Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-01-21

b s wishes of people for your success afd happ-
ness They will rejoice with you in your successes and
mourn with yen in your reVerses
Gen. Morgan briefly returned bis thanks for tht
courtesy ended him, afler which be Introduced
to the members OF the Senate ard the large crowd who
had Assem- oled to get view of the distinguished chief
tain. After hour thus spent in the Senate, General
Morgan accompanied by the committee of the House
and ean'ng upon the of lis ebirman. Mr. Richard
son, OF Mercer, entered the ha of the House of Dele
gates when Mr.. Richardson addressed the Speaker n
substance:
Mr.. Speaker-I introduce to you, aud through you
to the House, John III. Morgan. The anuoanc ment
of tie is passport to every Southern art and
to the cordial greeting of eVely son OF this ancient
Common wealth.
The Speaker, Mr.. Sbefey, then rose and a1dresat
tie General IN the following eloquent and appropriate
remarks:
GENERAL In the name of these representatives Of
great Common wealth, welcome you to this hall.
Hundreds of hearts beat around you n ardent sym
pathy with your knghty adventures surprising those
of romance your heroic achieve ments end yo1r gor
ous sutferlogs. And you almost hear and feel
their warm and strong pusations, thrilling your every
emotion, be AsQred that you the centre OF great
circle OF blended sympathy, admiration and good will
Hhch as 1t swes and uGduiates shall pass tits
entire State; and as the beats against the banks
Of the Ohio and the borders Of Pennsylvania, tie
tment Of this scene shal be borne our eaemes
the burden still shall be- "Honor to the brave man
whom coward foe sought in vain to distonOr,"
Virginia loves and odmires the chvalric and heroic
wherever found and or this occasion size assumes q
mothers privilege, that kentucky sits in the DESC
lation OF widowed sorrow, in opening her and TAX
ing to her heart the brave OF her elder
and laying her hands his brow as stainless in chiy-
aric honor before the badge Of infamy was attempt
ed to be placed it, gives her MATERIAL approval and
irTOkes Gods blessing On him
1t is my faith, General, ard I believe it is
yours, thag the white winged angels of prayer,
springiEg from the hearts Of Thousands in Cur
land, gathered around ard surely conveyed y"u
through the perils you have > recently escaped
and row the anxiety I'd srsperea i: 2g ever aud be
ing grateful to God fo ne de- 2.cz. take long
breath of relief reaiz3 t.. " tc. F.aor treads
his own native heather again. To-. t'>@ i.0a- eartd
cheitain is free orc more tsa@ t. "a" his tried
steel and mount his .hr' .,ee---I.3 % throw his
bltlefag TO the breeze ad at the sound OF his huee
blast, gather around hin the clans Of brave men to
strike for liberty AMI home--o strike for
comrades still langliahiDg iii these elon celsto strike
for loved still writhng b. ath tyrauts - wer
to strike on until the whole and be red e,ncd aye,
uOti the glorious old Bloody '--a4' shall cease to
mourn IN humiilatio0 2Dd rrC -. 5a rise and put
on the beautiful raoes u ho-or aud ireedon.
And General, your bright sword is seen here after
flashing and your banner waving in the forefront the
battle Er yors i0r your safety shall be r, no
hearts shall beat Quicker stoH brighter, vic
tory lights upon your banner than those Of Efg mars
Again, General, give you cordial old Virginia
welcome to this Hall.
AT the conclusion OF the Speaker 8 remarks, Gen. M.
modest!Y bowed ard returned bis thanks to the mem
bers of the House for the kindness received al their
hands.
Mir. Richardson then stated that it afforded him
pleasure to authotativey the safety of Gen
Morgans distinguished friend Capt. Hines; and that
he would be in Richmond in a few days. This an
nouncement was received with applause.
Cen Morgan then took position On the right of the
Speakers chair, ard vas introduced to, received
the congratulations OF the members, ind the ladies who
h0cktd around him.