Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-13

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H. Wood, w. T. Yarbrough, and Quar-
termaster-Sergeant W.tH W. Mason.
A crowd OF eager, anxious watchers had
gathered at the Richmond end of the
trestle over which General Lees train
must past. and as soon as the engine ap-
peared at the other end it's arrival was
signalled by the rushing backwards Of
this crowd, by the booming of the Howit-
Zers' guns, and by the screeching Of the
Whistles Of the steam engines collected
near the station.
The character of the people seemed 10
change suddenly. The quiet business-ike
and calm insistent air of the usual Rich
mond gathering gave way to a boisterous
pushing, and a mad rush for the train as
it entered the depot simultaneously, the
Blues Battalion escorting the Governor
Of Virginia and his staff. the Mayor Of
Richmond, and other prominent gentle
men entered from the other end Of the
station. The parade was headed by the
Blues Band playing "Dixe," as If their
hopes of salvation rested upon the vigor
infused into the somewhat time-honored
piece Of music.
WITH FULL RANKS.
This procession had been formed at the
Governors Mansion: The Blues turned
out with full ranks, under command of
Major Sol. Cutohins Governor Tyler and
his party occupied carriages. With him
we're Mayor Richard NJ Taylor. Hon. j.
Taylor Ellyson, Brgadier-General Phil
lips. Adtutant-General Nalle; Colonel c.
OBJ. Cowardin. chief Of staff; Colonel 10
Lane Stern. Colonel Couliing, Colonel Skel-
ton. Colonel w. Brydon Tenant, Colonel
Charles V. Darlington, Colonel VI. l..
Dawson. and Lieutenan CroXtoh. United
States army.
The special train was made up or two
Pullman cars and a private car Of an Of
ncer OF the Plant system, with Engine
No 2cl. built by the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
As it rounded the curve the crowd broke
out into the most rapturous cheers,
which rose and swelled I'm volume as
General Fitzhugh Lee was seen standing
upon the rear platform Of the last car.
Hundreds Of people had followed the Gov
ernor's procession into the station
through the open gates, and it was dense
" hacked by a surging, struggling
throng. all eager TO reach the hand OF
General Lee. outstretched TO greet all who
came TO him.
SCENE IN THE STATION.
Men climbed all over the car in their
frantic efforts to reach the hero of the
hour. Ii was a picture OF pictures, and
one which General Lee will doubtless re
member when all ephemeral ones have
faded from his recollection. From the
mastheads of the factories, which can be
seen from the platform, the nationa!
! colors waved to the breeze. The roofs
of these factories and the tops Of rail-
way cars were vantage points OF obter-
| walton which were in great demand.
! Outside the sun shone gloriously in happy
| augury. and within the station frantic
| crowd of men and women were cheering
| vociferOusly on all sides of the car back
| to the boundaries of the depot, waving
! their handk erChiefs and hats and throw
| ing them into the air in ecstacy. 1t was
| a sight we'll calculated 10 stir the blood
| and touch the motions, and some OF the
more sensitive shed tears of joy.
The Blues, drawn up in line. presented
| arms, and their band played Hail, 10 the
| Chief" though the notes were drowned In
| the prevailing hubbub. Men had swarm
! ed up the railing TO the platform OF the
car, and in order that he might be better
| seen. acting upon the suggestion of his
friends. General Lee stood upon chair
His action was signal for a renewed
| outburst. and his position had another
happy effect, for ii enabled him TO see
his wife and daughter trying to reach the
| car and he kissed his hand TO them. The
| crowd was altogether intractable, how
| ever, and refused TO yield to the cries OF
Make way for Mrs. Lee" which were
| uttered by the gentlemen who stood by
| Mrs Lee and her daughter and tried tC
force a way for them TO reach the Gene
raj. Major Myers, Colonel c. OBJ. Cowar-
din, Mr.. Peter Mayo. and Mr. John Atkin-
| son eventually succeeded in making al
avenue through which Mrs. and Miss
Lee were enabled TO reach the car, wher,
the most affectionate greetings were eX
changed. Mr.. Fitz Lee. Jr., gained the
platform moment later, and shOok
| hands with his father.
GOVERNOR TYLER'S ENTREE.
And then came Governor Tyler, hoistet
| over the railing by the Blues. You knew
il was he before you saw him. for III,
| crowd positively roared when they caught
| sight of him. IL was a genuine sort of {
| shout. too and showed that its objec
| holds a sung place In the hearts Of III,
| Richmond public. lie sprang forward
with a hearty and friendly smile ant
grasped the hand of the Consul General
There was brief interchange Of words
that seemed to be sincere, ana the Gov
ernor stepped to one side TO make way
for the others. Then came Mayor Taylor
I'm whose eyes there was no mimic JOY
| Colonel Cowardin followed. and he an,
| General Lee embraced each other, an'
the former presented the latter with {
handsome wreath Of laurel and violets
the testimonial of the Dispatch Company
And now there came familiar figures, al
many as you like. Hon. j. Taylor ELY
son Mr.. IA. Theodore Ellyson, Majo
Myers. the members OF Governor Tyler
STAFF, and others. The Consul-Genera
was accompanied by Vice-Consul Syringe
and sConsul Barker and these gentlemen
were<bresented 10 the visitors. while Gen
eral Lee was kept busily engaged shakin
hands with the crowd that pressed $
| excitedly about the car.
THE GOVERNORS ADDRESS.
II must have been an infinite relief {
General Lee when Governor Tyler. cut
ting a swath through the air with hi
silk hat, waved his hand for silence. an