Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-06
Reception of Governor Letcher
in SfaUntOn.

ReCeptlOH I'll Governor LetChef
in Staunton.
Tt having been understood that Governor
Letcher and Gen. Richardson, Inspector
General Of the State, would arrive in the
down train last Thursday evening, on
their return from an Official visit to the Mil
itary Institute, our two choking and ex-
|cellently drilled military companies the
West Augusta Guard, Capt. VIM. S. HI.
Baylor and the Statnton Artillery, Lieut..
T. L. Harman-t turned out to receive them
at the Depot The companies paraded in
front of the American Hotel about o'clock
where an immense concourse Of citizens had
assembled, and after numerous evolutions,
were reviewed and practiced by Major-Gen.
Kcnton Harper. They presented truly
handsome and imposing appearance, and
with the soul-stirring musio of Turner
Cornet Band, thrilling through the air, sur
rounded by the large collection of citizens,
all reminded us of some gala day, or grand
anniversary occasion. The cars were de-
tanned for over an hour by some unavoidable
fcause, and did not reach here until after 8
o'clock. The time, however, passed leis-
I-urely along, the ennui being relieved by
| that, never failing panacea. Turner's Cor
net Band, whose performances would set the
little children to dancing and pranoing and
ease the developing inquietude Of the large
throng.
Finally the cry went rouhd, ''theres the
whistle" and presently the iron-horse rode
majestically in sight A rush was made
for the platform, and the wise precaution
to "heep off the PLATFORM was lily observed
Governor Letchcr was escorted from
the cars by Major-General Kenton Har
per, and Gen. Richardson by Brigadier-
Gen. VIM. II. Hartman After an intro
tluction to the officers in command, Gov
fletcher and Gen Richardson, late as i
was, marched around the companies. The
companies moved off then, headed by Tur
ner's Cornet Band, and followed by Our dis
tinguished visitors in carriages. Aftel
marching around several squares, they drew
up 10 front Of the Virginia Hotel, and hal
ted. GA sea of upturned faces then call
ed loudly for hetcher. The Governor cam,
forward, and returned thanks for the unex
pected reception paid him in a few appro
pirate and sensible remarks. and then re
turned to mingle with the hundreds o
friends who were pressing to shake him b,
the hand Mayor Mayo of Richmond ant
Col. T. Ell Raymond, of Farmont, one o
the visitors to the Military Institute, ther
in response to calls, respectively addressed
She large audience. loud cries then fol
lowed fer Harper" Ia return fer tn
compliment, he came to the front of the bal
oony, and delivered one Of the most eloGuen
and thrilling ton-minl.e speeches we hav
ever heard, the sentiments of which woul,
have done honor to the men Of '76. Th
afe and drum Seemed to have, aroused AM
enthused the cid ''war- horse" and given t.
bis ordinarily modest and uhobtrusive coun
tenance and manner, the life and FIRE of buoy
ant youth. His remarks were received witt
loud demonstrations Of applause.
BY arrangement then, the Artillery, Will
a large number of Citizens, and the Guards
with the Governor and Citizens, proceeded
respectively to the residences of Lieut. L
L. Hartman aud Capt. " S. II. Baylor
where were prepared a thousand refresh
ments of the most substantial ais well
as delicate character. Sentiment and
mirth reigned until it or rather an ear{J
hour. when The gatherings at either place,
BY piece meal, dispersed, everybody pleased
ard delighted with the entire proceedings
We must rot omit to say our gallant COM
papy of junior .':,ues" under Capt. hilley
participated in the entire proceedings and
performed we'll their part.