Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-03-12
From the Petersburg Ex,resg


TIE bug1s Perpout Government is being openly de-
noGpcsd III Northwestern Virginia. by TIE leading
oil influence who have nct heretofore co:cperated with
the South An election WAS TO have been cid on The
18th uit., for delegates TO Convention of the
State, and quite number OF ant-new State candidates
were annoauced 4 few days prevous 20 the election
large and enthusiastic meeting was hea ia heeng
whIct addressed by the Hon. Sherard Clemens and
Mr.. Richardson, In 8udlng to Mr. Clemens speech
the Intellgencer g. Wheeling Black Republican sheet,
slys:
:" He was gree ted with applause. He belcbed forth
such vibdctve TRADE OF abuse against the govern
ment and tue proposed State have never
heard tqualled He said he bad had padock on oils
mouth and mauacls his wrists and shac kes on his
legs, AID be them IF aud stood Up Ike d,fiant
freeman, He gave detailed account of the manner in
which the usuTped government and new Stale move
ment were inauguraed, aod the temptations which he
had encountered ii his efforts 10 keep his hands clear
of the business. He pitched into Gev. Perpont, Au-
ditor Crane Senator Wiley, Gen. Wheat, A. B. Cald-
we'll, and all their principles and practices
MIR Clemens announced himself as Butternut,
and said that although he has been undsr cloud
what for long period, be lad always been unaleraby
opposed to the division of Virginia.
Speaking of the speech OF Mr.. Richardson at the
same meeting, the same paper says:
He spoke of the unautborIzed suspension of the
habsdS pu the wOrtbegsnc3 Of the green backs and
the black tide of tyranny that sweeping over the
country. All this very in euiousy intersDersed
with fequant illusions to abolition, which receiv-
ed by the audience with demons ratODs ct great 10y.
He conc.Cded BY urging upon the people the great ill.,
por;ance Of their al asserting their manhood"
From the Charleston Courier.
Editors Courier 1t is always CHEERING and en-
cour0gUg to the patriot soldier to receive the appfov-
ing smts OF Lovely woman, how much more so, when to
these added delicate attentions proaee hosp 'tay
ana Angelic iiberalty. Such the good fortune of the
Marion r 1as, when o;dered 10 Rocky Point, n. c.
The attentions then and there received from " Goi's
last best gift to man., indeiiby engraved upon the
tabts Of memories and hearts, ana will always be
most fondly cherished The and friendly greet
Ing the pressing, ready welcome the delightful hours
spent il social intercourse, all combined to render
soGru there not only pleasant and happy, but satisfied
as that indeed we were among miniserlng angels"
New Years day. 1863 at Rocky Pointlwill always
be gratefully commemorate by corps and fond
memory will oLlmes bring to mind the actors of that
day The Rev. Mir. f., the widow A., the fascinating
Mis- and her lovely sister. Mrs c., also the dear
little spirits, Misses Sallie FL, and Lizzie c. and we
cannot omit cur bachelor friend, Mr.. Ball were in.
tent upon making us happy and at home; what asso-
tiations cluster in that word, sweet sweet home We
wish these kind friends continued happiness and pros
perity and indulge the sincere hope that their quiet
and happy homes may be undsturoed by the de ecrat
ing Aooiltionists bat should he threaten them, we
wOu d accept with proud and happy distinction the
privilege of being tue foremost to meet and drive "a,
ut any sacrifice, the enemy of country AID hapIi
CESS. MARlON RIFLES
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