Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-06-08


those already built. Thevilage is in perfect keep
ing with the college and grounds, ana is remote
enough from all public routes of travel to be at
accessible, and peaceful and quiet.
THE CR0wD-HorEIs, &C.
The concoarse has been variously estimated at
from fifteen hundred to six thousand PERSONS in ALL
We incline to the opinion that twenty-five hundred
will include every one present. And yet more
orderly and well-behaved assemblage never saw.
chapel Hill" has enjoyed rowdyish reputation,
very unjustly We believe. Take the students as a
class and they will be found to be as steady and
discreet and gentlemany in all their relations any
other similar body of young men in the world
On this occasion. be it recorded to their lasting
credit not single case of intoxcaton or disorder
was to be seen-not one The visitors, too, appear
ed to be on their good behavior for there was no
disorder amongst them. The truth is, as we have
more than once stated after mngling in large con-
gregatons of the people in many portions of the
State good behavior respect to ladies and general So
briefly form popularity of North Carolina crowds.
The proprietors of the hotels at Chapel Hill de-
much credit for their efforts this occasion.
They did remarkably well, all things considered.
The proprietors Of hacks reaped golden harvest,
at all events. On our return we in company with
some twenty-one others, were conveyed to Durham's
in machine or we give it no other nance at the
rate Of about two miles hour and also at the rate
of "s2 per heaG'-$44 for one "load'' for - miles
was not bad.
THE MILITARY AT CHAPEL HILL
The Wilmington Light Infantry were encamped
to the southeast of the campus and appeared to
joy themselves heartily They had frequent parades
during their stay, and reviewed by the Presi-
dent on Thursday afternoon. They were quite the
favortes of the ladies there and added much to the
gaiety of the scene.
| RETURN OF THE PRESIDENT TO RALEIGH.
at about o'clock, p. IN. on Friday the Pres-
dent, accompanied by Secretary Thompson, &C., re-
Hon. L. OBJ. Branch lie was again received at the
depot by enthusiastic throng. The President was
escorted from the depot by the Wilmington Light
Infantry; and it having been intmated to him that
the company about to return to their homes,
he expressed desire to address them before they
departed. The company formed in line before the
President,
Gen. Cowan advanced to the 'front.' and briefly, in
behalf of the company, babe the President farewell
Mr.. BUCHANAN said: General, and Gentlemen OF
the Wilmington Light Infantry Company, wish to
bid you most kindly and grateful farewell. l am
very much indebted to you for the honor which you
have conferred upon me by accompanying me ever
since came to this noble old North State. have
never met company Of gentlemen more correct in
their conduct, more exact in their discipline, and
better deserving the gratitude of the Chief Magis
trate of the country Applause)- because do moi
take this honor to myself | am the mere represen
tative of the people, and know that you would
have extended this kindness to any chief magistrate
who might have been conStitutiOnally elected. Blu
yet I fatter myself that though this might have
been done do not part with those cordial, forma
official feelings which mig ht have existed under diff
fercnt circumstances. l know very well what ha:
been the character Of the people of Wilmington from
the days Of the Revolution know how your Viii
mington ancestors resisted the British forces il
1.-the time that tried mems souls;' applause ant
/ venture to predict, Il hope the necessity may
exist that if that time should ever come yol
would emulate the bravery of your ancestors. ant
do as much honor to your country in these time
as they did in the past generation | have offer
heard of Wilmington. l hope it will not be con
sidered impertnent if l refer to the best frient
, | ever had-a man with when l was more in
innate than ever | was with any other man.
man of pure patriotism and as high sense of hon
or as any that ever existed-I refer to the lat
Col VIM R. King who was not man ever to boast
But I have heard him talk more of Wilmington
and of the honor of having represented the viii
mngton district than ever have heard him talk G
being Senator of the United States or Vice Pres
l dent of the country | do not refer to him in an
, political connection. God forbid. I will not do S
now or upon any other occasion but do refer t
him to prove what have said at all times-that tn
: man who moves from North Carolina to any othe
n State, leaves his heart at home. (Applause.)
/ thank you for your kindness, and hope that
in my time any of you shall come to the seat
, government, you will let me know that membe
of the Wilmington Light Infantry company is
: hand, and that will be sufficient introduction to mt
n (Applause.) wish you farewell I wish you co
:. lectivey as company. and Individually as privat
citizens, health, prosperity and long life.
Capt HALL called for three cheers for James B,
e chanan three for Cuba and three for Hon. Jaco
l., Thompson, which were loudly given.
>, Hon. Jacob THOMPSON responded to the mento
-, of his name He said: The President has remarke
J. that it has been his observation that wherever IL
children of North Carolina may have travelled. an
however long they may be absent, they still preser,
their hearts for North Carolina I come forward t
day to bear evidence to the fact have felt prot
% of this OCCASION have felt proud of this visit
q proud of the manner in which have heen receive
p When I first met You in Weldon. l cast my el
t. along your lines, in each face the eye of int
y ligence and the bearing of gentlemen. (Applause
, have observed your conduct in your associate
4 with us have become acquainted with your of
j. and men, and the first impressions have be-
E. strengthened and deepened in my mind by lengt
70 ened association.
:. And now, gentlemen when am about to pa
u with you, must refer for one moment to the city
n, Wilmington-that eye of the State from whit
h you come. 1t is true that you represent that cit
and when was identified with it in my youth,
=. took the lead in every noble. generous. forwa
10 movement. 1t was from Wilmington that the sp
Of internal improvement first went FORTH which
" State 1t was the impulse, the spirit and the ener
' which your city threw into that question that b
caused the State to be mapped all over with mpro1
ments by railroads. And not only so, you were n