Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-01
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WAKE LIGHT DRAGONS & PINEY WOODS
CAVALRY WAKE COUNTY

Mr.. HOLDEN: According to previous solicitation
these gallant and beautiful Companies met at Dunns-
vile on the Sth of December and the occasion was
so interesting and delightful to all parties that
cannot in justice even to my own feelings pass it in
silence
The Companies, under the immediate command
OF Capt Faribaut of the Piney Woods Cavalry
attended, however, by Capt Marriott Of the Wake
Light Dragoons-having arrived at the place about
eleven o'clock, halted after having performed some
preliminary eyolutions, in presence of quite
Der of ladies and gentlemen in front of the Dunns
vile Female Academy. They were then welcomed
by Mr. j. Fl. Norwood, who said he regretted that
some one more competent than himself had not
been selected to perform the agreeable task of well
coming them to the Inequalities of the people of
huntsville Mr.. Norwood referred to the present
disturbed condition of national affairs, and congrat-
uated the Companies on their handsome appearance,
their admirable evolutions and the readiness with
which they had ranged themselves in military equip
ment for the protection of the country. He said
the spirit of the of Meckenburg still burned
in the bosoms of their descendants and they would
be found ready at all times to defend their Constitu
tional rights Allegiance and protection were in
their nature reciprocal; when one is Withdrawn the
other of right should be refused
He said these military assemblages and displays
were not mere idle pomp or holiday hilarity. While
We had lived for seventy years under the best Con-
sttution ever devised by the wit of man, which had
carried us to the highest eminence among the ma
tons Of the EARTH and while during this long period
North Carolina has been true to all her Constitu-
tional obligations yet such is the evil tendency Of
the times that this noble heritage of ours purchas
ed by so much toll, and blood and treasure is about
to be blasted by internal leuds and that equality
under the Constitution to which we are entitled,
seems likely to he denied u.s. If the crisis must
come, said Mr.. N, deplore it as We may-forced
upon us as it will be-let us meet it with manli.
nd MOI ia of
rally. if needs be, 10 the rescue of our beloved
State. Let move with caution, but at the same
time with firmneSS In times of peril it is on the
strong arm of gallant soldcry alone that we can
repose with safety. To you, gentlemen said he, in
a coming contest may be committed everything that
is dear to us-our wives, our children our homes,
and our property and lives. We have no fears that
you will not prove yourselves equal to any respon
SibilitieS that may devolve upon you. In the name
of our friends here assembled, and of the ladies,
whose feeble spokesman am on this occasion, |
extend to you heartfelt greeting and welcome.
The foregoing is but brief sketch of the elO-
quent remarks of the speaker in welcoming the
Companies. He was very happily responded to by
Capt Faribault on behalf of the Companies. Soon
after the members Of the two Companies dismOunt-
ed and repaired to the table which had been spread
in the Male Academy. Here all did full justice to
the inner man, the battle of knives and forks hav
ing been kept up until all felt quite willing to sur
render. The social bowl" went round, and mirth
wit and sentiment abounded. Loud calls were
made for Capt Faribault who responded in his best
manner; after which Capt. Marriott called out
who reflected credit on himself the occasion, and
his gallant Company. So inspiring was the occa-
sion that several others were called out among
whom were j. II. Norwood, Capt High, Nathan
Ivy, and W. d. Scarborough, all of whom manifest
ed their appreciation Of the enthusiasm which pre-
vailed by the point and force of their remarks. 1t
was, indeed, day long to be remembered in our
community, nothing having occurred to mar in the
slightest degree the cordial good feeling which pre-
vailed among all there assembled Three cheers for
the ladies and then three more for these gallant
Companies and their gallant officers.
HUNTSVILLE.