The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-07

him prove what said at all times-that the man
leaves his heart home. (appause thank you for your
Kindness and hope that in my time any Of you shall
coe to the seat OF government, you will let me know
that member Of the Wilmington Light Infantry Com
pany is at hand and that will be sufficient Introduction
to me. applause wish you farewell r wish you,
collectively as a company, and individually private
citizens, heath, prosperity and long life.
Capt. BALL then called for three cheers for Janes IN
then called for three Cheers for Cuba remsHur w that
II could not be acquired one way would be the other
by lighting Tor IT, Three cheers were then given for the
hon. JACOB THOMPSON, who came forward and ead-
Fellow soldiers Of the Wilmington Light Infanry-The
President remarked, that it 6as been his oSserva-
ton that wherever the children Of North Carolina
may have travelled, and however long they may
be absent, they still preserve their hearts true
evidence Of the fact. have felt proud Of this
occasion have felt proud OF this visit and proud
manner in which have been received When first met
you In Wilmington cast my eye along your lines;
in each face the eye Of intelligence and the bearing Of
gentleman. (Appause) nave observed your conduct
with your officers and men, and the 6rst impression
been strengthened and deepened in my mind by length.
ened association And now, gentlemen when am abou,
Of wilmiDgtonthat eye of the State from which you
come 1t true that you represent that city, and
was Identified with II In my youth, took the lead In every
noble, generous, forward movement. 1t was from vii
mDgon that the spirit Of internal Improvement first
forth which hag operated benencaly the good
Old North State II the impulse, the spirit and the
energy which your city threw into that question that
caused the State to be mapped all over with
in ths great work, bu. believe, you first in the
Revolution when there is any other great work
you will be among her foremost citizens, and among
humber who will take the lead. Gentlemen let your
ann be IN any emergency that may arse, country,
God and TRUTH and With the discipline, bearing
eigence which you possess, know that when you
sheath your swords in such a cause you will be terror
70 the enemy and consolation 70 your friends. Zap
piause Now, gentlemen, a North Carolinan, you
pear my heart with you. Each and every or you
have my Kndest regards The only hope have part
ing with you R, that some occasion will present itself
when can tender TO you individually my ackno xledg
ments for the kindness shown tns occasion Bot
when now bid you farewell, must say Carolina Caro-
lina-as long live, will cherish protect and de-
fend her. Farewell, gentlemen cloud applause)
Captain HALL next called for three cheers for Governor
Ellis which were heartily given.
The GOVERNOR came forward aud sad-CaptaIn Hall and
gentlemen of the Wilmington Light Ioflntry not pro
pose 70 communicate 70 you the sentiments which
entertain OF your noble bearing during the week
shall seek another and formal OCCASION 10 do 30
shall communicate 70 you officially, in order that
sentiments which entertain relative 70 your conduc.
be spread upon the records Of the department All that
have TO upon this occasion H. that thank yon kindly
aud hope that you will have pleasant return 10 your
BONES You shall hear from again in the ceurse OF
the next or succeeding week
Dir. BRANCH then invited the whole company into his
houte 10 partake Of refreshments The uvitloo
ceie' ana az the company catered they introduced