Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-11-12

HEADQUARTERS PORTSMOUTH; fSIFLH IQ,
r. sgss October 81, 1885,
When theswarrior Of q scoreof battles returns to
his native home he receives the welcome offs CRATE
full people, people for whom he has barred his breast
to the guns of his conntry's enemy, and amid de-
priyation, suffering, and disease, upheld her honor
through seas of blood. The heart Of the true pat'
riot swels in unison, and to its utmost capacity in
common with q grateful people in welcoming back
the hero and soldier; upon whatever soil he may
tread cordial and enthusiastic welcome greets him.
The recent visit of the Portsmouth Rife Company
to the City of Raleigh the cordial welcome of citi
zen and soldier rendered, the generous and liberal
hospitality of Ralegh's gallant cops, the Oak City
Guards towards the Rifemen of Portsmouth, Va,
although not of score of battles, but with the
honors of 1912 to incite them, will ever be held in
grateful remembrance by every Rifeman, so long
as the names of Nicholson Kelsic, and Young shall
be remembered Even as time in its rapid fight
adds new lustre to that name which the American
mother first teaches her infant to lisp, Washington,
and the remembrance of whose services will ever
live in the hearts of his countrymen, SO must the
liberal hospitality of the Oak City Guards and citi-
zens of Raleigh, and the smiles of her fair daugh-
tiers live in the hearts Of every member of the Ports
mouth Rife Company. The many pleasing scenes
witnessed, the indefatigable and untiring attention
of the Oak City Guards towards each and every
Ri6eman during their stay in Raleigh, has cemented
together firmly, tho friendly relations which
has ever existed between the Old North State and
the Old Dominion.
The following preamble and resolutions were un-
animously adopted:
WHEREAS, The recent visit of the Portsmouth
Rife Company to the City of Raleigh, N. c., Oct.
10th, 1856 was attended with the cordial greet
ing, unparalleled hospitality, and friendly welcome,
both by our hosts, the Oak City Guards, and citi-
zens generally; and whereas the long to be remem-
bered and distinguished honor heaped upon them
through the fundamentally of Raleighs courageous,
gallant and courteous corps, the Oak City Guards,
n honv ,tov,, ,v,oI,ln Hunc thnro fnrn hQ Il
Resozced, That in the Oak City Guards of Raleigh,
recognise the chivalry of the Old North State,
noble soks Of noble sres, ever ready to lift their
voices in defence of our common country, and it
need be, defend by their valor that soil redeemed
by the blood of the martyrs Of the Revolution, and
cemcnted by the Federal compact.
Resolred That to the citizens of Raleigh our most
sincere thanks are due, and hereby rendered;
their voluntary and cordial greeting, the generous
welcome rendered, commands our highest admira-
ton, and finds echo in the breast of each Rit1e-
man. and hearty and enthusiastic response from
all true Virgnians.
Resolred That we are not unmndful of the appro-
wing smiles of the aircr port of the Raleigh COM
munity the deep and patriotic interest manifested,
their pleasing and welcome favors, will ever retain
the uppermost place in our memories.
Resolred, That to Capt. Lawrence, (of Lawrences
hotelJ our host while in Raleigh, thanks are due
and hereby rendered; his ndefatgable efforts and
his ready willingness to administer to crea-
ture comforts were such as to command at once our
we'll mcritcd admiration and highest considera.
ton and esteem for him, both as citizen and SOL
der.
Resoleed, That to Major Jos. NJ. Miles, of the Old
Dominion Guards of Portsmouth, Va, acting Quar-
ter-naster of Rif1emen, thanks particularly
due and are hereby rendered. The admirable man.
in which he discharged the duties of his office,
is deserving of all commendation and receives the
unqualified approval Of every Riheman.
at VI will IN mn
wait the time when we will recprocate the noble
and generous hospitality extended to us by the Oak
City Guards, and with pleasure welcome them to
the Old Dominion with open hearts and open hands.
WM j. RICHARDSON, Charm'n.
JNO. W. II. WRENN,
JNO. c. OWENS,
MARTIN CURLIN,
TIEOPlI1LUS JOHNSTON,
LEMUEL CLEVES,
WIN. I. BACCUS,
JNO. X. BEATON,
AMOS EDWARDS Committee.