The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-05

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the grand parade.
Oregon, was but meagerly represented
but not 80 with Kentucky. Five hum
dred comrades from Kentucky were
marshalled by Department Command
ers G. Hills.
WEST vIRGIHIA's DELEGATION.
West Virginia contributed 200 men to
the grand parade and Department Com
mander /. II. Duval led the division.
Past Deputy Commander Raymond and
Colonel c. B. Smith, one Of tho trusted
lieuterants OF the gallant Custer, were
in the line. South Dakota, though q
small delegation made splendid show
ing and were cordially received. The
Washington and Alaska Department
the most distant Of all the subordinate
divisions OF the G, A. r was represent
ed by little group.
The Georgia delegation comprised
veterans from Mobile, Montgomery,
Birmingham and other points under
the command of Department Comman-
der Bullock. The naval veterans we're
loudly cheered as they passed in re-
view.
The sons Of veterans 5000 strong and
in command OF Commander-in-Chief l..
]. Webb brought up the rear OF the long
procession.
The spectacle OF an ex-president OF
the United States marching in the
ranks is so unusual that the tremendous
ovation rendered ex-President Hayes
to-day was hardly Q surprise. The
cheers which swept along the line,of
march like a hum but slowly rose to a
tidal wave was ever an indication OF
the presence OF the distinguished ex-
president.
One Of the most unique features OF
to.day's parade was an old army news
boy on horseback. "Doc" G. B. Aubray
peddled papers at the front, and when
called upon to do army duty responded
with alacrity. He was made an honor
ary member Of Robert Chives Post, OF
Milwaukee, "0ld Iron Brigade" men,
for his services. To-day he rode on
horseback with a bundle OF old war
papers under his arm.
The girl cadets, single platoon Of
thirteen in red caps and gold chevrons,
gold collars and blue suits, OF Mccoy
post, Ohio, were loudly applauded as
they kept correct line and stepped ac-
curately to the music of the rattling
drum corps. The Michigan female band
shared with their Ohio sisters the
plaudits oil the multitude.
wIscoxsrx's "oLD ABE"
"old Abe" the Wisconsin eagle, was
of course, choered at every corner. It
was a noticeable fact that the old war
tunes, "Nfarching Through Georgia"
and "The Red, White and Blue" with
occasional bursts OF Yankee DOODLE"
called out the most voiciferous applause
on all occasions.
As New York swept around the cor
hers with splendid band and drum
corps and their armed guards for the
starters with their cleaning bayonets,
their appearance was always the signal
for cheer.
Secretary Proctor rode in ascarriage,
Just behind the coinfnander-in-chief
He was all smiles and appeared to be
enjoying himself. AS the Pennsylvania
division passed the old battle flags bore
their titles, "Spottsylvania,n "Shiloh"
and other names of fields rendered i'm
mortal by terrible strife. A storm OF
applause saluted these battle SCARED
colors.
The day was marked with many
pleasant incidents, but none attracted
more admiration than the spectacle OF
an ex-President OF the United States
honoring the Cammander.in-Chief OF
the Grand Army Of the Republic.
Ex-President Hayes, accompanied by
Col. T. j. Hecker and the committee
that purchased the $1,000 diamond
Grand Army OF tho Republic badge for
General Ve0zey, called at the National
Department headquarters to-day to
make the formal presentation. The
ceremony took place in the large parlor
of the hotel, where General Veazey
stood with his wife, surrounded by his
entire staff.
WHAT GENERAL HAYES SAID.
In the course OF his remarks ex-Presi-
denf Hayes said: "our hope is that
this simple gift will remind you pleas
antly of the events and scenes and COM
radeship Of the great conflict; that it
will recall the famous day OF OF Gettys-
burg-the day OF your opportunity-of
your honorable service and your
signal triumph. It will also, We hope,
be to you well spring OF gratifying
meditations upon the future, In
after times those who bear your
name and share your blood will
reioice rs they look upon this emblem
rs their priced family heirloom. and be
filed with gratitude that Providence al
lotted to them the inspiring privilege
OF tracing their origin to man who
in his young manhood was splendid
figure In the decisive battle OF the
divine war and who stood faithfully
and brayely by Abraham Lincoln from
its beginningto It's end. Applause
General YeGzey replied briefly thank
ing the donors for their good wishes
and graceful compliment.
The next national encampment OF the
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