Richmond planet., 1895-03-23
SEEING THE SIGHTS.


They Joined the party here, and all
were shown through this large estab-
lishment. The large nur-he- Of 'vhiso
females lin the cigarette department
was especially noticeable.
Samples of the tobacco were given
to members of the party, also hand
some catalogues.
The delegation was most courteous
Iy received and shown the working of
the intricate machinery with which the
cigarettes are made.
From here the party went to Patter-
sons tobacco factory. Here they were
shown how chewing tobacco is manu-
factured. In the stemming room were
large number of cOlOred persons both
male and female
The singing was inspiring, and when
one of the songsters broke forth with
Marching through Georgia" there was
a noticeable change in the northern
men.
THE APPOINTMENT AT THE GOVERNORS
From there it was understood that
the delegation would go out and have
lunch at their hotel after which they
were to meet at the Governors Man
sion at , p. m.
Representative Teamoh and Alder
man John Mitchell, Jr. repaired to the
PLANET Office, and p m reached the
place as previously appointed.
The other members of the delegation
had not arrived and the party awaited
their arrival. 1t was not long before
they put in appearance.
With them was Mayor Richard NJ
/ Taylor, who had been invited.
The party entered the Executive
Mansion, were met by the brilliant Mr..
| to the Governor, and were ushered in
to the parlor, where they awaited the
coming of the stately and martial-lOok-
| ing Chief Executive of Virginia, The
party were seated and shortly after
wards, Gov. O'Ferrall accompanied by
his accomplished Madame entered. All
arose and Col. H. NJ Boykin intro
duced the party to the Governor. AS
each ones name was called Governor
| O'Ferrall grasped his hand and he in
turn introduced his Madame, who with
bow acknowledged the introduction.
In no case did she grasp the hands OF
the visitors.
Both were complying with the strict
rules of etiquette, and in no case did
} they display any sign that they regard
ed it as unusual at the cOlored officials
being present.
After an informal conversation last
J ing about five minutes, His Excellency
, requested his Madame to excuse then
and taking the lead, and asking th'
, gentlemen to follow, ne led the wa,
, | into the dining hall. Mrs. OFerral
remained in the parlor as the delega
tiOn passed out.
THE COMMITTEE AND THE LIBATION.
The health of the Governor of Vir
ginia and the Mayor of Richmond wa
I drunk, as the light repast was bein
e enjoyed. Cigars were furnished
e There was no embarrassment, an
n the conversation was general.
The colored officials thought moth
+ ing of the courtesy realizing that it wa
an official recognition which could nc
be avoided. and it was not intende
4 that any reference should be made ]
| public print to the affair inasmuch as
was simply the state of Virginia act
p ing through its official head and was
h no wise private or social affair ter
" dered by an individual.
After the repast, all retired to the
brary where further conversation wa
j. INDUCED in.
VISITING PLACES OF INTEREST.
v The party, the Governor include
/ Mayor Richard NJ. Taylor, Senator Wi
liam Lovenstien who had come in lat
Private Secretary Chesterman, togetl
d. er with the Massachusetts COmmitte
and Alderman Mitchell entered IL
carriages and drove to the Virgin
penitentiary, where they were court
ously received by the efficient Supe
intendent B. w. Lynn and show
T. through this institution.
Of Many we're the anxious looks ca
j. towards the Governor, who of all ms
+. has the power by stroke Of the pen
release any one Of the inmates.
white convict was working at a m