Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-22
CELEBRATION At NEW MARKET.
THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ia LIE "
NEW MARKET APPROPRIATELY CELEBRATES

CELEBRATION ANEW MARKET.
THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF
NEW MARKET APPROPRIATELY CELEBRATED
On Tuesday last, the 18th inst, the soioiers
an citizens of this lovely Valley ceieorateu DIT
New Market in Shenandoah county Will I'M
posing ceremonies in an appropriate anu pe-
coming manner the 18th anniversary vi tne oat-
tie which was fought at that place during Inc
war between the Northern ana southefn
States.
Tn this celebration Staunton acted an honor-
ed and conspicuous part, furnishing as sne old
the orator for the occasion, the Stonewall Bill
pade Band the West Augusta Guard, the Staun-
ton Artillery, and quite NUMBER Oh otner
citizens, male and female. Ihese me iaiiitary
companies and the Band, with their hahosoae
uniforms and good marching ana spieholo iilu-
sic excited the admiration of all behoiders, ana
the ordinations in their praise were sfat11y-
ing to the citizens of Staunton VINO justly 1eei
proud of their Band end military Companies.
Bye o'clock on the morning of that day, the
Band and the military Companies OF Staunton
repaired to their respective places Of rendezvous
to get in order to march the depot to take the
train at clock They arrived at the depot in
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convey them to New Market Depot.
At o'clock the train reached the Southern
end of Harrisonburg where it was stopped that
the Band and military Companies from Staun-
ton might get Off at that point.
There they were met and welcomed by the
Harrisonburg Guards and the Harrisonburg
Band, and were escorted by them through the
town and on to the depot where they again
embarked upon the train. The citizens of Har-
rsonburg had been anxiously awaiting their
arrival, and they were loud and enthusiastic
in their praises of the handsome appearance
and soldierly bearing OF our military Cornpa-
| mics, and of the beautiful uniforms and charm
| ing music Of our Band.
The train here having received quite large
addition to its number of passengers resumed
| its onward march to New Market Depot which
| is several miles from that town.
| To this point, hacks and carriages and other
vehicles had been sent by the citizens OF New
Market and vicinity to convey the arriving
| visitors to the town, but as there We're two
many to be thus accommodated, nancy had to
walk.
The military Companies marched that dis
lance in the warm sunshine, which was by no
means a comfortable proceeding, but, like good
soldiers, did not complain.
| New Market was filled TO oVer1oWlng by
| the number who had assembled to witness
| the ceremonies 1t estimated that four thous-
and persons were present. Each house seemed
| to be filed, and the doors, windows, and side
walks were crowded with spectators as the
grand parade passed through the streets.
| At about IL o'clock, A. NJ, the procession was
formed at Shirleys Spring on the West Side of
New Market and marched through the town to
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the town, in the following order:
Chief Marshal and Staff
Winchester Band.
Rossers Brigade of Cavalry.
| Assistant Marshals.
: StonewaIl Brigade Band of stanton.
!, West Augusta Guard, under command OF
Capt. w. L. Bungardner:
Clary's Cornet Band of Harrisonburg.
Rice's Battery.
Orator and visitors.
StraSburg Band.
New Market Band
Staunton Artillery, under command Of Capt
! A. II. Fultz.
Carriages and citizens generally.
Gen. G. s. Meem was the Chief Marshal, with
, the following Assistants: Col. Chas r. o Ferrall
Capt. w. H. Rice. w. D. Peachey, Thos. ]. Meem
! G. Zirkl e G. NJ. Williamson, Col. E. E. Stickley
Z P. NJ. S. Bird.
The procession halted in front Of stand dec
GRATED with evergreens. In front was large
size steel engraving of Gen. John G Breckin-
ridge, on either side hung those of Gems. r. E.
Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Below hung the
battle flag of the 10th Virginia Regiment.
A salute of thirteen rounds was fired by the
) Staunton Artillery. After which several pieces
! of music were rendered by the bands, among
which a piece played by the Stonewall Baigade
Band, 1.-THE Sweet Bye and Bye attracted al
most universal attention and was highly ap-
preciated.
Prayer offered by Rev. S. Henkel.
. Music byjStonewall Brigade Band.
/ Judge C lvert read in avery impressive man
ner the beautiful memorial Elegy written fol
the occasion, by Prof. JOS Sayards.
Music by Clary's Cornet Band.
David S. Henkel delivered an eloquent ad
dress of welcome and introduced Gen. Johr
Echois. of Staunton, the crater of the day.
Gen. Echols then delivered the excellent ad
dress prepared for this occasion, which is pub
lished in full on our first page, and which VIZ
hope none will fail to read.
r At the conclusion of the address, severa
, tunes were played by the Staunton and Stras-
E burg Bands, after which the West Augusta
Guard formed and fired two volleys. The process
n sion was then reformed and marched to thu
: long tables which had been beautifully provid
' ed with edibes to satisfy the cravings Of tn,
elmer man.
: After dinner, there was drill by the militia
ry Companies from Staunton, and firing of sa
lutes. Hon. John T. Harris being present wa
called upon for a speech, but did not deem i
proper to do more than to congratulate thos
present on the success of the celebration, &c.
} Everything passed Off well that day-nothint
occurring to mar the pleasure of the OCCASION
, and all enjoyed themselves very much.
/ The return train reached Staunton at hal
past o'clock P. NJ, bringing the Staunton visi
, tors home safe
The military Companies on disembark ihe
from the train formed in regular order, anG
i | called upon Gen. EchOlS for a speech, who res
fponded briefly by congratulating them on the
very handsome manner in which they had per
formed their part in the ceremonies of that day
&c.
On reaching their armory and before they
were dismissed, the West Augusta Guard wa
briefly addressed by their Commanding officer
Capt. VIM. L. Bumgardner, who expressed hi
, pleasure at the creditable manner in which al
, had comported themselves that day.
The citizens of Staunton have just reason t.
+ feel proud Of the part which was enacted tina
: day by her representatives, and we hope tina
such may always be the case.
ENTERTAINMENT AT THE d. D. AND B. IN
sTITUTIoN.-The members of the Episcopa
| Council were invited Dy the principal OF Inc II
j. and B. Institution, Capt. Chas ID. Mccoy, t.
:. visit that Institution on last Saturday night t.
witness the exercises by the pupils in the dill
ferent departments and hear the excellen
music of the Band and Orchestra. and the sing
.. | ing by the blind pupils. Our citizens havin
heard of the entertainment ana of its being FIRE
Y to all, attended in large numbers, knowing tn
, great pleasure of being present at an entertain
1 ment at that Institution.
: The front part of the Chapel was reserved fo
members of the Council, and the remainder wa
g well filled with the strangers and our ow
, citizens.
The ministers were much entertained wit
Il the Qeaf-mute and Blind departments. an