Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08


.- They we're the recipients of quite
ovation. and the depot and neighboring
....... were lined with spectators when
-. ,.-,u.ans arrived The party was
..,.r the Atlanta Artillery, beautifully
...f.-r,l organization, under the COM
...,1 q Captain G.. h. Forbes. and a COM
..... from the Veteran ASSOCIATION Of
,...,. who received the Lee Camp vete-
gas. ,,
.-,rf ,hc most pleasant events incident
.,... arrival Of the Richmonders in At
,... v.. the appearance of Rev. DIR. J.
v.Y Jones. Almost the first sight
.... ma. the gaze Of the visitors was
S.. Gro. h1aming with pleasure. The
,.,.., is looking exceedingly well, and
....o.l delighted at seeing so many old &C
orHrR yIBGrIANs.
i~-r- tie distinguished persons and
a.-,.- faces who greeted the party at the
.-.-v.-, Colonel Lowndes w. Calhoun.
,-...,.,. a the Veteran Association Of
lr.-.,. Ne. VI. VI. Webb. who is well
f..s-ta Richmond; Judge K. L. Rogers,
r..... Frank Myers. Colonel Thomas II.
C.-.-. Captain F. 5. Gay, DR.. Amos Fox,
~. T.. Thomas. Rev. DR.. Henry Nc
r.-..s former pastor Of the Second Bap-
.....r-.b. Ne.srs. Ellis Talbot. John NJ.
r-.. Douglas Deaue, and Frank Jones,
..- res. Dr. J. William Jones. The
-r..-s ana Lee Camp veterans, es-
.-... the Atlanta Artillery with band
.....- l..l. were conducted TO Con-
r-.lU.I. where a sumptuous banquet
7.. .-,.lfor them,
PRAISED.
t.tta Richmond cannOneers and vete-
,.-- l.I up Pryor street and thence
,v .-....l street, where the hall Is sit
rt.. t,r handsome appearance and ex-
err.rrghing created general comment
-. ,-a crowds who thronged the
g.. ... .ci many were the praises heaped
r.t.-.
rr-rPfIoN AND BANQUET.
r,.- arriving 90 Concordia Hall n re-
t....r was lel1 for a few minutes and
-rr.ui0 Mt Atlanta people were pres
s-.' meet the visitors. The Howitzers
OIL v...-,r. were then drawn up and
-rL t..lebIu4Uct-room, accompanied
l..a. lly members of the party. Here a
rtt..rt citation, consisting of turkey,
Dr.. rr.. fruits. cigars, and wines, was
--. Captain Forbes, of the Atlanta
Ar .-v. presided and introduced the
E.,..1,
WITH oPEN ARMS.
ai|r,s-iag the meeting he said that
l.1...l make no speech, as he knew tho
v-t-swere tIavel-worn and weary; but
v,r' o. assure You Nirginians." added
E.ta. sou are welcome TO Georgia, as
G. --l IT, the past was welcome to Viz
t. Wa now open our arms TO YOU in
&C.. .. peace" On behalf OF the local
l-..- II the veterans and the militia
c.ts..- o.ty. he tho. introduced Colonel
WI.Ra.es Calhoun, commander of the
Fourth -imsgt.
OIHTR sTEAKERs.
it- Colonel amidst great applause then
-.Hly.rr pleasant little address. grace
f.ra.uiia. TO the friendship existing
between Georgia aud Virginia, and assu-
T.-;.a party e their welcome in'Atlanta.
q..t.l. speaker introduced was Rev. DR..
William Jo1d. The announcement of
L-ta.a was the signal for the great out
l-. .. applause which always greets
l- ',.u Virginia audience. He spoke
W.. l- usual vigor and enthusiasm, and
aI'-.tte would ike to talk two hours
4: CO... II.yi iual member Of the party,
t-tt-. would Lot permit. 1 Will only
. eH.culel the Doctor, that these
1.ts-.l- love Nirginians as l have reason
O. Know. When moved TO them found
t-s v-;ue,t welcome myself, and they
lr. GIL same feelings for you all.
6e-a-. Pierce /. K Young, the youngest
= .-.sle-a. il the Confederate service
t--. only twenty-three when he held
.-4:llasI also addressed the party in a
'a.. tat happy speech.
oUE RICHMOND ORATORS.
'.re. W. T.. Smith, on behalf Of the
u.l.'s. thanked their hosts for the
ttl reception given them and for the
Berry expires .ons Of good will Healluded |
tA.4t'4 as the twin-slster Of Richmond. |
NJ. William L. White was then intro
e..'iaui made q stirring address, which |
va .'e-' applause. lie spoke with great |
:.'.; a-d unusual eloquence and was
....a.. O. with marked attention by his |
ll-.r.
Ar A. p. Guigon was also called upon |
j. .a -lltess. but excused himself, saying !
'--. b. We, ouly the son OF a veteran, and |
i'-..te .elt s0mereticence in addressing |
t.ase.lg.
orr WITH THREE CHEERS.
Investors after greatly enjoying the |
t.'sl.i AID the speaking, left Atlanta at |
' IAN. aal were escorted to the depot |
lie Atlanta Artillery. As the Howit- |
marched 90 the train Captain Forbes |
l'.i-.i three cheers Tor Captain Hutche- |
'- AIS 'le Atlanta boys responded with |
4 'cor The Richmond cannoneers
' returned the compliment with even |
L'e enthusiasm, and the train moved off |
s-'l' Ae widest enthusiasm. while tho
"-- paved Dine" Ere.
ARRIVAL AT BrRMNoHAM.
Especial from our stan Correspondent
,"i-iiNouAN, Ala. February THE
= "il.rs aud Lee Camp Veterans party /
''el in birmingham about $50 o'clock |
as evening after a delightful ride from
@-.~ They were met at Riverside. q
-'5a about thir,y-eight miles from Biz
.-taAa, ty Colonel W. d. Bulger, presi-
log the Veteran Association Of JefTer-
p, county, aud Messrs. William Burney
800. D. Marshall. OF the same organiza-
80 anu Captain Randolph Peyton, COM
.--44ef 81 The birmingham Rifles and an
o. Lehmouder.
iIILED WITH CHEERS.
" arriving in the magic city the Bir-
amman Rifles also greeted the party, and
W, uan rolled into the station the air
- lDed with cheers. Immediately upon
----is from the cars the visitors were
,--ae'ed 70 Giladoni's restaurant, where
~ss a,teent collation. was served
hcHAs0m0 COMPLIMENTS.
=, Voi'nel W. r. Smith and Mr.. William L.
g me On behalf Of the visitors thanked
- - hosts for the hospitality. w. ID.
So oi the local veteran association.
.''A welcomed the visitors IN a briof al