The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-04-20
Tribute Of Respect to Robt. E. Lee.
;. Tbs quietude Of the city, says the

LIN 4uIctuue VI tic Guy, sdyS tQc
Georgia ConstitntionaIist Of the Istinst.
was not convulsed with procession,
shout or tumultnous greeting ycster-
day, in welcome of General Robt. +.
Lee, the veteran soldier Of war ard
the model apostle of peace since the
clash of arms has ceased. No clang-
ing brass or ringing bell signal.ed his
presence, nor did the tramp of moving
battallions disturb the placid street in
outward demonstration Of the univer-
sal love and esteem which animated
the hearts Of the people. A still greater
tribnts than all this attested the exal-
ted position which the noble hsrs
holds in the affections Of the Southern
people. Every heart beat with double
throb, and every face beamed with "a
diant smiles Of earnest joy at the an
nonncement of the opportunity to
greet the noble clieftain of Il cause in
which $" much was gained and yet SO
much lost.
The reception parlor at the Planters
Hotel was thrODged during the morn
ing hours with visitors, friends ana
war worn veterans, eager again To
witness the fash of the eye and grasp
the hand OF a leader whose voice had
so often cheered to victory and nerved
their hearts in righteous, though I'M
successful contest. Feminine grace,
beauty and lovliness, tuo, yielded to
tine irresistible impulse of admiration
for the good, the true and the patriotic
which moves the hearts Of Southern
women, aud swelled the tribute by IA
large number Of visitors.
The greetings extended were re-
eeived with that true chivalric cordial
ny and noble bearing for which Gen
eral Lee is distinguished, leaving the
most agreeable impressions upon all
VIII" We're so fortunate rs to participate.
Noteworthy was the marked respect
paid to General Lee by the cOlored cit
liens, quite number of whom called
upon him and were cordially received
In the afternoon carriages were fnrn-
isiIed by the city authorities to afford
the distinguished guest and his travel
ling friends an opportunity to observe
the various points Of interest in the
city and suburbs. In the leading phB-
ton, as it passed, we observe General
Lee and Miss Anne Russelt seated
with His Honor Mayor Allen and AL
derman Ssovall. Following was Sc
cnnd plnton, in which were seated
Colonel Crawley, Of the British army
General McLaws, Colonel Rains and
Major L. P. Branch. As the carriages
were driven through the city all eyes
We're eager to catch view of the fea-
lures of the noble patriotic and Chris
tian gentleman whose presence had
awakened snch universal interest, and
the citizens were grouped in theil
doors and windows-in silent yet pro.
found tribute to his wor h. In add.
ton to an exhibition of the beauties o.
the city, the delightful village of Sum.
merville was also visited, the party re.
turning to the hotel ut late hour il
the afternoon, General Lee expressin.
himself delighted with his observa.
tions.
Fatigned with the ordeal of kindnes.
to which he had been subjected, Gen
eral Lee retired to his room to seel
rest. At 10 O'Clock last night the quar-
tette and amateur clubs discOursed sew,
eral pieces of appropriate vocal ant
instrumental music in front of the no
tel, but in Difference to his special re
quest, General Lee was not called ont
| General Lee and his travelling com
paniODs will leave for Savannah on til,
s.45 train this morning, in which cit!
they propose to spend several day
and go thence to Florida, one of til,
objects of General Lee being to visi
the grave of his father on CHAMBERLAIN,
Island.