The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-16
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S1n KsIGHTs CoMiyG. = dispatches
were received yesterday from Richmond Knight
Ia Washington, stating that one hundred and hf.
i ty-six k0ights had arrived there from Providence
md Boston, accompanisd By fifteen isdiss, snd two
bands Of music, the one from Boston composed Of
twenty one members,and the one from Prov idsnce,
OF nftecn members. The Sir Knights were to
iease Washing gton on the steamer this morning
Tor Ae9uia Creek, whore they will be met BY tbe
Committee Of Arrangements from the Richmond
Commandery, and brought to this city IN an extra
train, which will STRIVE about 8 O'Clock. On ar.
rfviog at the depot, they will be received BY she
hiehmond Commandery, and escorted TO the Ex.
changs Hotel, where quarters have been secured
Tor them.
FESTIVAL We have already noticed
the parade on Friday last, Of the 'sTmproved Oder
OF Red Men," in honor Of the "Great Couac, of
the State OF Virginis." The procession NON
reaching Corintbisn Hall, halted aud opened or.
der-ths members Of the Grea: CounciI marchbc
succession by the brethren Of subordinate Tribes
into the Hall where an excellent dinner vas
spread upon two tables extending ths entire
length of the room The seats beine soon filed.
when Past Sacbem Brcken welcomed the guesss |
upon the part of Pocshontss Tribe. Owing 10 the
indisposifit of the Great Sachem Hannaford of |
Nansemond county, which compelled him to De |
absent, the Great Senior Sycamore, W. J Folkes, |
OF Lynchburg, took the head of the tsbIe. The |
viands having been disposed Of to the entire salts.
faction OF all present, the cloth was removed |
when Past Great c of Records, C. A.. Coffroth. |
arose and offered the following sentiment: sThs |
Hannatord, Folkes, Prents, PulIen ard Clark sop
gatAxy OF loyal and devoted Red Men, under |
their gallant leadership, the rank and fiie' OF
our treat Brotherhood, on return to our |
hnhtlng Grounds, will kindle our Council Fires |
and keep them burniog with renewed spIendorn
dreat Sycamore Folkes responded to this sen. |
time6t upon the part of the Great Council and |
concluded by Offering the following: Puiien and |
in ian ata 4kutl H. +
Pocahontas"
Loud calls being made for Past Sschem Bricken,
ne arose and returned his thanks for the compii-
ment bestowed upon him and colleague, and also |
pocanontas Tribe, and gave-"0sceolo Tribe No l. |
FIRST In the ranks of the Order Of Improved Red
them"
Loud calls we're then made for Past Great Iuco-
none Oh the s, Hugh Latham, of Alexandria Who |
responded in behalf Of Osceoio Tribe in q speech
OF some niteen inmates ia length, in which be |
gave brief history of the origin, prograss and |
present condition OF the order in the United States
ms remarks we're highly interesting, and were |
listened to with marked attention. In conclusion |
ne gave continent complimentary to Powhatan
Irioe, OF petersburg, which brought to bis feot-
rass ureat oacnem Lnnsford, Of said Tribe, |
VINO gave tbe following: "Pocahonfas Tribe No IA |
OF hichmond-msy she emnlaia the virtues of her
iair namesake, by werds, deeds and action shows |
ing 10 her works the practice Of tboee cardinal |
principles of our order, Freedom Friendship and |
Indinn maiden
A nnnber of other toasts complimentary to the
olHsrent Tribes in the State we're given and re-
sponded to by various menb bers Of the ORDER whose
nanes We did not learu-the Armory Band, at in-
ersais eniivenipg the scene with the performance
oI many beautiful and national airs.
We omitted to state appropriate speeches were
also made by Past Great Sachem Pulien G J Sag.
m more prentis, Past Sachem Shayper, of Cherokee
iIi0e NO II, LynchburR: also, Sscbem r Carr, G d
uooe hendrlck and others of Pocsh ontas Tribe.
Inc festival closed at late hour In the evening
when the members of Poeahontas Tribe escorted
tneir brethren OF Powhatan Tribe, of Petersburg
rated.
The order OF / o NJ il now upon hrm and es-
| taoiished foundation in this State, as in msuy
other States in ibe Union. The Tribe Ia this city
| number LOG members