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" U iain would j iforW' iron" THE THREE DAYS" IN JUNE, the Great Festival gotten op by the citizens of Ral eigh, in honor of those two magnificent Public Works, ouf j,JW QahtoI and till RixsieH aic Gastox Riii RoA,has passed away;nd each member of our community forcibly realizes thejfoelings of him Who treads alone, Some banquet hall deserted; Whase "lights are fled, jwhose garlands dead, And every guest departed !n The recellori, however of the deh'ghtful incidents connected with this Celebration, will ever remain en graven on the memory of the citizens of;Raleigh, with I 4he freshness OI an cvcrgrwu. a u.b iub wuuw j. e- tiraTtogether, and it was, no doubt, the most interest nir and animated scene pf doytfusnes tbatever 00 "Jarred in North Carolina; TT&Sjeawon was So un usual, the distinguished guests so numerous, and all the ricumstances of the assemblage so inspiriting that We do not believe one individual has left us -without hiving experienced the most generous and pleasura ble emotions. From the first . burst of feeling with which the Cars, bearing our guests, were greeted, till the? last sally of convivial humor died away, it was one ecene of hilarity, enthusiastic emotion an cordial good fellowship- No malign spirit of .party obtruded its baleful influence ; no illiberality of sentiment damped the "-eneral satisfaction; but the? whole concourse Beemed as one body, swayed by oner motive, actuated by one sentiment. j We shall now proceed to detail as briefly, as may be, the various incidents of the occasion. The morniaj of Wednesday, the 10th, was ushered in by the discharge of Cannon, and other demonstra- tons of joy. Our citizens,- as if by, concert, seemed . . i . f 1 generally to suspend business ; and the weather, which had, previously,; been rather unsettled, assumed the most favorable aspect for the enjoyment of the scene. ! THE PROCESSION. At half past 2 o'clock, a Procession, comprising at least one thousand persons, was formed in front of the Court House, under the superintendence of Gen. Bev erly Daniel, Marshal, arid - Cora, -Birdsall, and Win gate, Assistants! With as little delay as possible, it , moved in the following order, to the Depot of the Ral eigh and Gaston Rail Road. Here, in an immense building, designed for a Ware House, but admirably aJapted to the purposes oft a-great public Entertain ment, was spread the Dinner. ORDER Of THE PROCESSION. . : . Mcsic. ;' 1. Governor and Council. 2. Heads of Departments. 1 3. Judges of Supreme Court. 4. Judge of Superior Courts. . " 5. Membew of the Lcgialatcue; .6. City Authorities, ' 7. Clergy. ( . 8. Commissioners for rebuilding the Stato Capitol. 9. President and Directors of the Road. 10. President, Directors and Officers of other Roads. 11. Engineers and Officers of the Road. . 12. Stockholders: ! 13. Artisans of the Capitol and Rail Road. . 14. Invited Guests. '"' 15. Citizens. THE PINNER. , Upon arriving at the Depot, Dinner was immediate lj served up. There were five Tables, each 90 feet in length, estimated to accommodate -between five and dx hundred persons,; and one extra Table, besides, of greater length, where about 1 00 persons sat so that the whole number that dined, may be set down at be tween 6 and 700. Before taking seats, the Marshal sssotoc'd the fallowing Officers of the day, viz : His Excellency Gov. Dudley, President, and, the following Vice Presidents t Judge Gaston, Gov. Iredell, Gov. Branch, John H. Bryan, Charles L. Hinton, George W. Mordecai, Gen. SF. Patterson, Dr. Joseph W. Hawkins, Dr. J. O. Watson and Bernard Dupuy. ; Toast-Master Weston R. Gales. The Dinner was provided by Mrs: Hannah Stuart, and perhaps the most substantial compliment that could be paid to the ex- cellence of her preparations, was the hearty respect tes tified for it by the Company. . It was in truth, for such an occasion, a sumptuous Dinner. The " Old North State" may not equal other -places in the elegancies, dainties and luxuries of life but for the substantial the fine fowl, the delicious ham, the mellow beverage, &c., it yields to no land the sun shines on. Oh ! what a reliet it is, to see an Entertainment like this, eaten by party ot eenUemen. reoresentin? different BeHjommf 4. Union, in thattue old North Carohna style, free uom tne sinister onrnoaM of narlv. -&nd nndpr the influepce of generous feeling" and honest sentiment. It is so often AhVJWnCs .Ufinii bm rftiu .;oi wwi JZ-.