The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01


Newborn An account of the trip and visit will
be found below:
Correspondence of the Western Democrat.
GoLDsBoRo Feb. q, 1850.
Editor of tie Democrat: Capt. Bryce of your
place, with his noble Company Of we'll equipped
volunteers, arrived at this place to-day about L
O'Clock, p NJ But few of our citizens ap-
prised that this Company, which reflects so much
credit upon the town of Charlotte where American
Independence was first proclaimed, would pass
through Goidsboro' on their way to Newbern, I'M
til they were actually alighting from the Cars to
get dinner But, with only minutes notice, our
gallant Thompson, late of the House of Commons,
in the absence of the Mayor, welcomed the Cap
tain and his company, in speech which reflected
credit upon his head and heart, to the hospitali-
ties of the town; which the Captain accepted, and
responded in an appropriate and beautiful but
very short address
The Company, after having Jared sumptuously
at the Hotel of Col Baker, took their seats III the
cars of the n. G. and Atlantic Railroad, for New
BERN where it is hoped they have arrived in safety
and where it is knorn they will meet with such a
reception as none no better how to give than the
sons of the Old North State. III.
The Newbern Progress of the 22d ult, says:
"For few days rumor had prevailed to the
effect that the Hornets Nest Rihemen, volunteer
in Newbern. In order to be ready to receive them,
provided they did come, two military compan-
les notified to meet at their drill room at 63
o'clock yesterday evening armed and equipped.
Partaking CT the general excitement a number
of citizens, ladies and gentlemen, had arrived at
the depot sometime before the arrived. All
was excitement and expectation, and just at
o'clock, true to schedule time, the whistle was
heard, and soon thereafter the train under the
shed. The front coach contained about 20 or %
passengers, male and female, all in citizens DRESS
and as Captains Jordan and Lewis pressed forward
to the door of the coach and found that there
soldier men there, general exclamation of dis
appointment through the crowd. But on look
ing behind We, did others, discovered that
other coach was attached and on pushing forward
Captain Jordan met Capt. Bryce of the Charlotte
company on the platform.
At once the Rifemen, who, no doubt, had been
enjoying gentle snooze since leaving Goldsboro
were bid by their gallant commander to come forth
They emerged from the coach, about thirty in num-
Der, fine looking set of fellows, and formed into
line after which they were placed between the
Newborn Light Infantry and the Elm City Cadets
and marched down town, and after going through
two principal streets, were taken to the
Washington Hotel, where arrangements had been
previously made to have visitors Accommodated"
The Progress notes the proceedings on the 22nd
as follows:
AT 10 in the morning the Hornets Nest Rihemen,
the guest of military companies, formed in front
of their quarters the Washington Hotel.
The Newborn Light Infantry and the Elm City
Cadets formed at the Academy Green, and at half
past ten marched down to receive their brethren in
arms. In a few appropriate remarks Captain Jordan
welcomed the Rihemen to our town.
AT ii o'clock few minutes before, the Misses
Jones' daughters of the proprietor of the Washington
Hotel accompanied by other ladies appeared in the
passage leading the ladies parlor of the house and
10 he Riflcmeu beautiful
and mammoth BoQuet both beautifully and tasteully
arranged by their own fnir hands. Captain Bryce
received this offering, and in behalf of and for his
company made most happy and approx Rate ac-
Acknowledgement to the fair donors.
After which a salute was fired, and a command
from Capt. Jordan muskets and other military para
phranalia were hung up on the ground, and a
taken to allow such felt disposed, to refresh
themselves.
emerged from the hotel, took dozen their from
where they had hung them on the ground and formed
again into line.
Now the general display commenced and the
exercises proceeded.
The Military then called at the residence of John
d. Whitford, Esq, and after salute that gentleman
appeared and said That for the first time lie had
opportunity to return, publicly, his thanks to the
military of New bern and other in the State for
the compliment they had paid him by an honorary
membership of their companies, and to tender them
the hospitatcs of his house. He considered it the
greatest honor ever bestowed upon him, though for
young man, unambitous, he had filled some hon.
CRADLE and responsible stations lie particularly
gratifed TO meet the of the '-Horuets' who
had turned their back upon friend foe, and
he would invite the young Hornets" with the
military Of his own town, to walk in and attack an
enemy that never had been conquered.
After three cheers for Mr. WhilfJrd and after having
attacked the enemy, they left and repaired to the
residence of the mayor, where they fred salute,
and then marched
At about 81 o'clock they marched the Washing
ton Hotel where a most sumptuous dinner had been
prepared, and where a large number of citizens, in
vted guest, Joined the military, and all had good
time generally.
After being at the table about Is minutes and the
hunger which had been created by the mornings
exercise having been satiated the regular oasts be-
gan al follows
!. The day we celebrate-may its hallowed influ-
and sacred associations, knit together
members of one family-the Sons of Freedom.
3 The memory of him. whose most eloquent eulogy
il the mention of his namc-Gecrge Washington.
g. Our guests the young Hornets-worthy des-
eendants of noble ancestry, the power of tyrGn
ny feel their sting it did in days which tried
mems souls.
This elected most appropriate and eloquent
response from Capt Bryce of the Rhenen.
4. North Carolina-i.while we live will cherish,
protect, and defend her. The Old North State for
ever"
After the reading of this toast the ballad written
by Judge CASTOR, the "Old North State sung
by the whole company.
5. The Union of the States-The sanctuary of our
hopes, the palladium of safety. We stand ready
to defend L against foes from without. enemies
from within. Liberty and Union, now and forever
and nseparablc
6. The county of Mecklenburg-The first 10 declare
principles which gave birth freedom: she will be
the last to desert them.