The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-07-07

lqtionary times How happy will II be. IL the bones
to our Union
And 4. =, uome future time. Virginia shalltripg.
as she nopes she Will. to the same spot the remains
OF hsr Jener and her Madison and lay them side
oy side. with those of Monroe aud the other Presi
brought by kindred hearts to repose in her bosom.
win her other Rttat sors, and the People of every
slater sta.e shall make their pilgrimage to her
ington, and their Washington, and to these her
sons, ana their sors then will the Union be
sr., together. and the powers of the
earth may wreste with us ia vain.
Iou' gentlemen. have commenced the gr at work
you are the guards of honor who attended the
ntst OF her sons to his home. We have the Inourn-
tn pleasure of returning to you a. the
.Ves OF your State, the cordial thanks which all
have so Justly merIted and won. We give you the
~eicome of grateful hearts. TO our city aud our
ihsine-. aud beg you to carry back with you, cur
kihdest remembEances
The conclusion was fllowod by good deal of
applause. which. having subsidized Col. Duryee re-
phed briefly and TO the point, as follows:
In behalf of The Sever tn Regiment of new York.
tha9k you for this heartfelt welcome for it makes
US iee ttat We are indeed in tho hands of warm
pelng the escort o. the remains 70 this his native
state, o. a Soldier. Patriot aud statesman. Once
more, sir, thank youy
THE DISCRIMINATION.
The Virginia committee then returned on board
the Gien Cove, aud preparations we're made by tho
National Guard TO go on the same boat. In q few
minutes they commenced their departure from the
Ericsson, aud nothing was heard save the stern
tone OF command and heavy tramp of the military
over The gang plank, as company after company,
as neatly and precisely appareed, if fJr dress
parade, came over the aide of tbs vessel. As each
company reached the deck they fell ill., and the roll
was called by the Sergeant. Three or four being
indsposed, were carried into the ladies' cabin upon
the door of which the indofatig able surgeon Dr.
woodward, caused to be placarded Hospital Quar-
'er' Persons VIII please not enter uniess on bu-
slness" The roll having been called and the nlsn.
ters having answered to their names, all hands
we're dismissed and commenced to secure quarters
tor the day. great deal of amusement WAS pro-
ducsd by the SEIZURE of arm chairs by young gen.
tlemeu, who would ask friend to retain them in
shady place for few moments for u sick man-,he
SICK man invariably proving to be the petitioner
himself. Along with the companies there came on
board two artists, representing Frank Leslies Ga
zette aud Harper's Weekly, both Of whom set about
making sketches of the scenes of terest
ono OF the scenes it is stated, was the assembling
on the Ericsson, Sunday, for religious services
which were conducted by the chaplain. Rev Mr
Weston, of New York, Episcopal Bishop elect OF
reXas.
The accident Of getting aground on the fats is
laid to the pilot, who was from New York and ik-
norant of the skiilul navigation of the James ne
cessaIy to bringing upa vessel of the Ericsson's
drut OF water. Tha Guards expressed much re-
sret at the detention after they infor ned that
the military OF Richmond would have been wait
ing for them from O'Clock until the time Of their
arrival. The Jamestown passed the Ericsson while
she Was aground. When the Guard left the chip
they gave three cheers for the captain, a compli-
ment which was acknowledged by two guns from
the vessel
THE TRIP UP THE RIVER.
During the whole trip up the river the sun las
under light clouds, and delightful breeze swept
over the boat, making seat 10 any part of plea
SAINT. The New Workers, no longer ION PARADE
scattered themselves over it. to enoy the hour or
swo bsfore breakfast There was no rowdyism no
staggering, and, it may almost be said no swearing
a thing perhaps unheard OF in band Of 516 men
At O'Clock. breakfast commenced, snd lasted un-
ill within twenty minutes Of their arrival in this
city. The companies were taken separately, form
ed into line on the upper deck, aud marched iD TO
the dining saloon-company first taking the frst
Iurn, being followed after fnishing the meal, by
company second, and 30 on down to company eight
after which the band were served. As each com
psny would go down, it would leave two of its
members at the saloon door, armed with bayonets
who guarded the entrance against intruders until
their companions had arisen from the table. Some
of the companies numbered from so to 60 men, and
consequently. seine confusion arose from the dfi
Guilty Of attending to them all. The committee
and Captain Davis, however, did all in their power
70 make their visitors comfortable.
