The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-04-26
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The VALLEY AND LYNCHBURG AND DAN
VILE RAILROADS The VIRGINIANs IN
BALTIM0RE.-The delegates from Virginia
soliciting aid in Baltimore for the construc-
ton of the Virginia Valley railroad and
the Lynchburg and Danville railroad were
before meeting Of the members Of the
Corn and Flour Exchange and the Board of
Trade yesterday, and presented their claims
for assistance. They were well received,
and the meeting adopted resolutions favor
ing their application to the City Council for
subscriptions to their capital stock. In the
afternoon the Virginia Valley Railroad
committee, headed by General R. E. Lee,
had business meeting with the members
of the City Council, and again urged the
grounds upon which they request the aid Of
the corporation. Their memorial was re-
ceived - the Council and held for conside-
ration.
The character of each of these meetings
partook considerably Of an ovation to &C.
neral Lee, his appearance being the signal
for applause, and the city councilman who
presented him at the afternoon meeting
seemed to regard him as lion whose best
points he was bound to exhibit. The dele
gates have had a pleasant time in Balti-
more, and will probably 60 away with
plenty of fair promises, of which those made
upon the part Of the Council are not likely
to be fulfilled certainly not until the banks
cease to protest the notes of the city, and
il has some money in its treasury.-Amers-
can.
At the close of the addresses, Mr. Crout
said he was happy to inform the ladies that
they would have an opportunity of taking
General Lee by the hand. Arrangements
wers then made to enable the ladies to pass
upon the platform for that purpose. The
privilege appeared to be eagerly and gene
rally availed of, and General Lee was en-
gagged for some time in receiving presenta-
tons. The delegates then returned to the
Eutaw House, where they were entertained
by the committee of the City Council, and
an agreeable hour was passed in social con-
versation..-Sun.
The Gazette says:
The ladies passed from the west side Of
the hall over the platform, passing the
General, who shook the hand of each cor
daily, and in return was complimented by
allthe ladies, q large number Of whom saluted
him with kisses. After the presentation
was over, the General, escorted by Mayor
Banks, left the building, and on reaching
the sidewalk was greeted with uproarious
cheering, and the greatest enthusiasm pre-
vailed among the large throng that had as
sembled at the doorway. After liberatine
himself from the many friends that CONT
nusd pressing forward to shake his hand
the General entered q carriage and wal
driven to the residence Of Samuel h. Tag
CERT, ESQ.,, whose guest he is during his 30
iourn here, the crowd following the car
rage for several squares, cheering loudly
Previously, General Lee had read an I'D
dress to the business men. Upon conclu
ding, the audience again warmly applaud
ed, and on the General resuming his seat
cheer after cheer rent the air, and hats and
handkerchiefs were waved from oil portions
of the hall. 1t was scene of genuine en-
thusiasm not often witnessed.
Before this, when General Lee went t.
the hall, as he assembled the stairway he
was greeted with three cheers by the null
titude, who stood around respectfully with
uncovered heads. When he was introduced
there arose q perfect storm Of applause
which continued uninterruptedly for seve'
sal Ynoments