Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-05-03
At ATLANTA.
Another Ovation TO Ex-Presldent
Jefferson Davis.
The UnVsiling of the Statue of Ex-
Governor Hill.
Atlanta Drains the Surrounding
Country of Humanity.

ATLANTA, GA, May l-Tc-1sy is q May
day which will long be remembered by the
people of Atlants. The day opened
bright and fair. Before the sun was I'D
hour high streams of Humanity began TO
pour into the city from every direction
but the thousands who came by rail did
not seem 10 compare with those who came
trcm the surrounding country on foot, on
horseback, and in every conceivable
kipd OF vehicle. Atlanta seemed the
,ortex Of a great maelstIon and the sur
rounding territory drained itself into it
gates. The decorations which yesterday
al ned very prOluse were to day greatly
.5d.s - - % we'll and quickly did the
dsco-a,ors Dartorm S-;r york that BY s
o'clock the street selected for to- "'"''''
sion to traverse was sblazs with the tri-
colors charmingly arranged and in many
instances with exquisite taste. Mr.. DAVIS
rose early feeling much refreshed by the
excellent night rest he had enjoyed. Soon
several members of the committee called
10 complete arrangements for the exer
cises. In front Of the house
DsNsE CROWD
Of citizens and visitors assembled to $50
Mr.. Davis and escort him out long before
he hour announced for his appear
auce. A rope was stretched along
The street in front OF The
mansion 10 hold the crowd 10 check ano
the parade began to form by the Cover,
ners horse guard, who bad been on daty
as special yards passing down Peach
free street, on their ~sy TO Marietta street,
followed By other military. As soon as
they had passed the mansion SIR. Davis
came out escorted by Hon. j. c c. Black,
took his seat iu the csrriS4e e, which
vas nearly filed with h9wers, and
the wheels Of which were covered
sith red, white ard blue cloth. Amid
cheers from the throng, to which Mr.. DAVIS
responded by lifting his bat and bowling to
the right and left
THE PROCESSION
moved, being Joined on Peach Tree street
by the Gale City Guards, which headed
the parads. The street along the route
we're lined with people, who cheered en-
Enthusiastically, and who seemed nearly
mad with delight Marietta Station
was packed With veterans and young men
Who, with their respective msrsoSlS, were
awaiting the arrival Of the Carriages
Then, amid loud cheers, the great process
sion moved down Marietta stree. to Brand
When the procession reached the sts'ue
the veterans opened ranks, and the mil'tsri
and carriages passed through There VA
the widest excitement over Mr.. Davis, ACC
the people sWarmed around the platform
The stage was handsomely decorated will
aowers and banners.
Henry W. Grady opened
The CEREMONIES
hy saying: I'VE have gathered here to-da,
10 do honor to the memory OF the grea
nan and to perpstuate his name IN GU
hearts " =,
Mr. Grady then introduced the Rev. Mr
Evans. pastor and friend Of SENATOR Hill
Who opened the ceremonies with q prayer
which was beautiful and touching.
DR.. Spalding, in brief address p,eseu
ted the statue to Governor Nc
Daniels for the people OF Georges
Gov. Mcdaniel, in behalf Of the people, II
csived the statue in an eloquent address
The Grafton was delivered by Hon. J. c
BLACK. and was received Sith great enth
sIasm, After the unwilling ceremoni'
Mr. Davis returned to the residence
Mrs Hill, where he will remain until
morrow, when be will 60 10 Savannah.
w.st yirxiniaa sued FOR $4,000.
SpeeIaI 10 the SSRdGy Register.
FA1sNoSr, May 1.-The West Virgins
assumed metropolitan airs to-day. ID
Ford, of Warrington, q minister aud
r,omipent temperance worker, brouE
MI AGAINST the above named organ !
ThsI and placed his damages at sou
Ths suit 10 the ourgrowth Of the Eecs
trouhls at Warrington, where Capt. FRA
Rnr, has done proselyting IN the party,
: hsbaIF of Prohibition. The VirgiDisn b
Sssr worked into 8 white heat over I
) ~sttsr for some time, ard has devot
} sanrb snscs to cordsmastions of the tie
: nsrancs people, and has published sol
: NV Objectionable personal articles OF G
! rssnonSspce aud editorial on. the subje
la Morrow, Jr., Is the plsintitt . sttosn'
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