The Hillsborough recorder., 1857-11-04

On the way. however. they had an engage
ment or skirmish, which terminated, we are
happy to say, without the loss Of life; but
as to limbs, especially the loicer ones, we are
not entirely prepared TO speak, and as our
people have always been celebrated for good
shooting, we would not be surprised that
some were wounded. As the companies
came opposite to Mr.. p. b. Ruiins resi-
dence, they were attacked in the flank, and
compelled by the 6erceness of the assault
to retreat towards that gentleman's house,
where, by his courteous invitation, they,
in their turn, became the assailants on some
OF the best "Jerry" and Nick" to be
found hereabouts. Thence the companies
proceeded to the Hillsborough House. where
they were again met by their ubiquitous
enemy, and after second conflict, in which,
owing to the cold wind without and the
"blazing hearth" within, it is not surpris-
ing if many were wounded. Their wounds,
however, were greatly staunched, if not
entirely healed, by most capital supper OF
meats, hot coffee, and other substantials pre-
pared by their estimable host, Col. William
McCauley, and to which they set down inn
mediately after the engagement. After some
little time spent in pleasant convivial con-
yersation, the Orange Guards, with true
sense Of politeness, left them to the care Of
their host, who slowed them away in COM
Portable beds, where, oblivious TO all the
"pomp and circumstance Of glorious war :
and feats Of arms, they were soon locked in
the arms Of Morpheus. Kss
At 81 o'clock, on Tuesday morning. the
Orange Guards met at the tap Of the drum,
and having formed in front of the Court
House. proceeded again to the Railroad
Station, to meet their brethren-in- the
Wilmington Light Infantry. Upon the ar
rival of the train, this company was sauted
with three rounds of musketry, and then
welcomed to our homes aud our hearts in a
most happy manner, by Thomas Webb. Esq.
Of the Orange Guards, and were thence es-
cortcd. while their splendid Cornet Band
discoursed spirit-stirring music, to their
quarters at Maj. Howerton's Hotel. Here
| they we're warmed and welcomed by the
| Major in his excellent style, and provided
with an elegant breakfast, which the honored
guests did iu!l justice to.
At 10 o'clock the .ASsenblee was sounded,
and the three companies, in full uniform,
were formed into battalion, in the square
in front of the Court House, where they
were formally welcomed by II. X. Nash,
Esq, on behalf Of the Orange Guards aud
the citizens Of the town and vicinity, in a
very appropriate address. TO the hospltalties
Of the town and vicinity, assuring them that
although our hospitality might be rude. il
was the no less sincere, and that Uur homes
we're as open to them as our hearts. The
orator alluded 10 the many revolutionary
and anti-reyoiutionary scenes aud associa-
i ti0ns connected with the ancient borough ;
that while CORVALLIS was encamped here
his headquarters at the house occupied by
the Oak City Guards, aud his Office opposite
the Union Hotel, where the Wilmington
Light Infantry were quartered-although he
assumed airs and proclaimed victory with
all the pOmp Of a cOnquering invader, de-
spair was ihen knawing at his heart, and he
saw Phillippi before hIm. lie then sll1ded
10 the battie OF GuIliord as the turning point
u the war that although CORVALLIS was
left on the field an apparent victor, yet that
he was then 50 crippled and damaged that
Greene's might well be called victorious
retreat. Ihe eloquent speaker then alluded
10 the battle Of MOOre's creek bridge. and
the yalor and patriotism of the Cape Fear
country, and TO the Harnetts, the Lilling-
tons, the MOOres, the Ashes, and others,
J whUse blood no doubt tinged the cheek and
J eoursed through the veins Of many that he
, had the hunor to address. The oratOflayored
, general annual gathering Of all the yoiun.
. teer companies, aud that the expense Of said
meeting should be borne by the state. The
orator concluded his we'll received aud elo.
quent address BY again extending to the hon.
Ored guests--the citizens soldiefy Of Raleigs
and NIlmiHgton--a most cordial welcome
and wound up with most happy ailusion /,
IN attempt made by a daring Mhig, who wa,
concealed, tJ shoot Lord CORVALLIS when hs
entered this town, and told the bonored
guests that they would receive an equal,
warm reception ~ a different way, &C.. sc
We have not attempted 10 give any part o
Mr.. Nash's address, and as Il was entirel,
; unprepared, we do not know that We have
> even given the heads Of il; but il was
handsome address, aud coming most appro
prlately from the granddaughter uf Nash o
3 Germantown. The eloquent speaker retired
! from the stand aUd loud cheers, aud " swee
j Home " played 10 the most charming man
! ner by the Wilmington Light Infantry
! Gvrnel Band. The welcoming address VII,
replied " by Edward Canlwcll, Esq, for
I nicrly captain u tlie Wilmington Light In,
. fantry. soldier in the Mexican war. ant
accidentally IN town on business, j IN his mos
felicitous styIe,--and his eloguence eiicilet
repeated cheers from the thronged audience
Alter he bad concluded, the band struck
, up lively waltz, amidst the playing ol
which the crowd dispersed and mad,
tfaeL - far the t.roet a,round