The national leader., 1889-03-09

LAS. 4nOrtOn and other members of the
family. entered the grand stand and
took their places amid immense ap-
plause. The distinguished people on
the stand around them were legion.
The President and Vice Presi-
dent and Russell Harrison, but
toned up to the throats in
their great coats, stood in order in
which they are mentioned as the pro-
cession passed by. The military re-
quired about two hours of their Time,
and as the President and Vice Presi-
dent both saluted the regiments as
they passed by doffiDg their silk hats,
they began to wear a tired appearance
before half hour had elapsed. .,
GOVERNOR BEAVER AT THE HEAD
OF THE PROCESSION.
1t was half past 2 O'Clock when
Brigadier General Hastings, of Penn
sylvania, the Chief of Staff to General
Beaver, the Chief Marshal, rode up
Pennsylvania avenue on a black
charger to see that all was we'll in
front OF the reviewing stand. The
colors being stationed directly IN front
of the President, indicating the point
at which the salutes we're to be made,
the great procession moved along with
General Beaver in command.
The thousands of Pennsylvanians
on the reviewing stands and under the
black sea of umbrellas on the side
walks, recognizing their Governor, set
up tremendous cheer. The Governor
was wet through and through, but he
sat majestically on his fine black horse
riding as gracefully as if he had never
lost the use of his leg, to the admlla-
tion Of many who wondered if he chad
to be strapped upon the animal"
When the Governor reached the
reviewing stand he fixed his eyes upon
the new President and lifted his
drenched silk hat. Immediately the
President and Vice President answered
the salute, and again the crowd
cheered approYingly. The staff saluted
and the line moved. The First Bril-
gade. commanded by Brigadier Gen.
eral IL. G.. Gibson, Of the United
States Army, came directly behind
the Chief Marshal and staff. II
included the Third Regiment U. 5.
Artillery and several detachments from
other artillery regiments from New
York and Fortress Monroe, battalion
Of Marines and two troops Of United
States Cavalry, each company, battery
and troop of which evoked applause as
it passed. The Second Brigade inclu-
ded the United States Naval Battal.
ion, commanded by Captain r. w.
Meade. The battalion Of Marines, the
a at1fi pnkk oF r6
the Seamen's Light Battery were the
recipients of many marks of approval,
as also were the regiments, battaliOns
and troops in the Third Brigade,
uuler the Brigadler General Albert
Ofdway, composed of the District OF
Columbia National Guard. When the
representatives of the Regular Army
and Navy had passed there was a
pause. The next division included the
three brigades of the National Guard
of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylva-
mans alone.
THE PENNSYLVANIA TROOPS.
The throng generally awaited theil
coming with an earnest interest. Those
who had never seen General Hartranft,
the commander of the division, were
anxious to see him, Others were Curl
Gus to know what kind of display
the great protection State would make.
When General Hartranft, of the
National Guard Of Pennsyl vania, rode
up at the head OF bis staff the cheering
began; but when he saluted the Presi-
dent and Vice President, and they
raised their hats to him IN returning
the salute, the applause reached its
highest point. The Sheridan Troop, of
Tyrone, occupied the position in line OF
escort to the commander OF the division,
and it made splendid display.
Brigadler General Snowden and his
staff, of the First Brigade. next came
ia view, and the Philadelphia regiments
marching along. Tne second Regiment,
Colonel r. P. Dechert commanding,
hal ,ne right of the line. and it received
perfect ovation. Fully 600 men
turned out, and they marched we'll
under the weight of their coats. KNAPP
sacks and rolled red blankets. Colonel
John W. Scholl's regiment, the Sixth,
followed. The men carried muskets,
knapsaeks and gray blankets, but thet
presented a fine appearance. The
Third Regiment, of Phila1elphia, Col.
Sylvester BOunafon comman i'ry came
next. Its ffers played vigorously as
they passed the stand and the buglers
gave salute. Several beautiful flags
were also displayed by the regiment.
Considering the weather, the First
Regiment probably never turned out
in finer form than it presented on pass
ing the reviewing stand. Col. Wen
dell p. Bowman, its commander, and
his stan, mounted, were hailed with
cheers. and the men were commended
for their fine bearing. The regiment
had about IS pieces in it's fife, drum
and bugle corps.
Major W. Wes. Chew rode at the
head of the State Fencibles. His staff.
which was unfortunate In the matter
Of securing horses, was obliged to walk.
The Fencibles were not out in all their
strength, but they marched we'll and
by their evolutions evoked applause.
The Gray InvIncibles, commanded By
Captain HailstOck, were also reduced
IN numbers, but they had enough men
in line 10 show the degree Of proficiency
they have attained in the ART of drill
ing. One of the best features Of the
First BrigaGe was the very last. 1t
was the display of Battery a. The
battery had eight caissOns, drawn by
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