Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-11-19
LOCAL NEWS.

The REPORTERS VISIT TO RICHNoSD-The
visit of the representatives Of the Washington
.r,ss 20 thcir brethren of the Richmond press
which took place yesterday, was an agreeable
and pleasant affair. and will ever be held in
pleasing remembrance by all who participated
ILeTein. The visitors left here on "Wednesday
evening on the steamer Vanderbilt, to which
they were conveyed in one of the large coaches
of 4. Major. Jr., drawn by eight white horses,
kindly furnished them by that gentleman, and
Ean,.led by that expert driver, Chas. Bruce. The
IaTty consisted of D. X. Mckee, of the New
York Associated Press; VI. W. Barr, of the
Southern Associated Press; Arthur Shepherd,
Nat SariO and George &. Wilmington, OF the
R.pHJIicGR; &. A. Pilsbury, of the Baltimore
Gazette: W. e. Mcbride, of the Chronicle; Porter
Morse, of the iateRiSencer and E[PTsss; W.
Bennett. of the SsR@ay Herald; G. B. Baker, r.
r. ROiScau. j. r. DoOley and NJ. Ii. Goodwin Of
THE STAB, and r. T.. DOrnin, formerly of Rich
Inend. On the Vanderbilt every arrangement
Rad been made by the esteemed clerk of the
boat, Davis Quinn, ESD, to contribute to
the comfort and pleasure of the visitors.
One OF the richly furnished, new cars of the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail-
road Company was attached to the train at
Aqua Creek, which was occupied by the party,
Peter V. Daniel. Esq. the efficient President of
the road. having directed that the visitors should
have ample accommodations en- route to Rich
nsond, and the gestlemanly conductor of the
tram, Mr. VIM l.. StrattOn, seemed determined
10 spare pains to contribute to their pleasure
and enjoyment. The visitors arrived in Rich
nsOnd ut o'clock yesterday morning and we're
received at the SpOttswoOd Hotel, where accom-
isOtiatboHs had been provided for them by the
Richmond newspaper men, Mr.. Z. Il. Luck, the
proprietor of the hotel, soon had them hand
somely provided for, and everything arranged
which could possibly add to the entertainm mt
of the visitors The guests breakfasted at half
past nine O'Clock, after which they were taken
in charge by the Richmond gentlemen, Messrs.
James i. COwardn, ir.. Of the Dispatch: Ernest
Waltz, Il. W. ellis. Alfred Bennett and George
Wilde. of the State JoarRoi; w. 5. Gilman and
John GTaeme, of the Wing; III. c. Tinsley, of
the Associated Press; T.. T.. Cuthbert, Richmond
special OF the New York Herald; and w. ID.
Chests man, of the Petersburg Iader, and es-
ecfted to the Governors mansion, in the Capt.
tol Square, where they were received by Gov
ernor Walker, and some time passed with him.
After visiting various places of interest in the
city, they were escorted to Zetells large res
taurant, on Main street, for refreshments,
which were enjoyed with gusfo i'm the
extensive dining room of that establishment.
other points Of interest were then visited, among
them Libby Prison and Castle Thunder, and at
four o'clock all reassembled at the SpOtlswood,
where joint Press Club of the two cities was
formed by the election of James Il. CowarS.}n
jr., Of the Richmond Dispatch, as Chairman and
Arthur Shepherd, of the National Republican, as
Secretary; then followed a season of merry-
making nnui hye o'clock, when all repaired to
one OF the large private dining-rooms of the
SPottswcod, where an elegant banquet had been
provided by Mr.. Luck, under the auspices of the
Richmond newspaper men. Mr.. John Graeme
oil the Richmond Wing, presided while C.. b.
Baker. of the Washington STAR. was designated
to 10 the hOEOrs at the other end of the table
ne OIL OF iare comprised every luxury and
s.eiieacy of the season, served in every possible
style, fOrty-fye various dishes being presented
To please the palate of the guests After grace
by the host, ample justice was given to the MANY
good things for the creature comfort. Dinner
being over, the popping of champagne cOrks
commenced. and Mr.. Graeme, i'm a very hand
some address, welcomed the visitors, and Mr.
Barr responded ON behalf of the Washing
tonlaIs- Messrs- Gilman, OF the Wig: Cow
ardin, OF the Dispatch; ellis, Wilt and Ben
ns,,, Of the Stat Journal; Shepherd and Sardo,
lated Press; Baker and Boiseau of the STAR.
and Others. followed m reply to toasts offered
Wit, song and sentiment were the order for the
evening. and around the festive board were per-
IetTated many good puns. The time drawing
near for the departure OF the train for Washing
ton. all repaired to the parlors where a process
sion was formed and several of the visitors who
we're compelled to be here this morning were
escorted 10 the depot. though the Richmond
folks reluctantly allowed them to leave. A ma
JoTIty Fl the WaShingtonians, however, remain
cd, and Il the departure of the train returned to
the SFotisWOod, where a grand ball was given in
honor oT the visitors, which was attended by the
beauty anu VT alth of Richmond.
HE newspaper men OF Richmond entertained
the Visitors throughout In a very handsome man
ner- and the WaShingtOnians sincerely hope that
their Richmond brethren Will return the visit at
an tCr,y day.
To MIR. Luck. the proprietor of the Spottswool
they return their acknOw ledfements for the kind
attention AT his hands. indeed il was decided
that each member would exPunge from his copy
of Buns the well known line There is nae luck
about the house