Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-27


Indepe ndent Gsards 81 his TifY, commanded 81
cspt. Deearteret No Che Assecisse) lsst week acr
companied them to Norfolk and Portsmouth, 1t
Weldon We were met BY Capt. Bourdctte Of tho
Portsmouth Emmerson Guards. and by ex-Capt.
Robinson, Of the Norfolk Junior Volunteers. CWe
use the no odesgnate al the North Carolinians in
company) At Boykins Depot we encountered the
first obstacle, in the shape of flowing bowls -
Capt. Robinson, in a neat and brief speech, well
coined us to the soil Of Virginia, and was responded
to by Capt. DeCarterett in very handsome manner
The obstacle was then speedily removed or rather
captured, and taken along with us.
On our arrival at Portsmouth we were saluted BY
the Artillery with the firing of cannon and on cros
sing the river to Norfolk, like salute awaited US
from the Norfolk Blues. Here we also met the Ju-
Nor Volunteers, commanded by Capt. Garrison, who
is every inch soldier. Being the invited guests of
this company, VIC marched with them to the City
Hall, and were warmly welcomed by Mayor Sum-
mers. Capt DeCarterett responded in highly APP
proprate speech. and we were then escorted TO our
quarters at the Union Hotel, where we Jared sump-
tuousy, and had every attention paid US that could
be asked for. 1855
On Friday, the ever revered 22d of February, the
various military companies of Norfolk and Ports
mouth, together with the Independent Guards, par
AIDED the streets of both cities, making a very fine
display. In the afternoon dinner was given at
Ashland Hall, by the Juniors and citizens, to their
North Carolina guests The Hall was be autifnlly
decorated and the tables were spread with luxuri-
viands and choice liquors. As the Norfolk Ar.
gus truly remarks, was feast for the gods, but
mortal man managed to do justice to it.'
Capt. Garrison presided, assisted by efficient aids.
After the regular toasts letters read from Gov.
Wise, Governor Bragg, Senator McKenny, Walter
Gwynn, Esq, and others, regrettng their inability
to be present. The regular toasts were three; 1st
The Day celebrate I'd, The Memory of Wash
ington 81, Our Guess-The Independent Guards
of Raleigh and her citizens. Each was followed by
appropriate music from the celebrated Old Point
Band. Numerous volunteer toasts were given, and
numerous speeches made; and the "dow of soul P"
was kept at full tide for several hours and all at
length retired in the best possible humor.
On Saturday portion of us returned to Raleigh,
and the remainder came up OH Sunday. All were
delighted. Our reception and treatment by our Vir
gnia friends will ever remain bright spot in men,
ory's waste. Soldiers and citizens seemed TO vie
with each other in their kindly treatment to We
were every where greeted with kindness and the
most lavish hospitality. Every citizen of Raleigh,
and we believe every citizen of North Carolina, will
heartily echo the following from the Norfolk Argus
of the 2sd instant:
1--WE hail with pleasure these reunions between
the people Of the Old North State and the Old Do
minon. They are one people in origin in senti-
ment, in nature and in interest. Theirs is COM
mon destiny! And we trust that that destiny is to
rise supreme and influential among our confedcrated
States"
The foregoing is very brief account of visit
to our sister cities. We know we have not done
justice to the occasion but our Virginia
friends that the hearts of their North Carolina guests
beat warmly and periodically, and they long for
nothing more ardently than suitable occasion for
recprocating the kindness bestowed upon them
and that that occasion will come may be set down
as a "fixed fact" North Carolina never turns her
back upon either friend or foe and in the language
of Capt. Robinson, either will meet ga rcccp.
tion," and none a warmer than our Norfolk
friends.
Having thus briefly and imperfectly sketched some
faint idea of our visit, company, resume our
individual to say few more things. On Friday,
in company with several others, we visited the ship
Pennsylvania, and were conducted through it. We
also visited the Navy Yard, and wandered through
it. To land lubber" like ourself every thing
was and interesting but we have no idea o.
attempting description. Two of the six war steam
ers ordered by the last Congress are in course o.
construction, and will be magnificent vessels The
ships United States and Delaware lying near the
| yard, dsmanted.- Their hulks rotten but as
ISOLATED as they arc In the mind with the war 9
| 1912, they were objects of interest to US.
| We also visited the Norfolk cemeteries in com
pany with Mr.. Saunders, the Secretary of the How
mournful evidence of the work of the fever fient
that recently visited that city. The mounds Owe
two pits were pointed out to us, beneath one o
which thrty-two bodies were inferred. The other
we believe, contains over twenty. Mr.. Saunder
related to US many incidents of the iever-man,
narrowing scenes that he witnessed. He is poit
and intelligent gentleman and one of the heroes VIII
did his duty. We learned from him that the How
ard Association now has in its charge fty-four or
phans. fund of $4,000 has been invested 70
their support and this fund will shortly be increased
At present they occupy o house rented for the pnr
pose but is the design of the Association to
building during this summer a permanent or
phan asylum.
On Friday night we visited the Ocean House il
Portsmouth, recently opened by Mr.. Reynolds
was splendidly illuminated and sky rockets were
at intervals sent up from its roof 1t is most mag
nificent building.
In conclusion, we must not omit to mention Jar