Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-01-10
STATE NEWS.
Tournament at Newbern.

Lie NcWDGiu JOWUCH " commerce. Ol Tie
3rd inst, contains a full account of the
grand Tournament at that city on the first
/ here were $500 spectators and tweL tytwo
Knights Colonel J. d. Whitford was the
Marshal of the day. The costumes Of the
knights and their steeds are spoken of in
the highest terms The knights were ad-
dressed by Governor Vance, who expressed
his great qualification az meeting SO many
citizens of North Carolina, and especially,
the good people of Newbern, from whom he
had been separated during the greater part
of the war He was gratifed to see COM
munity of feeling, as there was q commu-
nifty of interest between those to the manor
born, and those who had cast their fortunes
in our midst This was as it should be-
When the passions excited by the war had
subsidized and the good sense of the neOple
allowed to assert itself, it would be so
everywhere
He did not intend to make set speech !;
the occasion did not require it, and there
were many substantial reasons why he
should not. 1t was cold and disagreeable,
and he would have compassion on the ladies,
who rarely could be silent long enough to
listen TO a speech.
He then alluded briefly to the institution
of chivalry it had served its purpose and
passed away, but the principles of honor,
| courtesy and charity should be forever
priced and cherished.
Chivalry towards our cOuntry-WOmen, to-
wards orphan children, and manned sol
diers, and especially towards both fallen
and victorious foes. That true chivalry de-
manded kindness, courtesy, and manly for
| btarance towards the defeated, and should
prevent the nourishing of malice, envy and
hatred towards the victors. The Governor
then expressed his thanks for the compli-
ment paid him, and trusting that pleasure e,
good humor and harmony might prevail,
closed his remarks which occupied about
twenty minutes. We have not been able
to give anything like the language used,
but have touched upon the principle points
embraced, and are sure that we express the
sentiment of all present, when we ask the
committee to solicit copy of the address
for publication.
The fitting then began, and the riding
was very fine. Mr.. J. NJ Smith, the Knight
of New Berne being successful, taking the
ring seven times in succession.
Eleven knights then entered the lists to
contend for the splendid English Sports
mans Saddle and Bride. They were re-
quired to cut off q figure head, and carry
Oft the ring on the point of q sabre. Five
courses were run, and J. NJ Ruhson, Knight
OF Engine No. l, declared successful.
The Ball took place in Lowthrop Hall,
and is represented as a grand affair. About
10 p. NJ, the coronation ceremonies began
with the selection by Mr.. J. NJ. Smith,
Knight of New Berne, OF Miss Carrie Nc
Lacklan, Of NeWbern, as Queen of Love
and Beauty. The Knight of Craven chose
Miss Brock, OF kinston, First Maid of Hon
or. The knight of the Southern Star Sc
lected Miss Sarah Benners of New Berne,
second Maid Of Honor. The Knight of w.
anhOe chose Miss Adams Of Wilson, Third
Maid of Honor.
Gov. Vance then presented the crown to
| the Queen, in short but happy address,
in which he assured her that the honors
| won by the gallant Knight upon the field
would only add bright lustre to the honors
which all within her regal dominion should
| willingly accord.
| After these ceremonies the dancing began
which was continued beyond the "wee
hours, and all the gay participants were
we'll pleased with the days sport.
| DEATH OF AN EsrIMABLE LADY.-We an
nounce with much pain the death of that es-
Unable lady, and ''mother in Israel, Mrs.
| Lucinda Tucker, relict Of Ruffin Tucker.
| Esq, long known a leading merchant of
| this city. She expired on Tuesday evening
last, about 8 o'clock, after brief illness.
| The deceased was universally beloved in
this community. Her affectionate DISPOSE
| tlOn. her attachment to her family and
friends, her kindness to the poor, and,
above all, her sincere and unaffected piety,
were excellencies in her character the re-
collection of which will long be cherished.
| SandCwd.
NEGRO SUFFR AGE.-The celebration on
the first of January by the Freedmen of Raj
eigh, was quite a success. Addresses were
delivered 10y Gov. Worth, Gen. Bomford,
Gov. Bragg and Gen. Carr at different
points as the procession called upon them
en- route to the African Methodist Church,
when they were addressed by Gov. Holden
for more than two hours. At the conclu
sion of his remarks, Gov. Holden offered
| the following resolution, which was adopt
ed with great enthusiasm
ResoEred, By one thousand people here assem-
bled, That we earnestly appeal to the Congress OF
| the United States to re-organize the government
of North Carolina on the basis Of low al white and
black suffrage.
SALE OF PRoPERTY.-The Griswold Ho-
tel property was sold at auction yesterday,
for Thirty-one Thousand dollars, specie.
j. f. Jones & Co., purchasers.
Much other property changed hands at
heavy figures.
Stock in the Wilmington and Weldon
Road brought over $40 to the share.
Goldsboro' NepS,