Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
EXCURSION TO RICHMOND.
What Raleigh Delegation Thinks
of the Old Dominion Capital.

The Raleigh On. c. News and OBJ
| server prints the following interview with
Mr.. j. NJ. Broughton. who with Mr..
Jacob S. Allen, recently visited Rich
mond, in reference to the proposed Taber-
nacle excursion from that city:
Eyes" said Mr.. Broughton. Eve 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 of 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
fact is, 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 the Confederate vete-
| ran knows no bounds. We called on Gov
ernor OFerrall at his office. in the old,
historic mansion. and were most plea
sanity received. The Governor assured
us OF his admiration for Tarheels ana
that it would afford him personal plea
sure to contribute in whatever way he
could TO the comfort of our eXcursionsts.
The Mayor, Hon. Richard NJ. Taylor.
was ours. The state Superintendent of
Public Buildings and Grounds, Colonel
Richardson, was very kind 10 u.s. and at
once gave us the liberty of the beautiful
Capitol grounds and buildings for head
quarters. He is a clever gentleman, and
will leave nothing undone that will con-
tribute to our comfort.
Hen. Josiah Ryland. Second Auditor
Of State, kindly showed us over the
splendid new State Library building in
xFbi nj ,fa "A
day with great interest. This building,
with all its attractions and contents OF
historic interest, will be opened TO us.
Colonel Thomas F. Pollard, an eX-com-
mander of Lee Camp. Confederate Nete-
rams. and superintendent Of the Capitol
machinery, was very attentive and clever
10 us. RE viii never tire in attention 10
our people. Captain Brown HALEY rem
dered the committee valuable service, and
Mr.. Mcdowell contributed largely TO our
pleasure by his attention.
Richmond is sim the capital Of the
South. and the most interesting city IN
the world TO q sOutherner-a city or SEN
timent of monuments, and 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 it's size in the Union. We were
glad 10 see evidences Of continued growth
and prosperity.
"Rlchmond has the finest and cheapest
street railway service / have ever seen.
The many places OF interest in and
around the city can all be reached by
street-car for cents, including the old
battle-helds of Seven Pines mine miles
from the city,. i'm perfect state OF preser-
walton, the old brcastworks and forts or
earthworks remaining as they were when
those memorable battles were fought.
"Quite a number OF the Baptists or
Richmond rendered us helpful assistance
and attention. They will give our eXcur-
sionists a hearty welcome 1t was Il
great pleasure TO meet number of peo-
Die who formerly lived in Raleigh. Some
of them are forging their way to the front
in business lines"