Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-02
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SCENES INoPETERSBURG, VA.

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SCENES sINoPETERsBURG, VA.
From the Petersburg Express.l
The visit Of Gen. Ro5ert e. Lee to this city
op Thursday, to attend the nuptials of his son,
was rendered a perfect ovation by the greetings
Of the citizens. Upon the arrival of the train
at Pocahontas Bridge, Childress' excellent
hand, which volunteered 2lfor the occasion,
sounded the first note Of welcome with the
beautiful "Marsellaisc Hymn The band
then got on the train and on the arrival at
Jarratts Hotel, struck up again, but the music
was almost drowned by the huzzas of the i'm.
mense crowd assembled there The General
no sooner entered the open carriage in waiting
than 'three times three" were given, hats and
bandkerchiefs were waved aloft, and every ex-
preston of pride and delight at the appearance
in our midst of one who has 50 signally endear-
ed himself to the Southern-p people, was mani
tested by the thgong. The, balconies and vim
dows. Of the hotel were filed with ladies, and
the whole area in front was alive with people.
In response to their manifestat ations, the Gen
era rose in his carriage, lifted bis hat from his
head, and bowed to the assemblage. He was
accompanied BY Maj. Gen. Wm. e.. Malone,
whose
band continued to perform popular and soul
stirring airs, and as the carriage, moved away
the shouts of the people mingled with the
strains Of music and followed him till it was
out OF sight. -. ~, l+~ @, i. b.a a
One little unpleasant episode occurred during
the demonstration at the depot. "A person
whose name is unknown expressed his senti
ments by utterlng a groan, and as he did SO
Mr. Benjamin Butts, who was standing near.
knocked him down. He was about to punish
him further when the unknown person drew a
knife, stabbed Mr.. Butts in the hand, and then
scrambing over upon all ffours crawlled into the
midst of the crowd and disappeared undetect-
ed. We, suppose the q groaner'' considers it
political sacrilege for a disarmed people to ex-
press qualification upon meeting a Confederate
General Happily such an intoIerant spirit
does not animate the true men of the North !;
and when we remember how Gen Lee was
huzzaed by the federal soldiers in Richmond
after the surrender and how many Of them
sought the privilege of testiying their apprecia-
ton of his virtues by grasping his hand, the
spitefu groan of this unknown individual as
sumes the lowest place among things mean and
contemplate. a..ylt- Il - zaI9.4.s $50 -
The event of Thursday evening was the
marriage, by the Rev Mr.: Cosby, assisted
by heReF. MI. Gibson, Of Maj, Gen William
Henry Fitzhugh Lee, son of Gen. r. 3. Lee,
to Miss Mary Tabb Boiling, daughter of
Hon. George W. Boiling, Of this city. The
ceremony took place at St. Paurs Church, at
eight clock. The church was crowded to
over-fowing, and but for the reservation of a
su6iciency of space in the auditorium Of the
church, denoted by rosetted rlbands across the
aisles, and the preservation OF order by strong
force of police, it would be difficult to say what
would have become Of the bridal party. The
people commenced assembling In front Of the
church fully three hours before the ceremony,
arrival of the bridal party, the throng still in
front of the church gave way on either side
Gen. R. E. Lee, escorting Mrs Carr, and Gen.
church, followed by several other ladies and
gentlemen. The bride s,maids, ten in number,
splendidly attired, attended by gentlemen, fol-
lowed, and arrayed themselvesin front Of the
altar. Then the bride and bridegroom entered
unattended, and heirappearance Won,the in-
slant admiration Of the vast tbrong Of specta
tors. The. costume of Miss Boiling was charm
lngly beautiful consisting of a dress Of white
satin, and trimmed in the most elegant man
ner, a white veil descending almost to the
floor, and wreath of orange blossoms The
couple proceeded Immediately to the altar, and
we're followed by COL Boiling and lady. The
ceremony proceeded, Col. Boiling giving away
the bride, the bridal party standing meanwhile
The scene was truly grand. At its conclusion
the party proceeded to the residence OF the
brides father where tho evening was jOyously
crowned with a magnificent banquet.
IMMIGRATION. Few Of our own citizens
have the means Of purchasing property, and
We have to look to the Northern States and
foreign countries for purchasers. When we
Ind purchasers we also find settlers, and every
new settlement adds to the value of the land
retained. AS population increases, production,
market facilities and general trade increase
proportionately. Lands and our mines and
mineral resources are quadrupled In value
Mlththis increase of population comes reduc-
1on of taxes to every individual. One hun
d5ed acres of land will, under such a condition
OF things, be more valuable than FIVE hundred
vi thousand acres now are 50,
We would In view of these considerations,
urge and entreat the landowners of Virginia to
give their thoughts and energies to the sub
!ect OF immigration and to be- prepared to otter
Tue most liberal terms and ,kindest treatment
oall who desire to settle in the State.o In
migration agencies are now busily engaged 10
maturing projects for introducing settlers.
aole and trustworthy men are prominent IN
:uese movements; TIE farmers are deeply
Interested in their success, and should DO, a
Their power to second their efforts That
,slef for which ell our industrial! interests
PAM pant is dependent upon the introduction @ O.
p.Iopulatlon and capital more than upon any:
ming else.-Rich .Rhig.zl,< h-.9.I
l )EAD; HORSES AND COWS BOUGHT
J Five dollars a. tpiece: will be paid for dead