Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1860-10-16
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS
SALISBURY, n. {. Oct 6 Is6O

SALISBURY, N. C., Oct. 6, 1860.
Dear PTogress:-I have only time to write
you few words. A member of the Brass Band
gave me the particulars of the anniversary fe,e
of the Orange Guards at HilIsboro on the Ist
inst, and of their own trip. They are, substan-
TALLY. these: On their way to Hillsboro,' thew
were joined by the gallant Guilford Greys; a re.
union mutually unexpected and agreeable in the
extreme At TIillsboro' depot the Greys and
Band were received by the Orange Guards and
the Flat River Guards. After the Customary
greetings and formula. the Battalion was formed.
and headed by the Salisbury Band. moved in i'm
posing style to. then through Hillsboro'
sumptuous dinner was then done Justice to by the
military. During dinner the Band discoursed
choice music en- the verandah of the hotel they
having previously taken dinner with Miss Nancy
liiliard, at the R. r. Company's Shops. After
dinner the Batsalion again got in line and pro-
ceeded to Col. Tew Military College. distan.
one mile, to witness the admirable drilling of the
cadets. which lasted till near sundown. None of
the Band were ever so pleased and interested
with similar exhibition before. Col Tew is
certainly the ncR parsii in his line and the Col.
lege building is credit even to snca command
ant. After sufficiently drilling the cadets they
were ordered into the Battalion. dress parade
was then performed by the Band, followed b7 a
thorough drill of the whole line, by Col Te,F
Congratulations the part of the citizens were
then rendered to Col. Tew and the companies
through Paul c. Cameron. Esq. The Battslion
then returned to town TO make ready for the Ball.
The Ball Iioomswas splendidIv and appropriately
decorated. Previous to dancing The Band. PLAYED
q few concert pieces, after which dancing began
and was conducted in most admirable style by
Prof r. Slater, who almost Immediately became
favorite with every one. He Was the master
spirit of the occasion. Dancing was kept up till
o'clock in the morning. After breakfast next
day the Battalion and Band marched to the
residence of Gov. ". A. Graham to pay him their
respects. The noble gentleman was absent but
the rites Of hospitality were amply perforr,ed by
the sons ofGov. Graham Returning from there
they went directly to the R. r. depot, where an
immense crowd OF people were assembled. Re-
ffeshments in abundance were also here; after
partaking of which parting speeches were made,
salutes fred. and national music by the Band
when along the train, and the Band and
Guford Greys were off. The members of the
Band desire to offer their most heartfelt
thanks to Mr.. J. D. Wilbon of the Orange Guards
for the many indispensable services and gentle
manly attentions be rendered them also tc Capt
Jones of the Orange Guards, than whom a more
gentlemanly officer could not be. The Band had
every reason to be much gratifed with the kind.
ness and appreciation they received from every
one. Arriving at Greensboro the most cordial
expressions of friendship and esteen were ex
changed between the Band and the Guilford
Greys at parting The Band took upa runaway
negro of. Clark's, of this place and were bring
ing him along but he contrived to give them the
slip while at dinner at the Company's Shops He
has been re-caught.
The rain fel! necessarily from the evening of
the Bird till the morning of the 5th inst, conse-
quently the Breckinridge Mass Meeting here was
in many respects, entire failure. The Paw
Creek Band were engaged and were on hand on
the morning of the 9TH The pole was raised
without difficulty under the supervision of Major
Turner. AS il up the Band played
several airs. On account of the rain and the
small number Of people the speeches were let off
in the Court House. ! conld not attend but
was told by who counted them that the num-
Der OF the audience, speakers and Band before din
rer. 3!5 Fhe orators were the Messrs Ven
able. Brown, Ed wards. Ellis, CliDgnan. Craire
Haywood and Fox. Ample provision had been
made to feed some thousands. therefore Innch
disappointment must have been felt. md
great waste OF food caused by the unpropitious
weather The Wings seemed to deplore the rain
more than the Democrats did, for they were anx
ious to see everything favorable to ful! exhbi-
ton of their strength. The Paw Creek Band is
composed of e centeel set of men, neatly uni
formed. They play only q few simple pieces of
music. but they play them purely and sweetlv
l made mistake in stating that the Hon T L.
Clingman delivered a speech here last Saturday,
% n Sept heard il verbally announced that he
IL
not address the people.
Excuse this hasty letter.