The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-04-28

changes Of sentiment and feeling stretching
athwart the century from brave Bartletps
grave to that Cambridge elm under which
our chiefcst son unfurIed his banner and
unsheathed bis sword to make good the
promise OF Lexington and avenge the blood
OF Bunker Hill tan II be that all this com.
mon heritage Of renown, this joint estate of
heroic memory has been annibiated by four
wears OF wreiched family strifef Surely not.
Your presence here gives open denial
and ~this 1t Is that makes significant
these gatherings, and raises to the dig
nity OF patriotism even such simple acts OF
hospitality as 1t Is my happy province to
extend in welcoming you TO Richmond.
Above all are we glad to greet the daughters
OF Massachusetts. To applaud the CON-
batant, TO crown the victor, TO console the
vanquished, are indeed high Offices OF your
favored sex. But loftier still is the function
to smooth the asperities and efface The
marks Of strife. and restore the reign oi
that peace of which you are mt once the
emblems, the ornaments, and the rightful
queens.
| Mr.. Keiey's elegant remarks were greeted
with great enthusiasm.
Mr.. Baldwin, president OF the Associa-
ton, responded briefly and appropriately
on behalf Of the visiting journalists and
ladies.
THE COLLATION..
The party were then invited to partake Of
q collation. prepared under the supervision
OF Mr.. William Krause. Nfbe tabes were
laden with the best the market affords, and
there was an abundance OF tropical fruit
and Of fluid refreshment.
Captain John s. Wise, in response TO the
sentiment "The Ladies Of Massachusetts,"
made an able and eloquent speech, and was
loudly applauded.
Mr.. Claiborne Watkins, president OF the
Commercial Club, responded to compli-
mentary sentiment 10 that public-spirited
BODY, and on its behalf extended The visitors
q hearty welcome.
Some time was spent in the enjoyment OF
the ample refreshments and in social con-
verse; after which the party were con-
Quoted to the Governors house. At the
Executive mansion the party were intro
duced to hi, Exeellency by Mr.. james.
Governor Holiday addressed the visitors
as follows:
THE GOVERNORS WELCOME.
Ladies and Gentlemen Of Massachusetts, -
| bid YOU welcome TO Virginia. In the olden
time there was bond Of deepest sympathy
that bound Boston and Richmond. Our
fathers and grandiathers joined hearts and
hands, and out OF their combined efforts
sprang the marvellous structure OF civil, po-
lticaI, and religious liberty, under whose
shadow so many millions now find rest.
| have great and abiding faith in the
spell and virtue OF such memories. What
ever NAV happen in the lapse OF time, Tue
spirit goes back, and, gathering up the
| hrp pIFnt, ftu
Of purple and cold through the warp and
wool Of the Republics life. Among the
most interesting Of all the utterances OF
which we have any record are those kind
and gentle words which, after the fierce
battles OF many years, passed between the
fiery souls Of John Adams and Thoma'
Jefferson in the latter days OF their long
and eyentfu lives.
Let us of this generation profit by the no.
bic lesson they teach.
Under the vigorous and active energy OF
your people rugged nature has been sub
dIcd and from it immense wealth has been
wrtsted.
THE GENIUS OF MASSACHUSETTS
has been felt from the beginning, and bel
sons at home and in other States have made
its impress upon The current OF nationa
affairs. Unable o find full employment FOL
their wealth and energy in their own mids'
they have turned their attention beyonC
their own borders, and there Is no part o
tine Union that does not acknowledge tnell
potent presence.
Some of your people have come amens
us enticed by the genial climate, the pro
ductive soil, the beautiful scenery, the com
mercia advantages, and the vast resources
of the ancient Commonwealth. We bic
Won welcome! Ii Is with both pride an6
gratitude that we are able to say tbat th'
boundless blessings " hich Providence ha
bestowed upon us have not been hah de
ye,oped or ever told. Come and help III
enjoy them. The interminglins OF she peo
pIe OF the two old States VIII revive th'
burning patriotism which once held our an
cestors arm-in-arm 20 closely foge'Berr ant
which now, whilst unfolding the power ant
advancing the interC sis OF both, VIII lli
with stronger nerve and will still higher
the ensign OF a common country.
Ladies and gentlemen OF Massachusetts
bid YOU. one and all, cordial welcome t'
Virginia
MIR. Baldwin made an appropriate re
Spouse 10 the kind words OF the Governor
after which the visitors were seYerally IN
J troduced.
AT TIE CAPl1OL.
From the Governors house the part,
were taken TO the Capitol. This buildin!
was fully inspected. HOudon's statue o
Washington and the State Library were OBJ
iecisof special commentator. The eGIies
irian statue OF Washington and Jackson
statue were also much admired, and fb
beauty and elegance OF the Capitol-ground
much commented upon.
While at the Capitol the visitors wef,
most Hospitality entertained by Major IL. +
Walker. Superintendent OF Public Ffint
ing. and were also the recipients OF attsn
tion from Colonel Sherwin McRae, actin;
Secretary OF the Commonwealth, and Mr
Wallace McRae. D
Anumber OF ladies and gentlemen wen
IN on the dome Of the, Capitol and enIoye'
the magnificent view TO be there obtained
Of tie surrounding country.
MIsCEL LAYEOUs.
MA O'Clock p. NJ. q number OF thsguest
=, tooL carriages. and, in charge OF The com
mittoe. were driven over the city. Other
walked over the city, visiting the 'tobaec
factories. Mayo's bridge, and Other point
. mr. interest. Some also went as far, as Seyel
pines and the othas battle.f fields below th
oily. lii
: last night quite number OF the lad'e
and gentlemen cosaprising the rsTiy wish e.
! the Theatre and witnessed the produetio
ca Cinderella. ...
4 The committee in charge OK the visit
e ,vverr ossiduous IN their atten ions, .aad d
I. serve great credit FOR the efficiency oi tIe
arrans sements. Al OF the Journalists al
: 1.-The ladies accompanying them SPEAK II u
] highest terms Ol,lheir warm uelcomf' .osL
table reception, and kind treatment Itw
d a,,;re,v unexDeeted 10 the8,, but &C ne q