Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-05-20
Correspondence of the Standard

WILMINGTON, N. e., May IT, 1868.
MR. EDITOR A flying visit to the capital and
pct to,cn of our State has been delightful to your
correspondent spite Of the many dsagreeable-
nesses and uppleasantnesses through which per-
son has to pass and of which some will be men,
toned before we finish Raleigh is certainly
most charming place 10 those fond of quietude, but
it cannot be called any thing of a business place
judging from the general stiffness of things and the
ldleness Of the people-the EMPTY shelves, and the
suspension Of soms of its largest business houses.
But for one seeking pleasant place-s really beau,
tfnl pace-we know Of 9ons that ean excel it in
this particular. :, ,..s...- -
The staying over" at Geldsboro' Is 60 gessrsl
now, that the tvo hotsls are filed to everaewipg.
The arrival of course creates . sensation. Ser
wants and "applejsck 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 es6ect Of not discussion,
Of which al generally tsok part with keen relish.
1t was not, however, orc of the best we ourself
scuffied win little "middling and green's and
tapered off Win sassafras tee and crackers The
beds now in the hotels at Ga3dsboro are evidently
made of cotton-home Manufacture and home in--
ddstry.. 'Goldsboro' is rapidly .degenerating and
we are sorry to see il. It seems If the only ru
ling spirit of the place is ''srdent spirits".
We find upon our arrival back st this place three
Strangers.in the way OF I" 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, auctioneer.
Wilmington is fast becoming the port of entry.
The government has running regularly between
this place and Nassau and the West India lslsnds,
some three four large Steamers besides this pri-
vate parties are running in almost daily. =
There is little apprehension of return Of the
epidemic with which our town suffered so heteily
| iast summer. ali precautions have been taksni to
prevent it, and Gen. Whiting has issued 9o.iri,.
tine regulations. Besides, this the commits o.iers
have passed an act compelling the owners sf III the
cellars on Market street. where water aeurauiates
and becomes stagnant, to fill them up. With ill
these prceautionasysmea do not see how ;
| person can expect return Of it,
Business Of all kinds is DUH Our people har,
already commenced moving down on the SonAd Z
All approximations, anticipAtous and fear of !An q
tack on this place has seemingly die dout, 4bouel
The officers are still basifx engaged il entssneA;H
add terrifying. At some points sround tho. tow
tresents perfect forest Of :. WOO ~ heads. - /;
/ The militia has been called GU and even va VIII
have substitutes in the army ulust ssAuSSder on
guns, prepare our rations and I" stand Sar rounds
not however, Is yet round Of Are. Ye csrtaini
present perfect picture. dfsth s6ldier while O
dnty-whieh the militia Sc dsrally can vouch fol
NJ ore anon. h4> = = WORRELL