The North-Carolinian., 1859-12-03
NO. 1912
Western Tour.

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We have just returned from western tour
and have again seated ourself down to assume our
editorial labors.
We spent pleasant time in Charlotte, u compa-
ny with Messrs. Britton and Alexander Of the Bull
letin, and Yates of the Deoocrat than whom a bet
ter democrat and finer gentleman is not to be found
in the corps Editorial-wisll we had some more of
his stamp.
Messrs. B. and 4. jovial and pleasant gentle.
men, whose society is both pleasing and instructive
Long may they live to preside over the destiny. of
the neatest and ably edited paper can be found
in the State. We were unfortunately debarred of
the privilege of enjoying the company of Mr.. Brit
to Salisbury--bcing too late fer the ears.
We visited the Military Institute, whilst the stu
dents undergoing dress parade, but regretted
that we too late to see the whole. Lieut.. Lee
and Maj Hill both informed Us that sl.e institution
was iiourshing, and that it would prove a complete
success There is one point in regard to its manage
mcnt worthy of remark Parents need not fear to
send their children there, for unlike of the in
stitutons Of this nature. its faculty comprise men
OF the most sterling integrity. and they also
prominent Christians in the community where they
live.
AS we have already written from Salisbury to our
paper, giving the most of the news, must only
touch upon two items
We present during the session Of Court, and
heard some Of the ablest speeches it has been
privilege to listen for years. Mr. Osborne in the
of Oscar, the slave, already reported, delivered
one of the most able and impressive speeches
have ever listened to his powers Of oratory connot be
exceed by anyone in the State while his logical rea
soning and impressive manner entities him to the
first place amongst the members of the bar III the
State. We would be dcrelict in our duty did we
not here mention the short opening speech of Mr.
Lander the Solicitor. Nj l.. is young man, com
paratiyely speaking, but his superior powers would
induce the belief that he was veteran at the bar
clear earnest and eInincnty Iogical-without that
Stiffness peculiar to the cl IS of men who may be
styled pr found reasoners He has the peculiar tone
of voice calculated to please and convince the listener
We regret that we were not permitted the pleas
ure of hearing any Of the Salisbury lawyers, as the
case tried whilst there, took up nearly al
of the time.
We visited the saneten4 Of Bro. Spell1nan, whore
we found him busily engaged in his aborious call
ing. The people Of Salisbury, as we'll as the De
mocracy Of Rowan and the othcr counties adjacent,
have in him worthy and reliable citizen and AN
able democrat.
On Thursday evening, invited to a sup
per riyen to the members Of the bar by two young
c11tfenrr,, A!e.Naaey and B. Il. Moore, EsqS.,
when all present did ample justice to the delicious
vianls placed before them. There were present on
the occasion, Hon. John A. Gilmer, JAS y. Os One,
V. c. Barringer, - Lander (SolictoI), \. y tlem-
i lg r. f. Love, ". l.. Saunders, - kterel, and !.
r. Caldwell, ali OF the legaa profession Also, Drs
Henderson and Caldwell, Mcssrs Shobcr and Shaver
Of Salisbury ". b. Smith of the Tarboro Herc"fA
and J. w. SpelIlnan OF the Banner, with number
If other gentlemen. whose names we have lorsotton
If any one possessed Of Che first quality Of socia-
,ty can go t. Salisbury, and iail to be delighted
WITH the noble fellows who cali that place home,
r-hy then we would consider thai lie unii' for
my society this side OF -- es, We rcpe,.- It
We left Salisbury pleased with our "trip, delighted
yith every body, and every body delighted With
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