Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13

a marked expression Of the confidence of
the people OF the State.
The splendid appearance or the men,
their fine bearing, as well as the remark
ahiv fine physique Of many of them was
tbe subject of general comment, and as
one saw the regiment march by one couiu
not help regretung that IT had not peeh
given opportunity TO maintain the rePu-
tation OF Virginia on the fighting line
They showed as plainly as men could that
they were of fighting stock, and 1t was
easy 10 believe the honor of the state
SAT-. I'm their hands under every circum-
stance. Yet. yesterday was the last TIME
they will ever be together with arms III
their hands. Kismetl oo
The regiment was formed at about II 80
o'clock at the Exchange Hotel, where tile
men are quartered. The march was tineo
So as to reach the Capitol rev minutes
of noon. The line OF march, In column u
f0urs was up Franklin 10 Governor, up
co,,er,or IN Capitol. out Capitol 10 Ninth.
and down Ninth to Grace, where the
Sguare was entered, the regiment being
drawn m on the southern slope, III front
of the south portico Of the Capitol. Inc
regiment was headed by Colonel Maize
and staff. and the band of the First Resl-
ment and the Regimental Drum corps
REVIEWED BY THE GONERNOR'
The regiment was reviewed by Governor
Tyler from the balcony at Fora i lo.oi'
on the balcony with the Governor VIZ
an the lady members of his family anu
members of his staff, including Colonel
Cowardin. Colonel SHELTON, Coiohel I.h-
uant. Colonel Peasants, Lieutenant-Colo-
mel stern. and Captain Kent, or COMPANY
I'D Second Regiment, acting member VI
the staff by invitation. o.o
Tho sidewalks were lined with specta-
tors and thousands Of people VIZ VIZ
thronged about the portico. SehtihelS
we're stationed at various points aooue
the Capltol and on the second Moor Oh INC
hhnding. but the crowd was allowed "
come and go as it chose: ..oa
Before the regiment had been masseu
in front of the portico the Governor anu
Marty came over from Ford's and occu-
riol the space reserved for them, occupy
ing nearly the same position as that oc-
cuuiad nv Daniel Webster and ms party
when the great orator spoke IRON me
r0rtlco in 1870 The Governor ana .he
ladies' were seated, and soon w alAet
Howard the old colored janitor at the
C4ritol appeared at the door leading from
lhe Senate chamber 10 the poruSo' pr ,,
.y bearing the flag, which hau Deen ny ~
lu the Governors office since IL MaS ~, q
some time ago 1t was retsNeu ny
member OF the stan ana w
front Of the portico. ~ ,oa,os
Tho nortico WAS crowded with lauieS
and gentlemen at this time, many haVins ;
arrived after the Governor and staLi anu
Acknowledgement Montague ano WIZ,
GOVERNOR TYLER'S SPEECH
Almost ON the strike of noon Governor
Tyler arose. and, advancing 10 the
OF the portico, made his speech OF pr
.antat,on standing with barred heao III
the bright October sun. The Governor
said:
Colonel Nalle. officers and Men OF the
Third Virginia Regiment: x,,-,.,,o
II speak for all the people OF Nlfsii l,,.
when l saywe welcome you PACK 20 ;;psn
homes with no less Joy and prloe lhaa,
we would feel I'm the return OF conqu e.a,
heroes. They also serve VINO ohiy s.ail a
and watt Had your banner waved oNea
bl00d-stained fields, or had rate enro .al,,r
your names on her eternal page W So MD
stirring deeds OF yalor. Virginia wouIu
not be more ready TO honor you IMAM she
Is to-day. "a
when the call 10 arms was made ana
our country asked for brave men 10 me-
common foe, there was no i aitv,sS %
delay. but az one man you respohusu "
the Summons and marched 10 the iron.
Offering your services and your ives; ~
need be. I'm support OF our country has.
II was no fault OF yours that connlct W.
not your lot You stood READY ana ensSSa
FOR the strife. and greater was Inc straiI'
OF Confinement 20 the dreary camp thn, n
meeting In the clash OF arms on deaoiS
HAVE WON THE PEOPLES PRAISE;
You deserve TO be commences ,se TOT Ssr gI
and above all. for the honorable RECORD
you have made by patient HnnuIannsS NJ
under wrong, and by the rpaEnihceht nis
eipline for which you ana your sa''ah'