. Gov. Littlefeld of
Rhode Island, Secretary Lincoln of the Cabi-
net, there were Gen. Miles, the Indian fight
or, whose wife accompanied him, Gen. Dan.
Sickles, Gen. 81. G. Wright of Washington,
D. c., Governor P1aisted of Maine, Joaquin
Miller, the poet of the Sierras, Congressman
Platt of Virginia, Gov. Bigelow of Connect
cut, ex-Attorney General Devens, now of the
Supreme Court of Massachusetts,. General
Robert Potter, Major General Alex. S. Webb,
president of the College of New York, Gov
ernor Jewell, General Hawley, Lieutenant
Governor Buckley, General William B.
Franklin, Congressman John r. Buck, Gen.
M. T. Mcmahon and Gen. Henry.
Governor Bigelow, accompanied by men,
bers of his staff, arrived on the express train
from New Haven and had room 80 at the
Allyn House with parlors assigned to him.
Among the members of his staff present
were Adjutant General George NJ. Harmon,
who is now able to get about with the aid of
crutches, Quartermaster General HARRISON of
Hartford, Commissary General George H.
Ford of New Haven, Paymaster General
Camp of Middletown, and Assistant Adjutant
General Fox of New Haven. Governor
rooms, meeting large number of soldiers
and citizens.
The Tibbetts veteran corps of Troy, N. Y,
arrived by an early train, having left Troy
Tuesday night Their acquaintance in Hart
ford is extensive, growing out of the long
friendship and exchange of visits with the
First company Governors Foot Guard, whose
guests they are. They are splendid body of
men and are held in as much pride at home
as they are justly admired when visiting
abroad.
Wilcox Post, G. AR. of Springfield, Mass,
125 members was present, the guests of Ma
thaniel Lyon Post, of Hartford.
Gen. Sherman's headquarters were at room
IL, Allyn House.
The steamer State of New York brought
Philadelphia Post No. 2, but the boat
arrived two and half hours late, hav-
ing been stuck in the mud near Rocky Hill.
The visitors were, however, in the process
sion.
At a quarter of IL o'clock Lieutenant Gen
eral Sherman, Governor Bigelow and staff,
and Governor Littlefield and staff of Rhode
Island, left the Allyn House for the State
First regiment. Governor Bigelow, General
Sherman and Adjutant General Harmon oc-
cupied the first carriage, and were followed
by the staff officers and Governor Iittlefield
and staff. The First company Governors
Horse Guard, Major G. B. Boardman in CON-
mand, acted as escort.
At the Capitol the distinguished visitors
were received in the Governors room. The
review of the First occurred on the grounds
south of the Capitol building. General Sher-
man, Governor Bigelow and Cover
nor Littlefeld, walked to the position as
signed for the review and were received by
Colonel Barbour Colts band playing a mar
tial selection. Colonel Barbour and General
Sherman reviewed the command passing up
and down the line. Subsequently the regi-
ment passed in review General Sherman
Governor Bigelow and Governor Littlefeld
receiving them. At the dipping of the ma
tional colors as the column passed, General
Sherman lifted his hat. He also responded
to the customary salutes of company COM
manders as the regiment passed him. The
command presented an admirable appearance,
and the review was witnessed by large con-
course of people,
On the platform were the Secretary of
War, Hon. Robert T. Lincoln, Lieutenant
General Sherman, Governors Bigelow of
Connecticut, Littlefield of Rhode Island and
Plaisted of Maine, ex-Attorney General
Charles Fl. Devens, now of the Supreme
Court of Massachusetts,, and General Burn
side
General Otis, of the old 10th c. V, was
present.
The decoration of the State Capitol was
much admired. On the front and above the
great entrance was hung a canvas of large
proportions, on which was portrayed an allie
gorical picture representing goddess of lib
erty leaning against pedestal on which was
a statue of Washington. About the pedestal
were horns of plenty and insignia of manu-
facture and commerce. In the background
view of the Capitol at Washington ap
peared. The picture was surrounded by a
drapery of red, white and blue bunting and
otherwise the decorating was very elaborate. |
The Philadelphia Post had with them
twenty old battle flags, most of which bad
been in battles
Rev. DR.. Bacon was elected vice presi- |
dent of the Connecticut Historical society at
Hartford Wednesday. Hon. j. Hammond |
Trumbull was reelected president.
The Corps Meetings.
The corps meetings were held at the Capt.
toll and were well attended. Officers were |
elected as follows: |
First corps: President, General J. G. |
Robinson; vice president, j. w. Hoffman; |
secretary and treasurer, Captain J. n. Bur |
rift. Resolutions of respect were passed to |
the memory of the late Colonel Chapman |
Biddle, and approving the proposed eques-
trian statue of General Reynolds in Phila- |
Wy