The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1898-06-15
PROF. WADE IN RICHMOND.
He Sees the Troops Depart for
the War.
Is Touched by their Patriotism and
Pleased at the Unmistakable Evil
denees Of United Country-No
North No South-But all are Amer

Pleased at the Unmistakable Evil
denees of United Country-NO
North No South-But all are Amer.
cans.
RICHMOND, VA, June s, 1851
have spent several weeks in this his
toric city, amidst the most stirring
scenes. l wish to give your readers
an account of the doings Of single
day.
The clipping which | enclose from
; a Richmond paper of this date, is a
fine description of the departure of
two regiments of, Virginia troops, for
the seat of war. You may use the
clipping, or as much of it as you see
proper TO use, as part of this letter.
The departure of the Third and
Fourth Regiments from Camp Lee
Yesterday was an event that will long
be remembered by the people of Rich
mond.
Never before, perhaps, in the history
of the city had so many OF its citizens
been gathered together to do honor to
any people. 1t was day OF joy and
sorrow, of cheers and tears. The sol
diers rejoiced in the fact that they
were going to the 'front.' Relatives
and friends mourned their departure.
Early in the morning the soldiers
were up and after breakfast they went
TO work to prepare for their departure.
Before I O'Clock stream of people
could be seen going in the direction Of
the camp, many of them heavily laden
with baskets and bundles.
LATE In STARTING.
The tentage and baggage were not
loaded on the Third regimental train
as early as intended. There was con-
siderable delay. 1t was after 10 o'clock
befor the last section of this train left.
Governor Tyler accompanied by Col
onels Cowardin Couling, Stern and
Darlington, all mounted, rode up
shortly before Colonel Males men de-
parted. The Governor was given rous-
ing reception AS the men had boarded
the cars the Governor did not make
them an address. Each section was
eheered as it pulled out.
After the tents had been carted
away the straw and other refuse mat
ter were fired by the soldiers. A strong
wind was blowing from the north and
there was great danger of the auditor
ium building being destroyed. The
Fire Department sent the chemical
engine out and it extinguished the fire.
PARADE OF THE FOURTH.
The Fourth Regiment proceeded to
the Union Depot soon after the Third
started North. Governor Tyler and
Colonel Taylor rode at the head Of the
procession and behind them came the
members of their stats followed by the
Blues Band. The route taken was
down Broad street to point opposite
the Lee Monuement, when the pro-
cession turned to the right, and march
ing around the monument, the band
playing Dixie.
From Richmond College down
Franklin and Seventh streets to the
depot the soldiers passed through lines
of people that often spread out into
the streets. There was an abundant
supply Of Confederate and National
flags. The people cheered each com
pany. Many pretty young ladies stood
upon the curbstone and shook hands
with number of soldiers as they filed
by.
THE VETERANS AS ESCORT.
At First and Franklin the process
sion halted for short rest. The Vet
Grams Of Lee and Pickett camps were
in waiting at this point and acted as
escort to the station. While the sol
dlers were resting residents along the
street sent out the water.
Services at some of the churches had
to be abandoned on account of the pa
rade.
1t is estimated that there was from
30, 600 to 40, 600 perple in the neigh
bOrhoOd Of the Union Depot when the
soldiers arrived and it was difficult for
passage to be opened up. The vet
Grams from the Soldiers Home were
lined up on the west side of Seventh
street and saluted the boys as they
marched by. Some of the old warriors
wept as the days of '6l were recalled
by the stirring scenes.
Governor Tyler, sitting on his horse
made an address to the soldiers which
was heartily cheered.
THE PARTING SCENES.
There was some delay in getting
the soldiers into the cars. The three
sections Of the train were separated
from each other by very narrow spaces.
Men, women and children crowded in
to these spaces and it was quite re-
markable that no one was injured.
1t was no unusual thing to see ladies
crawl under the cars in passing from
one train to another
There were many pathetic scenes,
many break-downs when the time to
say farewell came 1t was painful
to witness the grief Of some parents.
/ An instance that was witnessed but
| by few deserves mention. A soldier
from another city was just out of the
hospital after an operation having been
performed on him. He was assisted
into car which was crowded with
soldiers kind-harted lady was
shocked to think that an i'll man
would have to rough it with his COM
pany to Jacksonville. She learned
that this man had no money. The
| lady soon raised fund of so had
the man comfortably fixed in a sleep
er, paid the porter 81 to look after the
soldier and the man was left with con-
siderable pocket money.
A lady "held up" milk wagon and
purchased its entire supply for the
soldiers.
1t was nearly o'clock before the
section got away
Before leaving Richmond Colonel
Taylor and all other officers who had
recently been promoted were muster
ed out and into the offices to which
they had been chosen.
IT is LEFT DEsoLATE.
All that remains of Camp Lee is it
charred ruins. Timbers half burned
and piles of ashes cover the ground in
many places. There was small
army of colored people in the grounds
yesterday and they reaped harvest
of kindling wood.
About thirty soldiers were too I'M
well to be taken away. They are be-
ing cared for at the Old Dominion
Hospital and as fast as they recover
will be sent to join their commands.
This hospital has cared for about
seventy men since the camp was es-
tablished here.
1t was beautiful sight to see a
host of confederate veterans, escorting
the boys in blue. The mingling of
confederate flags with the stars and
stripes was not the sign of desloyalty
but the emblem of unity.
1t was a touching sight to see
fathers in gray bidding. good by to
their sons in blue. as the latter vent