IB passing City Poiut. several salutes were fired
from a steamer aud brig there which were return
cd by the National Guard, by piece of music by
:heir band, and cheers from the soldiers gash. red
on the forward deck. AT various points along the
river, handkerchies were waved, which :compli
tnent WAS fugiouslyreturnsd Aspectaee ths, seem
ed to Rmuse the New Workers much was that OF
three little negroes about years old dressed in the
Georgia major costume, who wadad up to their
waists in tho river, and violently waved such por
iions of their only garments as were long enough
to admit OF he process. Roars OF laughter, and
waving of handkerchiefs acknowledged this usu
susl compliment.
On approaching Richmond, the men began to as
sumo their parade accoutrements proceeding
which was more exactly and hastily done, from the
sight of the hills overlooking the wharf, crowded
with men and women. Several of the members
expressed the opinion that ''all Richmond must
ne there" This opinion wss probably dsspated
when they witnessed the throng a0ug the route of
march. and the thousands filling the windows over.
looking 1t. Not having ii favorable opiDion of the
thermometer "down South" nearly every member
had brought piece OF fsponge, which he saturated
with water, and then placed il his hat TO prevent
sun stroke" rhe band struck dead march as
.he boat nesred the wharf, and continued the SOL
lemu strains until the regiment had disembarked
THE CITY.
SCENES THE MORNING.
At daybreak aud at sunrise, saIptes were fired
by the Faystte Artillery, under Col. Nimmo, from
Capitol Square, in honor Of the Fourth of July -
Flags waved from the various public buildings, ho-
tels, and the shipping in port: but at O'Clock
these flags were dropped to half mast, betokening
the solemn purpose to which the morning 10
be devoted. Many of our citizens were em piOyed
early uOuF III uT6plDS tnelr residences or
places OF business in the habiiments Of mourn
ing and general desire manifested to pay
suitable respect TO the illustrfous remains which
were soon to be consigned to the soil of their
live State. The military of the LIST Regiment
90 a, b led at their various points Of meeting, and
% are bed to the rendezvous on Main street,
the First Market There they we're Joined by the
Henrco DrsgOons, aud the Rocky Ridge Rifles, Of
Manchester The line was formed ut O'Clock, the
right resting on 18th street, aud soon after the
n,,I,- nj Apu tool 4 ,,t
march for Rocketts The Young Guard Battalion,
under Col. Richardson, left their Armory at xn
early hour, aud proceeded to the same place. On
arriving st the wharf The military stacked arms.
aud were temporarily dismissed, TO await the arri-
val of the JAMESTOWN, with the remains Of Presi-
dent MONROE, and he Glen Cove, with the New
York Seventh Regiment-the chiyairous guard VI
honor.
The scene at this time was singularly exciting
On the wharves were gathered thousands OF per
soma, white aud black, of every condition IN Iifr;
carriages, omDbuses, aud baggage wagons, drawn
up in long iiuss; marshais anu field officers, riding
luther and thither, giving orders aud scattering
the crowd TO the right aud left wherever they
went; flags flying ~ half mast, and signals al
half haliards, every vessel in the harbor: while
on the hill TO the North. were assembled thousands
OF ladies and children, all dressed i'll holiday AT
ire, sud suxtousIy waiting TO the gallant body
of soldiers, of whom they had heard so mucb, aud
to witness the ceremonies Incident to the reccp-
tion OF the remains of MoERoH.
ARRIVAL OF TIE JANEsTowy.
The Jamestown came in sight at ten minutes
past O'Clock, aud slowly approached the wharf
with flags aud signals ut half haiiIards. The mill
tary were drawn up In line on the wharf, ana
thousands of spectators hastened to secure the
most eligible points OF observation. As the sh ip
came alongside her wharf, the committee ana
guests from New York. stood on the upper deck
and appeared to regard with much interest the
exciting scene on shore.
Tho remains Of President Monroe having been
removed from the forward saloon to tho upper
deck, aud placed uuder auniug, Governor Misc
aud Mayor Mayo proceeded on board the James
town and received the guests, and an Interchange
of friendly greeting took place. The Governor in
Ylted the waiting gentlemen To make his resideuce
their home duriDg their sojourn, and tho Mayer
rendered them the hospitsiities of the city. The
remains were attended by al achment of the
New York National Guard, bat after their arrival
they we're relieved by platoon Of the Richmond