The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-10-21
rsaccial telegram to the pi.pateb.l

cloudy, and pleasant, anu carly in the
morning the city Of tents, covering about
1900 acres Of ground, presented a scene Of
animation in preparation for the grand re-
Wow that almost battles description. Major
General iiancock's orders had summoned
the troops to assemble in line OF march
promptly at 0 o'clock, and as he was
known to be minute-man the subordi-
nate commanders had all in readiness
atthe appointed time; and notwithstanding
the darl, morning, dignitaries who were to
review the grand military display were
promptly on hand. Indeed, before the
rcyiewing-stand had received the finishing
touches from the carpenters it was flied by
governors, their stats, and distinguished
visitors. Just before the review the French
guests were received at the Moore mansion
by Colonel J. =. Peyton, superintendent
Of the Yorktown Centennial Association.
TIE LINE FORMED.
Governor Holiday, with his staff, to-
gctheT with Governor Hall, Of Delaware,
occupied the elevated portico OF the main
building, just in rear and overlooking the
reviewing stand. About 10 O'Clock sa-
lutte from the Pennington battery an
nounccd the arrival Of the President on the
grounds, az he Was driven from General
lIancock's headquarters to the reviewing
stand. The troops were now formed
TO the left OF the stand, with imam
try marching in company front, maxi
ing a hollow square, with the artillery
in the centre. At 1915 the advance Of the
head Of the column was announced by four
mounted buglcrs. Then followed General
Hancock and his finc-looking stlt, who,
after passing i'm front Of tire President,
took up their position on the right
of the stand. Next followed q band,
heading the regular troops, who march
ed in four battalions Of four COM
panies each. Then came the Marine
band, followed 10y battalion Of four COM
panics Of regulars, then one company OF
sailors and battalion Of four companies OF
sailors, then four companies OF marines;
next q band heading two hattalions Of
marines, four companies each, then bugiers
heading four companies Of sailors, each
company drawing with a long rope a piece
OF ordnance; next Soldiers Home band,
one company oiregulars, followed by eight
companies Of veterans; next an artillery
battery CT four pieces.
TIE VOLUNTEERS.
The volunteer troops from the different
States represented next followed, being
headed by the handsome regiment OF ten
companies from New jersey. Their
marching was observed to be decidedly
better than the regulars, and they were
loudly checrcd. There were in oil about
nine thousand troops in the review,
and although marching by companies
front into line, they were one hour
and quarter in passing the re-
viewing-stand. There were twenty-SiX
bands, among them the finest organiza-
tons OF the kind in this country. Follow
ing the New Hampshire troops came the
gallant General Fitzhugh Lee and his staff,
and as he ncsrcd the stand cheer after
cheer rent the air. Governor Black
burn, Of Kentucky, occupied the post
OF honor with the Generals staff.
Between the First and Second Virginia
regiments the Boston band and that elc-
CANT body OF men, Governor Longs Cadets
and body guard, marched, that being a
post of honor assigned them, that Massa-
chusctts should be escorted by Virginia.
The First Connecticut regiment OF nine
COMPANIES, handsome body Of men, az
rived Just before the conclusion OF the pa
rade and took position just in advance Of
the artillery, which, with the Grand Army
OF the Republic, brought up The rear. The
Fifth Maryland regiment, as they marched
past, their fine hand playing "My Mary
land" presented handsome Appearance.
The review was a grand military demon
stration, and was concluded ut ll4 O'Clock.
OUR FOREIGN LADY GUESTS.
Governor Holiday Immediately thercai-
ter received the French lady guests at the
Moore house, and went thence to his head
quarters in camp. Here he received the
officers Of thc Virginia brigade, and the ca
diets OF the Virginia Military Institute hay-
ING been drawn up in line, the Governor
addressed them in a handsome little speech
which raised the young soldiers Of the state
to high pitch OF enthusiasm. lie compli-
ucnted them upon their fine soldieriy bear
inc and the good reports that had come TO
him OF them. and the cncOmiums OF praise
which had been bestowed upon them upon
an sides. lie regretted that the many
duhes OF reception which had deyolyed
uDon him as The Governor OF the Old Do
minion had precIuded his being with them
during the two days preceding, and con-
Guided with some wholesome advice that
they would ever uphold the integrity OF
the State and the Union alike.
TIE NAVAL REVIEW.
General Hancock gave a dinner this al
tcrnoon TO the President and Cabinet the
foreign visitors, the governors OF the states,
end officers Of the army and navy. 1t was
q brilliant occasion, and was concluded
lust in time for the grand naval review,
which was witnessed by the thousands
who thronged the bluffs OF historic York
town. Thus ended the Centennial cele-
bration, amid the booming OF the guns
from the war-ships and the playing
of martial music. Transports and steamers
of all kinds are crowded to their utmost
hearing away the thousands OF civilians,
military, and dignitaries and in short
time Yorktown viii have been deserted
and once more resume its accustomed
ouiet A handsome vase, valued at $1,000,