The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-02
TIE SOUTHERN HIPPODROME.
jeff Davis Appears at Atlanta and His Admir-
erS Go Almost Frantic with Joy.

ATLANTA, Ga, May To-day is May day
which will long be remembered by the people of
Atlanta The day opened bright and fair. Be-
fore the sun was an hour high streams of hu-
mainly began to pour into the city from every
direction But the thousands that came by rail
did not seem to compare with those who came
from the surrounding country on foot, on horse
back. and in every conceivable kind of vehicle
Atlanta seemed the vortex of great maelstrom,
and the surrounding territory drained itself into
is gates The decorations, which yesterday
seemed very profuse, were this morning greatly
added to, aad 80 we'll and quickly did the deco
rators perform their work that by o'clock the
city was ablaze with the tri-colors.
Mr. Davis rose early, feeling much refreshed
by the excellent nights rest he had enjoyed
Several members.o of the committees called to
complete the arrangements for the days exer-
cises. In front of the house a dense crowd of
citizens and visitors assembled to see Mr.. Davis
and escort him out, long before the hour an
nounced for his appearance. A rope was
stretched along the street in front of the man
sion to hold the crowd ir check and the parade
began to form by the Governors Horse Guard,
who had been on duty as special guards
passing down Peachtree street, on their way
to Marietta street, followed by other mill
mansion, MIR. Davis came out, escorted by Hon.
j. G. g. Black, took his seat in the carriage
which was nearly filed with flowers and the
wheels of which were covered with red white
and blue cloth. Amid loud cheering from the
throng, to which Mr.. Davis responded by lifting
his hat and bowling to the right and to the left.
the procession moved, being joined on Peach
tree street by the Gate City Guards, which
headed the parade. The streets along the route
were lined with people, who cheered enthusias-
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delight. Marietta street was already packed
with veterans and young men, VINO,
with their respective marshals, were awaiting
the arrival of carriages. Then amid loud cheer
ing, the great procession passed down Marietta
street to Broad and from Broad to Peachtree
When the procession reached the statue the
veterans opened ranks, and the military and car
riages passed through. There was the widest
excitement Mr.. Davis, and the people
swarmed around the platform. The stage was
handsomely decorated with flowers and banners
Henry w. Grady opened the ceremonies by say
ing:
1--WE have gathered here, to-day, to do honor TO
the memory OF the great man, and to perpetu-
his name In our hearts,"
Mr.. Grady then introduced the Rev. Mr. Evans.
the pastor and friend of Senator Hill, who
opened the ceremonies with prayer, which was
beautiful and touching. He PRAYED for Mr.
Davis, and Mrs Hill and family. DIR. Spalding
gave history of the committees work, and
alluded in touching words to Senator Hills noble
life Then, turning to Captain Burke, he said;
''Will you unvei the statue?" As Captain
Burke released the cloth covering of the stat
revealing the familiar form and features great
shout arose from the immense crowd. Governor
Mcdaniel 10 behalf of the people. received the
statue in eloquent address, closing as follows:
"When the flag of the Union foated again
all the States and the soldiers of the oppos-
ing armies, with mutual respect and pride in
American valor, parted in peace, the victorious