The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-08-05

Iferit epeClat mention IN UtDefaI Oihht .
Memoirs On "A flagstaff In the first rauk
a pair of Texas horns. seven feet from tip
to tip, was emblematic of one OF the prod
uets of the State. Capt. q. w. Mccormick,
the noted cavairyman of the Seventh Mich
igan, who was promoted on the field for
bravery, marched In the ranks. rs did also
q. a. MaIloy, Assistant Acknowledgement
Bigger and others.
The Idaho delegation numbered twelve
persons. including United States Senator
Sh0upe. Department Commander JUdson
spofford and Asst. Adjt.-Gen. Norman II.
Camp. of Boise City. Twenty loyal veter-
ans from Alabama were under command OF
Department Commander seymour Bullock
and staff. The deiegatlon included men-
bers from posts in Montgomery. Mobile,
Birmingham. Cullman and Decatur. ana
their appearance was the signal for cheers.
The naval veterans were loudly cheered
as they passe,- N review, and the ancient
tars bowed to the compliments. The Sons
Of Veterans. five thousand strong. and In
command of commandments l.. j.
Webb. brought mp the rear OF the long pro-
ceesion. The boys marched in me style,
and receiyed marked applause along the
entire line. The spectacle of an ex-Presi-
dent of the United les marching In the
ranks 10 so unusua. that the tremendous
ovation rendered exIresident Hayes to-
day was hardly surprise. The cheers
which swept along the line of march like
huge, but slowly-rising tidal-wave. was
ever an indication OF the presence OF the
distinguished ex-President. Mr. HAYES
was recognized by all as he marched with
his post. from Fremont. O., down Griswold
street. and, near the intersection OF Con
gress street. Kissed several little girls. who
ran out to meet him. The old gentle
man carried u palm-leaf fan and APP
peared to enjoy the OCCASION quite as
much a. his comrades of the post.
One of the most unique features of to-day's
parade was an old army newsboy on horse
back. Doc" Z. b. Aubrey peddled papers
at the front, and when called upon TO do
army duty responded with alacrity. he
Chivas Post, of Milwaukee,. old Iron Brigade
men, for his service. To-day he rode on
horseback. with a bundle of old war papers
under his arm. The girl cadets. single
cheyrOns. gold collars and blue suits of
Mccoy Post, Ohio. were loudly applauded
as they kept correct line and stepped &C
curately to the music of the rattly drum
corps. The Michigan female band shared
with their Ohio sisters the plaudits of the
multitude. One of the features of the first
division was the Illinois goose. which was
hung on pole. with the inscription that
everything wa: lovely and the goose
dressed man from Wisconsin. who bore
the badger. "Old Abe" the Wisconsin
eagle was of course. cheered at every cor
ner. 1t was noticeable fact that the Old
war times. Marching through Georgia"
III.
casiOnal bursts of Yankee Doodle" called
out the most yOciferous applause on all &C.
casions.
MARCHED WITH THE BOYS.
Ex-Governor Oglesby and Captain Mere
dith. 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 every
where, and he shared with Ex-Governor
Fairchild, Of Wisconsin. the cheers of the
spectators. United States Senator G. l..
Shoup is one of the six veterans who came
all tho way from Idaho to attend the en-
campmeut. The Senator marched with his
comrades throughout the day. AS New
York swept around the corners with a
splendid band and drum corps and their
armed guards at the head with their
cleaning bay3nets, the appearances was the
with cooked hats and regimentals,
led by Uncle Sam himself, took the crowd,
who cheered itself hoarse. This unique
band, with it's off-loOking drummers, led
eoIors of New York: The war-scream of the
.bagpipes of the Twenty -pinth New York.
playing The Campbells are Coming" was
heard from all points. The post wore
mental flags Secretary Proctor rode in a
carriage just behind the commandments
chief. He was all smiles and appeared to
be enjoying himself immensely. He was
kept continually busy raising his hat, in
response to the plaudits Of the crowd.
As the Pennsylvania division passed, the
old battle tiass bore their old titles. ''Spott-
sylvsnia," shiloh" and other names of
fields rendered immortal by terrible strife.
A storm OF applause ssluted these battle
SCARED colors. Among the other prominent
men in attendance anu participating in the
parade were Governor Page, of Vermont;
Governor Winans. of Michigan; Senator
Henderson. of Michigan; President Palm
eer, OF the worlds fair, aud Gen. Henry A.
Barnum. of New York.
The day was marked by many pleasant
incidents. but none attracted more admira-
ton than the spectacle of an ex-President
of the United states honoring the COM
mander.in chief of the G. A. X.
Ex-President Hayes. accompanied by
Col. j. 4. j. Hecker and the committee that
purchased the $1,000 diamond G. A. X.
badge tor General v-azey. called at the ma
tionai department. headquarters to-day To
mako the formal presentation. The cere-
mony took place in the large parlor of the
hotel. where General V~azev stood with his
wife. surrounded by his entire staff.
PRESENTING THE MEDAL
"Commander-in-ohief Veazey." said ex.
President Hayes, 'the comrades who with
me have been honored with places on oul
staff. have assigned to me the agreeable
duty Of presenting to you this badge. They
ask you to accept it as q token of the es
TEEN. the admiration and affection in which
you are held by ourselves and by our com.
rades of the G. A. r. 1t will, we trust
bring present Joy to you and your family
1t will remind you and ther' If the bonora
BILE part you bore in , Great event
OF this age-in the sac ana stain
less war for union and Jerty. lap.
Durina
have, az you promised when you were
| chosen. amply kept between yourself and
your comrades, not only the touoh of the
| elbow, but also the touch OF the heart. Our
hope 10 that this simple gift will remind
| you pleasantly of the events, and scenes
| and comrsdesbip of the great conflict; that
! it will recall the famous day of Getty sburp
tho day of your opportunity, of your hon
| orable service and of your signal trium ph
Itwili Also we hope, be To you well-sprins
OF gratifying meditation in the future. IN
after times those who bear your name and
share your blood will rejoice as they iooE
upon this emblem-their priced family
heirloom. and be filled with gratitude that
| Providence allotted to them the inspirins
| privilege OF tracing their origin to man
who In his young manhood was a splendid
figure in the decisive battle of the divine
/ war, and who stood faithfully and bravery
by Abraham Lincoln from it's beginning Il
its end. tApplause.l Onr wishes and oul
| prayers are That your life may be long and
| happy in the land which, in the dav of il,
deadly peril, you did your paIt TO save.
| lApplause.l General Veazey replied briefly
thanking the donors for their good wishe.