Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-05-31


rades, they are not subdued but will yet give them
another trial
The presentation of the prizes the subsequent
capital dnner-the speeches, toasts songs and gen.
eral mirth of the occasion the turnout next morn
ing the delightful trip to Smithvie and Fort Cas-
well; the good cheer board the Spray; the re-
turn at night the parades and the visits to Mayor
Parsley's, Rchd. R. Morris and r. F. Brown
Esqs and the welcome and good cheer Of these hos
pitable, patriotic gentlemen; the preparation for
and the departure from the depot-all these can
not do more than mention. They have all more
less been chroniced by the press, and they are all
deeply impressed upon oar hearts. We must take
leave of Wilmington and her hospitable and spirited
people with regret. 1t will be long before they will
cease to have place in warmest Affections and
"When deaths dark stream we ferry Ger,
In heaven itself We'll ask
Than-such another welcome"
Of the individual! attentions of the citizens gener
ally much could be said, but nothing that would re-
alize for readers just conception of them. The
reporter is deeply indebted to several, but particu
larly so to two or three whom he would mention
but for the fear of being nvidious.
Finally we took leave of our Wilmington friends,
Thursday evening" the 22d inst, after some three
days sOiourn amongst them. We were accompa-
MED by Col. Cantwell,* Geo. o. Van Amrnge,
VIM. A Lord, and, last though not least, Jno. 9.
Mcllhenny, Esqs. We mention these gentlemens
names for a reason which will soon become appa.
rent They had been unremitting in their atten-
tons to our corps, and had determined to be with
US to the last. 1t urged upon them to 60
forward with us to Raleigh. This they could not
do; but they persuaded to accompany us to
Goldsborough, at which place were to stay over
nght,-they to take the down train at one O'Clock,
a. 1t Dischevousy resolved, however,
amongst some few of our lads that they should 60
through to Raleigh, and it was determined to get
them into estate of sweet obliviousness and keep
them So till they reached Raleigh. Now, l don't
will I at
mngton friends were aware Of the design. After
supper the game was commenced, and the victims
seemed to be doomed. Our men became scattered
in all directions. But in about an hour the drums
beat to arms, and we were soon in line. The corps
was then marched into Nixon's dining saloon-the
doors Immediately locked-the keys taken out and
pocketed-and then to dsrnay we saw a for
midable array OF champaign and other bottles be-
fore US. "There gentlemen" said our three Uic-
TINS, q there is your work before you when you
have done it you 90 to bed!" Fairly caught,
bewilderment and surprise were in every face; no
escape and to work they went. Here draw the
VEIL Van Amringe, Lord and McIhenny returned
to Wilmington that night as blithe larks-next
morning we left for Raleigh, Of course without
theM
Capt. j. @. DeCarteret of the Independent Guards
of Raleigh, accompanied the Oak City Guards on
their visit, and received with every mark of
spect. Seaton Gales, Esq, and H. S. Smith, ESQ.,,
represented the civilians of Raleigh, and hos
| ptably entertained and treated with marked dis
| tincton.
*Col Canwell taken suddenly i'll while on the cars
and had attention paid to him by Dr.
his arrival Goldsboro but was sufficiently
| covered to proceed to Raleigh in the morning.
Mr.. Steele's Letter.
We to-day publish the patriotic letter of Col.
Walter L. Steele, Of Richmond county and in doing
| I'D tha no
mington Commercial, paper heretofore Wing, but
too honest to swallow Know No.hingism with it's
concomitant, black Republicanism
ave have been heretofore unable to notice the gallant
and manly bearing of Walter L. Steele ESQ., his letter
which published Thursday last. He is Of
that his fine talents will hereafter be devoted
the of his home and resde in connection with the
cy which party alone they be acceptable avaa-
BILE Men like Mr. Steele who for the defeat of the Sew
ard alliance "a hazards and sacriices in times like
| these, belong to the political "Legion Of Honor"
The ALPHA. WOODEN MnLs-William Nelson,
Esq, of the firm of Shields Nelson Co., has pre-
sented US with a very handsome piece of jeans for
pantaoons, manufactured at the Alpha Wooden Mills,
situated on the Emo river about seven miles from
Hillsborougb, and seven miles from Durham's Sta.
ton. This jeans in every respect Of very superior
quality. We expect to wear these pantaloons on
the Fourth day of July,-also, at the first Demo-.
cratic meetings called here to jubilae over the sue
cess of the Democrats in August and November,
and on the first day of January, 1857, when Gov
Bragg will be inaugurated tor a second term
These Mills are now in successful operation, and
turning out excellent fabrics. The Cloths of vari.
GUS qualities, may be found in this City, at the store
of Messrs. w. H. & r. S. Tucker.
COMMENCEMENT OF W. F. CoLIEeE-The Board
of Trustees will meet on Tuesday the 10th of June
at o'clock, A. NJ The Address before the Litera
~ Societies, will be delivered on Wednesday morn
ing by B. F. Moore, Esq, of Raleigh; and the Vale
dictory Sermon in Intervening by Rev. E. T. Wink
Ter, of Charleston, S. G. Thursday will be devoted
to the exercises of the Graduating Glass;
FENc1NG.-Capt. De Reu, we learn, has obtained
class here in the art of fencing. We judge it is
heathful exercise as it is certainly manly accom-
plishment. Capt De Reu comes highly recommend
ed as a master of the art he processes.
papor in another column. 1t is excellent paper
: sound in its Democracy, and very cheap.
w- new Postoffce, called Stans1y Creek, ha
been established in CASTOR county, in this State
Valentine Derr, Postmaster.
Dismissal of CHAMPION and three British Consuzs-
/ Important Messages.
WASHINGTON, May 28-Crampton was notitie
this evening of the dscontinuance of his diplomat
, relations with this government and passports en-
closed to him. The British consus at Philadelphia
Cincinnati and New York are discontinued, and tn
: revocation of the exequaters will be announced