The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-03

depot. Seventh and Byrd streets were
almost a solid mass OF humanity.
Governor Tyler's speech was heard by
but few people Those who were within
the sound Of his voice cheered him time
and again.
The trains were all I'm waiting when
Hhe soldiers arrived at the depot II
required very little time TO get the men
into the cars and then the guards took
their positions and allowed no one but
the soldiers 10 enter the coaches. The
warriors were kept within the cars.
People moved about from one train 10
another and hundreds of men and women
shook hands with the soldiers. Mothers,
sisters and sweethearts stood under the
car windows and chatted with their loved
ones until the trains moved Off. Many
tears were shed. The mother OF one sol.
der broke down completely and had 20
be supported by strong arms as she
turned away from her boy.
FINAL FAREWELLs.
The first section was in charge Of Lieu
tenant-COlonel Roller. lie stood on the
rear platform with Chaplain Patton and
other officers and they waved their hand
kercniefs to the crowd until the train
disappeared from sight Major Watson
had charge Of the second section and
Colonel Baker the third.
While the boys were waiting 10 start
many Were treated TO oranges and other
fruit. Two ladies bought mp an the
oranges they could find and presented
them 10 the soldiers.
Mr.. Henry Lee Valentine. who has
done so much for the soldiers was
thanked bv scores OF them for his kind
ness. Besides entertaining many Of
them at his residence he has established
n chapter Of the Brotherhood Of 81. An
drew i'm the regiment ana presented all
the soldiers with pocket testaments.
AN EARLY START.
All the men Of the Second Regiment
the soldiers with pocket Tostaments.
All the men OF the Second Regiment
were kept in Camp Lee Wednesday even
ing so that they might be on hand
promptly I'm the morning. There was but
little sleep during the night and conver-
sation was kept up I'm subdued tones in
the men began TO pull up stakes and by 6
o'clock nearly every company was ready
80 march TO the depot.
The rule under which visitors are ex-
cludcd from the camp during the morn
ing was dispensed with and "a great many
people called to say good bye to the
soldiers. especially those from this city.
At 1880 O'Clock the regiment assembled.
the roll was called and the men were
provided with tags which had been care
fully recorded for future identification Of
the men.
There was no drill OF the men during
the forenoon. but passes We're issued TO
those who did not act as escort but de-
sired % see the Second Regiment Off.
The baggage. camp equipage etc, was
10 fn q -
that stood in readiness on the tracks Of
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac railroad I'm the rear of the Fair
grounds.
A TOUCHING SCENE.
The scene around Camp Leo was n very
touching one. when the final signal 10
move was given and many an eye became
moist when the soldiers parted from their
friends Governor Tyler who had been at
his home I'm southwest Virginia, left there
Wednesday evening in order 20 be present
at the departure Of the troops. lie
reached here i'm time 10 go 20 camp and
company the men on their last march
through the streets II Richmond. He
was met al the depot iy the members Of
his STAFF residing in this city, Col. C..
O'B. Cowardin. Col. 10 Lane Stern, Col
William o. Skelton. Col w. Brydon
Tenant and Col. Charles V. Darlington.
Governor Tyler and his staff went to
Camp Lee IN carriages, whore they were
warmly welcomed by the troops. The
escort to the Second Regiment. which
was in charge of Captain II. n. Sheen. Of
Company A. Fourth Regiment. the Lee
Rifles. of Norfolk, consisted of the fol-
lowing companies:
Company A. Fourth Regiment; Com
pany L. Fourth Regiment OF Ports
mouth Captain Brooks commanding.
Company b. Fourth Regiment, Of Nor
folk. Captain Salamonsky commanding:
Company c. Third Regiment. OF Farm
vile. Captain Allen commanding;
Company +. Third Regiment OF Alex
andria, Captain Atkinson commanding;
Company +. Fourth Regiment OF Suffolk.
Captain Causey commanding Company
G.. Fourth Regiment. OF Suffolk Captain
Wilson commanding; Company A, Third
Regiment OF Danville, Captain Hutchings
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