The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-05-14

THE CELEBRATION.


inc been fixed upon for the purpose OF
general celebration Of the opening through
out its whole extent. OF the Wilmington
and Raleigh Rail Road, large number OF
gentlemen assembled int town, from va
rious parts of this State, and from Virginia
and South Carolina. The state OF the
weather was unfayorable. But, notwlih-
standing the fair sun refused ITS genial
beams, all seemed bent on enjoyment,
" spite o. wind and weather." AT an ear
" hour of the morning, the bells gave out
sonorous peals, and the Shipping in Port
ran up their waving flags. Cannon were
fired every fifteen minutes throughout the
day, with National Salute at merldlan.-
At 2P. VI. Procession, composed OF IN
yiied guests and citizens, including the
Presidents, Directors, and Officers OF 9TH
err Roads. the Board of Internal Improve.
ments, the Literary Board, the President,
Directors, Engineers, Agents, and others
in the employ Of the Wilmington and Raj
eigh Rail Road, was formed on From street,
under the direction Of Gen. A. McRea,
Marshal of the day, assisted by Mag. X. f..
Brown, and marched thence to the Dinner
Table, escorted by the Wilmington Nolun-
teers, with their fine band of music. The
Dinner was set out at the Depot, under
sheds temporarily prepared for the pur-
pose. About five hundred and fifty were
at the tables, which were amply prepared
for hungry men. General Owen, the Pres
ident oil the Company, presided, assisted
by the Directors acting as Nicc-PresldentS.
As a little mai.d pr0poS TO the occasion,
shower Of rain came on; II excited how
ever not much attention, there being with
in more attractive objects for the senses.
Good feelings ruled the hour, and good
cheer gave quick wings TO the musings OF
wit.
Subioined are the Regular, and az many
Of the Volunteer Toasts Is could he con'e-
nicntly obtained:
|. The occasioa tre eeiebrqis.- Glorious as a
revelation OF complete success amid lnHumerable
lnd unforeseen difficulties We hal It Is the hal-
binger Of brighter days IA store ioy rs.
. The Old North Stdte.--dod bless her,
3. His Eresieacp, Eduara y. DaEieg,- 3
the able. bold aud fearless Executive, we admire
him; as the disinteresled and patriotic Statesman
We praise him, tha kind, generous.hearted, up.
night uan, we love him
e. The RaleigA and Custom Raj RoId = Oar
ends and wishes are the same, then let no ambi.
lous rivalry, no petty jealousy divide Us, bu, let
Ours be the plans Of far delightful peace,
Unwarped BY party rage, 10 1--we like brothers, "
5. Psfersburg and Portsmouth, Rad k1dds.--
They are our SISTERS. May the feelings of that
endearng title be preserved
g. The Wilmington and Raleigh Raj Raad.
The basis Of Internal Improvements in our
Sta;c-may We soon reap the golden harvest Of
It's promise.
T. Oar CHEF Eag1nser-Mai Walter Gwynn
Upon our soil he will leavc a lasting monument
Of has genius and enterprise--bul IN our hearts a
still more lasting monumeni-,Ae memory Of HIM.
self
MAJOR Gwynn acknowledged in hand.
some MAINE. he compliment conveyed IN
this toast, and offered this sentiment:
WihIngtoa.-F First among the Cities Of the
| earth for hospitality. libetal.ty, enterprise. She
has passed through the fiery ordeal, and spread
her fame throughout the lana
! :. The regeneration Of he SUITE Slowly bat
surely the work advances, and tie night Of gnor.
aneo aud apathy is ias, Frightening into the full
dawn Of Education and Internal improvement.
9. Raj Roads and Canals Better than hooks
Of steel for GRIPPING Us 70 each ether and max.
ing Us free, happy and enlightened people.
10. The Supreme Court Of North CaFoliHa.-
Tho learning which atorns - bencl, affords the
best eSponen, Of cur reverence fDY the lava
u. TIE Mentor ~ ths STANDARD The able
and interchangeable champion Of Internal Improve.
l.euis
u Tls 3i1-HgmsSsd bad II our Toua.-
I Blakey McRee and Jos a H.l--Tha sailor.
/ tho Soldier and the Staiea.n4n.--W bio wo are
rejoicing IA the glory Of our own achievements,
letus not be uumind!al Of their past icrsice-, and
present fame.
10 poman-Tao Star tia, guides tho wan.
dercr 70 happiness. % The rainbow 10 toe storms
Of A,cH
VOLUNTEERS.
By Hqjgr A Black, of Cbqrlesioa North and
South Caroln4--in the sympsthios. oae and the
[ same--likc the Samcse twins. thcv deatinies are
lnscp4r1bls.
b. EJuald Rafa, Esq n PfsrFlare. Tho
Rail Roads Of North.Cafnuy and Virginia 80
| May these hRss u connection between the two
States, cause them 10 forget pe existence Of the
/ ltHt u aspiration.
| BIZ Join W. SHH,, Of Pfrs5grg OLD
North State aud tic oil lSminon; Old friends
J and old neirhbors like III #iue, the older they
get, the more they minist9 to Internal Improve.
/ meut.
By Dr. John Bragb Of PefrsJurg. -Ral
| Roads--L peace a nger falling source Of pros.
perity ia war siFoR arm Of national defence
Bg II. b. Harau, President 81 HE Richmond
and Pcters5arg Raj Road Tho Wilmington and
Raleigh Rail Road truly great work h .tgex.
tent almost natlhal--it must flourish uotwi,h.
standing the DOTS, and opposition OF the igaor.
ant and iKbsr%
/ By Charlef D1HmoeE, Gra. Aqent IF ne
/ Portsmouth taR R9ad.-North. C,rolias- 40
more can il Y sand Of her " sde sierps.r when NJ
sec her bour4 less forests threaded with Raj Rg5rq
/ her hthAo swamps made please At lisI84--,,s
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