Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-13

Mr.. Philips concluded by saying
that he regretted that on the present
occasion Virginia could do no more for
the brave and gallant sons of South
Carolina, but that whenever they called
again they would find no more willing
hosts than could be found in Virginia
to welcome them as brothers in the past
and as co-laborers for the future pros
perity Of the Union. Cheering and
applause.l
The last speech Of the day was made
by DR.. William Hancock. He alluded
to the many complimentary things that
had been said by the speakers from
South Carolina in reference to their en-
tertainment by the people Of Richmond,
but, said he, what else could Virginia
do for South Carolina? The soldiers Of
the latter State had done their noble
part for Virginia in time of war, and it
afforded the people Of Virginia infinite
satisfaction in time Of peace TO acknow-
ledge, in the best manner possible, the
services which were rendered by South
Carolina in the dire extremities Of war
and disaster.
After the speeches, which were made
in full view Of Belle Isle and Holly
wood cemetery, the survivors were
driven again through the enchanting
grounds of the latter place. From
the cemetery they were escorted by
the committee of Lee Camp through
Franklin street, whereon dwells the
elite Of Richmond, and along the street
they were accorded something akin
to a genuine ovation. Notwithstand-
ing the rain, which again began to
fall in torrents, the ladies were at the
windows in full force and dazzling
array, and showered down upon the
veterans thousand welcoming smiles.
Banners were flung to the breeze re-
gardless Of the rain and handkerchiefs
were waved by the fairest hands in the
city. The veterans answered this splen-
did reception by waving of hats and
cheering and all manner Of enthusiastic
demonstrations. From Franklin street
they passed into Broad street, one of
the most magnificent thoroughfares in
the city, and almost through its entire
length reception was accorded them,
which in large measure supplemented
the glories and pleasant memories of
the day before.
From Broad street they were driven
to the residence of Mr.. A. c. Siegers,
the private citizen who had extended an
invitation to the whole grand army Of
survivors, and at that place the fes-
tivities were kept up until about 5
O'Clock, when they returned to
their hotels. About 6 O'Clock the
veterans left the hotels and ~
formally visited various parts Of
the city, including Monroe Park,
the Tredegar Iron Works, Capitol
Square, where they had a good view of
the Washington equestrian statue, and
other places and things Of special and
general interest. At night some Of the
most ancient Of the veterans dropped in
at the " Variety Theatre" where corps
Of female minstrels sang to and at the
Cavaliers and Puritans and Roundheads
and baldheads in a manner that was in
many respects revelation to the few
initiated soldiers Of the Peninsula cam
paign.
This performance concluded the incl
dents of the trip of the Survivors to
Richmond and its vicinity. Most Of
them took the train at O'Clock on Fri
day morning for South Carolina, but
many of them. who have insensibly be-
come welded to the delightful ways and
means of doing Richmond, have pitched
their camp here and will remain until
Wednesday or Thursday. Ali but the
immovables have gone back to South
Carolina, bearing back with them a
thousand and one happy "reminiscences
of their recent campaign in this state.
NJ. +. T.