Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-06-06

ECHOES FROM THE RE
UNION.

UNION.
WHAT SOME OF THE NORTHERN PRESS
&C.. &C., &C.
We give below some Interesting extracts
from Northern journals, which have been
courteously sent Us by members of the
2Sth New York, and also some letters
which are Of interest. 1t is unquestlon-
able that the reunion has done far more
good than is now apparent, and its results
will become palmer as time goes on,
The Last Gun on Virginia Soil.
THANKS TO THE 9TH VIRGINIA AND
THE PEOPLE.
Just previous to the departure at Old
Point Comfort, Va, Friday May 9th,
1884, of the Staunton Reception Commit
tee, who accompanied the 285h regiment
and guests to this point on the return, the
following resolutions were adopted by
those entertained. in the parlors of the
Hygeia Hotel, Col. Brown presiding, and
the committee upon such resolutions
being Messrs. Willard A. Cobb, o. W.
Cutler and Col. Irwin Bowen.
1.-The hour of separation between the
Citizens Reception Committee of Staun-
ton, and the Ssh Virginia, and the 2Sth
regiment and its guests, having finally
come, we, the recipients of Inequalities,
extending over a week time, and gener-
Gus in character almost beyond precedent
have unanimously
RESOLVED, That in addition to a formal
vote of thanks extended at the Staunton
Reunion, we desire TO include and add
from full hearts, our unreServed apprecia-
tion of the efforts and full success of the
measures inaugurated for our comfort,
entertainment and profit; that in the un-
wearied labors to this end of Major New
ton, and all associated with him, we rec
ognize not only proverbial Southern hospi-
tality, but evidences of reunited hearts
upon the enduring basis of loyalty, charity
and good will.
That while, as was Inseparable from an
excursion of this magnitude, individual
and possibly general annoyances and mis-
understandings may upon occasions have
arisen, that as a whole the journey and
reception at all points has been conducted
with the simple and unselfish aim of JUS
tice and accommodation to all.
That we, soldiers and citizens, ladies and
gentlemen, return to our northern homes
with only the sunniest memories of our
only too brief stay among the people of
the Old Dominion as represented by our
entertainers, the 5th Virginia and their
friends.
That although for the Immediate future,
absent from them, our thanks and deep
appreciation will remain in memory for
ever.
That, finally, copy of these resolutions
ta tod fn of
and be also published in the several news
papers of the section to which we now re-
turn.
[Ontario County IN. V Journal, [Rep.1
AT little past 8 O'Clock we arrived at
Staunton, just four hours behind the APP
pointed time. All Staunton aud the sur
rounding country were out to meet and to
greet us, with music, flags and cheers,
while from the heights on our left the
thunders of artillery rolled over hill and
valley and called up memories of other
days, when whistling shot and shrieking
shell, like ten thousand fiery demons, flew
swiftly through the air on errands of
death; but now, instead, were smiles and
joyous words of greeting from noble men
and beautiful women and bright and hap
ply children.
with the admirable plans of our friends at
Staurton for our reception, but they we're
equal to the emergency, and sooner than
we expected every guest was provided
with comfortable home during our stay.
With characteristic Virginia hospitality
the citizens of Stanton opened their
houses and babe us be at home with them,
and all were royalty entertained either at
the homes Of the citizens or at the hotels.
Neither greenbacks, bank bills nor gold
were current; Virginia hospitality and
fraternal feeling outweighed them all.
The welcome accorded on this occasion
was such as only generous, brave and
hospitable people could give. Such inter
change of courtesies and visits between
different sections of our country, especi-
ally between the North and South, are OF
iDcalculable benefit and necessity to fully
establish the cordiality and unison in feel
ing essential to good understanding be-
tween the sections of our reunited coun-
try.
To the 2Sth n. Y. and the 9Th Va, be-
longs the honor of initiating this inter-
change of clvilities which more than any
thing else tends to cement the bonds OF
union that makes US a people one and in
seperable henceforth and forever.
WHAT A NEW YORKER WHO DID NOT
COME, SAYS.
CLIFTON SPRINGS. N. Y, !
May 9th, 1884.
Editor Staunton Vindicator
Enclosed find Is cents in stamps. Please
send me copy of your week before last
weeks issue, Il presume it isl in which is
an editorial to the people Of Staunton par
ticularly, in view of the visit of the 2Stf
n. Y. volunteers to your place. Also 6
copy of last weeks issue containing al
account of reception, &c.
And now, allow me to add few words
further. First, l must thank you fol
publishing such good things, thus leading
the people to such a high plane of &C
ton and second, l must say 1 never
read better speeches than those by you1
speakers in the Opera House. Such
grand and noble spirit as they exhibited
AS l read the full account On your paper
together in my family, tears fell with
every line. Never have [ known any
thing grander or more approaching the
spirit of Christianity. Love and Chart,
were fifty embodied on the earth, and i
seems as if we had. at last, really caugh
the vision of heaven.
There are SO many considerations anC
thoughts which press for expression
slavery was wrong. it had to go some
time. You were not to blame. Wewoult
have, at least, defended our interests, and
perhaps, done as you did. The war cam
*. We could not have the nation di
vided. You held to slavery. God forgiv
us all that sad business. We love yol
more than ever. We cherish no feeling
of resentment now. That day is past
This is one country and one government
We long to see you prosperous again
Welcome Northern people and capital
Thousands who 60 West prefer the South
We can help you make your section pro
ductive and desirable. We do not low
the negro especially, but we feel that tina
race should be treated fairly and hav
onn ,rtunity to rise. Such are the senti