Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-05-06
FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
FOR CONGRESS:
l.. OBJ. b r. ANCH,
OF WAKE.
Visit of the Wilmington Light Infantry to RAJ
leigh.

Visit of the Wilmington Light Infantry to RAJ
leigh.
This fine Company arrived here on Monday MORN
ing last about o'clock, and were received as the
guests Of the Oak City Guards. They left Fayette-
vile ON Saturday morning. in wagons and they had
rather unpleasant journey, it was raining most
of the time they were the road. Nevertheless
they looked fresh and hearty on Monday. as if they
had encountered no fatigue. Their arrival here was
greeted with the firing of cannon and the ringing
of bells.
Ten o'clock Monday morning the Wilmington
Light Infantry, the Oak City Guards, and the Ra-
leigh Cadets being under arms marched from the
Armory of the o. c. Gs up Fayetteville Street, to
the front of the residence of Dr.. F. j. Haywood,
near the CAPITOL where they were received by His
Excelency Gov. Bragg in the name of the o. c. Gs
ard of the citizens generally The Governor stood
upon the steps of the mansion while speaking, the
crowd present filling the pavements and the broad
street before him; and just opposite the store of
Messrs. W. Ii. & r. S. Tucker, and over the heads
of the crowd, several flags, which passed through
the Mexican war, were floating. II altogether
an impressive aud stirring We shall! not at
tempt to-day to present even sketch Of the Gov
ernors welcoming speech. 1t was exceedingly APP
propriate, pervaded by the most cordial good feel
ing, and delivered with much animation. Alfred
Moore Waddi!l, Esq, responded on behalf of the
Wilmington Company. This young gentleman
quilted himself in an admirable manner and
greeted with enthusiastic applause.
The Companies then marched down Fayetteville
street, to the residence of Edward Cantwell, Esq,
formerly of Wilmington and the founder Of the
ilmington Light Infantry. Mr. Cantwe address,
tha,1h rnA a.,
presence here gave him, and to his former connec-
ton with them their Captain. Mr.. Cantwe
spoke eloquently, and evidently under strong emo
ton. He concluded by inviting the Companies into
his house, where refreshments set before them
and after remaining some minutes, they formed
ranks again, the Viii. Light Infantry gave him three
cheers, AID the Companies proceeded to pay their
respects to Gov. Bragg at the Executive Mansion.
They were warmly received by the Governor, and
invited into the spacious parors, where refreshments
were set before them, to which, as at Mr. Cantw ellis
every did full justice. After this they returned
to the Armory, and were dismissed for dinner.
After dinner the Companies marched up HILLSIDE
rough street towards St. Marys, pausng for mo-
ment and presenting arms opposite the residence of
the Rev. Mr.. Christian, principal of the Raleigh Fe
male Seminary. The salute warmly returned
from battery of bright eyes.
The Companies marched through the spacious
grounds of st. Marys, under the noble oaks just
putting on the livery of Spring, up to the main
building, the steps of which were crowded by the
lovely girls and others belonging to the School.
They were invited into the large paror by the prin
cpal the Rev. DIR. Snedes, and quiet being restored,
that gentleman addressed the W iimington Company
for several minutes, in his best manner. lie was
glad to see them He made them welcome to St.
Marys. He saw in them the chivarous representa-
tves of the foremost commercial town of the State,
and it afforded him sincere pleasure thus to meet
them and take them by the hand. He referred to
the large number of Wilmington young ladies who
had been educated at ST. Mary's, and to the tender
and interesting tie which had thus been formed be-
tween himself and the accomplished inhabitants OF
That town. He spoke also of the beauty and gran.
deur Of our free institutions, of the tranquility and
happiness which they secured to US ALL and of the
Importance of such citizen sodiery as he saw be.
fore him to guard those institutions and transmit
them to rosterity. Touching and then upon
topics less grave in their character he amused and
entertained the assembage by sallics of genuine wit
ard humor, in response to which the hall rang with
pIausr.
concluded by announcing patriotic song
"HaI Colum6ia"-which capta!ly executed,
Mr. Hansen leading at the piano, and the whole School
]olnngin the song The Wilmington Light Infantry
replied, by singing just we'll ash could have been
sung the "red, aoAte and 6lue"-and the young
ladies' then gave q" The OM North State" the large
assemblage of both sexes joining in the chorus
Inc Wilmington Brass Band also executed several
hne airs; after which the Companies fell into line
and regretfully "beat retreat" from this enchant.
ing domain. They will never forget this visit to
st. Mary's
lhe Companies then called on the venerable Will.
nam Boylan, Esq, where they warmly vel
coined by that gentleman, and invited into his house
" partake of refreshments. After remaining there
some minutes, and doing ample justice to the "good
,''"ss' spread before them, they marched lin a
neaVy rain) to the residence of the Hon. R. NJ.
Saunders just opposite Hsborough street. In
the absence of Judge Saunders, they were received
ny his son, William j. Saunders Esq, in the most
graceful manner, and invited to refreshments. They
remained here time, their stay being enlivened
ny the popping of champagne, the music of the
0and' cordial greetings and good humorcd senti.
ments.
Alter leaving Gen. Saunderss, the Companies
were dismissed for the evening"
The " order Of the cav" for this. TUESDAY,. ia as
,o'ows The Companies form ranks at ten o'clock
iney will then march to the target ground, where
beautiful silver goblet, presented to the Whining
Ton Company by the o. G. Gs, will be commended