The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19

5ent johnson rose and lifted his hat. Gen.
erai Grant, to whom such spectacies mao
become an old story, sat, as usual silent
and modest The foreign ministers are
reported TO have been deeply impressed by
the scene. x,,.
Next day the division of the Mississippi,
which had swept like acyclone from Az
lsnta to the sen, passed the reviewing
stand. II made O reuoarkaole specracie'
Tecumseh Sherman rode at the head OF bis
brave boys AS he passed along the avenue
the multitude set up a shout which must
bove made the old generals heart leap,
md the enthusiasm increased as he ap-
nroacbed the presidential stand. Accord
ing 20 Ben: Perley Poore, Sherman rode
into the presidential presence with the
ught Of battle in his face" holding his hat
and his bride rein in his left hand and
taluting with his sword held in his right
hand. His horse, bedecked with flowers,
seemed to be inspired With the spirit of
the occasion and kept step to the music OF
the Union.
After passing the president, General
Sherman dismounted and joined the re-
viewing party. Sitting beside Grant,
sherman laughed boyishly, as one from
whose heart O great burden had been lift
cd when the notorious hummer" part OF
bis army appeared. Bringing up the rear
NJ each corps was n motley array OF canine,
bovine. equine and human figures. There
were mules, asses, horses, colts, pigs, cows,
sheep, goats, raccoons, chickens and dogs
led or driven by negroes nearly nude and
black as Erebus. Every beast Of burden
was loaded with tents, baggage, KNAPP
sacks, hampers, panniers, boxes, demi-
Johns, bird cages, cradles, mirrors, fddles,
clothing, pickaninnies and an occasional
black woman. It was thus Sherman
showed the dignitaries Of the capital and
the representatives Of foreign nations how
he had marched through Georgia.
Many Of the men who are TO march here
next September took part In that famous
review. To them the opportunity to march
once more over that national route will bc
worth the effort Of coming to Washington
I'm their old age. But there are many other
attractions here to the veteran. Here are
the public buildings, seat Of government,
which the soldiers fought TO defend. Here
arc Arlington National cemetery, Long
bridge over which the troops passed on
their way 20 the front, the monument to
Washington and Washington's tomb and
home, Alexandria, scene OF the killing Of
Ellsworth, and statues Of Thomas, Nc
Pherson, Scott Farragut, Rawlins, Gar
field and other heroes Of the war. Near
by are many battleields, and excursions
TO these historic spots are TO compose one
Of the striking and popular features OF the
Washington encampment.
Gettysburg, that greatest Of battlefelds,
is only three hours distant from the capt.
tai. Antietam is but an hour and a half
away; Harper's Ferry, rich in natural
beauty az well as in memories, Is nearer
still; Winchester, whose name has been
carried around the world in song and
story, is but four hours ride from Wash
ington; Fredericksburg can be reached in
ninety minutes, and Spottsylvania Court
House and Charlottesville are almost as
near; Richmond, which was for so many
months the storm center of the irrepressi-
bic conflict, is bnt three hours from Wash
ington, and Petersburg is only forty miles
farther south; Cold Harbor is near Peters
burg, and seven hours ride by rail carries
the visitor from Washington 10 Fortress
Monroe and to Hampton Roads, scene Of the
conflict between the Monitor and the Mer-
rimac. Appomattox Court House, where
rs brave an army as ever fought for the
flag which it followed surrendered TO asu
perior foe and TO memorable fate, is only
four hours ride from the capital.
II Is not all parading and feasting in
these Grand Army encampments. There
IS business TO be attended TO, and the bust
ness Of the Grand Army Of the Republic,
primarily, is 10 promote patriotism in this
country. Among the topics to come be
fore the business meeting next September
IS the report of committee on teaching
the rising generation love for and loyalty
70 the flag IL is expected the committee
win report in favor Of instituting, by every
means known to the power Of the organi-
cation, the custom OF saluting the national
colOrs by uncovering the head, and OF ris-
ing TO the feet and uncoyering whenever
the national hymn, "The Star Spangied
Banner" is played or sung.
Another topic is the proposed appropria-
ton by congress for the purpose Of having
the graves Of veterans in the national Gem
eteries decorated every May 80 by the
government. 1t is understood there is OPP
position 10 this plan, the claim being that
tho graves should be decorated voluntarily
by the people and not by governmental APP
preparation operating through employed
men. At it's meeting the Grand Army will
endeavor 20 induce congress 20 make a SUI
fcient appropriation for publishing the
names Of men In the military service and
their widows in several hundred large vol
umes. An effort will be made 70 secure
tho erection Of monument TO General
Grant In Washington, though this may
take the form OF advocating the plan for
memorial bridge, spanning the Potomac
from near the White House to Arlington
National cemetery, and decorated with
statue of Grant and Lee shaking hands,
the whole TO be typical Of a reunited coun-
try. ROBERT 'hA'Es'
A Coiored Centenarian.