Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-19
For the Journal.
NrAR KErANsy11LE. july 18th. 1860.

NEAR KEEANSvILLE, July llth, 1851.
Messrs. FULTON b PRICE In the absence of pen more
wieldy proficient and descriptive have presumed 10 Wre
few lines relative to Kenansvie the ebration CT the
4th of July, and of matters and things in general
KenansvIe you well know is the Capital OF Dupln
the banner county OF the Sd Congressional District OF Norn
Carolina less celebrated and notorious for its ar
checural growth than its inhabitants for their growth
in morals quetude religious and educational ADVANCEMENT
There four superb might for country V1age)
Churches in the place. which decorate small degrees
and Also two magnificent temples ct learning male ana
femaIe-soon to be opened with Mr. Clement; OF your
county, at the head of the first and The Rev. j. NJ srunt
the head of the latter and with such as these
the old educational ships to steer them clear
of whpoos shoals and rocks to unfur the sails TO pro
pous breezes, and cast anchor in times OF danger OF
storms those who athirs for know
ledge, hither and will do good we VIII make
your parents &C. feel good and will do this distracted
world good? for one, think we can more sooer, up
right and high minded set of people lived all together
than the citizens OF Kenansv and vicinity say this
from Of honest conviction and not TO the preudce
dparagemeut of other place or set OF people unde
the canopy of Heaven The place is an healthy one but
would n wise have you believe that we are unke one
peope,-not heir to disease OH no God knows we are
here hereabous and he occasionally manltests that
knowledge by vsitaons Of sickness have heard OF pa
where sickness is entire stranger. Not SO here
consider recognition from High to be visited by the
hand of cton and have oft thought that as tAe eagle
poses his pnons high the ria world preparatory to
his rapid and sudden seizure upon his prey, &c man Is
brought pOse upon the couch OF suffering that his future
course may be unerrng and straightforward But
enough of this, and to the celebration;
Old Franks Band was in attendance, and at an carry
hour the of the drum brought forth to the parade GROUND
two of the most beautiful military companies has been my
pleasure to look at in long time one the Duplln RHe
the other the Onsow Cavalry which Company OF the
part the invited guests of the Company OF the first
pant. The weather oppressiVey warm, but notnng
aunted they beat time and Kept step the music of the
speced old Frank though the morning had been ushered
in with the hoary ross of This demonstrates very
family what the Sc gallant Companies would do IN danger
and soul trying times, my mind, gentlemen For me to
attempt to describe the fine appearance OF the two Compa
Mes the sodierke attention paid to all
orders and commands would be folly In the necessary
absence tie feeling courteous and aabe aptan Of the
Dupln RifemenJo Ohm j. Whiteheadthe command OF the
Company deyoVed the no less parsonage except
physically Thos. Keenan, lst Leutenan who drilled them
attention and willing obey all commands combined
with XII dness enviable The Onsow Cavalry,
under the command of Capt f. W. Ward demonstrated
plainly admit of doubt his military tact and skill, and
his utility quire service and with
prepared and capacity command he carried his
Company through the varied with ease and cred
genemeneiv and mlitaryo the proper persuasion,
but do them justice and not to the of the
balance of the officers privates of both Companies,
should prove my feelings and convictions,
and be treating them with gross injustice. Not being
conversant with military techncaities will content my
self saying the Companies with loaded muskets and
pistols with gstenng sabres and bayone made at each
other tines Go give the civilians suppose
of What would be wha would then retreat, without
the slightest damage believe, except to shrtcolars and
horse blankets the weather being warm they
common. The Companies through a vast vare of
maG9uvres Nth credit and honor to themselves and
to the entire satisfaction of all present They pa
rade two three hours, when the Baptist Church
bell spoke tones OF small thunder that something else
on hand.
In short time and military style, the Companies
seated in the Church. and in readiness the sump
tuous feast which gifted young townsman j. D. stan
ford ESQ., had prepared for the occasion in the way
OratOn and though h had been called Saturday
BEFORE his replee with and soul stirring
sentiments he and ether occupied
some hour two, and listened attenvey by the
largest crowd probably. assembled kenansvile
similar
ate in the afternoon, the Companies made second dis
play which fully sustained the character of the morning pa
rade still later, without the slightest act,
dent of any kind the nians parade over, and then
such a cutting up stars didn't see" before as
there among the young folks to get in readiness
homage at the 'hrine OF The large Masonic Hall,
which has just been completed, nearly was,
early hCu, illuminated With sperm, sheepfa and cotton
strings, and pretty soon old Frank dscoursDg such
melody cen of my age feel like joining the
jovia dance. Up to that night thought had seen
pretty women, pretty dancing, goodlOokng and good
hdding but When ushered myself into the room, felt
bound 10 back down on the "previOus question:
Had been married man. and left my wife at home,
should not have liked to have been there for that
might have gotten the broom handle for going home
late hour should have gone and Also that
could not ave obtal ed stand to dance where much
youthful beauty hAd net " to spend such glowing hours
If anybody MeSsrs Edors failed to get their full share
OF enjoyment the OCCASION must have been the big
man who paid two dollars to get to the party, walked in
looked around and observed, id if this any place
me, asked for lis money back didn't get it, whereupOI
he walked out. and without further ceremony
where else. No complaint special was made though
nope we may all live to witness many, very many sucl
occasions.
The id Fnorem Egg won't batch this in Duplin
I1uy, &c, OBSERVER.