The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-23
ON TO RICHMOND.
THE ANNUAL ExCuRsiON OEy IhE
TA5ERNAC- { CHURCH VILE
BE RGiNIA'S CAPITAL
Messrs J. S. Allen and j. NJ, Brough-
Make Arrang ements. Have Returned.
Mr.. Broughton interviewed.

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Learning that Messrs. Jacob S. Allen
and j. NJ. BrOughton had visited Rich
| mond as representatives of the Taber-
nacle Sunday school, our reporter called
on Mr.. Broughton for an account of their
| trip.
| Yes" said Mr. Broughton, 1--WE went
/ to Richmond to arrange for the comfort
| and pleasure of our party when they ar
rive in the city. 1t is the purpose of our
/ school to make these annual excursions
| a means OIL education as well as pleasure.
We therefore try to arrange all things
ahead, so that we can get the most out
of them.
| I'VE obtained not only the freedom of
| the city, but of the State as well. The
i fact is a good cause and an old Vet for
/ my companion made an open door every
| where. The people of Richmond believe
| in their city and love their country, but
their admiration for ,Ae Confederate vet
eran knows no bounds. We called ON Gov.
IO'Ferrall at his office in the old historic
| mansion and were most pleasantly re-
ceived The Governor assured us of his
admiration for Tar Hells and that il
would afford him personal pleasure to
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| the comfort of our excursionists. The
Mayor. Hon. Richard NJ. Taylor greeted
us cordially and said the city was ours
The State Superintendent of Public Bull
ings and Grounds, Col. Richardson, was
very kind to us. and at once gave us the
liberty Of the beautiful Capitol grounds
and buildings for headquarters. He is q
clever gentleman and will leave nothing
| undone that will contribute to our com
fort.
Hon. Josiah Ryland, Second Auditor
of State, kindly showed us over the splen-
did new State Library building, in which
place we could have spent a whole day
with great interest. This building with
all ITS attractions and contents of historic
interest, will be opened to us. Col. Thos.
Il. Pollard, commander of Lee Camp, G..
Is. Veterans, and Superintendent of the
Capitol Machinery, was very attentive
and clever to us. He will never tire in at
tention to our people. Capt. Brown Hal
ley rendered the committee valuable SER
vice, and Mr.. Mcdowell contributed
largely to our pleasure by his attention.
Richmond is still the capitol of the
South, and the most interesting city in
the world to a Southerner-a city of SEN
timent, of monuments ana of patriots
the most progressive city we have. claim
ing now 100000 population. with more
fine public and private buildings. more
monuments and statues than any other
city of its size in the Union. We were
glad TO see evidences of continued Growth
and prosperity.
Richmond has the finest and cheapest
street railway service l have ever seen.
The many places of interest in and
around the city can all be reached by
street car for five cents, including the old
battlefelds of Seven Pines mine miles
from the city, in perfect state of preser-
Ivation. the old breast-works and forts of
earthworks remaining as tley We're when
those memorable battles were fought.
quite number of the Baptists of
Richmond rendered lbs helpful assistance
and attention. They will give our excur-
sionests Il hearty welcome. 1t was a great
pleasure to meet q number of people
who formerly lived in Raleigh. Some .of
them are forging their way to the front
in business lines. - f.r-. . ..S -fs