Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-21
THE BOSTON LaNCERS
RECEPTION IN RICHMOND.


The National Lanoers, OF Boston,
homeSard bound from their trip to
Charleston, 5. c., reached here yester-
dav morning at 1880 O'Clock by the
DHuville road. \ cold wind blowing
with the fury Of March gale, a tenn
perature too low down to be comfort
able, and clouds OF dust made the day
ono Of the worst Of the winter season
and anything else than what they had
the right TO expect Of the sunny
SOUTH" especially after tho delightful
DAYS in South Carolina. The booming
cuns Of the IlOwitzors sounding a well
come, and the kindly faces of the Stu
art Horse Guards and staff officers Of
the First Virginia regiment, who were
gathered at the depot to meet the visit
oTs. to a large exten, atoned for the in
hospitable weather, and gave the Mas.
saehusetS men assurance that they were
TO have a warm and friendly greeting,
and as far as circumstances permitted
good time in Richmond.
LINE FORMED.
The line was formed, and headed by
the celebrated Cadet Band Of Salem,
Mass, the Lancers were escorted TO
their headquarters at Ford's Hotel,
where they are the guests Of the Stuart
Horse Guards during their sojourn in
Richmond. After breakfast, by gene
raj request the band gave concert,
which was loudly applsuded by many
spectators. One feature Of the perform
ance was the chorus sung by members
OF tie band TO number Of popular airs
rendered by them.
SIGHTSEEING.
After this the visiting military were
placed in carriages and buses and es-
corted over the city. They visited Al
len & enters, Mayo's factory, Libby
Prison, Libby Park, Hollywood, the
National cemetery. old st. Johns, the
Washington Monument. and some went
out to the Old and New reservoirs.
LUNCHEON.
At halfpast IL o'clock the company
reported at Ford's Hotel, and soon
after were marched to ArmOry Hall,
under escort Of officers Of the regi
ment, where luncheon was served,
rendered by the officers and members Of
the regiment.
An hour or more was then spent in
social intercourse. The band played
Dixie " and the Bostonians cheered,
and when they played Yankee Doc
die " the Richmond boys with equal
enthusiasm returned the compliment.
VISIT TO THE GOVERNOR.
Att O'Clock the Lancers called on
the Governor at his residence, and were
kindly received by him and Mrs. Lee.
AT THE ARMORY LAST NIGHT.
At9o'clock the visitors were formed
in line at Ford's Hotel, and under es-
cort of the Horse Guards marched up
TO Armory Hall, where three sides Of a
hollow square were formed. Outside of
The square were large number Of cti-
zens, and the gallery was filled with
ladies.
ADDRESS OF THE GOVERNOR.
As soon as the companies were formed
Captain Otway S. Allen, of the Horse
Guards, advanced and introduced Gov
erDor Lee. The Governor came for
ward, and quiet at once reigned. His
speech was as follows:
know voice as Commander. in Chief.
under our Constitution. of the virginia
forces, the sentiments OF the state troops,
and represent. as Executive OF the Com
monwealth. the feelings OF her citizens
when in the name of both welcome TO tue
hearts aud homes Of Nifginians the Nation
al Lsncers of Boston. Applause
TlOOpers OF Massachusetts, apart from
your old. high and historic record, and the
pleasure II gives us TO meet the members OF
such distinguished organization, the fact
stands preemlnently forward that away
above and beyond the social features of
such an occasion Is the great Denent the
country always receives from the inter-
change OF greetings between citizens OF diff
snt States
TheIepublic Is collection Of StateswhOse
very existence and powers are derived from
the States themselves, ana It's growth ana
progress and prosperity, It's greatness ana
its glory. must depend upon the healtny
condition OF It's component parts.
As the sun is the central hgure In
the solar systen-Rround which all Sc
cOndaTy bodies reYOlVe-snOuld It's position
change the paths OF the planets would be-
cume changed also, and chaos result. 80 the
central Government must be administered
on MED and sieadfast principles. The paths
OF the states be must paths OF peasantness
and peace. and good feeling and flaternal
relations be must cultivated among us. III
seems peculiarly appropriate that Massa'
Cbuse It's and Nirgl MIA should go hand III
hand Ia tine good work Of reconciliation be-
tween the sections. In the early days OF
our history Virginia and Massachusetts
were loosely associated. dating BACK zoo
wears ago. when John Winthrop the Cow
efnOr Of the Massachusetts Bay colony,
founded your city OF Boston. for Whlle
Washington was organizing the hlntih ol
Virginia, aud Patrick Henry, the great ora
to! OF the American Revolution" he OF
the silvery tOugse who once held nations
hanging on his breath and shook tue throne
OF England skiing with GIVE me liberty or
give ne death WAS exclaiming In thun-
der tones I'VE must fight! l repeat 10, sir,
We must ught! Massachusetts nooiy re-
Aponded ready with her corps OF minute
Men" and John Hancock had organized
his Committee of safety.
II Virginia was the first colony settled,
NasRchLsetts was the second.
IL Virginia has the high honor OF having
one of her citizens the first President OF the
country, from Massachusetts came the
second. And now that we have from Los
Tor, the second oldest cavalry company IN
the republic. NirgiUia. not having the nrsi'
puts forward an old cavalry man 10 welcome
ihem. Applause
land ihele two states had done 80 mnch 10
establish, and the NRlOr OF tue American
solder was illustrated upon bloody battle
de a. by Their sons upon different sides OF
me unhappy contest. Now, thank Coo,
that is over aud though the SUI OF glo-
rlous peace Was Tor long time ooscureu Dy
dark clouds nOm the time OF my VISIT 10
Hostnn ten years ago. at the Bunker
Fnu Centennial. / felt that these CLOUDS
had SILVER lining. and faneled
saw at that time their tips becom-
\ fsVs Of reconciliation. To-day the sun OF
ueace is shi ming In all the splendor OF an un-
1iouded majesty. from where the frozen
uugers are binding In icy letters the lakes
OF the North TO where the Father OF waters
rolls his Fri butte To the Gull. and from me
Spiashing waves OF the alestic Atlantic 10
where the surgng pillows wash the golden
sands OF the Pacific.
No longer the crack OF the Infantry mus
ket Invertebrates from the serried ranks OF
steel, No longer blk guns roar from MILL
fotS and valleys. The abres have returned
10 their sea bbaTds. the lances are al rest, the
biNouac-hTes have beer e&tingnlshed, and
the hearts OF the infantry ana cavalry ana
artillery heat IN peaceful unison with those
OF the National iancens OF Boston. but
gentlemen, ] VIII not detain you longertrom
the attack upon the good things 10 ne placed
Ia fore you. have been soldier al time
when 10 was necessary toreduce n aufauce
win peisimmOns the inner man 10 SUIT lhe
sire OF the ratiOns Issued by The coHlissaty.
Aud now, when all this rs changed must
bird you spur on 10 the friendly ray anu
may the stinup-cup Toe nlled tO overnoMihs
t9-ilght with peace andJoy and friendship
and apity. If you want TO have good
time" ladies and gentlemen, zine the
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