The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-31
ECHOES OF THE UNWILLING,
SCENES AND INCIDENTS. RECOl'
leCTiONS AND REUNIONS

Veterans Entertained by Mr.. Mayo Meet
s,~ NJ s,rx,vors Of Company X, Thirty
Fourth virginia Work OF the H"''r'""'
Troops Leaving for Home
The last tattoo OF the Confederate army mas
beaten. Probably the last grand reunion Oh
lie surviving soldiers hasoccurred' Inc iast
conference OF some OF its leading generals
has been held. This century will never see
a like gathering. Many Of the old veterans
who were here on Thursday will have pass
ed peacefully into the great beyond before
another assembly can be called, and there
is scarcely any occasion that would BRING
together such voluntary assembly rs 'he
unwilling of n statue in the old capital oil
the Confederacy to the memory of General
Lee.
Much ms has been written and Published
about the great day and It's innumctaoie
social features no history VIII ever contain
n complete record. For years aud years To
comerwben the sons Of Veterans shall
have buried their fathers and raised prog
onv of their own. they will sit around the
blazing fires Of home and tell about when
Twas in Richmond al the Lee monument
unyelling.'
rURLiNG THE FLAG.
The proud rccollections Of the past had
msryeIously sustained the strain ON
nhvsical mankind that was inevitably con-
nected with the long ride from distant
homes. the greetings Of friends. the reneWai
OF old ties OF friendship, and the marching
and counter marching Of the previous day,
and when the excitement, incidental 10 All
this. died out the reaction sci IN.
The tired veterans folded up Their trea-
sured. tattered banners and laid them III
quiet and secure places. They love these
emblems Of duty nobly done. They know
that the dear old flag is oil duty forever, but
they are proud Of its history. They VIII
keep il, as long as piece Of il lasts, and
show IL TO their children as evidence oil
glorious deeds molly done on fields Oi battle
They will carry it home and keep II. None
who love the brave VIII blame theni' anu
blame from others proyokes pity ana con-
tempt.
RICHMOND RENfENiBEREp.
The men slept later yesterday morning
than they did the day before, and those who
intended to remain were late in coming out.
These then went about the city sighi-see-
ing, and enjoying themselves in all the
freedom that could be made theirs by hos
ptable. warm-hearted people.
Richmond had been an open house 10 the
South for DAYS. The hearts Of the citizens
rejoiced at the sight of the Old-time brave
defenders of our iresides and homes, ana
every effort had been put forward that
could be thought of TO insure their comfort.
and add TO their pleasure while they were
here. IL the intentions of the people OF the
capital OF Virginia fell short of expectation
none will deplOre it SO deeply as her own
people. But il does not appear that any
one was neglected. On every hand came
words of praise for those in authority. and
our warm-hearted people. Richmond has
riveted its hold on the affections OF the
south. She has won it fairly, and Will try
10 deserve ii.
OFF FOR HOME.
IL was evident about midday that the
city was again TO Dc evacuated by the Con
federates. The crowds grew thinner on the
streets, the sound Of martial music told that
men under orders were moving through the
thoroughfares, and command after COM
mand said goodbye, God bless YOU" and
were soon whiring on their way back TO
their homes in the Sunny South, IL was
well that all did not leave at once, for the
suddenness of the change would have made
the parting sadder AS the day wore on,
visitors who had come 10 witness the great
est pageant Of the kind ever seen in Rich
tnOuu, lOOk ttdAt vi anu SCI NiN
for home. The baggage wagons were kept
active, and omnibuses and hacks ratified
over the streets ON busy errands. BY
the time the late evening trains left
the city, more than one half of the
great crowd had started for home.
TUE BANDS.
One of the features of the great occasion
was the music. "Ob, j know why il is that
meu fight so in battle" said lady. who
was listening TO one OF the bands, ait is on
account Of the mnsic. | believe | could
fight if the bands played" She did not
know that the music mostly heard in battle
was made by shot and she'll. musket firing
and cannon roar. Why is Ii that the heart
leaps and thrills so al the sound OF Dixie:
Why is il that sorrow wells up when you
hear the departing bands playing Fare
well, farewell is a lonely sOund'y Both
were heard yesterday when the soldiers and
veterans were leaving. The bands did noble
service in the parade, They seemed more
generous with the dispensation OF sweet
sounds than usual on such occasions, and
they welded magics. influence unknown
to other sources, and in perfect accord with
the spirit of the great occasion. Their work
will never be forgotten.
THE GENERALS.
General James Longstreet had quite a
Ithtt III int IsAtndtlLt llDltls htitid al VI
ID. Corse is still in the city. General Fitz-
hugh Lee will leave for home to-day. Mrs.
Lee will remain here until Monday. Gen
eral Joseph T.. Johnston is enjoying much
needed rest at the residence of Colonel Ar
cher Anderson. General Eppa llunton left
Yesterday morning. Governor Fleming. Of
Florida, and Governor Richardson, of South
Carolina. are at the Exchange. Governor
John Il. Gordon Is suffering 50 much from
H.. Il tl.r
at the residence OF MIR. John i. Branch.
General Matt. Ransom, who was the guest
Of his lifelong friend, Mr.. John T.. Branch.
left yesterday afternoon for North Caro-
lima. He will return 10 Washington Mon
day.
SHORT ITEMS,
John W. Daniel, Jr., who rode rs aide TO
General Bradley I. johnson, wore his
fathers sash and silver spurs. The latter
were presented to Major Daniel 10y a lOui-
siaua division and the sash was shot and
blood-stained at the battle of the Wilder
ness.
The surviving members OF Sturdivant's
Battery, thirty-two men, Captain William
II. Weisiger. were photographed in group
yesterday. The cOlOr-bearer of that battery
appeared In line yesterday dressed in his
old Confederate uniform, and carried the
old battle flag Of his battery.
me Association Of EX-Confederatcs OF
The District OF Columbia, l25 strong, was la
the parade Thursday. under command OF
Col. L. J. Luitreli, with Major }. W. Drew
and Major X. ". Anderson as aides.
Col. David liable, not Col. III. III. Marks,
as stated, was in command Of the Louisiana
Division, A. \. V.
AS close . calculation as can be made by
consultation with the railroad and steam.
boat authorities, places the number Of Wis
jtors 10 Richmond ON Thursday at $1,000
THE VETS FED.
The veterans reception committee, Cap
tain ID. A. Brown, Jr., chairman, Captain
Arthur A. Splitter, secretary, sent the fol-
lowing TO this Office last night;
This committee has accomplished it's oh.
ject. All the old ''Nets" have gone home ful-
~ satisfied with the hospitality Of our city.
We extended TO them hearty welcome
We mud our department with a surplus OF
supplies AT "a meeting held, II was decided
TO contribute one-half that we have on hand
10 six different charitable Institutions OF OH
city. We VIII have an auction sale To NOR
Saturday al a 'elAck "a l41n a. "A =