Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

| yourselves worthy sons of sires whose
| deeds in every conflict have shed I'M
= perishable glory and renown upon the
pages of our cOuntry'S history. You are
| going to battle in the cause of humanity
| and civilization, and it will not chill your
| ardor TO remember that the cause re-
| ceived its baptism of blood from the veins
| Of a young southern hero, whose life
| was the first to be laid on the altar of
! his country"
This address. which was received with
loud cheers by the troops, deeply affected
many of the citizens who heard 1t.
THE GIRLS IN EVIDENCE.
IL was a few minutes past 10 when the
Second Regiment arrived at the station,
and II was not until a quarter TO II that
the last section passed out and over the
bridge. In the meantime, ii may well be
imagined that many Incidents, humorous
as well as pathetic, took place. The
band had played as the men marched
down Seventh street, the familiar strains
of "The Girl / Left Behind Me- and It
is perhaps needless to say, in view OF the
fact that three Richmond companies be-
long 10 the Second Regiment. that that
unfortunate girl was much in evidence
To these ii may be said that the parting
is at least a healthy sign, for the course
of true love never did run smooth.
This was a trying moment with hun
dreds. Women stood with their arms
about the men they loved-their husbands,
sons. brothers-until the engines signalled
that they were about 70 start. Many
women bore up bravely, but many more
sobbed. some silently, some Historically.
DIVIDED WITH THEM.
One soldier of the Fourth Regiment
went to his companion of the Second and
asked him If he had any money 10 take
with him. Upon being answered in the
negative he empted his pockets of his
worldly possessions, including several
coins and ?. piece of chewing tobacco.
There were many such acts Of generosity
performed.
i local news-dealer had scattered 1000
comics of a weekly publication through the
train and a retail tObacconist had been
through the cars scattering cigarettes and
chewing tobacco. Lunch baskets ana DOX-
es were thrust into the hands OF the IRA
vellers. and one old man. accompanied by
his feeble wife, gave his son par OF
shoes as a parting gift
THE TRAIN PULLS OUT.
Such incidents might be multiplied in
definitely, but there is an end to all
things. and at last the first section was
i'm readiness. 1t left at 1850 o'clock, an
engine and fourteen cars. in charge OF
Lieutenant Colonel Roller. The men left
chez ring from the open windows of the
car. while Lieutenant-Colonel Roller,
Chaplain Patton, and other officers
waved their adieux from the back plat
folm of the sleeper provided for their
accommodation.
The second section left at II :25 in charge
of Major Watson, and the Thlrd <t IL 40
with Colonel Baker.
ADJ, WIFI I. Provided FOR.
The tourney is scheduled 70 occupy
tventv-two hours. The men have ample
room in the cars. and the provisions are
carried on each section. The cars were
some of the best of the Atlantic-Coast
Line. with some belonging to the Plant
system. Attached - the Third section
MAS a stook-car, with the officers horses.
Colonel Baker, his oihcers, ana men
were deeply touched at the tender and
sincere demonstration of enthusiasm and
regard. Il have always loved Richmond
eeid Colonel Baker but what has &C.
Cured to-day VIII make this splendid city
ag dear 10 me as my own town OF wood
stock" Others gave expression TO SINH
lar sentiments.
RECALLS DAYS OF 81.
veteran of the Confederate war said
the scenes of yesterday reminded him OF
the oath and 25th of May, 1861, when the
Fifteenth Regiment and the old t1rst
Ieft for the seat of the war. The morn |
ings dawned beautifully, and all Rich
mond was astir TO see the soldier boys !
off. II was "a sadly happy day" and the |
N arch from the camp of instruction was |
! trlumphal procession. Bottles OF whis- |
kew and boxes of cigars were thrust into |
the hands of the soldiers, and there was |
rot a bayonet I'm line that was not deco |
rated with flowers by the ladies'. The |
band, too, played "The Girl l Left Be
hind Me-" and tears were mingled with
The enthusiasm.