The National tribune., 1889-03-07
THE PARADE.
Grandest Demonstration Seen in Washington Since
the Great RevieW-Twenty Thousand Men in
Line-An Imposing Pageant.

GrandeSt Demonstration Seen in washington Since
the Great ReYieW-Twenty Thousand Men in
Lne-An Imposing Pageant.
The address ended, the cannon doomed
again, and the waiting tens of thousands along
the avenue were at last gratifed by the appear
ance of the Presidential carriage, with Presi-
dent Harrison seated now on the right of the
hind seat, and ex-President Cleveland on his
left. The President and Vice President took
their seats on a beautifully decorated review
ing stand, erected in front of the White House
grounds, where were assembled party OF
ladies, Gen. Schofeld and staff and number of
prominent naval officers. Gen. Sherman came
on shortly after, was recognized, and received
with accamations, as was also ex-Gov. Alger, of
Michigan. The Marine Band played Hail to
the Chief" and the procession began to pass by
in column of companies.
First came Chief Marshal Beaver, with
numerous staff, and then the troops which had
escorted the President-eIect to the Capitol.
The Second Division was composed entirely
of Pennsylvania troops-the magnificent di-
vision of the Pennsylvania National Guard,
which never fails to arouse the wild enthusiasm
of every old soldier by its superb marching and
thoroughly busneSs-like aspect. 1t was
grand spectacle of ITSELF and made the old vet
Grams hearts swell with pride, for it recalled
more than anything else the trying but glori-
Gus DAYS of 1865. The mile of solid ranks,
according to regulations, everybody in his
place.and attending closely to his business, with
every soldierly detail properly provided for, all
looking as if they might continue their march
on across the Potomac and camp on the Virginia
hills, brought up most wildly the memory OF
the olden times, when hundreds of thousands
of Just such men marched down frequently
through just such searching rains to the bloody
fields along the Rappahannock and the Chicka
hominy. At the head of the division rode the
grand soldier figure of, Maj .-Gen Hartranft,
surrounded by a very fefficient-looking staff
Most of the commanders of brigades, regiments
and companies wore GAR. badges, and were
distinguished by their soldierly bearing The
division mustered 1900 strong.
At the head of the Third Division rode, in
citizens Clothes with hat slOuched in the
old army way, against the pouring rain, Gov.
J. b. Foraker, OhiO's gallant Governor. Where
ever he was recognized he was enthusiastically
applauded. With him was his Adjutant Gen
eral, II. NJ. Axline, II. N. Neal, Senior Vice
Commander-in-Ch Chief GAR. and many other
noted veterans His Division consisted of three
Brigades, made up of militia, from Ohio, New
York, and other States, including the famous
| 7th n. Y, 500 strong, and marching with an
| accuracy that justified their high reputation.
| Commander-iu-C Chief Warner headed the
| Fourth Division, composed of G. r. veterans,
with Past Department Commander Charles P.
/ Lincoln as his acknowledgements. Inc tlESG
! Brigade consisted of the Department of the
/ Potomac Commander Odell commanding,
| Charles II. IngFaham, Chief Of staff.
The Second Brigade consisted of the Depart
ment of Maryland, Department Commander
! George F. Wheeler commanding, Hugh A.
! Maughlin, Chief of staff. The Third Brigade
was made up of various veteran organizations,
! under command of Col. John c. Welch with
| Capt John Albert Chief of Staff
| The veterans aroused the greatest enthusi-
| asm among the spectators, receiving more ap-
plause than any other division in the line
The Fifth Division was made up of civic or
| CARNATIONS, under the command of Col. Myron
| NJ Parker, and was a splendid feature of the
| display. There were large number of politi-
| cal clubs, all uniformly attired, and marching
with precision. The rear was brought up by
a picturesque band of cowboys from Denver,
| with a pair of handsomely amounted steers
horns for banner, and accompanied by fine
| band. Col W. F. Cody was in command with
/ Buck Taylor as his Lieutenant.
The parade was much the finest that has
been seen in Washington since the grand review
of "a years ago Had the weather been fine it
would have been a wonderfully satisfactory
pageant.
How interesting it was is shown by the fact
that every one Of the many thousands wht
stood in the rain to observe it remained il
spite of all discomfort until the last organiza
ton passed.
FAGoTs.
Gen. J. Madison brakes Veteran Zouaves
of Elizabeth, n. J., were one of the features o
the procession. They came in, so srong, OIL