Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-07-22
For the Journal.
A Visit TO Clinton.

On Wednesday last, took the train for Clinton, in
consequence of invitation to the Concert and Ball.
The details of the passage up will spare you, they
were composed of the stereotyped experience of every
other traveller per rail e. the fractions babies
and subdued mothers-the inevitable lovers who do
their confectionery in such an edifying way pro bono
pubico, and the oblgng folk who condescendDgly pay
for and occupy four seats on the shady sde while
we luckess almost well cooked as woodcock
need be in the boiling sun the other side.
We arrived (observe / don't the editorial we y
to indicate my individuality as Wilmington most
efficiently represented by three four young ladies,
who would have been handsome samples of any location
and as many gentleman-but here pause being van
pushed We arrived about half past eight in Clinton,
in time for the Concert)
have been at good many such closing affairs in
various places, but in all honest Justice will give the
palm to Clinton.
The pieces chosen were of the highest order of CLASH
cal music and rendered with precision, delicacy of
touch and fine tone that would do honor to any Semi
nary in the Union. This department being under the
accomplished care of Mr. Stradea, himself composer
and finished musician, tie proficiency of his pupils will
be regarded matter of course. The walls of the
animation room were hung with paintings by the young
ladies under Mrs. Stradelias Instruction. well
era gems from her own hands, and really could not
help congratuating the Trustees of the Institution in
having secured such valuable land VERSATILITY genius as
possessed by Mr.. Stradella and his gifted wife.
The next day devoted to the compositions of the
CldSS-CLciI
and the Ball.
Where all was good, it is almost unfair to make a
selection, but still must notice the composition of Miss
Minnie Bunting, " The Old North State" which was
really masterpiece of fine language, high sentiment and
very animated delivery and the Vaedctory of Miss
Mag. Sloan the young lady who obtained the gold
medal The Principal, addressed the Graduating Glass
in very feeling manner presenting each lady with her
diploma and Bible, the latter his individual gift.
extremely touched by two things, namely the evil
and the ladyke modest department of the young ladies,
so entirely free from the Brass fectation of tmty
so often observable on such occasions
Then came the Address by James Banks, Esq, who,
warmed by his subject Woman in her threeod charac
tiers of Daughter Wife and Mother and inspirited by
the illustrations which surrounded him. made one of his
happiest efforts 1t perfect myriorama of North
Carolnian woman from the stormy days of the Revo-
linton, down to own crinoline tim IS, and re-
ceved with the loudest applause well from the dense
y packed crowd in the Hall those who clustered round
the windows on the outside.
The Ball given by Clinton gallantry to the Gradual
ing Glass; was very brilliant affair." The intense heat
was ignored by the dancers who
Chased the flying hours with gloging feet
until day break.
We would have left on Friday, but were persuaded to
stay and hear Colonel McDufes speech, which though
involving the less of nights rest do not regret 1t
was straightforward and manly, without any allusion
to the American Eagle which for once poor long suffer
ing bird was permitted to rest his perch, and not
tapped in the eyes of the crowd. do not know where
the gallant Colonel learned his tactics but certainly he
made good his cause with the ladies, many of whom
claimed If we had votes he should have Them But
as you have not exclaimed somebody, you must in
fuence those who have
l wonder if he is sound the mignonette and sweet
pea question? hope so for interested motives.
[ shall not be surprised if result of our visit to
Clinton will be exchange between New Hanover and
the adjacent counties. If [ not mistaken, you may
expect sundry wedges Of fruit cake before long and
if we do lose Wilmington lilly or two, possibly
couple of bright Magnolia flowers might be transpanted
to make good their loss.
If anybody suffers from want of appreciation land
prophet is not without honor, save &c. let him away
to Clinton where temporary seat the opmost bough
will be assigned to him does he need to ory his inner
and pro- lie against contingencies? then, no for that
paradise of comfort where fat turkeys, gigantic
ducks and ri, will be joyfuly administered by
the model hos, Mr.. Beaman who looks to his guests
welfare in person. and whose doings all the
liberal scale as himself
This visit to Clinton pleasant break in q dull
routine which would not have missed on any account
nor ever forget the hearty, genial welcome they
bestowed on me, total stranger receiving me as one
joyfully expected for whom-though not the Prodiga
son-they yet must kill the atted calf
COUSUELO.