National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-20
OUR RICHMOND VISITORS.
lHEGRAND MILITARY DEKONsrRA-
TIOE or KEsEERDAK.


PUBLIC PLACES vIsITED-THE ENTHU-
MARCH AND THE DRESS
PAYMENTS OF THE EVENING.
Virginia and the District Of Columbia really
elAsped hands yesterday over the Potomac, and
the representation Of the citizen soldlery Of the
capital Of the Old Dominion kept step 70 the
music Of the Union.
The parade, as witnessed on Pennsylvania ave
nue. and along the route, plainly evineed that the
pride which the citizens OF Washington felt upon
the occasion was equally divided between the two
companies, and the demonstrations which greeted
the procession was alike hattering 10 both CON-
mands and suEgestiys q that admirable ssntl-
in one voice, the Tag Of our Union is our choice
The blue and the gray laid aside all preJudice1
upon the soil which the one had fought 70 win
The day was beautiful, and the tender hare Of
the Indian summer yelled the city, and the pen
low and red. The spirit OF the season was upon
the visitors and showed itself in their quick mar
tial tread and animated countenAnces.
THE EHJoYHExTs OF YESTERDAY.
Early in the day could be seen the visitors with
members Of Company A. stroiling about the city.
and about IL O'Clock carriages were procured, and
visits made to the Capitol, Smithsonian, Agri-
cultural, Treasury, Interior and the War, State
and Navy Departments, and the Oorcoran Art
gallery, where the visitors were cordially re-
ceiVed and shown the sights therein, Afterleav.
ing the public buildings they were driven over
the suburbs Of Washington to the Soldiers Home,
the Insans Asylum. and other places Of inter
est around Washington, after which they re-
he conclusion Of this the members Of COMPANY
made visits TO their friends in the city, and again
returned to the hotel, where they prepared them.
selves for the parade in the afternoon.
AT THE ARNoRY.
Long before the hour arrived for the companies
n lhOnga1da NJ IN n
OF Company AS armory, on PennsylVania ave
nue., near Sixth street. At2p. m. the tive com.
put through the manual OF arms and being made
ready for the parade they proceeded to the street.
The two companies were as q battalion, with Gap
ton of the line on the Avenue, Captain Moore
gave the command: Attention, battalioni Garry
Srmsl forward, guide left marchr' and the
column moved OF In the following order: Marine
band; Company A; First Virginia regiment band;
Company i, under the command Of Captain Clark,
followed by about nVe hundred citizens in line,
arm and arm, and marching In columns Of fours.
ALONG THE ROUTE.
The line Of march was up Pennsylvania avenue
to Fifteenth street, where beautiful wheel was
made which ELECTED the most enthusiastic ap-
pleuse; thence they proceeded to Fitteen-and-a-
half street. to Vermont avenue, to X street, to
Massachusetts, avenue, 70 Fifth street, to street.
10 Sixth street, to Louisiana avenue. Along the
route many residences were decorated, and every
building Of any prominence had the Star
Spangled Banner boating over it. The ladies
waived their handkerehiefs, the crowd on the
was unnaTaiieled since ne yist Of he FIN Inn
Maryland regiment to this city. In many in
stances handsome bouquets and flowers were pre-
ing Of Companies F and A was excellent, and was
highly praised by many officers Of the regular
army who viewed the procession.
THE DRESS PARADE.
On reaching Louisiana avenue the column
halted, and dress parade was held. The sight
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uniforms, with cuf-aEay coats with black trim
mtngs and tacings and epaulets to match, broad
with white ipompons; and Company A, in new
white Austrian cloth coats, eut-aWay and trimmed
and faced with blue and gold, epaulets TO match,
fantry pants with two quarter inch white Strips,
black belts and patentleathsr cartridge boxes.
The command was put through q thorough test
as to their ability in the manual Of arms, and the
various movements made were received with
hearty applause, especially the order arms. On
the conclusion Of the parade the command pro-
mics were dismissed for the evenings entertain
ment.
TEE EvESIEG's KNTKRTAINMEET.
About O'Clock, after the boys had . chance to
clean up, they returned to As armory, where q
Of the visiting company, with Col. W. q. Moore
at the head, Capt. CLARK on his right. and Col.
Amos Webster on his left, sat down to the table.
: In addition to the members Of the two companies
there was also present large number Of Promi-
nent citizens Of Washington, who by their pres
erce gave the additional assurance over that re-
ceiVed by the visitors in the parade that the resi-
dents Of the District had made up their minds
that nothing should be left undone for tho pleas
ure Of the members Of Company +. After all
were seated Col. Moore called those assembled to
order, and again welcomed the visitors. Captain
CLARK, commanding Company T. responded, and
returned thanks for the manner In which his
command had been received.
The almost bouDdless capacity Of the tables was
fully developed, and although the guests were
fatigued from their long march and consequently
hungry, the bountiful repast proved SUFFICIENT to
meet the demand. Toasts we're drunk and re-
spOnded to, and speeches were made by members
OF both companies. Messrs. Dalton, Of Company
the conclusion OF the banquet the companies
formed In line, preceded by the band Of the First
Virginia regiment, and proceeded to visit the
places Of amusement in the city. Fordis Opera
house was first visited, whore the visitors and
their friends were provided with front seats in
the orchestra. Amer remaining . while at this
theatre they proceeded TO the National Theatre,
where they were also heartily welcomed and pro-
Vided with comfortable seats Here q short time
was spent, when they next visited the Theatre
Oomique, where every preparation for their CON-
fort was made. After leaving this theatre they
scattered in squads and took in the town the
band, with some Of the members, visiting prom
inent citizens and giving them Q serenade. The
newspaper otlces were also visited. when several
airs were played. Some Of the members Of Com
pany +, becoming tired out, returned to the hotel
TO obtain q few hours rest, but q majority re-
manned up to await the hour for the departure Of
the boat