Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
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HARTFORD AND WORCESTER SOL
DIERs CORDIALLY RECEIVED.
SPECIALIZING At The ARMoRY.
Major Cutehfns, Col. Anderson, and
Hon. u. u. Munford Make Addresses
OF Welcome. to Which Captain
Newton Responds Most Heartily.


The members Of the Hartford City
Guard and the Worcester Light Infantry,
with the staff and Veteran Association
Of the former organization. arrived in the
city last night, and were cordially greet
ed BY battalion OF the First Regiment,
consisting Of Companies a. y, c, and p,
the Blues Battalion. and a large and
representative delegation from the Young
Mems Business Association.
The visitors arrived on four special cars
over the Chesapeake and Ohio railway
from Luray. The train was more than an
hour late. a fact that was not realized
by the Richmond soldiery until they were
In marching order. but the long wait did
not by any means dampen their ardor.
and the reception given to the visitors
was cordial TO a degree.
The organizations from Connecticut and
Massachusetts have Joined forces for this
excursion. which has been arranged for
them by the tourist department Of the
Royal Blue Line. The route covered in
cludes Gettysburg, Pen Mar. Harper's
Ferry. Iuray. Richmond. Old Point, and
Washington.
GIVEN A CORDIAL WELCOME.
The two commands were loudly cheered
upon their arrival, and were escorted by
the Richmond militia and the Young
Mems Business Association to the Regi-
mental Armory by the following line of
march: From the depot up Broad street
to Tenth, to Capitol, to Ninth. to Grace.
to Fifth. to Broad, to Seventh. The route
was lined with people. and was illumi-
mated in parts with colored fires. The
visitors were cordially welcomed on all
sides, and presented fine appearance In
line Both companies are composed. Tor
the most part. Of men OF aftairs' ana are
among the most prominent DouleS VI MI
litia in the country.
Arms were stacked I'm the Armory drill
hail and Captain Cunningham extended
an invitation TO the visitors to repair 10
Sanger Hall. where refreshments had
been provided for them by the Young
Mems Business Association.
ADDRESSES OF WELCOME.
Captaln Cunningham, rho acted as
duced Major Cutchins, who, he SAID,
would welcome the visitors on behalf OF
the Blues Battalion. Major Cutchins
said: 1.-THE Blues welcome you win open
hearts and hands" He alud ed TO the
visits of the Ancient and Honorable Ar
tIllery Company of Massachusetts, ana
the Governors Foot Guards, OF Hart
ford. on former occasions. to the long
and honorable records of these organlza-
lions. and TO the history OF the Blues,
and in conclusion said his command
claimed as a heritage something OF the
spirit which had always characterized
Richmond people-a generous hcspitahty
and this heritage they were prepared TO
turn TO account upon the visit OF their
brothers of Massachusetts, and Connect
cut.
lieutenant Colonel George Wayne An
derson welcomed the visitors on behalf
of the First Regiment. He expressed the
Measure this duty gave him. and assured
them that the regiment was prepared to
do them willing service. He said that
there was q time when the men OF VIZ
einia and Massachusetts and Connect
Ont stood shoulder 10 shoulder in their
country's cause, and he expressed the
conviction that If ever they were called
upon again they would all answer with
hearts as-brave and true as those OF their
forefathers.
Hon. b. h. Munford was introduced 10
evtend the greetings of the Young Mems
business Association and the citizens OF
Richmond. He opened happily by saying
that though they had come from distant
homes. they were not strangers, for they
I bore aloft the glorious old Stars and
/ Stripes. He spoke Of the part Virginia
and Massachusetts had played in winning
for America her independence. and the
Ties of fraternity which had been indis-
solubly cemented thereby. You come
IN rs" he continued from the battle
fields of Gettysburg and the Shenandoah
valley. That IS another page In our
| history which is lighted by deeds OF
heroism" He then gave to the VISITORS
the following sentiment; American Vaior
and American devotion TO principle, as
exemplined in the struggle from Manassas
| TO Appomattox." In conclusion. he SAID
eve want 10 be friends and fellow
/ countrvmen Of a united country. we
welcome YOU as old-tme friends once
| divided. but now happily united, and
brethren OF country unspeakaoly dear
| to us all. We present you with the Keys
of our city. and hope your stay Will be
| pleasant and profitable. and our welcome
! found TO be cordial and sincere
RESPONDS FOR THE VISITORS.
There were loud calls for song from
Captain Cunningham. and that gentle
man responded feicitously with The
Rlue and Gray" after which Captain
Charles W. Newton, of the Hartford
| Guard. responded 10 the speeches OF
welcome. He expressed with some feel
ing the appreciation Of the two com
| mauds. for what ne termed the hearty
welcome and splendid reception which
had been accorded them. He said he
! had visited Richmond two weeks ago,
TO 90 over the ground Of the present
trim. and assured the men OF both com
NAMES that rare treat was In store
| for them IN visiting the various places
| of historic interest about this city Rich
| mond was built he said like Rome,
unon seven hills. and was replete with
historic and picturesque interest. He
| paid a great compliment 10 the Blues
| and said that during the recent WISH
10 the battlefield Of Gettysburg the
northern soldiers had been thrilled with
| admiration for the boys who wore the
gray. as well as for those who wore
| the blue.
MUSIC AND REFRESHMENTS.
The Colts Band, which accompanies
the party. and Is very she musical
orga nization, played several selections
and the refreshments were served to
the visitors by the members OF the Blues
and First Regiment battalions.
The visitors were then escorted tC
Murphy's Hotel where they will be