Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-03
N. 7. Veterans and Citizen Visitors at
Lexington.

In its account of the visit to Lexington o.
the 28th N. Y. Veterans and citizen visitors
the Lexington Gazette says
The excursionists upon their arrival in
Lexington were met at the depot by the
corps OF Cadets under command of Capt.
James, and committee appointed by the
cltlzens OF the town under Major Jolliffe as
chief marshal. AS soon as the train came
to halt In front of the depot, and before
the veterans had disembarked, the Institute
BAND struck up lively air, and the corps
OF cadets presented arms. After the coach
es had been emptied, the procession was
formed III the following order: Corps of
Cadets, 2Sth N. Y. Reg't and their friends
9th Va. Infantry, Citizens COMMITTEE. The
ladies' OF the party were assigned carriages.
The procession took up it's line of march
from the depot to Nelson St., thence down
Nelson st. to Jackson Avenue, turned down
jackson Avenue through the grounds of
Washington and Lee University to those of
the Virginia Military Institute. Here the
visitors had an opportunity of seeing the
Cadets Dress Parade, and it is proper to
say that the young men could not have ac-
quilted themselves more ereditably than
they did on this occasion. Col Brown of
the 2oth regiment said that they went
through the manual as good if not better
than the corps of the u S. Military Acade-
my at West Point. They were also the re-
cipients Of many nice compliments from
other members of the party.
One of the chief attractions at the Insti-
tute was Stonewall Jaekson's, war horse,
old Fancy" The old hero looked re-
markably well, and a wreath Of bright flow
ers encircled his neck. Many of the visi-
tors desired to have hair of his name or
tail to take home as a souvenir of their trip,
but his keeper positively declined to let the
old fellow be treated in that way.
Dress parade being over, the visitors were
then marched back to the University cam
pus, where an elegant collation. was pre-
pared and awaiting them under the shade
of the trees. The collation. consisted of
ham and mutton sandwiches; beer and lem
onade in the greatest abundance. Every
one seemed delighted and the best of good
feeling prevailed.
While on the campus, the visitors in
groups, accompanied by one or more of the
the University Museum and the Chapel.
Nearly ALL if not all, of the excursionists
awaited themselves Of the opportunity of see
ny AONuhipCAu titO VI W I've
g. Lee While in the Chapel, Judge Peck,
of Batavia, N. Y, made few appropriate
and feeling remarks. After leaving the
Chapel, the visitors then proceeded to the
grave of Stonewall Jackson. Several nice
wreaths and punches Of flowers were left On
the grave of the dead chieftain by the men,
bers of the 28th regiment.
The hour of departure being near at hand,
the visitors, their friends, and citizens of
the town, then took up the line of march
for the depot Just before leaving, however,
Hon. VIM. A. Anderson, in response to
loud and repeated calls, made farewell
speech to the party, which was one of the
happiest efforts we ever heard, and was
cheered to the echo by those present. He
was warmly congratulated by members of
the SSth regiment and others. Amid the
deafening cheers Of the large crowd present,
the Corps of Cadets who came
down to see the visitors off, the train
steamed out for the Natural Bridge, where
they were banqueted that night by Col. II.
@. Parsons.
The excursion will wind up with trip
to Old Point.
Altogether, the who affair was a COM
plete and gratifying success, and will long
be remembered by all who participated in
it.