Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-15
MRS. HARRISON AND PARTY.
Honoring tho VITO of the Head OF tho
Nation.
By telegraph 10 the Dispatch,

CHAnLEsrov. s. c., March 1.-THE presi-
dantial partv reached here shortly after II
4. VI. TODAY. They were met at the sta
ton by the mayor OF the city, the collector
OF the port, the postmaster, and q COM
mittee of distinguished citizens and
escorted to their hotel.
The Stars and Stripes and the state colors
huttered 10 the breeze all over the city.
The visitors were taken 70 Fort Sumter,
and were shown around the harbor. In
the afternoon they entered carriages and
were driven around the city, and tonight
Mrs. Harrison and her friends had reccp-
ton which was attended Ivy the c'6e Of the
city. Later in the night the visitors were
serenaded by the Vanderbilt Benevolent
Society. Of which President Harrison IS an
honorary member.
II is admitted that the visit Of Mrs. Har-
risOn and her party bus been most de-
hghtful social event. The Democrats and
Republicans Wed with each other IN pay-
inc their respects e. the first lady of the
land. There are very few white Republic
cans here. but they were all present. and
for once there was no distinction IN poll
tics. OF course, the coiored Republicans
kept in the background. The party ~
midnight returned TO their car, and Will
leave here for Florida in the morning.
The As7rs and Co,0'iT Will say editorally
tomorrow: The people OF Charleston
who had The pleasure Of meeting the Presi-
dents wife yesterday were very much
charmed by her gracious presence and gem
tie dignity. The day was all that could
have been desired and the distinguished
visitors saw Charleston under the most
favorable conditions. The regret ~ very
General that they could not remain with
us longer. and the hope Is earnestly eX-
pressed that they VIII all come back again.
The reception extended 20 the visitors was
rs simple as IL was perfect IN all us arrange
meuts. There was no elaborate banquet.
nor Misunderstanding, nor vet display
Of fireworks OF those things our guests
have long since crown weary. but there was
n GENIAL glow of sincere hos ptahty and
that unaffected simplicity which IS ever
the most charming attendant OF heart
felt welcome. Thank Heaven, there WIS
no politics on this suspicious occasion
and for one day there was truce 10 the bit
t,rnesS of party strife and to the unchrls-
tian manifestation Of sectional feelings.
The old flag ioatcd over us all. Tic Tag
that was planted upon the rampartS OF
Chapultepec 10y South Carolina soldier,
the Inc under whose folds Benjamin Iiar-
ri4on fought during the war between the
States. The nag which now floats proudly
over the Capitol NJ Washington. Mrs. Har-
rson's flag Is our tlag and the flag OF our
common country.
ut was dav Of cordial, earnest, friend
lv greeting, and Charleston was delighted
20 pay the proper respect 10 the Presl-
dents wife Mrs. Harrison and her party
came 10 Charleston strangers. They LETT
Charleston friends and more than friends.
for Charleston reserves 10 itself under the
peneral-wclfare clause of It's social cOnstl-
tuition an inalenablc right to adopt INTO
it, family all such as are well pleasing IN
it, sight"
Vice-President Morton and his party. left
81. Augustine yesterday morning and ar
rived at Winter Park at $3.50 p. VI. They
were given carriage ride about the town,
q sail on the lake, and III o'clock an ele-
CANT dinner was served ut the Hotel Semi
mole, at which they Were the guests; IN
the evening they were joined by IL. b.
Plant and President O'Bricn, Of the South
orn Express Company. and their party, and
all lett for Tampa on the night tram; To-
dav they have been IN kissimee, and paid
q visit of an hour to the sugar-mill at 81.
Cloud. Tonight they are at Port Tampa,
where they will remain over Sunday, re-
turning Monday t. st. Augustine.