The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-08-13

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afternoon, and am marched - tho lower hall
Of the Mechanics InstitutA where they were
hrieny addrsased by Capt ELLIOTT. on COM
pany affairs and matters pertaining to their
northern trip.
At half. past I O'Clock, tha Armory Hand
struck mp lively march, the line tmmeolately
formed, and ut the word Of command Passe1
out Of the hall ana up 9th street to the Capitoi
Square, where they were to BE- presented WIN
a beautiful stand Of colors, In the name Oh tne
ladies' of Richmond. As they marched up the
street. their movements were CLOSELY scanned,
and all who saw them were forced to excIaim-
How hpnutffuI-how accurate they march
how soldierly they appear
The Soua,s.-Arriving at the Square, the
Grays were met by the Montgomery Guard,
Can't. Moore and the Virginia Rifles, Capt.
Miller. who had paraded to escort them TO the
cars while on every hand they were greeted
by the bright smiles Of Richmond's fair daugh-
ters who despite the threatening weather.
had turned out in large hunters to bid them
alden. ard to wish them 0od-speed In their
tourney. and safe return to their friends.
Flag Presentation. - The three companies
formed in parallel lines in the main avenue,
fronting the City Hall, when Capt. DIMMoCK,
| in front of that corps, and, in a neat, appro-
pirate aud weil-timed address, presented the
stand of colors prepared for them by the d.
rection Of the ladies. Capt. ID. reverted to the
| infancy of the company, to its struggles tor
years, and to it's present high position, and at
tributed their success to a steady purpose TO
deserve it, He reminded them that not only
| the eyes of the men, but those of the ladies,
were now upon them, and urged them to con-
| tinue to deserve the high commendation which
| was now awarded them by the gentler sex.
| After paying handsome tribute to the ladies
| of Richmond, he delivered the flag into the
de H. x.A dot
| the cheers of the multitude and the music OF
| the band.
| Capt. ELLIOTT on behalf of the Grays, re-
| turned thanks to the ladies, in one OF his hap
| piest efforts and pledged the lives and honor
| Of the corps to shield and protect that flag
| from dishonor while one Gray could raise an
| arm in its defence. The Captains remarks
| were highly spoken of by those who were
| fortunate enough to be within hearing and at
| The conclusion was loudly applauded.
| Line Of Dfareh.-The presenta concluded,
| the Grays again formed into line and escort
| ed by the "Guard' and Rifles marched
| into Capitol street, thence to 9th. thence TO
| Main, and down Main to the St. Charles Ho-
| tel, into which they repaired to partake of a
collation. prepared them as parting treat by
| the Montgomery Guard. As soon as the com
| panies arrived at the place appointed, Capt.
| MOORE addressed them briefly, and then in
vited them to eat drink, and be merry. After
| partaking of refreshments, the order to form
| was given by Capt. ELLIOTT, when Capt.
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| ing sentiment:
"The Richmond Grays-the pride of the
| volunteers at home, and the credit OF Rich
| mond abroad"
This sentiment was warmly applauded by
| the Montgomery Guard and Virginia Rifles,
as well as by the citizens present.
Capt. ELLIOTT responded by sentiment 70
| the volunteers of Richmond, and begged to
| assure his brother soldiers that the Grays
| were proud of the position given them, and
| ever ready to give a helping hand to advance
| each corps. He knew that the Grays enter
| tanned the kindest feelings for their brethren
| in arms. and felt pride in their success.
| The March was again resumed, and as the
| line moved down Main to 18th street and along
! 18th to the depot of the Central Railroad Com
! pany, the sidewalks being crowded with per-
| sons of both sexes and all colors while from
| the windows waved hundreds of handkerchiefs
and bouquets of flowers, as tokens of regard for
| the gallant Grays and their soldieriy escorts.
| At the Depot not only were the sidewalks and
| carriage ways literally packed with men, wo-
| men and children, to witness the departure OF
| the Grays, but the platforms at the depot pre-
| sented a living mass OF ladies' all anxious to
| get a parting glimpse of husbands, fathers,
| brothers and friends, who were about to start
| on a pleasant journey, and not few eyes
| showed that the tears ofaffection had not been
! dried. and that the excursionists, 'among those
| they left behind, possessed warm hearts whose
| PRAYERS would continually ascend high hea-
! ven for their safe return.
| EmLarking.-Three extra coaches had been
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| their seats, ready to be off. As there We're
| some minutes to spare, however Col. A.
| GUST, on behalf OF the multitude, addressed
| the excursonists, and reminded them that in
| their keeping was now placed the honor of the
Virginia Volunteers. He knew the men to
! whom he spoke, and felt that they would
| maintain abroad the high character they en-
loved at home, and therefore wished them God
speed, and a safe return to the bosom of their
| families and friends.
Capt ELLIOTT replied, and pledged the COM
pany to maintain the trust reposed in them,
as citizen soldiers and Virginia gentlemen
Parting Salute-A few moments after seven
o'clock. the words call aboard" rang along the
line, and shaking hands and parting kisses
were seen and heard in every direc ton The
bell now sounds "go,' the engine begins TO
move with its precious freight, farewell y
"good-bye,n "God bless and protect YOU" is
heard from every lip, the Guardsand Rifles
fire three parting volleys, the train is off and
the anxious multitude, many of them in tears
start for their homes, while the enlivening
strains of the Armory Band are waited back
on the wings of the wind. to cheer the droop-
ing spirits of the 8 old folk at home" That no
accident may occur to turn their pleasure into
mourning-that they may realize all their an
ticipations, and that they may return in health
and safety to the bosom of their friends, is the
heartfelt wish of every admirer OF the Grays.
Guests.--Of all the invited CUES IS, we saw but
a single one on the cars-Capt. CHARLES DIM
MoCK-but we have no doubt that the Mayor
of the city will, as he ought, to be with the
Grays in New York on Monday, to partake of
the Inequalities SO generously rendered him.
No man can better represent Richmond, on
such an occasion, than himself, and has no
right to shrink from the duty, if it is possible
to perform it.
The Montgomery Guard paraded forty-six
strong Yesterday afternoon, and never made a
better appearance Their new gray uniform
gives them a soldierly appearance, and their
strict attention to drill will soon give them
high position in tho first regiment. They are
commanded by a whole-souled gentleman, who
is ever ready to labor for their advancement,
and that they appreciate his services, is evil
dent in their yesterdays parade.