Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-15

at things that don't exactly do justice to it or its i'm
mediate neighbors but it will be among the last to
quarrel with it's Democratic friends, if it help it,
BE assured of that, friend Weighman.
From the Raleigh Register we continue and con-
clude our synopsis of the doings in that place
The prizes for target shooting were three hand
some goblets.
The best average of three shots among the Will
1ninoton LIGHT Infantry, was made by A. d. Cazaux
next best, by J R. London third, by D. G. White
Best single shot, by D. G. White, who shot out the
bulls eye.
The best average shots among the o. c. G.'s, by j.
]. FerreIl; second best, by w. Page; third best, by
John Rosemond. Best single shot by J. ]. Ferrell.
Best average shots of the Cadets, by Ives Smedes;
secc nd best, by Thomas Howe third BEST by George
Moore best single shot by E. L. Lougee
The best average shooting, and best single shot
were made by the W. L. |.
The ceremony Of presentation took place IN the
Commons Hall.
The prize of the Wilmington Company was present.
ed by Gov. Manly; the prizes OF the other Compa-
MES, by Messrs. Cowper and Bryan. Gov. Manly,
in presenting the Cup 10 Mr.. Cazaux, accompanied
the act by the delivery of most appropriate and
impressive speech. Mr. C. responded in few brief
hut happv remarks and took his seat amid the deaf
ening applause of the audience. Pulaski Cowper,
ESD, presented the Cup shot for by the Oak City
Guards, to the winner, Mr.. Ferrell, and acquitted
himself very handsomely, did the gallant recipient
while the address by Mr.. Bryan, on presenting the
prize 10 the Cadets was as pretty little sreech as
ever was conceived on such an occasion and young
MIR. Smedes responded in a manner surprising to ALL
considering his youth.
Hon. Geo. f. Badger was then called for, and made
such speech as might have been expected from
gentleman of his eminent ability. A. M. Waddell,
Esq, of the Wilmington Company, being loudly
called for responded very feciously.
The next item on the programme was the compi'
mcntary dinner at Guion's HOTEL given by the o. c.
G's the dinner prepared by Mr. o. L. Burch. The
following bill Of fare" will show what sort of do
ngs" were had -
BILL FARE.
F;s4%Sturgoon, Club baked, Club boiled, Rock baked,
Rock boiled Perch. Oysters ewed Oysters spced shadc
MEArs-Bee roast Beef boiled Beef corned Beef tongue,
Veal roast Veal stewed Pig roast Shoat roast Lamb roast
FowI~Tukcy roast, Turkey baked Chicken baked:
Potatoes Succotash Kae Mustard, Onions, 80. al To-.
DEssERr-Blaekberry Jelly. QuiucaeJelIy:s Gasebsry
Pies Preserved Ounces Brandy Peaches Pound GaEes
Sponge Cake Maccaroni Strawberries Oranges and
VINES AND sr1R1rs-Champagne, Old Pale Sherry, Ma
dera, Old London Dock Old Rye Whskey, Monongahela
Whiskey. ... -
We call that good living g. 49,, a.. 80. >. Z -
The regular toasts were-1. The MemerVHf1W ash
ington, drunk in silence.-2 "North Carolina."-
Responded to by Gov. Bragg.-3. /" Our Sister State
South Carolina" No response, but sentiment was
read from Mr.. Cantwel.-4. I" The South" Res
pended to by Mr.. Englehard.-5. Il" The Union."-
Pulaski Cowper, Esq, responded.-6. "The Meek
lenburg Declaration" Gov. Manly responded in a
happy speech.-7. "The Wilmington Light Infan
try" Responded to by MIR. j. D. Ratclif of Whining
TONS. "The Bar" Responded TO by Mr.. D. G.
Fowle.- The Press" w. w. Holden, ESQ.
responded-1O. " Our University" Replied to by
Mr.. K. P Baitle.-11. e Internal Improve ants." D
Hon. S. H. Rogers responded.-12. "The Young
Men of our State" Replied to by MIR. w. G. Saun
ders.-13. The Ladies of Raleigh" R. S. Tucker
Esq, made the esponse
Then cam the volunteer toasts, and the fun waxe(
lively, but on Wednesday morning when ne roll
was called, there were none Elled,Iwounded miss
ing. The speaking twas capital, everything wa
great, glorious and free.
Wednesday was given up to enjoyment generally
and {" the boys" did enjoy themselves, and also tn
hospitality of Gov. Manly, S. H. Rogers, W. D. Hay
wood, W. w. Holden, and the Messrs. Tucker, an,
in mes sure, or without measure, The freedom O
the City, so they say-that is, " the boys.'
They left on the evening train, amid the firing o
guns the roaring of cannon, and the multitudnous
universal, overwhelming, cheeriDgs of mon, wome
and children, niggers and dogs all of whose heart
were full tho incapable Of doing justice to the sub
ject.'" So says he Register and nc doubt the Stan
dard will still farther elucidate, but unfortunate
Iy, it did not arrive this morning.
SAMPSON Contributing this week the Supero
Court for Sampson County has been holding its ses
sons The Court generally was not an interesting
one There were no capital cases, and not many ne1
cases. civil or criminal which is good for the people
if not so remunerative to the gentlemen of the bar
Sampson is mighty good county and improving il
agriculture and the useful arts about as fast "a an,
County in the State
Daily Journal, 9Th inst.
CAFE FEAR BANK.-We understand that the form
er Board of Directors was reelected yesterday-o
rather we should say the former individual director
reelected and State Directors re-appointed. N
change in any of the officers, we presume
Daily Journal, Sth inst
O5-The municipal election held LAST Tuesday i
Philadelphia, resulted in large majority for th