The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-10-27
BRITISH FLAG RAISED ON THE VIRGINIA cAPr- /

around 10 the southern end OF the capitol
building, where they formed in line and
presented arms in honor of the British flag,
which had been hoisted short time before.
At the same time two guns Of the Howit-
zers, under command Of Lieutenant Bar
rett. which were stationed i'm the Square
near st. PauPs church, fired the British
national salute Of twenty-one guns.
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
The floral displays made in line yesterday
by Mr.. John Morton and by Mr.. John
Laird were probably the loveliest Of all the
things exhibited in the long line.
Rev. DR.. Moses ID. IIoge, chaplain of the
First regiment, rode with the regimental
staff.
The butchers on horseback were a hand
some and formidable body Of men. In n
fight how they could cut and slash
The Uniform Rank OF knights OF
Pythias made very nice display.
The apparatus OF the Fire Department
was very bright and snowy. All OF the
pieces were decorated with flags, ever
greens, &c. The engines were each drawn
by four horses. Good flre-bOysl
The DruidS' altar, oaks and all, fixed
upon platform built over wagon, was an
appropriate and well-executed design.
The DRUM corps, in full Continental uni
form, attracted much attention, and was
just the thing for the Centennial season.
The boys OF the First regiment looked
frst-class, and the white plumes Of the
Blues were seen i'm the thickest of the fray.
The Red Men-noble sons OF the forest
turned ont in full members and made n
highly crcditable display.
The Catholic societies contributed largely
to the excellent appearance OF the parade.
1t would have been odd indeed If the
Odd-Fellows hadn't made handsome
show yesterday. They always do.
The police did their duty very well,
keeping the street clear, and considering the
crowd and crush it is to their credit chiefly
that no one was hurt.
Seven carloads Of people came over from
Petersburg. Manchester was q deserted
town. Our country cousins--some OF them
mighty pretty-flocked into town by the
hundred.
Our German, French, Irish, aud Italian
friends, all must have our thanks for their
hearty participation in yesterdays parade.
Richmond is blessed with benevolent and
useful organizations, such as the Knights OF
Honor, Royal Arcanum, FOreSters, &c,
&c. They were out in good force yester-
day.
Cigarettes, cigars, candy, and sausage.
and busineSs-cards by the peck, beer al
soda-watcr by the bottle, were thrown from
wagons Yesterday, and the scrambles Of the
BOYS to get them were not the least interest
ing feature OF the day.
Io a. n liCrAlaU
and they deserve credit for it, and this is
no puff.
The power OF the press was well shown
by the exhibits OF two OF our job printers
yesterday.
An adventurous youth, determined TO
rise as high as the Father Of his Country,
yesterday seated himself upon the head Of
WashingtOn's statue.
The songs of the hands in Mayo e Bro
Tiers miniature factory ION wheels was an
item in the programme which attracted
general attention. They had large and
enthusiastic audience all the way long.
The Stonewal band late yesterday eve
ming gave 4 concert on the Capitol Square
to a great crowd Of people.
Mrs. StOnewall Jackson was on the grand
stand Yesterday when the procession passed
in review. She said that she was really
delighted.
Masters j. Taylor Curtis, w. b. Saunders,
and r. i. Brown, Jr., who were chosen to
carry the colors red, white, and blue, were
dressed in Continental uniform-pOwdered
wigs, cooked hats, and all-and mounted.
They looked like pretty fellows of General
Washington's time.
The entire procession was over q miles
in length. Though it moved at fair speed,
II was, rs before stated, one hour and thir-
ty-four minutes passing the Dispatch Office,
not counting the period Of detention OF the
last division.
Order OF Procession.
The following was the order made for
the formation Of the procession. Though
possibly some Of the organizations named
did not parade, this is given as the best in
formation attainable in this direction
Major John Poe, Jr., Chief Of Police
Mounted Platoon OF Ten Policemen.
Chief Marshal and chief Of STAFF;
Aids to Chief Marshal-siN abreast.
FIRST DIVISION.
Music.
James III. Capers, Chief.
Aids:
w. W. Ellington, Jr ID. j. Wesiger, Nj. W. John
son, Ii. l.. Pelouze, and ). MEG. Fisher.
Carriage containing The Governor Of Virginia and
Mayor Of RichmOnd.
staff Of the Governor, Mounted.
Carriage containing the Hon. John 4. Meredith
President Of the Board Of Aldermen, Cap
tain NJ. 4. Clarke, President Of the
Common Council, and
Officers Of the
Council.
Carriages containing 5embers Of the Board OF
Aldermen and Common Council.
French Mutual and Beneficial Society, carrying
the Flag Of France in charge Of Mar
shais \. Barganin, '. a. kayier,
and II. Ferrandini.
SECOND DIVISION.
Lewis W. Pizzui, Chief.
Aids:
John Murphy. II. +. English, William Danron, A.
Hlerholzer, Philip O'Neil.
Catholic Beneficial Society.
~. Benedictus Society.
81. lOseph's Beneficial Society.
ST. Peters Catholic Total Abstinence Society.
Knights of St. Joseph.
81. Mary's Social Union.
THIRD DIVISION.
John c. Teller, Chief
Aids:
r. Wiley Davis, W. j. Mcdowell John J.
Wright, jackson Bolton, III. {. Adams, L. W,
Gentry, II. G.. Miller, Dr. II. G. Tabb, Captain
John Maxwell, Dr. j. =. Harrison, \: Bleilncr
r. W. Bass John Morton, DIR. George III. Bright
Samuel d. Wit c. p. Benson, William ii. Gull
Tbree Youths-Nasters J. Taylor Curtis, William
h. Saunders. and r.. J.. Brown, Jr.--mounted
and in Continental Uniform, carrying
Colors, Red. White and Blue.
Gesangyereu Virginia,
Floral Display by John Morton.
Lodges independent order Odd-FellOws-Viz.;
jefferson, Union, Friendship, fitzhugh, Aurora,
ROane, schiller, stuart, and Henderson.
Councils Royal Arcannm-Ylz.:
Virginia, Union, Mccarthy, Elba.
Councils American Legion Of Honor-Yiz.:
Old Dominion, Napoleon, Lafayette, French.
Councils Of Chosen Friends;
Virginia, Ruth, Manchester
Lodges Knights Of Honor:
Richmond, Fraternity, Continental, Lee, Virginia,
Monroe, StOnewall, Capital, Mutual, Powhatan.
United order Of F0Testers:
Court Richmond and other Organizations OF the
above Orders Of Richmond and Manchester
FOURTH DIVISION.
Hon. Henry A. Atkinson, Chief.
Aids:
Woody. n. NJ smith, Jr., Beverly W. Crump, ;.
Il, Beach, John a. Meanly, A. W: Weislger, VIII
liam Hancock, W. Il. Lithgow, II. +. Downlng'