Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-01-02
WAKE LIGHT DRAGONS L PINEY. WOODS
4 CAVALRY; WAKE COUNTY. a..

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Mr.. HOLDEN: According to previous solicitation
these gallant and beautiful Companies met at Dunns
vile the 9Th Of December and the occasion was
SO interesting and delightful to all parties that r.
cannot in justice esen to my own feelings pass it in
silence. 49,, -. ., -
The Companies, under the immediate command
Of Capt hrihault of the Piney Woods Cavalry.
attended, however, by Capt Marriott, Of the Wake
Light Dragons having arrived at the place about
eleven o'clock, halted after having performed some
preliminary evolutions, in presence Of quite num-
Der Of ladies and gentlemen in front Of the Dunns
vile Female Academy. They were then welcomed
by Mr. j. H. 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 sires of Meckenburg still burned
in the bosoms of their descendants and they would
he 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their nature reciprocal; when one is withdrawn the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. ~. 49, =,
He said these military assemblages and displays
were not idle pomp or holiday hilarity. While
stitution 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 much toll and blood and treasure, is about
to be blasted by internal feuds and that equality
under the Constitution, to which we are entitled
seems likely to be denied us. 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-
ness and courage becoming North Carolinians Let
US rally if needs be, to the rescue Of our beloved
State. Let US move with caution, but at the same
time with frmness. In times of peril it is on the
strong arm Of gallant soldiery alone that we can
repose with safety. To you, gentlemen, said he, in
a coming contest may be committed everything that
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, l
extend to you a 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
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 Farbault, who responded in his hes,
manner; after which Capt. Marriott was 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. H. 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. II
was, indeed, a day long to be remembered in on,
community, nothing having occurred to mar in thu
slightest degree the cordial good feeling which pre-
vailed among all there assembled Three cheers fol
the ladies land then three more for these gallan
Companies and their gallant officers.
HUNTSVILLE