ORDER FOR REDUCING THE EXPENSES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT. WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE, Ordered, First. That the chiefs of the respective bureaus of this department proceed immediately to reduce the expenses of their respective departments to what is absolutely necessary, in view of an immediate reduction of the forces in the field and garrisons, and the speedy termination of hostilities, and that they severally make out statements of the reductions they deem practicable. Second. That the Quartermaster-General discharge all ocean transports not required to bring home troops in remote departments. All river and inland transportation will be discharged, except that required for the necessary supplies of troops in the field. Purchases of horses, mules, wagons, and other land transportation will be stopped; also purchases of forage, except what is required for immediate consumption. All purchases for railroad construction and transportation will also be stopped. Third. That the Commissary General of Subsistence stop the purchase of supplies in his department for such as may, with what is on hand, be required for the forces in the field on the 1st of June next. Fourth. That the Chief of Ordnance stop all purchase of arms, ammunition and material therefor, and reduce the manufacturing of arms and ordnance stores in Government arsenals, as rapidly as can be done without injury to the service. Fifth. That the Chief of Engineers stop work on all field fortifications, and other works, except those for which specific appropriations have been made by Congress for completion, or that may be required for the proper protection of works in progress. Sixth. That all soldiers in hospitals, who require no further medical treatment, be honorably discharged from service, with immediate payment. All officers and enlisted men who have been prisoners of war and are now on furlough or at parole camps, and all recruits in rendezvous, except those for the regular army, will be likewise honorably discharged. Officers, whose duty it is under the regulations of the service to make out rolls and other final papers connected with the final discharge and payment of soldiers, are directed to make payment without delay, so that the order may be carried into effect immediately. Seventh. The Adjutant-General of the army will cause immediate returns to be made by all commanders in the field, garrisons, detachments and forts, of ther respective forces, with a view to their immediate reduction. Eighth. The Quartermasters of Subsistence, Ordnance, Engineers, and Provost-Marshal General's Departments, will reduce the number of clerks and employés to that absolutely required for closing the business of their GENERAL KIRBY SMITH BROUGHT TO TERMS. 555 respective Departments, and will, without delay, report to the Secretary of War the number required of each class or grade. The Surgeon-General will make a similar reduction of surgeons, nurses, and attendants in his bureau. Ninth. The chiefs of the respective bureaus will immediately cause proper returns to be made out of public property in their charge, and a statement of property in each that may be sold upon advertisement and public sale, without prejudice to the service. Tenth. That the Commissary of Prisoners will have rolls made out of the name, residence, time and place of capture, and occupation of all prisoners of war who will take the oath of allegiance to the United States, to the end that such as are disposed to become good and loyal citizens of the United States, and who are proper objects of Executive clemency, may be relieved, upon terms that the President shall deem fit and consistent with the public safety. By order of the Secretary of War. Official Thos. M. VINCENT, A. A.-G. W. A. NICHOLS, A. A.-G On the 4th of May, 1865, General Richard Taylor, commanding the rebel forces in Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana, surrendered to Major-General Canby, and this closed the conflict east of the Mississippi river. Beyond it, Kirby Smith showed a determination to hold out to the last and prolong the war. General Grant resolved to bring him also to terms, and a powerful expedition was fitted out at Fortress Monroe, under the command of Major-General Philip Sheridan. He proceeded by way of the Mississippi river to New Orleans, but, before reaching that point, Smith had heard of the surrender of Lee, Johnston, and Taylor, and he, too, accepted the terms granted to Lee, and surrendered the forces under his command. CHAPTER XXVI. GENERAL GRANT'S MOVEMENTS AFTER THE SURRENDER. General Grant visits Burlington and Philadelphia.-A munificent Gift.-General Grant's Acceptance of it.-Returns to Washington.-Capture of Jeff. Davis.The Grand Review.-General Grant makes a Tour to New York and New England.-Goes to the British Provinces.-Incidents at Quebec.-Journey to the West.--Scenes along the Route.-At President Lincoln's Tomb.-Among his Old Friends.