The North-Carolinian., 1857-03-21
FAYETTEVILLE, March l2, 1851.


At q meeting of the citizens of Fayetteville,
assembled at the Town Hall pursuant to the
call of the Mayor, motion,
a. A. McKctban, Esq, Mayor pro tenn, was
called to the chair, and A. Mclean appointed
Sec'y.
On motion of A. j. O'Haulon, ESQ.
The following Committee was appointed to
report for the action of the meeting, viz: A
j. O'Hanlon, E. j Hale, Maj ". Draughon,
Capt. II. Cook, John McRae, ESQ.,. who
reported the following
Whereas, We have learned that our distin
guised and esteemed fellow citizen, the Honor
able James C. Dobbin, will arrive in this place
on Saturday next and whereas we are desirous
to bid him welcome home with marks of
our high respect for him a statesman, who
has reflected honor upon himself upon the
country, and upon his native State and town.
by his admirable administration of the Navy
Department for the last four years: And
whereas we feel peculiar pride in him as our
friend aud towns"an, who in all his high posi-
tions has cherished for this community an un-
changed feeling of affection and lively interest ::
Therefore Resolved, That for the purpose of
expressing to him Of the honor he
has reflected especially upon his native town,
and of awarding to him that approval which is
alike due to nnhending integrity and answer
wing fidelity in the discharge of duty, we
tender to him upon his arrival a public reeep-
ton.
Resolved. That Committee of Thirteen be
appointed to make all necessary arrangements
for carrying into effect the desire of this meet
ing.
On motion of John Wa.idill, Esq Resolved
that the Committee Of Arrangements be in
structed to invite the indie. L. l. Co., the La.
F. L. l., and the Fay. Cadets. to unite in the
reception.
The Chair appointed the following Com
mittee:
E. j. Hale, John McRae, C. T. Haigh, E.
L Winslow, j. w. Pearce, S. w. Tilinghast,
A. j. O'Hanlon, L. S. Luttcrloh, j. w. Sand
ford, C. B. MaIlett, Maj. w. Draughon, Capt
j. H. Cook, and A. Mclean
On motion Of +. j. Hale, the Chairman of
this meeting \. A. McKethan, Esq, was p}a~
ced at the head CT the Committee.
A. A. Mex ETHAN, Chm.
A. Mclean, Sec'y.
At meeting of the Committee of Arrange
rnent, held Immediately after the adjournment
Of the Town Meeting, it was resolved,
lst: That salute of 80 guns be fred at
the River, the arrival Of the Magnolia.
I'd That the Committee of Arrangement,
with the Citizens and Military, repair 70 the
wharf; upon Mr. Dobbn's arrival, and escort
him to the Town House, under the direction of
Major OHanIon, Marshal, with such Assist
ants as he may select.
Sd. That E. J.. Hale, Esq, be requested to
of the Town House.
4th. That the Procession then escort Mr.
Dobbin to his residence on Hay Monnt.
A. A McKETHAN, Chm.
A. MCLEAN, Sec'y.
The following is the Address Of the Commit
tee and thu response of MFR Dobhins-
To the Hon. J. c. Dobbin:
Sir: The duty assigned rs, by the citizens OF
Fayetteville, of rendering to you cordial We
be most agreeable one, if We could adequately
express their feelings and our own, of respect
for the public servant, and of affections for the
private individual wiz we are proud to cali
our fellow citizen.
1t is meet that the people should honor
those who have faithfully discharged public du
ties, who have used power without abusing it