Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-05-31
STATE NEWS.

TIE 2OTH.-It has been a time honored
custom to celebrate this day. On many
occasions have we seen the streets filled
with the chivahy Of the land, bound here
as to a Mecca, to renew at the fountain
head the patriotic inspirations which the
recalling Of the early scenes was calculated
to produce.
Monday was not an exception. The day
was celebrated, and in many particulars
commercially. There must have been at
least three thousand negroes III town and
many whites, and yet no collision, Wrang-
ling or disturbance Of any kind occurred.-
We neither saw nor heard of Il drunken
man, no rioting, no fighting, "no nOthin"
to keep alive the expiring embers of Radi-
cal hate ana falsehood. We have hereto
fore expressed the opinion that these meet
ing are uncallpd-fOr, nntimely and eXpen-
sive but as they do occur, If as good, SEN
sible and praisewOrthy speeches could be
made, the good to result would almost
cOunterbalance the loss Of tine. After the
speaking in the grove was over, as the pro
cessiOn reached the square, Col VIM. john
ston was called out. and, as lie always does,
made an exceedingly sensible and apprO-
pirate speech-nOt very lengthy. but to the
point, and filled with striking ideas and
sound practical advice, which was we'll re-
!
called on, and responded in the most fell
citious manner The Generals one Of our
| happiest speakers, and he was fully up to
| himself on this occasion. Capt. ". l..
! Myers also answered calls made upon him,
and spoke in very sensible and creditable
manner. The column then moved on
quietly and orderly. Just then the Fire
mems Procession came up the street, with
| their Engine and Hose Carriage beautifully
| dressed with flowers, under the command
| of Jos. II. Wilson, Jr., as chief Marshal,
! VIM. II. Finch as assistant, presenting a
very handsome and snowy appearance
| The cOlOred procession halted to await the
forward movement of this gaily dressed
and attractive pageant In many cities,
the meeting Of two such large bodies, NOV,
ing III opposite directions might have been
the occasion for Il conflict, but in this in
stance the same good humor and decorun
prevailed. SO the day passed off without
the occurrence Of any incident to mar the
pleasure of the occasion. From this we
argue that-if Il riot does occasionally occul
at the South, it is the result Of the teach
, ing of such incendiaries as Kelley a Go.
We have already noticed the Hornets IL
, full reSalia. The uniform is certainly very
appropriate, made Il beautiful display anC
was much admired; the drilling accurate
and the whole credltable to the city. A
night, the ball came off at the Mansion
, House, and was a success. Owing to tht
storm, all the ladies who desired to grac,
the handsomely decorated and Brilliant,
lighted rooms with their presence coul(
/ not get there At II o'clock a COLLATION.
was served, and at two the party broke up
t delighted with the courtesy, pohteness an'
f attention Of the managers and the pleasur
t which the occasion had afforded them.
Charlotte Times.
RAILROAD ACCIDENT. We failed to re
: ceive our Northern mail, at the usual hOu
on Monday evening, owing to that mos
unusual occurrence an accident on tn
: Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad. We regrt
: to learn that the mail train ran off tn
q track between Kittrelps and Henderson
i =. and that Mr.. CardoZe, the mail agent, wa
= severely hurt, and Mr.. Parham, the E2
= press Messenger, and the baggage master
" " were also somewhat bruised. We hear {
: no further damage. .--Sentinei.
/ QUICK REsPoNsE.-I will be remembe
e ed that, few days since, we published
sensible, earnest and manly letter from
disabled young Confederate soldier, j. ,
e Bennett, of Nash county, formerly OF tt
4th n. c. T., pleading for an opportunit