-General Grant's Character. MAY 2d, General Grant visited his home in Burlington, New Jersey, which had been the residence of his family since he entered upon his eastern campaign, returning to Philadelphia on the 3d, to take possession of the elegantly furnished and tasteful mansion on West Chestnut street, presented to him by the citizens. He then repaired to Washington, and was present at the grand review of our returning legions-a spectacle, in grandeur and impressive associations, never approached before on this continent. June 8th, General Grant was in New York. The Astor House was his temporary home. The Sixty-first Massachusetts, returning from the battle-field, passed the hotel, and were told that the chief those brave troops had followed was there. Then went up such a shout as never before rang over that resort of distinguished men; for strong, brave hearts, which had beat calmly in battle, were making an effort to express the fullness and intensity of their devotion to him who had led them to victory. At the Union League Rooms he was importuned again for a speech, and responded with his accustomed brevity: "Gentlemen, I bid you good-night. I am much obliged to you for this reception." In August, the Lieutenant-General started on a tour to New York, Canada, and the West. At Albany, the capital of the Empire State, the excited crowd followed his very shadow. GENERAL GRANT EN ROUTE FOR BOSTON. 557 From Boston, Governor Andrew dispatched AdjutantGeneral Schouler to Albany, with a letter of invitation, in the name of the commonwealth, to visit Massachusetts. The commander-in-chief was already en route for Boston. At General Grant left Saratoga at seven o'clock on Saturday morning, July 29th, reaching Albany just before ten o'clock A. M. The following persons constituted his party: Lieutenant-General U. S. Grant and Mrs. Julia Grant; Masters Frederick Grant and U. S. Grant, Jun.; Misses Ellen W. Grant and Jessie R. Grant; two servants; Colonel O. E. Babcock; Colonel Hiram Porter; Colonel Adam Badeau, Military Secretary; Colonel E. L. Parker. Albany an elegant saloon car had been fitted up for the party by Superintendent Gray, of the Western Road, sup plied with furniture from Mr. Gray's own residence in Springfield. The car was neatly draped with American flags, and furnished with rich arm chairs. At either end a stuffed eagle, with wings outspread, and a fine portrait of the General formed graceful and significant adornments. The engine was decorated with bunting and floral wreaths, and upon it two silk flags, bearing the names of "Lincoln" and "Grant." At Chatham Corners, Pittsfield, Springfield, and Worcester, and other towns along the route, spontaneous expressions of grateful admiration by the people were enthusiastic, and unsurpassed since the days of Washington. The crowd at the dépôt in Boston was immense, and so wild with excitement that it was extremely difficult for the police to clear a passage to the carriages waiting to receive the distinguished visitors. It was said by a journalist, who was on the ground, that on the appearance of the party at the entrance of the station, "such cheers rent the air as were never heard in the greeting of any man before. A welcome so ardent and enthusiastic has not been given to any other guest in this city, and in no other we are told has it been equaled." As the cortege moved through Washington and Tremont streets, toward the Revere House, "the streets were thronged; cheer upon cheer rose from the crowds upon the sidewalks, on the balconies, and at the windows. The glorious old flag was displayed at numerous points, and, as the procession passed the Common, a national salute was fired by a section of Captain French's battery." After supper, at which the Governor presided, Gilmore's full band serenaded the Chief, and, in response to repeated calls for a speech, the Governor said: "GENTLEMEN:-The General desires me to say, that he highly appreciates the honor of your call this evening, and that he will be happy to meet his friends and take them by the hand Monday at twelve o'clock." General Grant and suite attended the Old South Church, of Revolutionary memory, on the following day, and listened to a prayer by the venerable Dr. Jenks, becoming the temple and worship of God, breathing devout patriotism, and to an excellent discourse by the Reverend Mr. Manning, from Matthew xi. 29. After the reception at Faneuil Hall on Monday, and visiting various places of interest, he left the city for Quebec by way of Portland. From that city he attended commencement at Bowdoin College, Brunswick, whose faculty conferred upon him the honorary degree of LL.D. The reception and the whole occasion was one of the liveliest interest, and memorable in the history of that excellent institution. General Grant also visited Augusta, the capital of Maine, where the demonstrations were similar to those which had everywhere greeted him. And after he had crossed the boundary of the Republic, the subjects of the English queen seemed to forget British sympathy with the rebel cause, and vied with their American cousins in the homage paid to the greatest living captain. One of the company on board the steamer Europa, which conveyed General Grant and his party from Quebec to Montreal, relates several interesting incidents. When tourists at Quebec learned that General Grant was to go up the river by boat, there was a rush for tickets. Every state-room and berth was speedily engaged. There was a crowd on board, and the steward was transforming the saloon tables into bedsteads. The passengers improved the occasion to stare ad libitum at the Lieutenant-General. Many were introduced; many intro |