Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-05-19
rCOrr.spopdsuce of the Standard I

WILMINGTON, N. c., N9y 1G; 1853.
Mr.. EDIToR:-A flying visit to the capital and
pet tOUn Of our State has been delightful to your
-eorrespondent--in spite Of the many disagreeable-
neSScs and unpRsassntnesses through which per-
son has to pass arsf3~r w some will be men
toned before finish. 4ta1eigh is certainly
most charming place to those fond or quietude but
it cannot be called any thing Of business place
judging from the general stiffness of things and the
idleneSs of the people-the empty shelves and tho
suspension of some of its largest business houses
But for seeking pleasant place really beau
tiful place-we know Of none that can excel it in
this particular.
The "lsying over" at Goldsboro' is so general
now, that the two hotels are filled to eEerhowing
The arrival of course creates a sensation Ser
wants and "apple:jack are in great demand. Old
Gregory looks puzzled, and seems to. feel the
weight of his responsibility" Order, however,
is soon brought out of confusion. Dinner now in
stead Of war becomes the subject of hot discussion,
of which all generally took part with keen relish.
1t was not however, ore OF the best; We ourselt
scuffled with little "middEng and greens" and
tapered off with sassafras tea and crackers. The
beds now in the hotels at Goldsboro are evidently
made of cotton-home manufacture and home in
dustry. Goldsboro' is rapidly degenerating, and
we sorry to see il. 1t seems if the only ru-
ling spirit Of the place is ''ardept spirits"
We find upon onr arrival back at this place three
strangers in the way of /" blockade runners lying
in the stream, two of which we understand bring
extensive assortments of miscellaneous cargoes-to
be sold here at public auction, on Wednesday, the
9th instant by W. Morris, auctioncer.
Wilmington is fast becoming the port Of entry.
The government has running regularly between
this place and Nassau and the West India Islands,
some three or four large steamers besides this pri
vate parties are running in almost oaily.
There is little apprehension of a return Of the
epidemic with which our town suffered so heavily
last summer. Al precautions have been taken to
prevent it. and Gen. Whiting has issued qnaran-
tine regulations Besides, this the commissioners
have passed act compelling the owners of all the
cellars on Market street, where water accumuates
and becomes stagnant to fill them up. With all
these precautionary measures, l do not see how
person can expect return of il
Business of all kinds is dull Our people have
already commenced moving down on the Sound
All apprehensions, anticipations and fear OF an at
tack on this place has seemingly died out, though
the officers still busily engaged in entrenching
and fortiiy1ng. At some points around the toSn
presents perfect forest of "wqoly heads.
The militia las been called out and even We who
have substitutes in the army must shoulder our
guns prepare our rations and ''stand our rounds,
not however, as yet a round of fire. We certainly
present perfect picture of the soldier while on
duty-wfrich the militia generally can yOGeh for.
More aron. WohhEht-