Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-06-27
Company f.
N. G. State Troops,
Ladies' of Ellington. y

N. c. State Troops,
By the
Ladies of Ellington"
The impressiveness of the greatly heightened
by the rich strains of music from the ohnsonan Band
the ladies about Ellington have done When wanted
uniforms made for company all we had to do was to
ward and offered their services seamsesses They cheer
fully accepted underakng-n0 work of necessity,
but which afforded them the greatest pleasure To
make the uniform suits for military company is no light
task and the highest praise due to any community OF Ia
great sacrifice upon their part They deserve the highest
praise for their magnanmy, tribute which they will al
feeling and sentiment too never shown in any cause
than they exhibited in that which is the utadt OF
our If hc a to Pen BE hs by
aud the lofty ideas of Republican Liberty which inspired
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furnishing the ]uxuries of their tables to
while in camp another evidence of their devotion to our
cause which should not be overlooked and which
the recipients of such favors can never forget.
And while we think New Hanover ladies patri-
otto as any land forget the many enthus
iasc greetings which we have received at the hands of
others since left home There seems to be but
timen among the ladies of our glorious old State in their
advice and those who volunteer defend
her rights and that sentiment is: LIBERTY DEATH"
heart not swell with the determination to conquer
die ? to tree his once happy country from the thradom of
dnd or out Inc hn last drop OF
countrymen? The patriotism OF our ladies full common
have and heard in my intercourse with them,
the assertion that the to lay down their
Arms ana take no part IN ne the we hordes OF
could efectuay subugate our women and children.
They might oVerrun the country and strike terror into the
heart of every household they might temporarily hold them
in subjecton and establish military despotsm in their
midst but fire has been knded in Southern hearts, which
would ultimately break forth and the last vetge
of such dynasty Truth crushed to the ground de-
stroyed 1T may be dormant for while, but it will everf
tuay with greater power than possessed BEFORE
This fully exemped in the religious Reormations of the
last few centuries Thus the principles of American liberty
no hutfh c
feeling that her just would tutor her to follow
in the steps of his sres and nation of would
spring powerful to battle for the right those who
dare claim protecting Government So much for the
ladies' the nober better part of creation who
cheering to victory by their sweet smiles and kind
words Of encouragement May they be free and
happy they would make country. I leave it to
ADLER pen to record the praise which their devotion to
Liberty and Justice deserves.
On way to this place many evidences of the
feelings Of people, which shown by the waving of
handke chiefs and huzzang by old and young white end
black, wherever any happened to be in sight of the
Railroads Our boys take great pleasure in talking of
place the W. w. R. R.. called Whtakers Turn Out
We met this place by number of persons, amongst
whom several ladies provided with boquets and
freshments for the soldiers Whenever any of
crowd feels hungry he wishes himself at Turn Out
Arriving at Weldon, Saturday evening, we quar-
tered until next day in the Methodist Church On Sunday
took the Raleigh train from Weldon, and at
quarters at this place which is Il miles North of War
renon We are CHARTERED at the plantation OF George r.
Sledge, Esq., who clever, accommodating gentleman
Our encampment is in beautiful grove, water is excel
lent aud every thing to favor the health and happ
of company We have had but little sickness and
judging by the specimens of the genus homo " which
meet with here, have little no fears for health
while remain in this locality We all pleased with
location and enjoy ourselves much better than anti
cpated Warren County has always been noted for pretty
ladies, fast young and fine horses AS to the young
men, we'll enough acquainted with them
correct opinion but the proverba beauty of the ladies
and the rotundity of the equine race fully justify the quail
flying attached to their Some of boys
greatly pleased with the ladies who visit encampmen
and they return home safe from the " wars think
ing of them will probably visit old Warren again.
Nous
As there but two other Companies of Col Stokes
Regiment at this place. viz: The Albemarle Guards Capt
Skinner, from Fdenton, and Company from Wkesboro
under Capt. j. B. Gordon. They encamped hun
ed We have several fine Companies W.
left home, but think the L. R. Guards will compare ia
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