The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-04-13

C2Htnin john -. W1sts nuIor BToNnlu&.
and Oshers-OT for Home.
When the Club arrived in Richmond the
weather was wet and miserable. Yester-
day morning grateful change had oe-
Cured. The clouds had disappeared. the
sun was shining brightly, and out Of doors
everything was pleasing and spring-like.
After breakfast the heexcursiobists secured
hacks and prepared TO "do" Richmond.
The president OF the Club, Governor Bell,
OF New Hampshire, and good many OF
the ladies and gentlemen, awaited at the
hotel the visit Of Governor Cameron. After
the ceremonies OF this call were over the
members Of the Club went out sight-see-
ing, and drove around to the various places
OF interess In the city. They were delight
ed with what they saw, and were very free
in their expressions OF admiration.
AT THE CAPITOL.
A little before ~ o'clock NJ. Governor
Bell aud number OF the Club. went over
to the State Capitol for the purpose OF ac-
ecpting the eourtesies extended by the Le-
gislature. They first visited the Senate,
where they were received with brief ad-
dress Of welcome by President pro tenn.
Wood. after which the chair, on motion,
was vacated, and the ladies and gentlemen
OF the Club were introduced to the MEM
bers OF the Senate. "The Big. "A" came in
for large share OF the admiration OF the
visitors, and were looked upon with great
deal OF interest. Similar ceremonies oc-
Cured in the House, to which the visitors
next made their way. One OF the New
Hampshire men seemed astouished to find
so many colored men in the House, and re-
marked, ~ don't like the way you people
seem mixed up here" In order to leave
at O'Clock, the hour for
THE BANQUET
had been fixed at / O'Clock j. NJ, and by
1890 the Club had reassembled at Ford's
Hotel. Mr.. Andrew Bunton, the accom-
modating business manager, had given an
eve to all necessary preparation, and the
dinner was awaiting them. Some little
delay ensued, caused by the tardiness Of
some OF the invited guests; but finally,
about 2 O'Clock, the crowd sat down TO an
excellent dinner spread in the dining-room
Of Ford's Hotel. The menu was complete,
affording everything that was seasonable
and palatable; all Of which was eagerly
discussed by the party. Owing to the fact
that Governor Bell is a Temperance man
and has a strong following in the Club no
wine was served, and the
PesT-PRANDIAL TALK
was all based on cold water. As soon as
the dinner was over, Mr.. Chandler, presi-
dent Of the Club, arose and called the at
tention OF the Club by tapping on his plate
with his knife. He then said: We have
eaten a good dinner, but sec you are wait
ing for something else, and j see we have
several gentlemen here whom | know you
will he glad to hear. He said about two
hours could be devoted to enjoying the
speeches, as it was not necessary to leave
the hotel until nearly ) O'Clock. He then
proposed "The State OF Virginia." which
was responded to by Mr.. |. c. Fowler.
Mr.. Chandler next said it is no more
than proper that Governor Bell, OF New
Hampshire, who was present, should re-
spond to the toast OF Virginia-in behalf OF
hls State.
Governor Bell said he could not hesitate
to respond when called upon to do so in
behalf OF New Hampshire. With all her
disadvantages, his State had made for her
self an enviable reputation. They have
not -come.to Viroinia with any object save
that common to travellers; they had no
political or ulterior obiect-they only want
ed to come to Virginia and make acquaint-
ances in the Oldest State in the Union.
They were not unfamiliar with the history
OF the State; to say they were, wouldabe
an undeserved reproach upon their in
tellgence, for they had all heard OF
Washington, Henry, Marshall, and
others; but it was one thing to read
OF these and another thing to mingle
socially with the people OF the present
day. He complimented Richmond, and
told an incident OF the Centennial at York
town, when n New Hampshire regiment
and South Carolina one exchanged badges,
and said such was the influence OF cold
Virginia soil -; and it was safe to say that
the Club had stood upon the same soil, and
had found the same Virginia welcome and
hospitality. Their every want had been
supplied and every wish anticipated, and
they would carry back home the warmest
wishes for the people OF Virginia, and
whenever they heard the name OF "Old
Virginia" it would bring ray OF bright
est sunshine into the hearts OF them all.
He concluded by declaring his intention OF
coming again.
MALONE APPEARS.
At this late hour General Malone, ac-
companied by Clerk-of-the-Senate c. III.
Causey, j. d. Brady, OF Petersburg; Col
onel William Lamb, Of Norfolk, and others
came in and were taken to the head OF the
table. Mr.. Chandler introduced Mr.. Ma
hone amid cheers. He made brief speech,
in which such terms as perpetulty OF the
Union." "a great and glorious cause" 3"
~ a 9TH of - i'm 4
lar meaning, were so plentlfully inter
larded rs TO give TO his talk as much pollti-
cal significance as possible. He welcomed
the Club. and wished them every pleasure
the trip could afford.
Major Browning, private secretary OF
Governor Cameron, was next introduced
and in behalf OF the Governor made very
happy speech.
Colonel Lamb, OF Norfolk, followed Mr.
Browning, and in turn was followed by
Mr.. Brady, OF Petersburg. The last speecf
was that OF Captain John s. Wise, and Tho
last in this case deservedly was first. Ht
put everybody to laughing as soon as ht
commenced to talk. and made a fine i'm
preston on the audience.
He said the Club really had not been out
of sight Of New Hampshire when they
were in Virginia, for when our State built
the Washington monument they had to &c
to New Hampshire to get a part OF the gra.
mite; and while many OF them had not
trod their native soil during the day, they
had pressed the granite OF their State oft
ener perhaps than they thought for. New
Hampshire granite had stood for years
here crowned with the noblest man OF the
noblest era that ever existed. A mistake
II is James-river granted His welcome tC
the Club was original and excellent.
Mr.. Chandler, in behalf Of the Club, re-
sponded to these addresses, all OF which
name OF the Club he would say that all o
the good feeling, &C., was heartily recipro
Gated. and concluded by saying he hopet
to see more OF "these good people," fol