The pretty girls cheered.
Richmond's girls never looked more beautiful than upon this occasion.
It seemed that there were fully fifty thousand on Franklin street alone, besides those in carriages, buggies, and other vehicles, and from the pretty dress of every one fluttered a little
souvenir badge, which in addition to the enthusiasm evinced by them throughout the day demonstrated the fact that
Virginia ladies are patriotic as well as her men. As the great column passed down the street more than one fair belle received cheers from the gay soldiers.
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At Fifth and Franklin streets, before the procession started, a spirited horse became unruly and rushed upon the pavement, which was crowded with persons.
It was almost a miracle that no one was hurt.
The rider had finally to get down and lead his horse away.
Colonel John S. Cunningham, of
North Carolina, a member of the staff of
Governor Holt, of that State, was among the prominent guests in carriages.
He was cheered by friends as the procession went out
Franklin.
