Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1856-10-29

Major Miles, of the Old Dominion Guards, accom-.
panied the Raemen, and was quite o welcome
guest.
The Riflemen had the right of the battalion
again, the command being courteously rendered to
Capt. Richardson. The Companies proceeded down
Fayetteville street to the Executive mansion pay
their respects to Gov Bragg, and well received
and warmly welcomed to the hospitates of his
house, by his Excellency. They then proceeded to
Mayor Haywood's, where they were again hospita-
bly, entertained, and treated in good old North
Carolina fashion. The next visit was to the Inst-
tuition for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind, where
they were politely received by w. D. Cooke, Esq,
Principal. They were conducted to the Chapel Of
ton of fine music ty Mr.. Cooke, the Misses Cook,
and number of the blind pupils. They had the
pleasure also of listening to small blind boy read
ing chapter from the Bible, called for by one of
the visitors, and Of witnessing some interesting
ercises by the Deaf Mutes. At the conclusion,
Lieut.. Wrenn thankod Mr.. Cooke on behalf of the
Rihemen and by permission, took up very liberal
collection in that corps for this afflicted class of
citizens
The residence of Hon. L. OBJ. Branch was the
next point visited, and on their way thither, the
troops paid their respects to the ladies of the Rev.
Mr.. Christians Seminary. Mr. Branch received the
guests of city in his usually warm open hearted
manner, and concluded his remarks by inviting the
whole body to his table. He was responded to by
Lieut.. Wrenn, in q very superior manner, and the
tied, the cheers of the R1emen evinced their ap-
probation of the treatment they received.
1t is just to add here, that want of time alone,
prevented Capt Harrison from favoring the ladies
of ST. Mary's with glance at the Portsmouth Ri
hemen. We are assured of that fact
The next point was the target ground, where
were to be contended for three silver cups-one
beautiful one presented by the o. G. G's to the
Portsmouth Rifemen; one presented by private
Jno. I. Williamson, of the o. G. Gs to his corps,
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H. & R. S. Tucker. Each company was followed by
its own target beautifully and tasteully decorated
with flowers and evergreens-those of the Riflemen
and Oak-Cty Guards, at very short notice, by Miss
E. Martindale and that Of the Cadets, by Mrs. J..
! A. Engelhard and Mrs. F. j. Haywood The taste
of these ladies was much commended, and their Of
| ferngs gratefully received.
The winner of the Rhemen's cup was private Mill
| tier, he having made the best average shot; and
two beautiful boquets presented by ladies of Raleigh,
were awarded to Lieut. Owens and private Etheridge,
the second and third best Shots The prizes were
awarded by Hon. L. OBJ. Branch, in q speech of
some length ano to the point and the winner of the
cup responded through Lieut. Wrenn, in his usual
| ly eloquent manner.
The cup of the Oak-City Guards was won by
| Quartermaster Kirkham, and the best single shot
was made by Sergt Sandford into the centre of the
bulls eye. This cup was awarded by Pulaski
Cowper, ESQ.,, who, having been called upon on the
instant acquitted himself well. Mr. Kirkham re.
sponded.
| H. S. Smith, c. B. Root and W. D. Cooke, Esqs.
| were the judges for the Rihemen, and Col. Manly,
| W. d. Holeman, and D. Hustled, Esqrs. for the Oak
City Guards.
! The cup Of the Cadets was won by Thos. Howle
The shooting for this cup was excellent; and as il
is the first occasion on which the Cadets have had
public target shooting, we give the particular,
more at length. They will besfound below.
After the first round the shooting was suspended
and the three companies and a considerable number
of private citizens including Gov. Bragg. Hon. L
OBJ. Branch, A. NJ Lewis ESQ.,, the Sheriff. Count,
Court Clerk &C., partook Of bountiful collation. ex
} csllenty got up by Mr.. w. R. Pepper, who neve