Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29

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mcnt. where they were forma-y cehvered
10 the committee Of Nirginians by John
Cochrans. on behalf of the city. The
Seventh Regiment then embarked on the
steamer Ericsson. which they had
chartered. for Richmond. The com
mittee Of Nireinians and OF the
New York Common Council, ana
a guard OF twenty Of the Seventh
Regiment. accompanied the remains on
the jamestown.
During the passage OF the vessel 10 sea
the forts and ships in New York harbor
saluted the jamestown ms she passed
also the Ericsson. and such was the case
at Fortress Monroe and other points along
tine route The vessels were received al
Norfolk with an address by Mayor Lamp
and "A parade of United States and local
military.
The Ericsson. drawing too much water
10 ascend James river % Richmond. the
Seventh Regiment embarked at City Point
on the Glen Cove. the jamestown having
already passed up To the city. Here she
arrived 40 $50 Monday morning july
5th. and was soon followed by the Glen
Cove with the Seventh Regiment As the
vessels rcarel the wharf they were re-
ceived " ID q salute etc. The military
CITY. and other dignitar.es were present,
f Governor Wise ana his party were intro
ducel Ca the various committees as soon
a. the landing was Effected.
Tho Seventh Regiment when they E't
d aboard. found the following committee OF
T the Richmond city Council there 20 wei
come th.m-viz.. Thomas =. Bigger
i postmaster. Judge William W. Crlmp.
+ Messrs. Il. O. Haskins. l.. vs.. Glaze
brook. Charles ". Purcell, and Dr. George
+ Roddey. OF these only Judge Crump sur
wives.
EXERCISES OF JULY 9TH
The programme for the 5th of July en-
braced the half-masting Of all flags on
shipping and building. civic procession
with marshal and aides. and the military
including Henrlco and other troops. First
Virginia REGIMENT and Young Guard
/ battalion. The ceremonies connected with
the interment were grand ana beautiful
/ and suggestive and significant in the high
/ est degree.
At sunrise on the 9TH Monday) salutes
/ were fired on the square I'm honor of the
/ Fourth by the Young Guard Battalion
. and the Faycttc Artillery. The reVerDe-
/ rating echoes awOkc the sleeping citizens
and brought 10 them a realization Of the
duties Of the day. The patriotic and IN
. oueuchable ardOr Of the Young Guarl
+ Battalion, Colonel JonN H. isiNiidi N7"i
commanding. had led them several months
+ before this 10 engage for their exclusive
use the services Of the only military band
i'm the city-the Armory Band, led by
lanes b. Smith-Which accordingly ar-
rcared at the head Of the battalion which
comurisad a brilliant staff Of company anc
field officers and 20 muskets. II hardly
need be said that Of the home soldiery
the Young Guard were the observed Of al
Observers for elegant equipment. sOldierS
bearing. and superb drill. The ROCKY
Ridge Rifles OF Manchester, marched OF
this occasion with the First Nirginh
Regiment. En- route 10 Rockets tn
Young Guard were halted and formed II
lint. extending from the -. Charlie
Hotel 10 the Old Market. The band tool
its station on the left Of the battalion
with orders that when Colonel Angus
and his staff, OF the First Regiment
came within twenty PAGES they were u
wheel in front and march at their mead
Instructions We're obeyed 20 the letter
and while the band played and tn
regiment passed, the battalion stood at
strict present-arms. presenting fine sol
gierly scene. Of which every Young Guar
had r'eht 20 b. proud.
Arrived al Rockets Governor Wise an'
Mayor MAYO proceeded on board IN
jamestown and received the guests, an'
an interchange OF friendly greetings tool
Mace. The Glen Cove arrived a few min
nfes after with the Seventh Regiment
yyhen the same ceremonials took place :
rlatoon Of Richmond Gr'ys were PLACED