Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-05-02
At ATLANTA,
Another Ovation to Ex-Fresident
Jefferson Davis.
The dwelling of the Statue of Ex'
Governor Hill.
Atlanta Drains the Surrounding
Country of Humanity.

day which will long be remembered by th,
people of Atlanta. The day opened
bright and fair. Before the sun was al
hour high streams of humanity began to
pour into the city from every direction
but the thousands who came by rail did
not seem to compare with those who came
from the surrounding country on foot, on
and in every conceivable
kind of vehicle. Atlanta seemed the
vortex OF q great maelstrom and the sur
rounding territory drained itself into its
gates. The decorations which yesterday
seemed very profase were to day greatly
added to, and 30 well and quickly did the
decorators perform their work that by 9
o'clock the street selected for the process
sion to traverse was sblazs with the tri-
colors chsrmingly 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. 10 front OF the house
4 DENSE CROWD
of citizens and visitors assembled to see
Mr.. Davis and escort him out long before
the hour announced for his appear
ance. A rope was stretched along
the street in front of the
mansion to hold ths crowd in check and
the parade began to form BY the G 1ver-
nor's horse guard, who had been on duty
as special .,usrds passing down Peach
Tree street, on their way to Marietta street,
followed by other military. As soon as
they had passed the mansion Mr.. Davis
came out escorted by Hon. J. C c. Black,
took his seat in the carriage, which
was nearly filled with flowers, and
the wheels OF which we're covered
with red, white and blue cloth, Amid
cheers from the throng, to which Mr. Davis
responded BY lifting his hat and bowing to
the right and left
THE PROCESSION
moved, being joined on Peach Tree street
By the Gale City Guards. which headed
the parade. The street along the route
were lined with people, who cheered en-
Enthusiastically, aud who seemed nearly
mad With delight. Marietta Station
was packed with veterans and young men,
who, with their respective msrshsls, were
awaiting the arrival Of the carriages
Then, amid loud cheers, the great process
sion moved down Marietta street to Brand.
When the procession reached the statue,
the veterans opened ranks, aud the military
and carriages passed through. There vas
the widest excitement over Mr.. Davis, aud
the people swsrmed around the platform.
The stage was handsomely decorated with
flowers and banners.
Henry W. Grady opened
TIE CEREMONIES
BY saying: I'VE have gathered here to-day
to do honor to the memory of the great
man and to perpetuate his name in our
hearts"
Mr.. Grady then introduced the Rev. Mr..
Evans, pastor Gud iriold Of Senator Hill,
who opened the ceremonies with prayer,
which was beautiful and touching.
DR.. Spalding, in brief address, presen.
ted the statue to Governor Nc.
Daniels for the people Of Georgia.
Gov. Mcdaniel, in behalf of the people, re-
ceited the statue in an eloquent address.
The oration was delivered by Hon. ]. c c.
Black, and was received with great enthu.
sissm. After the uuveiling ceremonies
Nr. Davis returned to the residence Of
Mrs Hill. where he will remain until to-
morrow, when he will go to Savannah.