Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-25

4th RObt. Bateman.
Major Miles, ofthe Old Dominion Guards, accom-
panied the Riaemen, and was quite a welcome
guest
The Rifemen had the right of the battalion
again. the command being courteously rendered to
Capt Richardson. The Companies proceeded down
their respects to Gov. Bragg, and were we'll received
and warmly welcomed to the Inequalities 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 Insti-
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 Chap6a Of
the Institution where they were treated to q selec-
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 thanked Mr.. Cooke on behalf of the
RiAemen, 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
companies did the rest. AT each of the points Wis.,
tied, the cheers of the Rihemen 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 Marys with glance at the Portsmouth Ri
fcmen. We are assured of that fact.
The next point 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 Ri6emen; one presented by private
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and one presented to the Raleigh Cadets by Col. w.
H. & R. S. Tucker. Each company was followed by
its own target beautifully and tasteully decorated
with flowers and representations of the Riaemen
and OakCity 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 Ridemen's cup was private Mill
tier, he having made the best average shot; and
two beautiful boques presented by ladies of Raleigh
were awarded to Lieut. Owens and private Etheridge,
as the second and third best shots. The prizes were
awarded by Hon. L. OBJ. Branch, in q speech of
length ano to the point and the winner of the
cup responded through Lieut.. Wrenn, il his usual
ly eloquent manner
Quartermaster Kirkham, and the best single shot
was made by Sergt Sanford 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 we'll Mr.. Kirkham re-
sponded.
HIS. Smith, G. B. Root and W. D. Cooke, Esqs.,
were the judges for the Ri6emen, and Col. Manly.
". H. 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 it
is the first occasion on which the Cadets have had
public target shooting, we give the particulars
more at length. They win be found below. +
After thef first round the shooting was suspended,
and the three companies and considerable number
of private citizens, including Gov. Bragg, Hon. l.
OBJ Branch, A. NJ. Lewis, Esq, the Sheriff. County
Court Clerk &C., partook Of bountifal collation. ex-
cellently got up by Mr. w. r. Pepper, who never
undertakes anything without doing It we'll he has
merited the thanks of the o. @. G.'s and he no
doubt will receive them.
The shooting was then proceeded with, and the
companies returned to town about dark. As acom-
pliment to Mr.. Branch for the manner in which he
was pleased to audes to the twin cities Of Ports
mouth and Raleigh while presenting the prizes. to
the Riemen the companies escorted him to his home
and gave .sthree cheers for the Representative Of
the 4th Congressional District of North Carolina
and three more for the ladies of his household Mr..
Branch responded, and the companies marched to