Alexandria, Virginia,
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Mr.. EDIToRs: I: We did not have, on the
18th, as was informed, military parade,
the Ringgold Cavalry having determined to
defer their first appearance in full uniform un-
til sometime in OCTOBER i believe. aal u a


To compensate for general turnout, how
ever, we, had a most inimhable bunesque,
consisting of boys dressed in every variety of
regimentals, from those of the Blues of olden
time, TO the Columbian Rifemen of later date
Immense paper caps, coats of many colors,
and Of all descriptions, and a pioneer resemb-
ling Turk more than any thing else graced
this motley legion, commanded by a youthful
son Of Mars, on decidedly tall horse, with
chaPeau, black plume, blue coat. yellow pa n
falcons, and very large tin, spurs. II was rich,
decidedly. iifeg E 5gs# "a gyYty Nr4 f' sgssa Ti