Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-09
Seventh regular toast:

CAPT RADCLIFFE, Of the Wilmington Cadets, re-
sponded. He said he could not but confess to a
reluctance on this occasion, which appeared unwor
thy the character OF a soldier. But he could not
refrain from expressing his high sense Of the honor
paid to him, and of the hearty welcome extended to
his townsInen, the Wilmington Light Infantry Such
a welcome and such scene as this might well agi-
tate and swell the heart--might we'll indeed, make
man glory to be called a son Of the Old North
State [Applause Capt. Radcliffe alluded to the
advance in military discipline, and to the Importance
of that study. No means could be devised to
secure the liberties of our country. He alluded to
our Ellington and Caswell and pointed to the fame
of Jackson undying any that past history
folds. Capt. Radcf acquitted himself ably and
elected rapturous applause. He concluded by offer
ing sentiment.
"FtyetteeMe, Jiiaington and Ra'eqA"-May they
want Cooke DeRossett and HARRISON lead them
to victory.
Immense cheering.-Musc.]
Eighth regular toast:
"Zae Bar'-They assert the majesty of the Law, up.
hold The oppressed, and protect the band Of
brothers for the benefit of Society.
DANIEL q. FowLE, Esq, called and
sponded as follows and frequently applaudcd:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen:
The toast which you have proposed, Mr.. Chair
man, cannot but impart to those referred to, the
greatest pleasure and qualification. We are assured
that the strong hold which the Bar has upon the af
ctons of the people of the good "Od North State'
is owing to the high sense of duty which actuated
the old members Of our Profession, in days that are
pasta of duty, which trust has been trans
mitted to those of US, who now fighting in the
ranks.
Foremost amongst those distinguished tor the quail
tiles so highly appreciated, who leaving his
loved Cape Fear at early manhood, in few years
gained for himself the respect esteem and confidence
OF Western Carolina. In him the innocent
foand Protector, and his LITE beautifully illustrate
ed the fraterna. nature Of our Proiession-Integri
ty and C"urtesy were the characteristics OF john A.
LLIINGToN. Wilmington may well DC proud of
such a son, and the members of the bar, of such
brother
Permit me Sir, to express to you, our thanks for
the kind manner in winch We have been mentioned
Music
Ninth regular toast:
"7ze Prsss'-Worked by the strength of freemans
will be The dread If tyrans The foe of anarchy
the Palladium of our berties in h"noring its representa-
liz only render justice the Defenders of our Rights
W. W. HOLDEN, Esq, being called for
make his Acknowledgements for the honor of the CALL
and also to thank the company for the compliment
paid to the press, of which he was an humble rep
rcscnta,ive.
1t would not become him, he said, to speak in
praise of his profession, 10 enlarge upon the pow
er of the press" Such a line OF remark even if
becoming, would not be expected, and would not be
necessary fanother was speaking instead Of HIMSELF
for the toast itself full Of commentator, and did
more than justice to the press. Cheers. He con-
fssed his inability thus situated, to respond suita
bly, to the sentiment proposed; and this reminded
him Of the anccdote of the mana very hard
| swearer'-who Swore at everything which even
| slightly disturbed him, and who, occasion
was hauling some ashes in his cart. The foot board
fell ont. and did all the ashes just he reached
the spot where he to deposit them; and the
Buys gathered about him to hear what he would say
when he discovered his loss To their surprise he
n SEedW ne
swear usual his reply was-"boys, have moth
ing to say, for the fact is can't do justice to the
subject" Much cheering This said Mr.. H., is
the case with me now-"I can't do justice to the
subject" Cheers Besides, it nearly diff
cult to speak of ones profession as of ones self;
and if he should attempt thus to speak, and should
overstep the bounds Of modesty and propriety,
there could be no atonement for the blunder, for
Editors, it was well known, never corrected mistakes.
[Cheers They always waited for "the proct'-
and then they sometimes failed to correct
Why, it is we'll known that an Editor living some
where in Christendom, and regularly enlighteninS
and edifying his readers every week, published to
the world that of his readers had del arted this
life when, behold! the next day the reader thus
snmmarily disposed of, made his appearance in full
| health and demanded correction. [CheerS.] The
Editor told him he could not 90 that cheers he
never made corrections; but he would do thi>-if
| he. the reader, thus suddenly alive again, would
write and sign card, stntng that he not dead,
|
| But though he mil ht not refer in terms Of eulo
gy to his profession, vet there was one of the
"powers of the press TO which he might refer,
! and without which the cart preservativc of arts"
could not exist. He alluded to. the J0urnenmen
| Printers of the country. fChcers] He knew them
well, and could appreciate the importance of their
chilling their abors for the good of society, and the
intelligence, integrity industry, and sense OF honor
which characterized them as class He could not
speak Of the press without saying word in COM
! rnrfE
body of men. They were provcrbia for their frank
ness. their independence of disposition and their
| liberality-thcy carried their opinions and their
hearts in their hands. [Cheers] He was proud
that he was at one time himself journcyman
| printer.
Mr. Holden concluded by referring amid much
applause, and in good hunored but highly COM
plimcntary terms, to profession which had not
been toasted during the evening, to wit, the Medical
| Profession, which called up
DR. ADAM WRIGHT, of the Wilmington Light In
fantry, who briefly responded while excusing him
self, on the ground of being young man, and the
fact Of there being older members of the profession
present. He was loudly applauded, and made some
| well timed remarks.
[Music.]
The tenth regular toast:
""our Unire,sity"-The past is abundantly lum ma
Senate and the Field; may their descendants add
jewels the Coronet which, while it ornaments her
| brow, cannot dim the uStre OF her honest 1ame
KEMP P. BATTLE, Esq, responded in substance as
follows, and was frequently greeted by loud ap-
plause:
| Mr. Chairman and Gentleman:
feel proud at being allowed to respond to this
toast in behalf Of the University. She has been a
kind mother to me, and gratitude for the benefits
she has conferred upon me, makes me ever glad to
point all who may listen to the radiance Of her
| fame.
Hers has been no common lot of usefulness and