The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
ALL The TROOPS PLEASED.
Echoes Of Their Sentiments About Their
Trip to Richmond.

Trip to Richmond
IL anybody should ask any command
which was present at The unveillng OF the
Lee monument what opinion it held OF ''S
trim. the unchanging reply would be, mo
weEpme could have been warmer Al
Richmond welcomed the visitors, ana the
groups of visitors from The different STATES
Maid particular attention 10 their particular
friends, such as the Hornets Nest hihes,
the rifth Marylard. the Washington Llgn'
Artillery. of New Orleans. the Fayette'iIie
(;uards The Washington Light Infantry
az Charleston: the Richmond llowliZers'
the Blues and other famous bodies.
As an evidence Of the general apprecia-
ton. the Henderson, \, G., ionnahaWk pup
lished the following yesterday; AZ meet
ing OF the Vance Guards and the '"hieoer
ate veterans, held immediately upon theiI
return from the unwilling ceremonies al
Richmond, The following resolutions were
unanimously passed.
l. That we desire 10 express TO the ueople
of Virginia our high appreciation OF the
noble effort ~ perpetuaie the fame and
mcncry of Robert T.. Lee .,...,,
no the citizens of Richmond we return
our most hearty thanks for ,heir opoi,, ~,
handed hospitality ana kihd ht'eh'io" III
every WAY extended us. 49,
3ri Especially TO the members OF zee
CHmp No |. Will the Veterans Oh Nun,
county n C.. ever cherish soldiers appi,-
citation for their lavish provision 'o' ""' SUI
dier wants and comforts.
a. 10 the ladies' along our line OF march,
who honorcd us with their presence ana IN
spired NE with their plaudits, we, me young
soldiers of the Vance Guards, dc sire 10 s'aS
thai we shall ever hold in grateful remelu-
brance thcii cherished demonstrations, ana
intend that the recolections " these shaltSl-
WAYS stimulate US 90 follow the eNampleNl
The great soldier and Christian nero, hoDcr'
h. LEE.
4 Tnat n copy of these resolutions be sem
10 General Charles j. Anderson and to ies
ColoneI ". II. Cheek. chairman; William
III. :. Burgwyn, X W. Coghill, r. l.. REM
ming. A. iiatcheit, veterans; captain II
Perry: First sergeant L. 4. Jones' Corporal
J. III. Bridgers. Vance Guards.
OF course the well disciplined home regi
ments were vociiJrously greeted for, all o.
Virginia which could he present was OF
hand. Probably the largest number OF WIS
itors from other States was frcm Maryland
and North Carolina. amt the fact That the
Fifth MARYLAND made its first appearance
i'm Richmond with such full ranks an(
STAYED 50 much longer than an,
other command, that is colonel was ;
Virginia born mai and held his regiment II
such perfect discipline may account IN par
for the ovation extended il. All OF the regl
ment are perfectly charmed with their re
ception, as may he CLEANED from persona
letter received from Col. William n. Boy
kin. He writes'
II drop YOU line to inform you Of our SAT-
arrival, and though "httle dishgured W.
were still IN the rinP.' The boys steppe'
out at a lively gait. as though they had jus
gotten out of their little beds. The men
each and all, are loud in expressions oil peas
ure at the good time they had, ana an o
us feel most grateful for the warn
and hearty welcome which ATTENDED
the first visit of the Fifth 10 your gracious
city 1 am proud 10 say that, though th'
storm Of Friday swept over us win iulN ah'
the rain came down in sheets. mere was h'
decentralization m the ranks, and the com
mand moved on In perfect order. NOT MAJ
left the ranks and In two hours we werl
moving TO Baltimore with every man, and al
in good spirits"
Richmonders will tell every Marylande
that all of Maryland should appreciate TN
high discipline OF the command. Ii ha
been said that no invitation was made L
the regiment TO participate ia the inemoria
ceremony at Hollywood. such is not tn
case. General Anderson invited in persol
the command to do so, but tn
regiment placed the memorial ON Ia
for their not going to Hollywood was in def
erence to the fact that there are GOO
many Republicans in the regiment, and III
fact that they had come down IN the face Q
all that had been said by certain Republi
can papers and had aided the regiment II
showing its respect to the memory OF Gen
eral Lee was deemed sufficient Of them.
Mr.. w. j. Orr for himself and wife re
ceived the following letter yesterday iron
A. Is. smith. Captain Of the Catawba Rifles
Rock Hill, :. c.:
"On behalf of the Catawba Rifles | return
many thanks for kind attentions shown then
on the occasion of their recent visit 10 you
city, The boys are most enthusiastic in thel
expressions Of thanks tOyOu, and your hOspl
table city will ever stand high in their afiec
tiOns."
Lieutenant James Rud was in comman
Of the Catawba Rifles at the unveiling OF tn
Lee monument.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orr are South CarOlinians
and entertained the Catawba Rifles a
their residence, 102 east Grace, on the even
ing Of the 18th.