Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-06-10
PROF. WADE In RICHMOND.
He Sees the Troops Depart for
the War.

dences 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. | wish To give your readers
an account of the doings of a single
& day.
The clipping which / enclose from
Richmond paper of this date, is
! fine description Of the departure of
two regiments of Virginia troops, for
i the seat Of war You may use the
/ clipping, or as much of it as you see
proper to use, as a part of this letter.
i 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 mouTned their departure.
/ Early in the morning the soldiers
were up and after breakfast they went
to work TO prepare for their departure.
Before 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 arous-
ing reception. AS the men had boarded
the cars the Governor did not make
them an address. Each section was
cheered 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 a 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 a 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
diers 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.
II is estimated that there was from
30, 900 to 1000 perple in the neigh
borhood Of the Union Depot when the
soldiers arrived and it was difficult for
a 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 81 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.
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