The National tribune., 1882-11-02
Grand Army Day in Philadelphia
Graphically Described.
vANDERVOORT'S ADDRESS.
The Day Parade and Evening
Camp-fires.
Special Correspondence National Tribune.


cavalry and artillery, one brigade of New Jersey
militia with two Calling gun batteries, and a
Grand Army division, in all nearly fifteen thou
sand men, marched through Philadelphia last
Friday morning. bearing bright standards and
tattered battle-hags, surrounded by the lavish
tribute of decoration and accompanied by such
music as thrills the heart and Quickens the
pulse. The column fell into line on South
Broad street, and moved at IL a. m, marching
down Chestnut to Third, up Market and out
Broad street to Columbia avenue. The entire
length of the route was lined with crowds of
spectators, who applauded the regular marching
and perfect alignment Of the States defenders.
General Beaver, Republican candidate for gov
ernor rode at the head of the Second brigade,
and was everywhere greeted with enthusiastic
cheers. The tramp Of men, the CLINT Of arms,
the rumble of gun-carriages, the clatter OF cav
airy and the strains of music made the scene
one of imposing beauty.
The hour for the parade to start was set at IL
o'clock, and at precisely that hour Major-Gen-
eral John F. Hartranft and his staff took their
position at Broad and Fitzwater streets, ten
mounted police doing escort duty at the head
of The column. General Hartranft was greeted
with applause ali along the line, the multitudeS
huzzaing, waving handkerchief, and otherwise
giving expression to their pleasurable recogni-
ton of the ex-governor of Pennsylvania.
THE GRAND ARMY.
On no previous occasion in its history did the
Grand Army of the Republic present a finer
appearance. Every man appeared in line uni
formed in blue, with fatigue cap and white
gloves, and wearing the emblematic badge Of
the organization on his left breast by the side
of a small bouquet. Recollections of the late
war were wildly recalled by the sight of the
tattered flags that were held aloft by the march
ingveterans, and by the appearance in carriages
of scores of brave men whom the horrors of war
had deprived of a limb. In one carriage were
four crippled soldiers with only three legs in the
party. In round numbers the Grand Army
division aggregated eighty Posts, comprising
5000 men. Each Post was divided into pla-
toons of sixteen men, and each platoon was
under the command of an experienced COM
rade. 1t was fully noontime before the shrill-
voice bugle warned the men to prepare for
the march. Then every side thoroughfare
began pouring its regular lines of uniformed
men into Broad street. Many Of the Posts
were escorted by military companies carry
ing muskets. In every case, however, the
detachment was formed Of members of the va
riOus Posts they escorted. Several of the
organizations were preceded by drum corps
comprising the sons of the veterans in line be-
hind. A marked feature Of the display was
the fine appearance of Tibbitts Veteran Corps,
of Troy, n. Y, commanded by Colonel Joseph
Egolf, who were the guests Of Post 2, OF this
city. They were uniformed somewhat after
the picturesque style of the Austrian military
and wore huge white shakos, which gave them
truly martial aspect Marching in true sol
dierly style, the veterans were frequently ap-
plauded. Another noticeable feature was the
first appearance on parade Of the new Post
named after the late General Robert Patterson
The men wore fresh uniforms, and their new
stand Of silk colors were the brightest in the
line. General E. d. Baker Post, No 8, had III
line small Parrot gun mounted on wheels
and drawn by eight men. The gun was made
Of cannon captured at the battle Of Gettysburg
The rear of the line was brought up by several
camps Of Sons Of Veterans, among them one
bearing the name Of the late Iamented James
a. Garfield.
With their torn battle-hags, that were cheered |
wherever they appeared in line along the
route, and occasionally drawing small brass
hOwitzers intended more for ornament and /
salute service than for bloody work, G,729 men
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic made a
soIdierly and impressive appearance as they
marched with military tread and general bear !
ing that bespoke previous active service in !
the ranks The divisions in which the home
and visiting Posts were grouped had mounted
a
citizen soldiery. The Department Commander, |
J. NJ. Vanderslice, rode at the head Of the |
Grand Army divisions and was aided By 4 |
corps Of officers consisting Of Assistant Adiu- |
tant General Thomas J. Stewart, Senior Vice /
Commander William Y. Jones, Junior Vice |
Commander J. NJ. Gibbs, Assistant Quarter /
master General II. G. Williams, Inspector |
Thomas Monroe, Judge-Adyocate b. C. Chris /
", Mastering Officer 4. ". Moreland Mcdi- |
cal Director William D. Hall, and Chaplain /
Rev. J. w. Sayres. Many Of the visiting Posts |
were sandwiched between PHILADELPHIA Posts |
acting as escorts.
THE CITY GRAND ARMY POSTS.
The Philadelphia Posts led the Grand Army /
line, Post No. %, mounted, coming first. They
were followed by Post No. l. The guard Of 7.
Post No 2, forty strong, wearing big black /
shakos, created a decided impression The men
marched well and many bursts Of applause /
greeted them along the route. Right behind /
these came their visitors Tibbetts Veteran /
Corps, Of Troy, who were dressed in handsome /
uniforms, with white shakos and numbered .
sixty men, under the command of Colonel !
Joseph Egolf Posts Ess. /, , and 10 carried /
number Of old and tattercd flags and ensigns, /
besides some new and very handsome ones. /
Post No. 10 numbered $50 men and made d .
large display Of flags and colors. The handsome /
banner Of Post No. as attracted cousid- /
cradle attention. Post no. 81 carried OF /
the honors in respect u numbers, having /
$40 men in line. Post No 81 created sensa-
ton among the little folks with a small gun,
drawn by four little dappled ponies. No. IS |
had one drawn by two ponies, aud Post one /
drawn by six men. The guard ol Post 81 made .
a very good impression Ia going down Chest /
nut street they turned the cages Of their over
coats back, and the red lining gave them q
novel appearance Following are the Phila- /
delphia Posts that were represented in the line: /
Post No. 35, % men; No. 2, 200; No. s. 200; |
No g. 100; No Z, 100; No. 8, I7s; No. 10 2j0; |
No. u, 70; No II, %; No. u, 81; No. Is, 81; /