The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
Volunteer To0sts.


John D. Whitford-The Man and the Gentleman: he
will ever have place in the hearts of Soldiers.
This toast responded to by Capt. Jordan of the
Newbern Light Infantry, who read letter from Mr.
Whitford which concluded with the following toast:
The Hornets Nest Rife Company-Noble of the
sires of Observation-Disclosures oppression its
first foes, Liberty will find its last friends.
By member of the Newborn Light Infantry
The 9th July, ls5s-The day on which we first en-
joyed the inequalities of Charlotte.
Bv Gen. Young
The Trainers and Signers of the Mecklenburg Decla-
ration of independence.
Dr. II. NJ. Pritchard responded to this toast in an
appropriate speech, making some felictous illusions
to the days of rs and '76.
The Dinner at the Mansion House bountful and
very excellent quality and had respects paid to by
host of admirng friends who right smart por-
ton of it the way of all Dinners.
At the Charlotte Hotel, where portion of the Mill
tary and invited guests dned cannot particuarize
proceedings, the person who intended to report
unable to get place in the room owing to the large
crowd in attendance We learn that in addition the
oasts Gen. Wakup of Union made excellent speech,
as did also Col II. L. Robards Lieut.. L.. S. Williams,
and VIM. J. Kerr, Esq. Lieut. Williams read a letter
from Gov. Ellis regrettng that he prevented by his
Official duties from participating in the celebration
credable to those of that House who know well how
to the public taste; and we suppose it, too
went where all good dinners go.
PARTY AND BALL.
The brilliant and gay assemblage of beauty and chv
airy which took place at the Mansion House the
night of the goth, closed the festivities of the day.
and passed off very pleasantly. The managers deserve
great credit for the manner in which they conducted
the order of the evening
PARADE ON SATURDAY.
The visiting companies having remained until Satur
day. they parade throughout the forenoon of the day,
and partook ofrereshment at the residences of Capt
Bryce, Gen. Young and VIM. F. Phifer, Esq.
1t has been many years since Charlotte witnessed
such fine military display. All the Companies looked
well and man9uvred finely The Iredel Blues attract
ed particular attention for handsome uniforms hand
men, and proficiency in tactics. The Rowan
Artillery is composed of soldiery-looking men, and
had two fine brass field pieces, with which they fred
sautes Friday and Saturday. and showed their good
discipline and drill by executing several scientific
muvres. The Salisbury Rifle Guards is o very hand
some company and with their venerable commander,
Col Richards, made display alike creditabe to officers
and privates. We simply repeat the opinion of every
body when say that the two Salisbury companies
an honor to that town. The Newbern Light Infan-
try salso handsome Company, the gentlemany bear
ing of whose members is credit to any town. Captain
Jordan, the commander of this company, is gallant
soldier and the members ofhis corps execute his orders
with a skill that proves their excellent discipline.
The young ladies of the Female Institute presented
the Iredell Blues with handsome Boquets and learn
that they had "more of the Sort for the other
companies if they had visited their neighborhood.
On Saturday afternoon, about o'clock, amidst the
booming and the rattle of musketry the Wis
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embarked the train for their homes followed by the
delivered at the Depot by Capt Bryce and Col Robard
The Newbern Light Infantry and detachment of the
Elm City Cadets remained here until Monday morning.
attending church in company with the Horncis's Nest
Itiiemen on the Sabbath.
In the afternoon of Saturday they were presented with
Silver Goblet by Mrs IIawey and Mrs Winde through
Lieut.. L. S. Williams whose remarks the occasion
appropriate and in good taste Subsequently, by
invitation, they visited the residence of Capt Bryce
and received that welcome and attention which Soldiers
know how extend to each other. They partook of
the Captains champagne cordially then marched and
counter marched fired salutes, took cham
pagne; then performed beautiful evolutions fired
more salutes, drank some more champagne, and then
marched from the field in good spirits and glorious
army with banners. Proceeding thence up Tryon
street. they sautcd the Mansion House. and broke
ranks for the night.
The discipline and proficiency in military tactics
hbited by the whole visiting Battalion reflects much
credit upon the military skill ofthc State. We but
echo the sentiments of our whole community, when
wish the Companies great prosperity and perpetual
organizations.
THE HORNETS NEST RIFLEMEN.
In concluding this SKETCH cannot refrain from
expressing qualification we'll the pleasure all
citizens feel, at the crcditable in which the
Rifemen of Charlotte conducted the celebration. The
Company made handsome display and the officers and
members acquitted themselves with honor to their
ganization and the town.
SEWING MACHINES.