Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-21

was VaflOuSly spent ny our VlSlCO1S. capt
w. l.. Bumgardner gave a dinner to the
officers of the visiting companies, at which
most of them were present. Private citi-
zens hunted those visitors out that could
be caught unprotected on the street, and
dragged them into dinner. The hotels
where the visiting military were quartered
gave very handsome meals. and there was
no complaint of lack OF attention. In the
afternoon the Charlestown band visited
the Wesleyan Female Institute, which
was appropriately decorated, and serenaded
the young ladies', a compliment acknow-
lodged in their behalf by Rev. DR.. W. A.
Harris. The West Augusta Guard, at
their armory, banqueted their guests, as
did the Staunton Artillery.
THE DEPARTURE.
At night if the spectator had again
taken his stand under the mosJ westerly
arch he would have seen different, but
not less beautiful scene than that of the
morning. The moon was shining brightly
ON the field of banners below, but It's
white light was colored by that of innu-
merable lanterns hung on the arches and
along the streets, and in the glare of fire.
works could be seen the troops moving to
and fro, as company after company march
ed down to take the train for home, es-
corted by the Staunton military. When
the Valley troops went off, the route they
marched was bright with fireworks and the
air wild with cheers. Farewells were ex-
changed at the depot by the LIST Lieutenant
of the Winchester Infantry and Captain
Bumgar diner. When the Lyhchburg and
Danville companies left, the same scene
was enacted, and at the depot farewells
were spoken by Col. Portlock, of Lynch
burg; Capt. Lee, OF the Blues; Private
Chas. Hutchins, of the Grays, and Mr.. J.
Fred. Effinger, for the Stanton military.
VISITORS.
Among the visitors who were in Staun-
ten on decoration day were Hon. Henry
A. Allen, of Shenandoah, Speaker of the
House of Delegates, Capt. Henry H. Rid
dleberger, of the Woodstock ''Herald;"
W. P. Manning, of the Danville News"
Lyttleton Waddell, of the Charlottesville
sChronicle;;" Joseph X. Smith, of the
Harrisonburg Commonwealth ;" Charles
F. Button, of the Lynchburg "News;"
W. 3. Gallaher. of the Charlestown "FIee
Press,'' and j. P. Bell, Esq, Of Lynch
burg.
INCIDENTS.
Among the incidents at the Cemetery
Friday was a very touching one. Inc
Stone wall Brigade is scrupulous in deco
rating the graves of each of its dead men,
bers, but on Friday, MI. E. M. Gushing,
who was hunting them, had lost the local.
ty of Mr.. II. M. Stoddard's grave. Meet
ing Mr.. Stoddard's idow, who vas then
on the same errand, she led the band to
it. The flowers were placed OIL it and the
band standing around the grave, played
s'Safe in the arms Of Jesus" the widow oil
dead member standing by silently weep
ing. Tears were in many Of the spectators
eyes also.
The two markers of the Lynchburg
Blues, little chaps hardly taller than
walking stick and arrayed in the handsome
red and blue uniform OF the company at
tracted good deal of attention. All the
companies save this one were clad IN the
gray uniform OF the State.
The sobriety observed by our visitors
during the day was the subject OF remark.
and Stanton unanimously agreed that
there had never been more, gentlemanly
behaved set of men within her limits on
public occasion.
WHAT OUR VISITORS SAY.
The press of the towns represented on
decoration day here, TEEN with glowing
accounts by correspondents of their trip.
We copy such extracts as our space per-
mits, adding however that all are enthusi-
astic over the decorations of the streets,
and the hospitality of our people:
Lynchburg Neecs.
Later in the evening the old Stonewall
Band discoursed sweet music to large
assemblage on Main street conspicuous
amongst them was the gallant captain of
the Blues, who being SO infatuated with
the sweet strains OF that grand old band,
that he extended them a cordial Invitation
to visit our city at the approaching Fair,
and be the guests of his company, which
was accented. This is one of the finest
bands in the State, and will doubtless at
tract large crowd. The military are also
expected. at night the city was hand
somely Illuminated with calcium lights,
and fire works were in abundance.
The long roll was beat at IL O'Clock, and
with sorroWtul hearts the Blues marched
thence to Grange Hall to partake for the
last time of the gracious hospitality OF the
good people of Staunton. On arriving at
the Hall. Col. E. E. Portlock, ia behalf Of
the Blues, stepped to the front and in a
chastv and elegant little speech, thanked
the military for the Astounding hospitality
thew had shown the military OF Lynchburg,
ASSURING them that the visit to Staunton
Nould long be remembered by the Blues,
and hoping that at some future day they
might be able to reciprocate by having the
Stanton Military in the Hill City. After
the conclusion OF Col. Portlock's speech,
Mr.. Hutchings Of the Danville Grays,
made few well-timed remarks full OF
gratitude for the kindly manner in which
his company had been entertained. The
two companies then marched to the depot
where they took the truln tor nome. CapG.
Bumgardner, Col. Hartman, Capt. Fultz
and other good citizens acting as escorts.
The Blues arrived in the city at 5:35 Sat
urday, and after giving three cheers for
the Danville company, marched to their
afmory, headed by Company Q, composed
of the citizens who accompanied them on
their trip, where they were dismissed.
Thus ended one of the most enjoyable oc-
casions our boys have ever had. Long
NAV it remain fresh in their memories.
Lunclburq Virginidn..
After tile Blues had been dismissed with
orflers from Capt. Lee to be in readiness
for the roll-call at III O'Clock p. M, and
after they had partaken OF supper and had
congratulated themselves that they could
have a little rest after the arduous eNnJoy-
ments of the day, courier oIouglU oapc'
Leo lee a neremptory order to report immedl-