Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-04
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and the West. He said the King was deep-
" touched at the delicate tribute paid the
dead BY the Charlestown Cadets, which had
done more than any other one act towards
bringing forgetfulness of past animosities.
he said the King accepted the keys Of his
faithful city, but to His Honor the Mayor
was left the duty of assisting In the preeer-
vation OF good order and the entertainment
OF gallant visitors.
When Colonel Bush ceased speaking,
there was loud and prolonged applause,
ana the procession moved up the street to
Julia, Julia to Camp, Camp to Canal. Char
tres from Canal to st. Louis, st. Louis
from Chartres to Royal, Royal from st.
Louis to Canal, and then to the Royal OPP
era House.
As It had been announced that His Males
ty would receive HE loyal subjects at the
Grand Opera House, the ladies began to
flock thither long before the procession had
reached Canal street.
The broad and beautiful entrance to the
bright t-colored banners bearing the names
OF each State of the Union. By 5 o'clock
the orchestra and dress circles were filed
with the beauty from every section of the
country. Northern bellies, rich in the pos
session OF peach blossom cheeks, sat beside
our Southern beauties of dark gazelle eyes
and flowing black hair. 1t was one grand
horticultural exhibition OF humanity's rose
buds OF choicest bloom.
After considerable delay the Seventy
first New York Regiment fled In, headed
by their band, and took seats In the front
rows OF the family circle. They were warm
y greeted by the audience on their entry.
Shortly after the regiment was seated the
curtain rose, discovering Rex seated on his
throne, surrounded by his court and retlnue.
In two lines the royal host extended down
to the footlights. .,.s.
As soon as the loyal greeting had sub
SIoed, Alfred Baldwin, Esq.,, one OF the
Dukes Of the Realm, advancing to the mid
die of the stage, addressed His Majesty in a
speech tull OF terse, energetic English and
earnest congratulation. He told OF the
high favor in which His Majesty was held
oY the good people OF his realm, and spoke
10 graceful terms OF our visiting soldIery.
he touchingly referred to the ceremonies of
the Charlestown Cadets at the grave OF the
Confederate dead, which he said would ever
be remembered with grateful recollection
Dy bhe people OF the whole country, He
spoke of the bright future awaiting our
crescent City, and closed with euIogium
OF His Msjes'y's peaceful reign, an era of
fellowship and peace and good will to ALL
MI; baidWin's speech brought forth round
OF hearty applause.
Bathurst, Lord High Chambarlain of the
Empire, speaking for the. King, responded;
thanking the subjects of the empire for the
general reception given, which was fervent
and earnest. He also paid, In glowing SEN
tences, tribute to our military visitors and
their noble deeds while here. He spoke of
the Kings love OF this commonwealth, his
favorite spot, and urged that nothing should
disturD the general good feeling now so
manifest throughout the city. He was I'm
terrupted many times by the applause, and
when he said that such occasions serve to
bind together. the hearts of those from DIFF
ferent sections with one common tie and to
insure the immortality of the Union, the
house rang with loud plaudits. Hon. Thos.
>: Semmes then stepped forward, bearing in
his band beautiful banner, and addressing
the Seventy-first Regiment, said
Soldiers Of the SeUe1,ty, first Regiment
In obedience to the command of my most
puissant King, ! am here to declare his
pleasure.
Appreciating the fact that you have come
from the distant Northern metropolis to
unite with thousands In doing him honor
and acknowledging his sovereignty. my
King has been pleased, as mark of special
favor and esteem, to present to you his
royal eo.oFs-she imperial purple, the cloth
OF guid, The uRfading green -emblenlatic Of
his rank, his power and bis everlasting
reign.
This spectacle has no equal In the annals
OF America; indeed, no troops have been
thus honorcd by my august master.
You, soldiers of the Seventy first Regi-
ment, receive this standard from a King
whose illustrious descent can be traced
through long line of ancestors until 1t
reaches the Tarquinian Kings, and there
fades away 10 the dim twilight of the Roman
Saturnalia.
The reign Of this King has not been inter
rupted by the rise or fall of nations, EN-
pires or peoples.
Wars, revolutions, intestine conflicts, have
unseated the deifed Caesars, dethroned the
descendants of Charlemagne, discrowned
Kings and Emperors and overturned repub-
lies; but the sway of the King of the Carni-
val over his happy subjects has received no
check. for bis reign Is based on the cease
less aspirations of the human heart for hu-
man love and human happiness.
The King of the Carnival is the king Of
humanity. aE
This banner, therefore, Is given you as q
souvenir exclusively devoted to pleasure;
It Is no battle flag, its use is to be confined
to the promotion of the happiness of man;
it is not destined to the tatters Of victory or
OF glory; 1t is not to be stained with the
blood OF men or the tears of women and
children; it Is embiematic of peace and
good Will, and, therefore It is to be unfurl-
ed only to receive the pure, gentle, peace
ful, perfumed breezes like those which in
Paradise
"0'er the four rivers the first roses blew
That this flag will ever be devoted to
peaceful uses is evinced by the interchange
of hospitalities between those heretofore
engaged in deadly conflict; by the reverence
expressed for the illustrious dead, and the
respect paid the distinguished living, re-
eyorHlaac nf yNn1iff0al hxv
fional yearning for more intimate inter-
course, which the great city of New York is
so actively engaged In satisfying; by the
unexpected display of resources and wealth
producing energy In the Southern States,
attested by ths census reports, and by the
marvellous manifestation Of the happy con-
dition OF the colored people OF the South,
which their extraordinary increase pro-
claims in terms not to be contradicted.
Long ago the steel rail connecting North
and South has ceased to be e military road
for the transportation of troops, and the
telegraphic wire to be the organ for the
transmission Of hostile commands; the rail
is to us now only O ribbon Of steel, along
which flows the electric current of friend
ship for those who, we believe, we have
learned to know and esteem.
Bear, then, this banner home, and tell
your people that 1t Is the emblem OF peace
Carnival has sent his royal command that
hereafter all citizens Of this great nation
shall be united and constitute one family,
bound together by the indissolubIe ties Of
friendship and patriotism. s.-T
AT the end of almost every sentence Mr..
Semmes was applauGed; and once during
his speech the Seventy first gave their regi-
mental cheer, which was responded to by a
hearty clapping Of hands by the rest Of the
audience. -,
Colonel Richard Vose, In command of the
regiment, in receiving the banner, was elo-
quent In bis words. He thanked the King
for his kind remembrance, aud pledged his
regiment to bear the eolors faithfully In
obedience to the trust with which they were
given. He spoke feelinglY OF their recep-
ton in this city, and was most warm In his
expressions of gratitude to the good people
Of our city.
Tue banner Is of silk, Of the Kings colors
green, yellow and purple with golden
crown in the centre. 1t is richly fringed IN
bullion and expensively mounted. Sur
mounting the staff Is large silver globe,
perched on which is large eagle.
After the presentation of this banner, q
long line OF subjects OF His Majesty marched
on the stage and paid their homage to him.
The scene was regal throughout, all the ap-
pointments being in perfect keeping with
the event. After the reception was over
the King retired for refresh Eents, and DUR
ing the evening visited the several places
OF amusements.
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