The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-03
VALIANT
SONS OF
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commanding: Company II. Fourth Regl-
ment. Of Norfolk. Captain Nottingham
commanding.
JOINED IN THE MARCH.
Jus, before the regiment left camp Col
onel Male and Northumberland KEEL
lar. of the Third Regiment. arrived there
and both officers marched with Colonel
Baker 10 the Union depot. all the field
officers having shipped their horses. The
line Of march was down Broad TO Lom-
hardy street. through Lombsrdy 20
Franklin, down Franklin to Seventh,
down Seventh to the Union depot.
Outside OF the fair grounds the old
soldiers from the Soldiers Home were
drawn up IN line TO salute the troops
before leaving for Jacksonville, and they
followed the Second Regiment part OF
the way. A large majority Of the men
who did not act as escort. also accom-
named the Second Regiment 20 the depot.
When the corner of First and Frank
lin streets was reached a short halt was
made and the members Of X. T.. Lee
Camn In uniform. at that point Joined
the escort and took the right Of line.
The streets through which the military
paSsed was densely lined with citizens OF
all ages n ~avocations. who loudly
oheered the troops as they went py'
often waving hags ana handkerch'eIs
on Seventh street. just above the depot
me escort drew up in line and let the
soldiers pass by.
THE GOVERNORS ADDRESS.
Governor Tyler and the members OF his
staff took positions on the rear PLATFORM
Of a pullman car standing on the east
erly track at the depot n the ohi'l
magistrate briefly addressed the troops
80 - N~.-ana H. QpOLa as fOiORe.
..This Is the saddest hour OF soldier
ufe-the farewell TO home, friends, and
native state. and dare not trust mysslt
10 attempt TO express the emotions that
we'll 10 in my heart at this time, TOT IN
doed a Good OF memories TOO sad for e6-
pression crowd in upon me. II Is only
bv turning out thoughts TO a nope OF y
glorious return that gloom can be as
pelled. Let us then in fancy hear the
lively strains OF martial music as u
welcomes home our conquering heroes
crowned with glory OF duty noDly uohs'
loud a%pplause).
with all confidence we see you GO
knowing that YOU will acquit yourselves
like men. faithful honorable soldiers
proudly bearing the name OF Nirglnians'
renewed applause). As Governor OF TINS
State l make most sincere acknowledge
mont Of the quick and ready response
Wlln WHICH N0h hhNR
country's call. I know you will prove
Yourselves worthy sons Of sires whose
deeds In every conflict have shed Inn
p%erishable glory and renown upon the
pages OF our country's history. You are
going to battle in the cause Of
and civilization, and IL Nill not chill your
ardor 10 remember that the cause re-
ceived it's baptism OF blood from the veins
of a young Southern hero, whose life
- NaHI 90 I'll altar nF
his country. (Cheers).
'Bovs remember you have loved ones
at home thinking and praying for you,
and with tear bedimmed eyes We ria
YOU farewell. and most reverently do we
say God bless and be with you and bring
YOU Tome again" loud cheers ard
applause).
THE MASCOTs.
Nearly every company that left Rich
mond yesterday, had a mascot In the
shane of a dog or cat. While Company
G.. Of Roanoke. Captain Hatcher com
handing. was standing In front OF Gov
ernor Tyler, when the latter was deliv-
ering his parting address, one OF the
men in the front rank had sitting on his
right shoulder a little kitten which had
been selected by the men to share their
fate.
OF Portsmouth, Captain OWehS com-
handing, carried a large white bull ter
rier which had been marked Company
l.. Second Regiment, L. S. ""
Mr.. Rosendorf, the proprietor OF a
cigar store near the postofice very kind
" remembered the two companies OF the
Blues Wednesday afternoon by sending
them a lot Of cigars, cigarettes. tobacco
and matches.
NO CHEAP TICKETS.
When the soldiers were leaving Camp
Lee yesterday 10 see the Second l,egi-
ment off at the Union Depot, they vain
" looked for the cheap tickets that the
Richmond Traction Company had prom
ised to sell them. The sign was stu mp
at the Office near the main entrance,
but no one was there to sell them the
tickets n half rates. Those who dill not
care to walk, therefore had TO pay full
fares.