Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-04

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beers Of the Grand Army Of the Republic.
IL was at first intended that the mem
bers Of this organization should march
with the military, but it was finally de-
cidcd that only troops should be permit
ted in the military division.
A very interesting division OF the parade
Will he that known as the cadet division.
This viii be led by the fun corps or
West Point cadets. In this division also
wifi be the Hamilton Institute cadets, the
naval cadets Of the port OF New YORK,
and at least a portion OF the naval cofps
from Annapolis. Besides these there VIII
be a decidedly interesting feature Of the
division I'm n corps of Chinese students in
their national costumes, armed Win
rifles.
on the Hudson will be a sight as nota-
b'e as that on land, for here 1t is expected
the entire North Atlantic squadron
will rendezvous. In addition, there VIII
be a number Of foreign warships, sent
here by their governments as tribute
10 the memory OF the man VINO
was respected by every civilized
nation. The government fleet VIII
also include the five revenue cut
tcrs and eleven lighthouse tenders
now IN eastern waters. Besides these,
there will be a very large NUMBER OF
vessels of all sorts, including several oil
the Transatlantic liners. The naval pa
rade will be led by the flagship New York.
on board of which Admiral Bunce VIII
establish his headquarters, directing the
narade from the bridge OF the cruiser.
II is believed that this feature OF the
davis ceremonies will be fully equal 10
the great naval parade on the occasion
OF the Columbian festival IN l13.
So long has the Grant monument been
building that Il has almost become ire
perennial standby for the newspaper
humorist. The tongue OF the ralller Is
client now. The trenchant pen Of the
ioke-maker must tell OF something eise,
srbe Grant monument is an established
fact grand I'm its simplicity, inspiring In
the memories that It brings to life. There
As no place in New York or vicinity bet
ter attcd for the location of such monu-
ment than the one where II stands. From
N one looks upOn the scenes that must
IN with pleasure the heart Of the peasant
and the mind Of the artist. The
Hudson river. the American Rhine, flows
silently within stones throw Directly
opposte and across the waters, the pail
sades loom with a grandeur that has
given them worldwide fame. Looking
the Tappan Zee. the eye glancing over
a stretch OF country every inch Of
which Is famed in history.
The immediate surroundings Of the
monument itself are very beautiful. To
the rear and south are located the stately
buildings OF the new Columbia Uni
versity. Adjoining them Will stand, az
soon az time and labor permit. the
great Cathedral Of St. John the Divine.
which Is to cost Sl0,O00.0oO. Constantly
flowing by the front OF the monument Is
"a stream Of humanity on pleasure bent
for here, along the edge Of the bluff, is
tho Riverside drive. one Of the most
charming OF New Yorks boulevards.
All around. too. is emerald sward and
from this background the monument
stands out I'm bold relief. il Is the OBJ
feet OF interest. par excellence, In that
section Of New York. aud its location
has given to old Bloomlngdale fame
which nothing else could have inspired.
Here Grant rests. and rests alone, save
for one companion. and OF that COM
panion few are aware. Scarcely one
out of a thousand visitors notes the
contrast between greatness and simpli-
city that Is shown by the presence. scarce
a hundred yards from the monument, OF