The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-19
rCorrespondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
CLIFTON FORGE. VA"l
T...,,o-,. 10 1890

Clifton Forge, as well rs Richmond, mas
ber charter os incidents connected with
the visit of the Canadian royal party. The
railroad people say this Is the only place
between san Francisco and Richmond
where the Marquis and Princess " held 4
receDtion." The car-doOrs were opened
here. and the people crowded in and filled
them. Among those claiming special prl-
vilege of an Introduction was Colonel ~.
q Brvant. the manager OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio Company's business here. He
X of Scotch descent. and one OF the
- Campbells OF Bonny Loch Lomon,"
therefore OF the. Marquis's lineage. ihe
Colonel had
A PLEASANT CHAT
with the Marquis during the ten or fifteen
minutes the train stopped, which, how
ever, was frequently interrupted by otaers,
chiefly English people, who pushed into
the car to shake hands, which lntiiction the
MARQUIS went through with very poiltel y.
During the stop here Mr.. j. {. Ernst, The
general western passenger agent, presented
the company's bill for the transportation OF
the party from Louisville to Richmond.
amounting TO $3.50. The Marquis at once
drew out check OH the Bank Of British
III.
- !. .ornev across the face of the check, and
handed It TO Mr.. Ernst. The party were
invited TO get out and dine at the McCurdy
House, but said they had just had break
fast on the tram.
When the train was ready TO start the
people could not be prevailed upon to
leave the cars until they commenced TO
move. Then they hurried out, and when
it was thought everybody was oil the train
moved more rapidly. Just then
AN AMUSING INCIDENT OCCURRED.
An old English miner named Body, in
the enthusiasm of his loyalty, had taken
his wife and two small children in to see
"the ROYALTY" They appeared upon the
Dlatform, and finding they were about to
be taken to Richmond, Mr. Body first
tumbled the two children unceremoniously
out. They fell in a heap on the ground.
He then pushed his wife OF, she alighting
Upon her feet and turning somersault.
lie followed. and was thrown flat upon his
back IN the snow; but the family quickly
gathered themselves up, little dazed by
their upsetting. and the shouts OF laughter
that went up from the crowd made the OLD
mountains ring again.
The conductor Of the special train from
this place, Captain J. f. Fitz, OF Richmond,
with his crew-an excellent selection Tor
so important charge-returned here last
night, and were quickly surrounded by
curious groups, who had thousand ques-
tions to ask about the distinguished party
aud the trip. They reported the Marquis
and his people as especially agreeable, and
nothing like so stiff and exclusive as
our own "bloOds," whom they have
sometimes travelled with. The Marquis
had several long chats with Con-
ductor Fitz, who, with bis brakemen,
were invited to take wine with the gentle
men. and were treated to some fine cigars.
The Marquis had 4 good many questions
to ask about the country around Staunton
and Viewers Cave, which he said he visited
i'm 1865. and had some pleasant recolec-
tionS OF his trip then to Lexington. where
he went then 10 pay his respects to Gene
raj r. +. Lee. lie took occasion, too, to
nav compliment to General Washington,
and said it was perhaps well for him that
America did not produce many Washing
tons. rs he might not be allowed long to
hold his present position. One OF the
brakemen was very
NUN AN+s4~b
at every one addressing the Marquis as
.NIv Lord" He says he could not get
himself TO say "My Lord" and after he
found out his name called him "Mr.
Campbell.'
The Marquis has a relative living near
GOrdOnsville i'm quite reduced circum-
stances. whom he has assisted on several
occasions.
Bv the way, porter of the party was a
negro from the Valley, who several years
ago found his way 10 Canada. lie seemed
quite proud of his position in the royal
family, but almost as proud OF his native
land.
Our railroad-men were not at all im-
pressed with the get-up and style OF the
Canada cars. and say they were not finer
than the Pullman put ut their disposal by
the Chesapeake and Ohio company; nor
did they ride as smoothly. The Marquis
this, and preferred the Pull
man, riding mostly in it.
LORDLY PAY.
The train-reporter processes to have as
,ertained from good authority that the
Narguis's salary rs G0yernor-General OF
canada is $3.50, 900 year, and the Prin-
,ess's allowance by the English Parllament
co. 900. A rather comfortable income,
600 for one couple, with no in-
The party were much pleased with the
rood time made from Louisville TO Rich
nond, making the 700 miles in iusttwenty-
even hours. They also eXpatiated on the
comforts OF the trip and the experience and
competence Of the railroad officials and en-
)loyes. l. - W.
MARQUIS Of Lorne and Princess Louise
n Richmond. Va. The Marquis, at the
,tate House, signs his name In the regis
er. "Lorne, Canada" Two impudent
,irginians write Immediately under II,
: Taylor, Virginia -; Burton, Virginia"
YeW York Graphic.