Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-10

The band played a few bars, about as long
as a low.church Gloria Tibi, and the troops
presented arms, and then Governor Lee
spoke as follows:
WHAT GOVERNOR LEE SAID.
"Solders Of the North and Soldiers Of the
South: | am told that over tbirty-three
years ago on the anniversary Of the birthday
Of Washington the Richmond Blues visited
Philadelphia as the guests OF a company
which was named after this great Virginian,
whose fame and services could not be cir
cumscrlbed by the limits OF a single State.
! hear that an immense cOncOurse OF people
received them, and afterwards they sat down
10 a grand banquet given in their honor,
and which only broke up with the breaking
OF the morn.
al am told. too, that Captain John NJ.
Patton, then the commander OF the Blues,
in replying to an address Of welcome in In
dependence Hall, referring to the seeds Of
jealousy and enmiiy that had sprung up even
then among the States, said In substance that
nothing Is better calculated 10 counteract
such evil influences than friendly COM
munings and the interchange OF military and
civic greetings and klndnesses.
"On this day, and at this hour. those
words ara as full Of significance as they were
when uttered by Captain Patton 30 many
years AGO. The reunion Of soldiers from
different States is Ike dropping the pebble
OF friendship into a lake OF good feeling,
where rpples produce coRcentric circles,
which grow vide and wider until the shore
itself feels the soothing influence OF the
wash OF fraternal waters. [Applause]
"rhe Grays have twice, including this
trip. returned the visit OF the Blues. On
the first occasion no hearty Virginia Come
door.
for The two great States OF Pennsylvania and
Virginia, whose Joint efforts bad done so
mucn 10 form the republic were then at
war, and the 'Blue' and the 'Gray' and
the .Grays' and the 'Blues' only spoke
to each other through the grim mouth OF
the cannon.
"Ah, how different to.diy! The Blues
who fought for the GRAY are the blues
once more. and the 'Grays who fought for
the Blue are 'Grays once again." APP
plause.1 "NO knock Is necessary upon the
part OF one 10 enter the abode OF the other
the portals are wide open, and the hear,
beats and The hand is stretched IN commemo-
ration OF the restoration OF the days OF
AUD Lang Syne.' I thought Of all this as
saw your companies keeping step with
measured tread to the same music through
our Capitol Square, and | earnestly pray
lH1l llt euuf w ulNu iiUW AoANHf' Nhii iiht7
this scene, and whose rays are peacefully re-
fected from the bright barrels Of unlOaGed
guns. may ever shine upon a prosperous,
free, happy, and united people.
"But | will detain you no longer. Having
been a soldier know that soldiers cat-es-
pecially i. THIS the case after long march
the rule in the army being 10 eat as much
and as often as you could. | have therefore
only TO say that, as Governor OF Virginia,
cordially welcome the guests OF the Blues
within our borders with the full knowledge
that the ninety.tlith anniversary OF an or
ganization our city and our state Will be
prOud OF will be made more memorable,
more pleasant, and more interesting by the
presence and participation Of their friends
from Philadelphia. [Applausel
THE CAPTAINS REPLY.
Captain williams, Of the Crays, then re-
piled. lie said that on behalf OF the GrsYs
OF Philadelphia he thanked the Governor for
his warm welcome. lie referred TO the visit
Of the Grays TO Richmond in 1854, and said
that many present members Of the company
were here at that time, and will take pleasure
I'm renewing the pleasant recOllectiOns OF long
ago. He hoped that at some future daY he
and his command might have the honor OF
welcoming the Governor 10 the City OF
Brotherly Love.
TO THE HOTEL.
The line OF march was again taken up and
the visitors were marched to Ford's Hotel
and quartered. The Blues then returned to
their armory.
REFRESHMENTS AND MUSIC.
After refreshments had been taken the
members OF the company wandered around
10 see as much of the city as possible before
the nights entertainment, and the band OF
music delighted a large crowd that collected
about the hetel. Later, about 7:20 O'Clock,
the band went over TO the Executive Man
sion and gave an impromptu concert, upon
invitation, in the Governors parlOr. This
was especially enjoyed by the Governors
family and some friends who were present.
THE FIREWORKS.
At 0P. NJ. the complimentary banquet
rendered the visitors was given at sSnger
Hall.
About $50 O'Clock the Blues, under com.
msnd OF Captain Cutchins. and the Blues
Association, under Maior Richardson, pre-
sldent, marched up. and the Grays falling
in line the march up Broad street was begun.
Fireworks, hfecrackers, and colored fires
illumined the street all the way, and the
Of blaze and light. Rockets shot In every
direction, and pfeltly-colored ligh's burned
every few feet along the curbstOne. Both
the bands played. and the crowds on the
sidewalks cheered, and the horses to the
street.cars became frightened. For awhile
things were lively along the street.
THE BANQUET.
When Sanger Hall was reached the guests
were escorted 10 the banquet hall, where six
tables extending across the room were laid
with covers and cold dishes. A fine sup
per. including oysters, crabs, salads, winss,
punch, aud spung chicken, roast tenderloin
and mushrooms, snd the usual acc0mpani'
ments, was then served, and the champagne
cork whisked ceilingward 10 the clalter OF
the dishes, knives, and forks. Mr. Siegel
was the caterer.
When the soldIerly appetite had been
somewhat satisfied Major Richardson an-
nounced that there would be no speeches,
but that Captain Frank W. Cunningham
would sing. Our City Collector that is TO
TO be thereupon mounted n chair, and in the
quiet that fell as soon rs II was known that
he was going TO sing, be favored the com
pany with "The Blue and the Grag,"
song quite dprOpOs OF the occasion. and
The Sword OF Bunker Hill." OF course
he was loudly cheered and applauded.
After the band had played Major Richard.
son then read the following telegram:
"BosToS, MASS. Nav o, 1885,
"Mojor h. w. Richardson, Liqhs infontry
BiueS
Invitation received. Imperative duties
here prevent accentance. With warmest
congratulations offer the following senn-
ment: 'Our two companies representing
two sister states OF the Revolution. may
their only rivalry be In their endeavors 70
excel as citizen soldiers and ln their devotion
10 our common country
ssHEsRY WALKER,
Commanding A. II. Artillery Company"
Songs by others fnllowed and In despite