Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

the hhchmond dnewspaper-men who accom-
panied the party as their special guests,
and it took but little persuasion to get tho
journalists.
The Veterans Of Ice Camp were met at
the depot by committees of tho Army of
Northern Virginia, Army Of Tennessee,
and Confederate States cavalry.
THE OLD soLDIE&.
The meeting between the old soldiers
was one that would have touched the
hardest heart. There is no limit Of the
cordiality and hospitality of the veteran
hosts.
The Virginia veterans after being re-
ceived at the depot were conducted in
wagonettes 20 the Olympic Club, where
they were met by committee of the
Olympic Guards under the command of
Captain +. Zengle. Here refreshments
were served. after which the party was
driven to the Confederate-M Hall
and publicly received. Later in the day
the hospitalities of several other leading
social organizations were extended to the
veterans.
AN ELOQUENT SPEAKER.
Mr.. W. Cabell Trueman. one of the jour-
nalists who accompanied the party from
Richmond, was called upon at tho Young
Mems Club to express the thanks of the
veterans for the courtesies received. This
he did in a graceful and happy manner.
Sunday afternoon the Lee veterans and
several Of the Howitzers visited the lead
ing cemeteries of the city, which are stu
ated IN the North End. No words can de-
scribe the beauty of Greenwood cemetery,
the resting-place of the Confederate vote
rams. The party visited this place just be-
fore twilight, and the beauty of the scene
surpassed all expectation.
POETRY, PERFUME, AND Patriotism.
Gentle breezes, fragrant with the per-
fumes of the roses which were blooming
upon the graves of the silent dead, were
waited over the beautiful spot, and the air
was filled with the melody of hundreds of
song birds Orange-trees, with their rich,
glossy foliage. were growing on all sides,
while their golden fruit peeped in punches
from the maze of green. Hundreds of
tombs and monuments ap-
peared on every side. Nearly all of these
are made Of pure white marble, and they
beautifully with the velvet
green of the turf.
THE sTATEsyAN's GRAVE.
The tomb of jefferson Davis was also
visited. There are several beautiful monu-
ments erected to the memory OF fallen
heroes in this city. After re-
turning from this garden-spot of New Or
leans. where all is solemnity and sublimitY,
the veterans took supper at their quarters,
No. 100 Carondelet street, where an entire
house has been rented for them. New Or
leans at night. especially Sunday night,
Is gorgeous and dazzling beyond descrip-
ton. Nearly all the stores are kept open
certainly all the saloons. The theatres are
in full blast and revelry reigns supreme.
II is the night for the masses. Men,
women, and children throng the streets
until long past midnight. The Richmond
party, be it confessed, became somewhat
AS ROMANS DO.
They concluded that il was best to do in
Rome as the Romans do, and every one
left their lodgings TO seek amusement.
Quite a party visited the French opera
house, where nearly 5000 people were
seated. The play "Latille Du Tombour
Major" was a very pretty and interesting
one. at least verybody supposed 50. No
body understood it, and there was nothing
at all improper in it. The music was
grand and the acting excellent, as the caste
was composed Of Partisan artists.
OUR OWN LITTLE GEORGE.
George Mountcastle. thai august and TO-
bust veteran of Lee Camp who accompa-
MED the party. is the continual centre of
an admiring gaze. He is fondly called
" Baby" by the party.
Captain John Cussens, of Glen Allen,
has attracted considerable attention on ac-
count of his soldierly appearance, and
every one wants TO know who he IS.
All New Orleans seems to be striving to
please the Richmond visitors, and the hos
Of the Louisianians is beyond COM
perison. f. Il. G.
Meeting the Royal Party.
Especial from Our stan Correspondent
NEW ORLEANS, La, February 9.-The
Howitzers were again handsomely enter
tanned bv the Washington Artillery to-day.
In fact the whole city takes a hand in
showing them hospitality when occasion
offers.
About noon tho battery and veteran or
ranization, together with the Zouaves and
Fifth Maryland regiment of infantry. were
taken down the Mississippi river on the
ferry-boat Enterprise to meet the royal
party of Rex.
RICHMOND BOYS THE FAvoRITEs
Although hundreds of soldiers were
present every man received attention, al
though it was easy TO see that the Rich
mond boys were the favorites. A magnif-
cent lunch, served in the choicest manner
and consisting of all the delicacies, in
Guiding wines aud champagnes, was
served the guests.
The entire party of Richmonders are en-
raptured with the city and their recep-
ton, while the local press have spoken in
the highest terms Of them, invariably
giving them the prestige in space over the
other visiting military.
Tomorrow the carnival commences and
the city will be the scene Of the widest
revelries.
The Lee Camp veterans continue to DO
ionized by the Louislanians and are the re-
eipients of unlimited hospitality. To-day
they were entertained by several social or
carnations and also taken to the lake near
the city.
THE PRESTIGE.
Three bands Of music were on board and
rendered all the southern airs. including
= Dixie" which threw the entire party into
IN ecstatic state. The boat steamed down
he Father of Watersas far as Chalmette,
he scene of the famous battle of New
Orleans.
Here the steamer which bore the Rex
party was sighted and the visitors sreturned
o the city escorting the royal party. The
IIowitzers will be also entertained to-
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