Wilmington journal., 1870-05-06


RECEPTION. kilograms were received in
this city yesterday announcing the fact
that General LEE would arrive Lere from
! Charleston in the Southern train last night.
A special train was arranged, through the
courtesy OF Col. Fremont, the Superinten-
dent, to start from the depot of the Will
miugton Weldon Railroad for the ac-
commodation of those who wished to greet
the great ex-chieftain upon his arrival
According to arrangement, this train start
cd at 8 o'clock, and proceeded TO Meares'
Bluff, there to await General LEES arri-
val, having on board large number of
friends and the Cadets of the Cape Fear
Academy. under charge of General Coils
ton.
After some time spent in waiting the
train from the South arrived, and General
LEE, by invitation, came into the special
train. A suppressed whisper of admira-
tion, respectfully restrained, first greeted
his approach. There were only few in
the car at the time. but soon the curious
crowd who had rushed outside to catch O
first glimpse of the noble form hurried
aud thronged around his seat. The corps
OF Cadets were on the platform and re-
celved him with arms presented, while
the band played an air. We think that
General LEE was affected by the sight of
theg grey worn by the Cadets, which no
doubt called forcibly to mind many recoL
lections of the days when ''old Marse
Robert" was held in such veneration and
confidence by thousands of noble and
manly hearts Which beat beneath many q
ragged grey jacket But the demonstra-
tion seemed not altogether pleasing to
him. The gratifying news soon spread
through the car that Genera! LEE Lad de-
termined to stop here, but would probably
leave tonight. On the arrival at the dc
pot the Cadets formed in line and proceed
ed to escort him to the residence of Hon.
George Davis whose guest General Con
eral LEE is. From respect to the feelings
of the old warrior, no further demonstra-
ton which unattached people might other
wise desire to make was insisted on, but
the Cadets headed the crowd IN a march
down town and General LEE Was left in
peace. - Daily Journal 29M.
| CENTRAL LEE.-Hundreds OF friends
and admirers Of the man who possesses
the devoted affection Of his own people and
the admiration and respect of his former
! enemies, availed themselves of the privi-
legc of visiting the sterling old patriot at
! the residence of Hon. George Davis yes
terda.. 1t was reception which truly
did the heart good. No formal demon
stration, no sycophantic prostrations, but
purely and simpl the homa ye of hearts
. overflOwing With veneratlon and true af-
fecti on, with humble and unseltish rever-
cnce TO the noble rel resl ntative Of past
nude glorious by deeds of romance and
heroic sacridces-a people forgetting the
present and memoir reverting to
tie past now cnshliued aud embodied
in this ever faithful leader of it's
armies. However strongly the hearts of
our people may have previously inclined
and clung to Genera! LEE this feeling could
but be increased and a most favorable per-
sonal impression created by his manner
OF receiving those who called yesterday.
There tender warmth and cordialitY
in the grasp Of the hand, a gentle dignity
in the form Of greeting and due regard for
feelings and nppreci .tion for alton
tions which won upon all and will ever
be remembered None could fail to be
charmed with delight. and the popular
heat here sHel!5 with Increased emotion
at the name OF General LEE.
The General will take leave of our city
to-day. He leaves on u special train this
morning, accompanied by his daughter, on
his return to his home, but will probably
stop in Richmond. We regret that he
could not have been here longer, but are
mitch of him aud seen him SO favorably.
Daily Journal 30th.
From the Tarboro' Southelner.
On Dt.s-E. ~ Jones nt Pitt Court
Most of our renders probably know that
Pitt Superior Court has been in session
for the past two weeks, and that L. W.
Jones has been presiding in the capacity
of Judge" But ali have not heard the
various reports that have reached us of
his antics during thai space of time.
On Dit, That on q certain day of last
week, while on important larceny case was
in progress, and one of the counsel was
making a speech, :" His Honor " was OBJ
served to be III a very remarkable position
for Judge.
With feet raised at an angle OF consider
ably more than 45 degrees, eyes closed,