Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-14

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r,rru REGIMENT MEETING -ihe Ifopos
- TTp to Alerlnelriu.-Last night the 'xecu
rive committee of the Fifth Maryland h"gl-
v,cot assembled at their armoly for the two
fold purpose OF receiving the Virginia uol'ea-
non according 10 appointment, and taking suit
o,Ln action regarding tic death of Captain
Post.
\, nine O'Clock the AIcx#nlrla visitors, com
,r;siug Col. Wi.iiam Kigour, Col. Il. W.
Fails, cx Mayor Hugh Latham, Col David A.
Windsor, chief marshal: Of the parade, anu
;,am. d. L.. Smoot, made their appcdanco ut
the armury and were warmly received. The
distinguished guests were escorted 70 the exc
rutlve room, and wien they had been intro.
laced 10 the mculbeIs, the Inc,tlug Was called
10 order b. Lieut.. Col. Ii. D. Lnncy.
Co. K!gour made Il Lost eioqucat and ia,
,-ir,ic speech, during which h. said that he
had originally belonged to Mary laD'l, out at the
present time he claimed her sister, tn" good
old State Of Virginia, as his home. Although
he was no longer resldout Of Maryland. his
heart still cluug to her us MS mother State.
Tie was proud OF her traditions her historic
fame, and the shining lights which she had
contributed to the galaxy OF American states
men, and as son Of this old Commonwealth
he felt pardonablc pride 10 being chosen On
this occasion as the spokesman OF delegate
which had comc from the border city OF Viz
which had gained fo7 itself au cnvial!c name
wherever it went, for gcatlemany conduct,
perfect military bearing, aud all those traits or
which true soldier may be proud-to take
part with the citizens OF Ai,xeldra IN dong
homage to the memory of the immortal father
OF his country on the 22l day OF the present
month, the anniversary of his birth.
Col. K. conclul, 4 his address as follows:
Sir, our people arc slowly recovering from the
disastrous effects OF the late war; and this fact
coupled with the great financial pressure which
seems to pervade the entire country, will pre-
vent US from giving you such an entertainment
as We would otherwise desire, or such one as
will even bear comparison with the splendid
ovaiions which have everywhere greeted you,
but We arc here, commissioned to say, that
though surrounded by the wreck OF private
fortunes, we will give your entire command q
warm, generous, frank old Virginia welcome,
such welcome us will make you feel that you
arc not among strangers, such cordial shake
Of the hand as will attest the sincerity OF our
hearts and the purity of our motives, Hnd above
all, say to you brave boys. that eyes softer and
brighter than those ever ueScrlb i by Ma
homct to the war worn soldier OF the Crescent
will witness your soldicry and gallant bearing.
In conclusion, Col. Loney, allow me IT, say,
that the geographical positions Of Maryland
and Virginia arc tho same; that VIC arc the
same in interest, the same in feeling and scnti
mcnt, aud under these circumstances, it is
cmincntly fit and proper that their sous should
be the first, mid the purplinss of that splcndor
which heralds the coming glory OF the noon
tide of our Centennial, to so hand IN hand to
the early home and grave of him, and there do
homage to his memory, whose richest legacy is
the common hcntasc OF us all.
Col Kigour's speech was warmly applaud
cd, and at lis conclusion Col. Loncy, on behalf
of the Fifth, returned tho thanks Of the rcgl-
mcnt to the speaker for the sentiments OK
pressed and through tue committee to tue
citizens Of AL Xanlra for their kind invitation.
COL Loncy said further that owing to mys-
FERROUS visitation of Providence, the regiment
had been deprived this day Of one of its most
valued and beloved officers tile lamcntcd
Captain Post, and iu view Of this fact any &c
ton in regard to the proposed trip would 30
unavodaby postponed urtil wednesday night
next, when general meeting of the regiment
will bo held to make further arrangements.
The committee wore then shown through
the various room Of the binding, expressing
the greatest admiration lDT Ill t!;a' LhV saw.
They were afterwards taken III charge By the
officers of the rcgi!ncat m Will rtnrn to Al
cxandria on an early tram thiS ;nnr"i;'E I" re
port the result of their mission --DaltFao0re
Snnluy NurS
Alter the adjournment Of the meeting, the
Alexandria committee were tako1 in charge by
delegation of the officers Of too regiment, Of
whose treatment they arc loud in their
praises. They say that t!.ey received every
couresy that could possibly have been extend
cd 10 them, and were treated 10 u princcly
manner. 1t is understood that tho reference
OF the invitation to meeting OF the whole rcgl
uIcnt is merely a formaIity, and, that as the
executive committee voted unanimously to &C
crp, their action will undoubtedly DO ratified
on Wednesday. 1t is also proposed to invite
the President to hc present.
An adjourned meeting of the Fircmcn $ Con-
vcntiou is to be held tonight ut tho Hydrau-
hon Eugiuc House, to hear Tic report OF the
committee, appoint committees aud make 9TH
CT necessary arrangements.