Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-11


short cut on Mcclellan. followed this same
road or G similar one. and was so mucn ue-
laved as to largely Illustrate his plans.
All Of the party dined together. That Is
they called il luncheon, but IL was really
a splendid cold dinner. The newspaper
men had provided themselves with we'll
stocked banquet and were about TO go up
to the spring to get some water to be used
as an accompaniment to another beverage
when the Marquis ran after them and was
so profuse in his hospitality that they were
compelled to accept, and missed gettlhE
TO the spring.
After lunch and refreshments there was
general exchange of horses-not an IN
territorial swapping but case Of abundant
mistaken identity.
The Count was by far the most dashing
horseman IN the crowd. depressed ahead
All the time and frequently got far ahead.
When considerable gaps would occur the
two dukes. who are very fond of each
other. would amuse themselves by racing
10 catch up with his Royal Highness;
There were several exciting dashes ana
small wagers were made on the result:
Returning TO the city fragment Of the
company was reported lost. Volunteers
we're called for, and the Due dOrleans and
the Marquis responded and galloped back
70 look for their friends. They. re-
turned short while later and dreported the
search fruitless. They were given up for
lost. and 20 the surprise OF all when they
drove ont from an inspection Of Mr.. Tins
LEWIS farm on 10 the Creighton road here
we're the supposed lost friends waiting pa
tientlv.
Upon getting back 10 the hotel the Doc
teur ordered eight hot-baths, and smoke
and steam were soon being waited through
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evening the foreigners had supper at the
hotel.
Entertained by Colonel Anderson.
II is safe TO say that nothing IN Virginia
has 80 peased the Frenchmen as the
glimpse they had of Richmond's society
last night.
They had been invited by Colonel An
derson upon their arrival in the oity
Tbursday to meet few friends at his resi-
dence last evening. and pursuant TO his
kind invitation. after taking supper they
drove 10 his Franklin-street residence IN
carriages. all clad in their dress-suits, and
looking exceedingly handsome and not the
least bit fatigued.
A BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
Colonel Anderson's home, which is one
of the handsomcst in the city, presented a
brilliant scene when the Frenchmen drove
M. and every window was ablaZe with
light. The magnificent parlors and hail;
WAYS had been beautifully ornamented
with evergreens and ferns, while servants
in evening dress were always at hand 10
minister TO the wants of the guests.
The ladies and gentlemen assembled to
meet the royal visitors comprised the
leading and most exclusive society III the
city
Colonel and Mrs. Anderson, who was
dressed in an exquisite gown OF black ana
yellow satin en- trdin, gracefully received
the guests.
HE TALKS TO GENERAL JOHNSTON.
The evening YVES spent most enioyably,
and all of the guests were introduced TO
the Frenchmen. There was not the sllght-
est restrainto or reserve. and the Count, the
Duke, and all the rest of the foreigners
cbatted in the most lively manner
with the other guests upon current
topics. His Royal Highness is gifted
with extraordinary social and eonver-
sational powers. and rendered himself
exceedingly pleasant and afiaole TO all IL
was a pleasant sight to see HIM chatting
with General Joseph f. Johnston, who was
present. At times the conversation drifted
upon the war. which was discussed with
Great interest. and the Count openly ex-
pressed his warm admiration for Generals
lee and Jackson. He spoke gracefully OF
their characters and great military achieve
ments.
An ELEGANT SUPPER.
About II o'clockthe ecompany were invited
into the beautiful dining-room, where was
served one Of the most elegant teasts ever
spread in Richmond. Colonel Anderson''
chef had left nothing undone In ms pre-
parations for the eatable, nor had he for
Al. IL Of vii
pointments were complete and the service
in exceedingly good taste.
The guests departed at midnight, havinl
passed most charming evening. Ihe en-
tertainment was decidedly rJrfseTChe afalr
THE GUESTS.
The following were among those pres
ent: General and Mrs. j. X. Anderson
Rev. DR.. NJ d. Hoge, Mrs. j. +. T.. Ander
son. CAPTAIN w. Gordon McCabe, Mrs. DR.
JefTries. Mr.. f. II. Archer. Dir. and Mrs. I
II. Glasgow, Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Branch
Mr.. James b. Pace. Mr.. Atkinson, Mr.: ant
Mrs. W. NJ. Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. Carmichael
MIR. and Mrs. William Writ Henry
Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ. Boykin, Mis-
Daniel, DIR. and Mrs. Curry, Mrs. Con
pally. Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Christian
Mr. Ginter, Mr.. and Mrs. Georg
Wgne Anderson. Mrs. :. b. Mason; Cap
tain and Mrs Philip Haxall. DR.. and Mrs
/ Cullen, DIR. and Mrs. Ross, Major and Mrs
Fred. Scott, Major and Mrs. Rober
| Archer, General Joseph 4. Johnston, Gene
/ raj Dabney Maury. Mrs. Halsey. Major an
/ Mrs. Leigh II. Page. Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
| L. Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Virginus New
| ton. MIR. Isaac Davenport. Jr.. Mr.. an
| Mrs. L. Seddon Bruce, Colonel and Mrs
Hobson, Mrs. Camm, Colonel and Mrs
/ Puford. Mrs. Manly, General and Mrs
/ Peyton Wise, Hon. George ID. Wise.
To-Dav's Programme.
The Count and the gentlemen accom-
panying him will make another VISIT to th
/ battle fields Of tins vicinity to-day, start
/ inc ont at o'clock this morning.
They will ride to Far Oaks (Seve
Pinesj. Savage's Station, Frayser's farm
and White-Oak swamp, and return 70 tn
city bv the Charles-City road. Colon'
Anderson, Captain Haxall, aud Docto
Cullen will again accompany them. an
Mr.. Tinsley was also cordially invited I
ride with the party, but was forced to d'
cline on account OF previous engage
| ment.
On the return yesterday buggies were
a premium. Many excuses were made b
/ the horsemen for wanting TO trade and th
| eaperness with which they sought TO Q
/ companions of the vehicle-riders was II
markable and general.
LICENSE GOTTEN BY PERJURY.
Fined Fifty Dollars for Insulting "A Lady
Given Ninety Days.