Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-04-27

H. Bryan, Esq, Hon. henneln Ndynets Il, " ~
Branch, g. L. Hinton, ard w. ID. Haywood, Esq s..
as vice presidents and supported the right by Elk
4 President Tyler and on the left by Gov. Reid. Al
ter satisfying the inward man with the tempting
4 vands the cloth removed, and the regular toasts
announced as follows, being drunk in the following
bumpers of champagne:
/ 1. TIE american Unior.-The brightest hope o.
human liberty. Loud cheers
| 9. Our Sister and Weie hbOr, Virgtnld- ne motn
er of long line of illustrous sons, and oeautiIu
and accomplished daughters; we greet their repre-
sentatives in hearty and cordial manner
This was received with great enthusiasm, ana M T.
TYLER was loudly called for to respond. lie arose
and said he was of the old Dominion aud the
regarded her glorious old State; Wherever thei
footsteps mig hit wander, they would always reurr
back 10 her with pride and pleasure. Althongh nav
inc this high regard for the State of their birth, VIr
ouians had not contracted feelings, bnt are devoted
30 the interests of all the States OF this cohieuerdcy
But one State is close, If not the closest 10 neafs
her citizens, and that is North Carolina. II virginia
produced the author of the Declaration of lndepen
Edence, whereby Liberty is waited to the Tour quar-
tiers of the world, North Carolina proudly nous W
her head and says, {" first did support thai act;
If we locked the councils OF the nation al w ASH
iooton none shone more conspicuous than the repre-
I sc;,atves of the proud and erect State OF NORM
CaroIjna Mr. TYLER soncluded his remarks by Civ
| ing, as sentiment, the following:
The STATE of North CGrOhnG-IloriouS IN Aer slLi'
| plicly and glorious in her principles
Ex-Governor Manly being called for, remarked
that the COMMUNICATIVE chief of North Carolina be-
| iuT it beiltted that ne SHoulu lePly'
Gov Reid arose amid prolonged applause and Salo
that he felt the most lively emotions when he heard
compliment paid to the old North State, and more
especially when it came from that ola sster-'he oG
| Dominion. This union he was gao 10 Know "fuiu
be beneficial TO orlh Carolina and Virginia, and ne
trusted that each would 60 In the works OF inter-
nal improvement until their great destiny was &C
complIshed. North Carolina meets Virginia mere
with pride and pleasure. l his railroad connection
which they were celebrating to-day was an important
matter 10 Virginia, and he trusted 1t would prove
equally as beneficial to both States, and OF no injury
to none. He remarked that this was his blTih-day'
and man generally felt little like making speech
on such an occasion, he therefore trusted that what
had been left unsad by him would be said by his H.
lustrious predecessor. Ex-Gov. Manly.
| Elk Governor Manly remarked that he we'll knew
the tactics of his rlend-he had experiences te IT,
suits on other occasions-and he begged leave there
fore to surrender at discretion. Laughter and
cheers.) He gave the following
! The City Of Petersbu~g-The "Cockade city OF
the Old Donlinion''
2 T,be SINE of North Carofna-Her steam is now
fairly up and the cry from every station, 90 ahead
Mr. Branch, president CT the Gae!on and Raleigh
raroad responded this sentiment, abiding TO the
be to the State of North Carolina, not merely In d.
recting trade but as vital improvements this whole
section Of country. Ii would enable the people OF
North Carolina reach two, instead OF one market
with their produce, as had oeen the case hele'oioie
He gave as sentiment
IXe SenJ0nrd and Roanoke Railroad, and L0StOn
and Raleigh Rairond-'They have once been one In
misfortune-they now united, and may they be
one in prosperity.
Dr. collins president of the Seaboard and Roam
oke road responded remarking that he looked upon
the connection of the roads which has been made as
of vast importance to the whole State and that In
w elve months the benefits that would result there
from would be perceived and felt. lie gave as
sentiment
IKE CIu of Raleigh and Sea5Oard Of AoJ'olk-Uni-
ted by iron links, may they be more united In the
bonds of friendship.
d Portsmouth and I2aEeigh-Long connected by
Unison of feelinC-now cemented by bonds Of iroD
The Hon. Mr.. Raynor replied to this sentiment in
very and pertinent speech The visit OF their
friends of two sister Staes-l Ifglnia and Maryland
was source OF great qualifications and he cheertully
Joined in rendering them cordial greeting 10 the
little rural city of oaks. He rejoiced at the prospect
ope ming to the people Of his own State, for he be-
lieyed this impulse given to North Carolina would
Prove an epoch in her history. She was now placed
in the position she should have been twenty years
ago, for If the Raleigh road had then been built 10
" eldon, instead Of CASTOR, far different weuu have
been the works of Internal improvement In North
Carolina. Now they had two markets, instead of
one and the result would soon be seen in increased
prosperity. He gave as sentiment
rte Interior Counties IF North CaroHna and Poris-
mouM-United by interests, by the laws OF nature
may they always prosper and be more closely con-
necled in all that is necessary for the common good
The next regular toast was announced as follows:
The Ci,y of Batimnre-Justly distinguished FOR
the NUMBER anu Del5nt ol ueE HSduy
of her women, the whole souled hospitality Of her
people and the un1o gging enterprise of her citizens.
John B. Seidensricker, Esq, OF Baltimore, being
loudly called for made very pertinent and eloquent
speech remarking that he felt an unusual degree of
pleasure in being present this occasion. lie re-
eEed to the first project of railroads in Maryland,
twenty-five years ago-the struggle and the final
sdccess. How Baltimore, from city OF 10000 in
habants and 40 600 900 Of dollars of taxable proper
ty, had Eow increased TO 100000 inhabitants
and the value of her property to 100 100000 OF dol
lars Railroads had done this, and he encouraged .
the people of North Carolina to 60 on, and push
ahead their Jrks of internal improvement. He !
trusted that Raleigh, like other inland cities, might
grow in commerce and wealth, and become the pride
and glory of the State lie loved to these works
of internal improvement extending, and wished 10 |
see them penetrating every crook and Granny In the
proper reply given by distinguished lady of land
to the letter of the Duchess of Sutherland and other
ladies' OF England, who sought interfere with our
Institutions, and gave a sentiment
The Lady Of La President Iyler-The author of
the reply alluded tOthat production is an honor to
heart, her husband aud her country.
This was received With unbounded enthusiasm,
and loud cheers for Mrs. Tyler.
Nh Joshua Jones gave sentiment:
IL fill this cup made up of loneliness alone:
A Of gentle sex, the seeming paragon
Mrs. John Tyler. %
Mr.. John II. Bryan responded appropriately, con-
Guiding with the following toast.
The city of BaAsmore-One of the noblest Giles
IF our great Republic, renowned for and arms.
Il is praise enough to say of her that she is worthy
if the noble State of Maryland.
g. Our Sister City Of Petersburg-Wh ilst acquiring
N many. let us not forget our old friends.