Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-14
Arrival Of Sergeant Bass..

In anticipation Of the arrival IN this city Of
Sergeant Bates, who left VieGsbrrg, Miss, on
the 2set Of January las: upon wager OF s
thousand dollars thar he would walk from hat
point through the Southern States 70 Washing
ton, with the American flag unfurled, and not
q cent IN his Pocket, without moles tatson on
the route, large number OF citizens and stran-
gers assembled al the north end Of the Long
Bridge this morning to witness his arrival. A:
nine O'Clock he left Alexandria, and s. twenty
minutes past ten O'Clock reached The bridge,
which he proceeded TO cross. A few rods from
the north draw Ct the bridge he was halted by
Gen. Hugh Cameron, Mr.. VIM, ". Kitchener,
EDITOR OF the Canpa,ea Conservative DIGEST,
and Nj. T. Z. Burk, committee from the
Western States Anti RAD cal Club, each wear
ing red roeette, and seated IN 8 carriaSe, who
Congratulated him upon the success Of his Jour-
ney, and rendered him the hospitality Of the
association they represented. He remained
snort time in con versation with these gentle
men, and then continued his route acroes the
bridge, upon reaching the end of which De was
taken in charge by a committee from the Con-
servatiye Army and Navy Union, who present.
ed him with one OF the silk badges of the asso-
ciatlon, and escorted him 10 the residence of
Ooionel kaunce, a short distance from the
bridge, that gentleman having rendered the hos.
pitalities OF his establishment for the occasion
Here the sergeant held reception for an hour
and half during which he was visited by a
number OF ladies and gentlemen, and rsceiv. d
'neir congratulations. Sergeant Bates, on his
arrival. was dressed I'm a suit OF blue black
Velvet-Jacket and papts-of close ft, pre-
sented to him in South Carolina, and wore
pink silk sash, presented 20 him by the
ladies OF Montgomery, Alabama. From
his left side was suspended a horn cup, which
was presented him by the ladies Of Vicksburg
and from which he has taken all the water maj
ne has drunk on the journey. At the reception
TINS morning, he wore these momentoes, and
held with his lett hand the flag w hich he has
carried with him, with the staff planted on the
noor. be he young man. apparently about
thirty years OF age. Of bIonzed complexion.
DARK hair and eyes, OF medium statute, SYM
mefrlcal In form, and weighs about $40 pounds
He seems to be in excellent health, though not
sturdy, and does not look at all worsted from
the exercise which he has taken
At one O'Clock the committee OF the Western
States Anti-Radical Club, with Gen. Cameron
at their head, all Of whom were on horseback
and delegation from the Conser alive Army
and Navy Union, accompanied by Heald's
brass band, returned to Col. Faunce's resi-
dence, at which place Sergeant Bates had re-
manned since his arrival, where they took the
street to Pennsylvania avenue, and from thence
to the Presidents House, he walking in the
midst, with the flag in his hand. Here the pro.
eession, with the Western States Commit
tee at the head, turned into the eastern
caIriageway and passed through the yard
out at the western gate; after which it
re-entered the grounds and proceeded to
the Presidential Mansion, reaching there
about fifteen minutes before o'clock. Sergeant
Bates was met at the door by the President who
took him by the hand, amid hearty cheers from
oC oAocI Ucluk ItstOIeO the president
said: "Ail 1 want to do is simply to welcome
yog and your flag" The President then nyited
him in, and proceeded to the East room, fol-
lowed by large number of persons He then
conversed with the sergeant, asking him about
his journey, how long he would remain in
Washington. &c, and gave him a cordial inyi-
tation to visit the White House. The band then
played the Star-spangled Banner. and the SER
geant withdrew. At the door of the East room
he was met by Mrs. Patterson, who presented
him with a large and handsome boquet MANY
OF those present took the sergeant by the hand
before be left the East room. At O'Clock he
left the Executive Mansion and marched down
the avenue to the Capitol. headed by the band
and followed by the crowd.
On reaching the Metropolitan, where rooms
have been engaged for HIM, he entered. passing
up into the parlors, and in a short time made
his appearance on the balcony, amid the cheers
OF the crowd assembled, bowling his acknowI-
edgements. Hon. T.. A. Eldridge. of WIscou-
SIN, addressed him as q son of his State well
coming him 10 the Capitol.
Gen. Nungen responded on the part of Serg't
Bates, who then withdrew amid cheers for the
"Old flag and the Union" and the crowd
formed and proceeded with him to the Capitol
On arriving there the Sergeant walked an
the eastern steps, but was not permitted to en-
ter, although he had a permit 10 ascend TO the
dome from Gen. MIchler.