The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-30
DIZIES love OF LEE.
RichnOnd'S Demonstration a
Magnificent Success.
COUNTLESS THOUSANDS In LINE
AND ON THE CURB STONE.

Enthusiasro-The Famous Surviving
LADDERS of the Confederate Forces
Greeted With Storms of Cheers
The Vets and the Militia Passing
Zach other in Review-The Monu-
nent and the Grafton.
RICHMOND, VA, May 29.-The scene here
today in connection with the ceremonies
incident to the unveiling of the Lee eques-
trian statue was unprecedented in the an
mails of this historic city. From early
morning till night the tap Of the drum and
the tramp of soldiers forcibly reminded the
older citizens of the stirring days of 1861.
Never were there so many people gathered
within the gates of the city. Never were
the decorations SO elaborate. Never were
there so many old veterans and military
organizations on the streets in time of peace,
and never was there such genuine and gen.
eral enthusium over any event.
It would be a severe task to describe in
| detail the happy blending of colors or de-
scribe the taste displayed by all in the har-
monious grouping of flags, or repeat the
fruitful and beautiful themes expressed in
the notices that greeted the eye in the
streets through which the magnificent
banners displayed bore this inscription:
Lee, the chieftain, peacefully sleeps; we
honor his memory In living bronze"
Many fine pictures Of Washington, as well
| as of Lee were observed on every hand.
THE STARS AND STRIPES.
While thousands of flags were waited to
the breeze, the national flag was displayed
in the proportion of 80 to of the stars and
bars 1t was truly confederate day, how
ever, as the presence OF many confederate
veteran camps, and the airs played by the
bands pertaining to the lost cause, fully
attested; and this was emphasized by the
many manifestations of delight that
they brought forth from the crowds
all along the lines. The house of the
confederacy and the governors mansion,
though not on the line of march, were at
tractively decorated, and Gen. Lees resi-
| dence, on the most fashionable thorough
fare of the city, was beautifully adorned
and specially honored by passing commands,
the colors Of the various organizations being
dipped, while in many instances heads were
uncovered.
LEADERS GIVEN ovAgIoNs.
Gems. Early, Longstreet and Fitz Lee
received perfect ovation, while many
other confederate leaders were greeted with
enthusiasm. Gov. Gordon, Senator Wade
| Hampton and Gov. Fowle were not recog-
they passed an old confederate organiza-
tion. to whom their faces were familiar,
they were Justify cheered.
The Fifth Maryland regiment and veter-
ans and the New York delegation of south
ern veterans attracted more attention
during the entire march than the other
organizations in the parade If there was
any difference in their reception it was in
favor of New York, for the remark was
repeatedly heard on Franklin street, where
the crowd was greatest, "There goes New
York." and the welkin was made to ring
with loud huzzas.
The scene along the whole route from be-
ginning to end was a memorable one.
Although the most extensive preparations
had been made to receive large number of
visitors, no one expected to see the hosts
that visited the city, yet they were all we'll
cared for and no complaints were heard.
1t is asserted ON all sides that the parade,
decorations and everything connected with
the jubilee excelled anything ever witnessed
In the south.
FORMING THE PARADE.
The parade formed on the north side of
Broad street, from Adams down to Twelfth.
Inc line marched generally company front
with double ranks.
No saluting was done by the troops ex-
Gept when they passed a chief of staff.
When they arrived at the pedestal they
were formed behind veterans, facing the
south. Especially invited guests. the chief
marshal and his aids, Stonewall band, r.
Il. Lee camp and Richmond Light In
fantry Blues formed -on the north side of
Broad street with the left resting on Adams
street.
Other organizations formed on the north
side of the street and covered the space
down to Thirteenth street.
SOME OF THE PROMINENT FIGURES.
Prominent in the procession were: Genls.
James Longstreet, Dabney Fl. Maury, Mar
Gus J. Wright, NJ. c. Butler, R. L. Walker.
a. L. Long, Joseph E. Johnston. William
u lalliferro, r. L. Page, j. A. Early, M.
y. Corse, M. L. Bonham, G.. w. c. Lee,
lawrence s. Baker, j. D. Imboden, George
\. \. Harrison, Dalien Ruggles, John Echols,
1Feeorge ii. Stewart, H. III. Walker, Joseph
Wheeler, j. B. Kershaw, P. III. B. Young,
W. W. I: Roberts, A. r. Lawton, Charles
W.. Field, George J. Hundley, Benjamin
robertson, Cows. Daniel g. Fowle of North
GEarollna, T. p. Fleming of Florida, A. B.
ppiemlng of West Virginia and John 1.
SMlchardson of South Carolina, United
states Senator's Barbour, Daniel, Kenna
ana Pasco; Coils. William Lamb and Will
IAN \. Cameron, Capt. j. Taylor Wood; !;
sne following members of Gen. r. E. Lees
sSt.aff Coils. Walter H. Taylor, Charles
marshall, t. Nj. r. Talcott, Gen. A. L.
Long and Maj. Charles S. Venable, and the
1N9Ilowing members of Gen. Lees family
TiSses " Mildred and Mary Lee, Capt. Robert
- Lee, Jr, Gen. w. H. +. Lee, wife and
sons Boiling and r. Z. Lee, nephews, and
zen zen: Fitz Lee, with his wife and daughter,
SGapt Daniel Lee, with his wife and chill
uren, and Capt. Robert Lee.
START OF THE PROCESSION
hen the procession started the men de-
bCFlOed a SarniciroIa On Adams ovd Ernod
streets and proceeded down Broad
sstreet on the south side. As soon as the
,ast veteran organization passed Adams
sSreet the military took up their line of
march, and when the head of the column of
L veterans reached Ninth and Main streets
saey halted, and, occupying the south side
VI ~ The street, reviewed the military. The
.aeser marched up Main street to Eighth,
eilu up that street to Franklin, SO as to pass
sen; Sen; Lees residence, and out Franklin to
onaIer street. At Shafer street the mill
taary halted and occupied the south side of