The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-08
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Correspondence OF Die Richmond Dispatch.l

CORRESPONDENCE Oh. tisettlCIifitOHQ ElstatCsJ
LOUISA Country, Va, july 4, 1876.
At nm early hoslr on the morning OF the
S0th June large crowd assembled on each
side OF the track, presenting to the eye a
picture Of animated rejoicing brilliant,
tasteful, and magnificent. The day was rs
beautiful as sunshine aud splendor could
make 1t. At 12 O'clock the knights, COM
manded by Marshals H. J. Parrish and J.
II. Turner, arrived on the field. Seldom, IL
ever, in the history OF modern tournaments
has there appeared a cavalcade so superb.
From Apple Grove to the track it was one
unbroken line Of splendor. The gallant
appearance Of the knights, seen to peculiar
advantage under the dazzling glare OF gilt
tering plumeS md embroidered trimmings
Of gilt lace, made them the observed Of oil
observers. Forming in the centre OF the
grounds, Mr.. J. +. Bibb, OF Louisa Court
house, delivered the charge in an inspiring
and eloquent style. The knights then COM
menced the tilt The anxiety that thrilled
the bosoms Of the many bright stars that
clittercd in the constellation of the day was
who should weld the qucenly sceptre over
the hearts OF the fair.
All eyes turned to the belle OF the day.
So young, so beautiful, so attractive ;
with all heaven in her eyes, grace in her
steps, and in every feature dignity and
love-" The proudest spirits Of Louisa,
Goochland, and Orange paid their devo-
lions at her shrine. After three tits from
all the knights there was tic for the Queen
between the ever gallant and often success
| full Knight OF the Lone Star and the modest,
chivalrous Knight Of Dacotah. Tilt after
tilt was made in rapid succession. The
| laurel OF victory was borne off upon the
| lance OF the Knight OF the Lone Star.
The crowd then repaired to beautiful
grove that had been handsomely put in or
der for the occasion, where plentiful din
ner awaited them. All having enjoyed The
rich repast, the party returned to the hospi-
table residence OF Colonel William T. Har-
ris, from the portico of which the corona
| ton took place, the Messrs. Drumwrights,
musicians OF the night, playing lively
march, Miss Julia S. Parish, of Charlottes.
willie, belle OF the day, the charm Of every
heart, the admiration of every eye, was
gracefully escorted to the throne by Mr.. D.
D. Jennings, knight Of the Lone Star, fol
lowed by Miss V. III. Gown srd, Of Orange,
whose angelic face beamed with happi.
ness, while her faultless, chiselled
features were illumed with q smile
OF ineffablc sweetness, conducted IL
Mr.. P. O. Merideth, Knight OF Dacotalr.
Next came Miss A. l.. Goodwin, OF Louisa
with the sunshine sleeping in the rlnglets
of the golden tresSes, escorted by Mr.. Z. q
Meredith, Knight of Walnut Grove. Closing
this beautiful trio, Miss A. Clendon, OF
Louisa, whose presence threw 4 halo. OF
loneliness around the throne, was escorted
by Mr.. John 0. Cosby, knighto of Ellsly.
Mr.. L. NJ. Parrish, of Goochland, was
then introduced by Mr.. William A. Jackson
as the orator OF the day, and fully sustained
his reputation as polished orator. Hi;
1 speech elected the warlmest compliment:
from his friends.
The coronation being over, the ball com
menced and lasted during the night, to The
delight and pleasure Of all. OBSERVER.