The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-17

.Joeu,s Church and Yorktown. he regretted e..
rssd,nriy that Ne could not return TO be With
ham in Richmond bus assured them that the
latch string Of the Execaeive mansion wss cot
and that there should be no lack Of hospitality
there 10 HIS absence. In closing, he cautioned
his friends from New EngiAnd agAinss the tempe
tations which might beset them there, and wnscn
he compared to cheei, constantly rolling around,
and making the heads Of those very 9iddy, who
allowed themselves to be subject to lite revolu-
tions.
The Governors speech was greatly applauded,
and AZ the close, the Boston Band played Hall Co.
lumbia.
Gov. wise was introduced to Commander Sir
VIM. parkman, Of the De Molay Encaupmsnt, BY
Sir knight John r. Regnault, Of the Richmond
Commsudery, Who said "Most Emiasnt Grand
Commander and Sir Knights Of Boston and rrevi-
dence--It affords mo pleasure to iutrcducs 10 Jon
the Governor of Virginia, who will welcome you
TO her coll and her hospitality"
poISas ON THE RAIL.
We should be doing an Injustice to tho knights
OF Richmond, II We omitted to notice tho elegant
hosplsali.ies Of the forward car, which commsnc.
ed soon after leaving the Creek and ATTENDED
through TO Richmond. The Boston and Provi-
dence gentlemen said Il was very proper that the
front car should be forerunner Of what was to
be experienced 10 Richmond; but II such Instances
of hospitality we're to be often enjoyed in these
regions, they should adopt as their motto
"Oh, carry me back to old Virginia."
aud to prove their sincerity, they sang that old
song with .ervor that we have never known
surpassed.
AT FREDERICKSBURG
There was very handsome reception. As soon
- the train stopped, the Sir Knights were invited
out upon the platform by representatives Of old
No. l., and John L. Marye, Esq, made an sloquen,
speech, welcoming them to the ancient towp;-as
he happily expressed 1t, the playground OF
Washington" Sir knight Parkmsn replied; aud
then the two bodies from New England gave ninc
cheers, which were heartily responded to by those
representing Virginia. Immediately afterwards
the Knights OF De Molsy and st. Johns were in
yited to refresh themselves from certain large
bowls which awaited them, and we surely never
attraction Of the kind.
This was unexpected Grafton, aud the visitor
Seemed to appreciate It highly.
rHs APPEARANCE OF THE KNIGHTS.
The general appearance of the gentlemen, both
tom Boston and Providence, will produce very
favorable impression. In fact, We have never seen
a better,ooking set Of men, and we hardly know
which to give the priority in this respect the
De Molays or the St. Johns
The Boston Knights yesterday merely wore as
uniform black cloth cap wisha gold band and, a
Maltese cross in front. The Providence encamp-
meut wore q silver baud on their caps, with the
usual insignia of the order, and single breasted
black frock coat. To-day they will appear in full
regalia.
TIE BANDS
Gilmore's Band, Of Boston, and Green's Band, Of
| Providence accompany the visitors. At various
| points on the route yesterday, they gave come
| splendid specimens Of harmony, and we are sure
that the two bands will leave here very favora'
BILE i'm preston Of their musical talent.
ARRIVAL AT RICHMOND.
The visitors were received by Richmond Com
mandery, and escorted to the Ballard House, where
| another substantial treat awaited them. Mean
while, the Fsyetee Artillery, under command o
Major Nimmo, thundered forth 134 guns on Capt.
toll Square, by way Of giving loud expression o
| welcome.
| In passing the statue of Washington on Cspito
SQUARE the Knights all took off their caps as to
ken Of respect to the memory Of the Father Of hi,
| country.
| Subse quently, the Knights partook of "famil,
dinner" las it was called at the Exchange Hotel
in which they were Joined by several members o
the Richmond CommaHdery.
| TIE VISITING KNIGHTS.
The following are complete lists Of the two en-
i