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

and attended at times with almost intolerable hard
ships and snfferings nevertheless, the most hon.
orable and audable profession in the walks of life
and one too which this day receives the warmest
thanks and the profoundest obligations of the hap
piest and purest people of the combined world-the
! people Of the United States of America
| 1t is TO the soldier that We indebted for the
peculiar privileges and blessings which a ma
ton now so munifcently enjoy. The union Of thir-
tyone States, whose compact, trust, will last for
ever, and only fall by the lapse of time. The pre-
sent prosperous condition of that union-the in
creasing progress of her Internal Improvements,
making distance but step-her religious insttu.
tons undsturbed and unrestraned in the exercise
and propagation of their peculiar usages and doc.
trines morazing man, and rendering him more like
unto the image of his Maker; the influence too, Of
which is not only felt here among US, but stretches
her hand to the burning sands Of distant India, to
rescue worshippers of wood and stone. Her laws
uniform in principle and action, founded upon rea-
son and guided by wisdom in enforcing obedience,
but exercises justice and maintains truth" Her
people free and independent, because they Of right
ought to be-" Protected in their rights by an Amer
flag, this day in the full enjoyment of those
inestmable and nalienable blessings, Life Liber-
| ty, and the pursuit of happiness"
| And now, sir, present you this cup, and in my
| own name, and in the name of your company,
wish that your cup Of happiness may never be emp.
tied that its inundation Of bliss may be continual
perpetually showering upon you increasing joy and
contentment May your life always be compatible
with soldiers dignity and soldiers bearings and
may the same spirit that prompted you this day,
mark your future course in the pursuits of life.
Mr.. Coxper's remarks were we'll received and
eliced much applause.
Mr.. Terrell gracefully acknowledged the comp.
ments paid to him, and his corps, and hoped that if
he could not raise son assist in perpeuating the
0ol-H I.
However, he would present that goblet to his daugh
ter to enable her to keep green her fathers associa
TONS Loud cheers. Music
Henry R. Bryan, Esq, then proceeded to deliver
the prize to the successful! Cadet He said,
Mr. Smedes: Sr-In all ages of the world the
profession of arms has been looked upon no: only
honorable, but as in every respect worthy of the at
tention and study of noble and ingenious youths
| Among all men, from the most cultivated to the
painted savage that roams free and uncontrolled
over the mighty forests Of the west, the skifnl
marksman maintains a position by no means uncn.
viable. To you, sir, to day has been awarded, for
the great skill and accuracy you have displayed.
premium, beautiful in ITSELF and also one which will
remind you in after life of the esteem and friend
ly feeling in which your youthful but gallant corps
was held by the donor, and which will at the same
| time serve as splendid mcmento of your skful
performance
VI II.
gclhard, token of his high appreciation OF your
self individually, and of the manly and true soldier
like bearing of your comrades Accept it, and firm
" resolve that the pre-eminent skill 10 which you
have attained in the use Of your musket, shall be
ever joyfn!Iy employed in repeling the invaders Of
your SOIL and in defence of the constitution of your
country. Recollectng, sir. that the choicest tears
are those with which Heaven bedews the unburied
head of soldier, 60 and prove yourself worthy of
the LHcedemonian epitaph-
Nor life nor death they deemed the happier state,
But life that's glorious, or death that's great.
Loud cheers.]
Master Smedes having received the cup, modestly
but firmly said he would keep the cup to remind
him Of his associates and his company. He could
not be expected to make speech, but he thanked
Mr.. Bryan sincerely. He was loudly appauded as
he took his seat.
The presentations having been gone through with,
the band played another air, and at its conclusion
loud calls from all parts of the house made for
Hon. George E. Badger. The Light kfantry ap.
peared determined to hear him, and he at length
yielded to the call and addressed few words to
the assemblage.
Mr.. Waddell was next called out, and in the
course of his remarks paid high tribute to Mr.
Badger.
The proceedings terminated at about five o'clock,
and the companies dismissed till quarter after six
to meet for dinner
DINNER,
The dinner was provided by Oliver L. Burch, Esq,
Proprietor of Burchs HOTEL" and was served up
in the large dining of Guion's HOTEL now I'M
occupied. The reporter took occasion, before the
arrival Of the guests to visit that place and inspect
the arrangements tables &C. On entering, the first
object to arrest the attention was a very tastefuy
arranged stand of In the centre of the piece
was large shield surmounted by golden eagle
supporting in its beak scroll bearing the inscrp-
ton I" E pluribus Unum." On each side were dis.
played the flags of England and France and these
formed the back ground for the stars and stripes
Above all was large wreath of green oak leaves in
the centre of which was the word Welcome" On
the right of this the initials W. L. H. and on the
left o. c. G." The wall on the right of the Chair
mans seat bore in relief I" The Army and Navy for
ever"-that on the left, 1.-The Old North State for.
overland the entire room was beautifully festoon-
ed with evergreens Three tables extended the full
length-the centre one for the Wilmington Light
Infantry and prominent invited guests. Taken all
together, the room was we'll arranged and artisca.
ly decorated.
The reporters attention was next directed to the
liable and their contents. Indeed he was curious
to see what could be provided in these hard times"
and on such an OCCASION by even such a caterer as
Burch. His first step in the investigation was to
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