New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-05

Alvin p. Hovey, whom the multitude greeted Win
hearty applause. But, though a Governor, nc was
soldier STILL and not by bow or glance did the
hero Of the battle OF Champion Hills return the CHEERS
But there others to share the generous welcome
rendered the Indiana boys. General A. D. streight'
Of the leaders and promoters OF the famous Liooy
Prison tunnel, and Colonel Walker another who es'
capped through that historical passage were recognized
by all familiar with the history OF that daring ao-
venture The Indiana contingent marched TO uie
musir Of the band Of the Soldiers and sailors orphans
Home the musicians being all under sixteen years oid
The Department Of Colorado ana wyoming WIS
headed by zcuave drum corps, and followed quickly
upon the heels OF the Hoosers. The department had
about 100 men in lne ofhcered by Department Coih-
mandcr Cook, Acknowledgement TrouSaen ana quar-
termsster General McLanatlan.
The 400 veterans from Kansas were led by De
partment Commander Timothy Mccarthy ana each
carried upon his breast the Kansas g. A. H. pm bearing
the figure OF a grasshopper. Past Department COM
manders Anderson, Fond, stewart, Booth Guthrie ana
Captain Coulter In line. Commander hcOa'tiS
enjoys the distinction Of being the only living man VINO
literally at the opening and the close OF the war
soldier at Fort Sumter when the first gun was hreo
he remained In the service and was al Appoms'toA
when the enemy surrendered
Delaware forty strong, made pretty showing the
division ofhcered by Department COMMANDER A. DE-
woodman Adutant- General J. 3. straley, and Quar-
termaster-General ID. B. Ross.
Minnesota, under the eauPrsnlp OF tOHHdhuVi
O. d. Parker contributed $50 to the pageant. but
there was one man in the ranks who received many
rounds of applause II Past National Commander
lnCbief John p Rea, who Insisted on marching with
The rank and Ole. Past Department Commanders
Becker, wheelock and Compton also marched IN the
ranks.
There was a wild cheer when the veterans from
Missouri, opueared II was the state which had
furnished william Warner of the most popular
Commando In Chief the g. A. r. has ever had, ana
every man who marched in line was recognized as one
who in his devotion to the Union had undergone the
dangers of guerrilla warfare and families divided
against themselves In the dark days Of '63. Depart
mcnt Commander George w. Martin led his command
Of 900 men with dignity. Ransom Post OF ST. Louis,
came in for its share Of admiration II was 200 strong
and accompanied by the United States Regular band
This the first year the Ransom Post ever ATTENDED
an encampment without its commander. General w. l.
Sherman, whose death is deep personal grief TO every
member Of the post
Oregon only meagrely represented. Inc ooo
comrades from Kentucky were marshaed by Depart
ment Commander S. G. Hills. Virginia contributed
200 men to the parade, and Department COMMANDER
l. H. Duval led the division. Past Department Com
mander Raymond and Colonel G. B. Smith, one OF the
trusted eutenants of Custer were in the line South
Dakota, though a small delegation. made splendid
showing and was cordially received. Department
Commander Palmer led the delegation, accompanied
by Acknowledgement Beverage and Chief OF stan
silsby. The Washington and Alaska Department, the
most distant Of all the subordinate divisions OF the
g. A. r. was represented by little group. The
members Of the Department CommandeIy, d. G
Lowell Acknowledgement Frank Clendenin, Past De
partncnt Commander A. NJ Brooks and Others were In
line
General W. H. II. Clayton. brother of the Clayton
who was murdered a result Of the Brecklnrloge
CLAYTON Congressional contest led the fifty men from
Arkansas Past Department Commander stephen
nfain
Eve times at the battle of vicksbug were in the ranks
The Florda delegation, $50 strong came next
under command Of John H. WEIGH Eight men rep
resented the infant state of Montana under command
of Department Commander o. A. Smons
The Lone star state represented by for1y Heh'
lad nv Department Commander NJ. W. Mann, the
gallant commander of the famous I'd Illinois Artillery
who 50 distinguished himself for bravery as to receive
specal mention in General Grants memoirs. Cap'ain
G. w. Mccormick, the noted cavaryman OF the ''n
Michigan, marched in the ranks, as did also oeherai
A. G.; Maloy and Assistant Acknowledgement D. u
bigger The Idaho delegation numbered twelve men.
Including United States Senator George l.. Shoup, "
partrnent Commander Judson SpoffoM and ASSISTANT
Acknowledgement Norman H. Camp Of Boise City.
Twenty loyal veterans from Alabama were under
command Of Department Commander Seymour BULLOCK
and a staff Tie delegation included members from
posts In Montgomery, Mobile, Birmingham, Cnilmah
ana Decatur and their appearance the signal Tor
cheers The Georgia delegation comprised veterans
from Mobile, Montgomery birmingham ana seVefh
other points under the command of Department COM
mander Bullock.
The naval veterans were loudly cheered as they
nassed in review The Sons OF Veterans, 5000 strong,
and I'm command Of Commanderin-chief l.. j. webb,
brought up the Of the long procession The boys
marched In fine STYLE and received applause along the
entire line.
The spectacle OF an President Of the United states
marching In the ranks is so unusual that the IRE
hnnt uQV
vas hardly surprise. The cheers which swept along
,he line of march was indication of the pres
ence OF the ex- President. Mr. Hayes was recognized
by all as he marched with his post from Fremont
Ohio down Gnswoldst. and, near the intersection
of Congrcss-st kissed several little girls who out
to meet him. He carried palm leaf fan, and ap-
peared to enjoy the occasion quite as much as did his
comrades of the post.
The girl cadets a single platoon Of thirteen, In red
caps and gold chevrons, gold collars and blue suits.
Of Mccoy Post, Ohio. were loudly applsuded They
kept correct line and stepped accurately to the music
Of the Rattly Drum Corps.
1t was notable fact that the old war tunes March
ing through Georgia" ind The Red, White and Blue,
With occasional bursts Of Yankee Doodle" called out
the most vocferous applause on all occasions. EX-
Governor Oglesby and Captain Meredith, Chief OF the
Bureau OF Printing and Engraving, both marched with
the Illinois boys. The white locks Of the venerable
Ex-Governor made him conspicuous everywhere and
he shared with Ex-Governor Fairchnd, OF Wisconsin,
the cheers Of the spectators.
As New.York swept around the corner with
splendid band and drum corps, and their armed
guards with their cleaning bayonets, theF lap
pearance was always the signal for cheer But the
Contipentas with ceced hats and regmentals led by
Uncle Sam himself took the fancy of the crowd
who cheered themselves hoarse. This band led The
three solid platoons bearing the old war eolors o.
NewYork.
secreiary Proctor rode In a carriage Just behind
the Commanderin- Chief He all smiles, and ap
peared to be enjoying himself immensely. lie wa
kept continually busy raising his hat in response t
the plaudits Of the crowd. Among other prominen
men In attendance or participating In the parade wer
Governor Page, of Vermont; Governor Wlnans, o
Michigan: Senator Henderson Of Nebraska; Presi
dent Palmer of the Worlds Fair, and General Hcnr.
A. Barnum, of New-YOrk.
Ex-President Hayes, accompanied by Colonel +. J
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