Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-08
Visit OF the President to North. Carolina.

Visit OF the President to North. Carolina.
On Monday evening last Gov. Ellis, with COM
mttee of the Trustees of the University, commit
tee Of the citizens of Raleigh, and the Oak City
Guards repaired 20 Weldon, to meet the President
at that place. and to make him welcome to the State
Reaching Weldon at about o'clock p NJ, they re-
manned till next morning at half past eleven o'clock,
having been Joined on Monday night by the Will
mington Light Infantry Company, commanded by
Capt Hall, accompanied by Brigadier General Cowan
and Staff
On Tuesday morning at half past ten the Seaboard
train arrived at " eldon with the President, the
Hon. Jacob Thompson, and others, their friends
The President was welcomed by Gov. Ellis in few
impressive and appropriate remarks, to which he
responded briefly and in cordial terms. Gov. Bragg
then in handsome terms introduced the Hon. Jacob
Thompson to the assemblage, and bade him welcome
to the State and Mr.. Thompson made happy res
ponse.
The journey of the President on Tuesday towards
the capital of the State was one continued exhibi-
tion of the respect and esteem of our people. At
every depot on the Raleigh and CASTOR Road the
people had assembled in large numbers to see him.
He was welcomed with cheers and by the dense
throngs pressing eagerly forward to take him by the
hand
AT Franklinton the President and Mr. Thompson
were welcomed in a handsome manner by C. C.
Blacknall, ESQ.,, on behalf of the citzens-to which
they briefly replied; soon after which the President
and those accompanying him sat down to one of the
best dinners We have ever seen, prepared by Major
Thomas and lady. Leaving Franklinton at about
half past five the train reached Raleigh about half
past six O'clock where the reception given the Pres
ident and Mr.. Thompson on large scale, and
characterized by great enthusiasm.
The President was welcomed to the capital of the
State by the Hon. D. NJ. Barringer on behalf of the
citizens of Raleigh; and in reply to Mr. Barringers
remarks, which were every way appropriate and in
good taste the President delivered speech which
characterized by elevated thought, ardent patr
otsm and strong devotion to the Constitution and
the Union. Not less than five thousand persons
were in the assemblage, all of whom seemed to be
more than gratifed by the manner of the President
and the nature Of the sentiments he uttered
The following military companies met the Presi-
dent at the depot and escorted him to his lodgings
at the Yarbrough House: Oak City Guards, Capt.
Thompson Wilmington Light Infantry, Capt.
Hall-Concord Guards, Capt. Slough-Rowan Ar
tillery, Lieut.. Myers-Hornet's Nest Rifles, Lieut..
Willlams-Tredel Blues Capt. Sin,onton-Rowan
Rifles, Capt. Robards--Ncwbern Light Infantry,
Capt. Jordan-Elm City Cadets Capt Lewiston
ange Guards, Capt. Jones, and the HIsborough
Cadets, Col. Tew
Altogether the scene was the most impressive ever
witnessed in Raleigh; and we think it probable that
no former military display in the State has equalled
the one on this occasion.
On Tuesday night the President and Mr.. Thomp-
son were called on and greeted by hundreds of per-
sons; and on Wednesday morning they departed
for Chapel Hill, amid the roar of artillery, the
sounds of martial music, and the enthusiastic shouts
of the crowd. The University was reached about
| one o'clock, P. NJ, where the President and Mr.
Thompson were welcomed by Gov Swain. Re-
naming Wednesday and Thursday, the President
and his friends returned to Raleigh on Friday morn
ing where he will remain until this morning, when
he will depart for Washington. He will stop with
Hon. Weldcn n. Edwards, near Ridgeway, on Sat
urday, and prolong his stay with him until Monday
morning, leaving in time to reach Washington by
Tuesday evening the 7th instant
We have just returned from Chapel Hill, and have
no time to-day to give extended sketch of the
ception of the President or of the exercises at the
University. In our paper Of Wednesday next our
readers may expect full sketch, with notices Of
many incidents which we are compelled to omit to-
day. We may add however, that the annual ad
dress, delivered before the two Societies on Wednes-
day by Duncan K. McRae, Esq, is spoken of on all
hands as brilliant and impressive specimen of elo
quence. We did not reach Chapel Hill in time to
enjoy the pleasure of hearing Mr.. McRae.
The crowd at Chapel Hill very great, and
much anxiety was manifested to see the Prcsiden,
and take him by the hand On Thursday, after the
morning exercises, the President was conducted be
meath the shade Of the poplar in the campus
where many ladies and gentlemen paid their res
poets to him. Before retiring to Gov. SWANS fol
dinner, he reviewed that gallant company, the VIII
mington Light Infantry, who were drawn up befor
him in the campus.
Among the degrees conferred by the University
at the late commencement was that of LII. D. upol
Mr. Buchanan and Bishop Otey, of Tennessee
The President and Mr.. Thompson were accompa
MED from Washington by Col McGraw, of Pennsyl
vania, Col. Wheeler, of this State, and Others Tn
President and Mr.. Thompson have expressed then,
selves as highly gratied at the cordial and heartfelt
reception extended to them.
More in our next of the visit of the President an
the exercises at Chapel Hill.
sW We had the pleasure this week Of meetin
with nur brethren of the FaEetteyille DaiZu Carr