The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-02
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Many Ricbmonders Have Decided to Go.
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Richmond will be well represented at
the Inauguration. Many who few days
ago were undecided. have now come TO
the conclusion that they must be present,
and all along the avenue on Saturday VIII
be seen familiar faces from Richmond.
Interest. so far as this city is concerned.
is certainly on the increase and along
the line of march the Virginia soldiers
and political clubs from here will receive
a warm welcome from sotourners IN
Washington whose homes are in Rich
mond
The question OF carrying horses to
Washington or hiring them there is one
OF veXation, and quite NUMBER
who will ride as aides or as STAFF officers
have not even at this late day decided
number of gentlemen wish to carry
their own horses. but the risk or freight
train. and the danger even after getting
to Washington. is such that many hesi-
tate and not a few have come 10 the
conclusion that they cannot afford TO
trust their valuable horse flesh 70 the
mercjes of a freight car.
Most Of the gentlemen on General Lees
staff have hired their horses In Wash
ington. Dr. c. w. p. Brock. who has
charge Of the details. was busy man
throughout yesterday. and has matters
about straight now.
Among the number Of gentlemen asked
to serve on General Lees staff, the 1ol-
lowing will certainly do SO:
Messrs. John George. f. b. Moon, NJ.
f. Montague. w II. Jones. r. II. Boykin,
O. s. 'Allen. Colonel Marye. c. U. Villains,
T. n. Carter. Roosevelt Page, Levin Joynes,
+. H. Boykin. +. II. Mayo. w. Scott
Darlington. w. Miles Cary DR.. c. W.
p. Brock. ]. Taylor Ellyson, E. T. ID.
Myers, Jr., Thomas Atkinson. g. e.
Smith. w. r. Meredith. c. OBJ. CO.
wardin, NJ. d. Hoge, Jr., Joseph Johnston,
G. b. McAdams and w. G. Pilkinton.
The Walker Light Guard will make an
excellent showing in their company uni
forms. They would have worn the regi-
mental uniform. with overcoats, but they
could not obtain the latter. and at once
decided to wear their own property, even
unto the shacks.
A detachment of the Stuart Horse
Guards thirty-eight strong. win leave
here tomorrow night at 9 o'clock on the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
railway on a special train consisting Of
compartment cars for the horses, and pas
senger coaches for the men.
They will act as special escort to Gen
eral Fitzhugh Lee. who will command
the Third division of the inaugural pa
rade. The detachment on leaving here
will be under command OF First Lleuten-
ant James X. Branch, under direction of
Major Euker. who will report with the
men TO General Lee at 10 o'clock'A. NJ.
March 4th.
Governor p. w. Mckinney has decided
positively not to go to Washington. and
has telegraphed there cancelling his or
der for quarters that had been engaged
for the occasion. Several members Of
the Governors STAFF found 1t impossible
to go, and for that reason more than
any other he decided not TO go.
The colored troops will make an ex-
cellent showing IN the parade. Three
companies win go from this city and one
from Fredericksburg. The Richmond men
viii travel on the Chesapeake and Ohio
road. '''
Both the Chesapeake and Ohio and
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
will be taxed TO their utmost from to-day
until the 6th conveying the crowds 10
and from Washington. Very little freight
can be handled at this time by either
road. Pullman seats or berths on the
trains leaving to-day are at premium
almost. and lucky be he who can get a
luxurious seat in a palace car.
Sergeant A. NJ. Tomlinson left for
Washington yesterday. He will do special
detective work while in the national
capital. He will do duty until the 5th.
and hopes TO capture Victor Fenwiek.
the man who succeeded In swindling sew
erai persons In this city. II Is also pro-
babe that ne may meet the man who
swinded the H. NJ. Moses Company Of a
watch, sI