Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-03

KrsANsyiLLE, Dnplin CO.. N. c.,
Nav 10th, 1850.

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Mn. FuI.ToS The people OF Dupln have celebra-
led The goth May-the day on which the Meckien-
hure Declaration of Independence was promnlgated-
in n general and enthusiastic manner Eariy III she
morning of the goth, vast numbers OF carriages. pug
y;es and other vehicles could be seen going to Mr.
;h;ns M;ddleton,s Mill Ga beautiful and romantic
place near our vllage,) which had been previously
DESIGNATED as the spot on which the celebration was
10 take place. large concourse OF persons; varying
in numbers from FIVE hundred TO a thousand, having
assembled, the Rev. Dr. Herring oelng caieu uao''
opened the meeting with very appropriate prayer
After which, DR.. CLANCY Graham addressed the com
nany briefly in explanation of the objects for which
they had congrega'ed. - ~,
Dr. Lafayette Hussey then rose and read the Meek
tenburs Declaration of Independence having prefaced
i with 2 few soulstirrng remarks DR.. Graham, the
gallant marshall of the day, then introduced MT M
j Houston who delivered chaste and eloquent ora
ton. Mr.. Houston commenced by returning nearly
welcome tu the many fair ladies who graced Inc occa-
sion with their sunny smiles; he then d'scusSeu d.
length the vast resources of North Carolina ana
proved conclusivey that iudlclouS system or lh'ef
nal improvements would make North Carolina one OF
the brightest stars in the galaxy OF States +,
After he concluded, Frank Johnsons celebrated
band of music made the weIkin rnS with the tune Oh
the Old North State forever.
The guests were then invited 10 partake OF most
sump,uous collation. Truly does such a dinner as
we had on the occasion ene the citizens oil hehahs-
vile and vicinity, who prepared H. il many thanks.
which had been provided with exquisite taste II was
indeed feast of reason and flow of souls ALL both
ladies and gentlemen appeared perfectly delighted -
According the estimate of several persons, al least
two hundred ladies were al the table at one Time
What can be magnificent than 10 see five or SIX
hundred ladies and gentlemen all congregaed together
under the oaks of the forest remote from any
aahtation exchanging mutual manifestations OF Joy.
We had persons from several different Counties New
Hanover, Sampson, Duplin, Wayne, Onsow and Len
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from Onslow. but regret that they did not come
We were glad 10 see Wilmington so we'll represented
and by sucn good looking m with one q tVE -
eeptions 1t showed that III 'F.a.o&toa Neae.e t8le
an interest in our County. Perhaps our Winning N
friends would like TO marry ne If 0ur Dfe.,E r.
ladies.
Sampson was also largelv repre=a1 q Is
handsome selection of lades and gen eu.en
glad to see that they took much interest
celebration. as understand that some Of tie j.
sonianS got to the mill some tim brcaE
Col. Humphrey was the only
On<luw that we recollect seeing '..E j.
lv represents Onsl0w on pubic r-et-
on this with his usual grace anu -.-...-
Our own County was of cour>c .}r-,.- rer-cS ut
ell bv number of highly re>pec HE citizens, al
of wnom con !ucted themselves ne utmost Pc
priety and decorum. Without saGk.nr iu..dlous
distinctions. several gentlemen j. -raHn-vile anG
vicinity are specially deserving t. 30 &c e. thor
services the occasion.
The crowd now repaired 10 the f.taEe 10 await
the festivities 70 be offered at the 7ia- parv Is
early candle light, our lovely vi resented
lively appearance-beautiful Lao rv-e passing
from all directions, They ed x q -yvG
prepared for the occasion. and e. ~. .acn~lt.-.
in dancing. eating and making m ! splendid
supper furnished by Mr. NeI +. wAo deserves
high encomium> for his polite anc courteous at-e0-
ton TO the ladies and gentlemen present. Accord
ing estimate. we had three hun rsi persons e.
tending the evening party. I prs ~lsn9 hai "a.
least \ hundred ladies, all looking .-cmt!y t.~e..
Mating, They danced after Fran h.~..as --e
band OF music until next day tive ctccs Is
ended one OF the mos; brilliant pan = ..v- s.c-
witnessed in Dup'in, Yours. -zsDeesE-..-.
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