-a w vk iv wmm iaui va ivhviww qiilp i ri rm, til by party jealousies, that we cannot too fully express ur gratification at the facVthat in n sentiment of fered, or remark made, was thert the slightest allusion to party matters ; but it-was trul and emphatically, "The feast of reason arid the flow of soul." " A? soon as 'the Com nan v crave sima that Htr haA disposed of ttiejihore solid portion of the Entertain- went, the Toastmaster, occupying a central position, announced the following j REGULAR TOASTS. , 1- The American Union The brightest hope of uuian liberty. .Mime Hail Columbia. jjeceuency x.awara ts. uuaiey i ne zeai- "ui advocate, the tried and faithful frieniof those great LI . wewmgs to a Sirte Internal Imwovenfent and Uni- , Cov. DuIley rettirned his thankt irf a nea Speech, m which, with his characteristic boldness and ifrdot, he enlarged upon the great subject V Internal entSjand the imperative duty of a Statoto prosecute a liberal sytem.' In conclusion, h JH"thefoUowing ?timent: j.' ' . i : j internal Improvements The distinguishing char mtic of civd from savage life. Th nation that glecte one, deserves the miseries, & the other. ; 3. North Carolina hike her Locomotives, het u now fairly up, and the cry from every station M. " fin ? r .. . - wkuu. , iiuusic-T"' tasn aionsr. ine mlmtngtot) Rail RoadM&j it soon b in y., wuai now it is oniv m rutmi. the W limine i only in nctmi, the Wilmington QhuL 18? Rood,faA thus connect the "Headl monwiik 8 . kn the heart of the Com- . nuuno uaste to tne weooing. 5. The Capital of the State and our State Capi tol Tht former, the boast and pride of its citizens the, latter, a monument of the munificence of the Old North State. Music Star Spangled Banner. 6. The Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road Its struc ture will accelerate with the velocity of a Tokkado, the train of public opinion in its favor. . ,. ' ; ' ; MusicUope Walff". 7. Virginia andUort h Carolina ltng connected by unison of feeling-iow cemented by bands of iron. VfV:. l3tutie-sAvi& Lang Syne, ' 8. George W. Jtfonfeoo--Aworthv- leader nf nor forlorn hope in the great cause of Internal Improve-J Mr, Mordecai rose evidejj mucfi affected, and responded to the sentiment, itf 'his usual felicitous manner ; disclaiming, however, with characteristic now celebrated. He offered, in conclusion the follow ing sentiment : Internal Improvement in North Carolina- May a read v J the chain, the first links of which have been already formed, be extended to the Southern' and Western borders, and be kept bright by the action of social ana commercial intercourse. 9. Charles F. M. Garnett, our Chief Engineer He has placed with us 'an imperishable memento of his genius and talents; he will bear with hip the res pect and gratitude of all true-hearfed sons of North Carolina. Musib ?01d Virginny." - Mr. Garnett rose, but he was too full for utterance. His simple "Ilhank; you," however, went home to the hearts of all. He offered the subjoined sentiment: North Carolina A name which must always awa ken in the heartf of those who know her best, senti ments of warm attachment and sincere admiration. 10. Our Gttest-Ve extend to one and all, the nSm nanu leuowsnip, ana say to tnem ' 1 t -i 1 . C C 11 . 1 . .1 jitajt uuowu vruuuitjr jieyer come, n . , But mirthund joy fee with you afl. "SjX-- .s' Jftisic ;Molly put the kettle on; 11. William Gaston The Statesman, Jamt and Patriot, whose honored name, the great work we cel& brate is proud to bear. 1 His fame shall he dear to ev ery heart, so long as w e love virtue or admire intellect. The Judge rose to return thanks, When S deafening cry of rTo the centre" brought him from the foot of one of the tables to the centre of the room. It would be ridiculous to say Mr, G. made an admirable Speech, because he could make no other ; but we will say, that as often as we have heard him with admiration, never did we witness any effort from him which seemed so to charm every body. And we thought to ourself, whilst listening to his eloquent remarks, if there is one man in North Carplina more than another, who, whilst he has a just regard for the character and rights of other members of the Confederacy, still chertsb.es for his own State, enthusiastic, devoted, undying affection, that man is William Gaston. He offered, in concla- ifing, the following sentiment: tifiifrm tohonKl hktae of the gallaat Raikiob Like him, distinguished by the Spirit of ehterprise Unlike him, may its latter days transcend the bright promise of its youth. ; 12. Rail Roads---2tfyyi7ig- distance, yet preserv ing the Union. Music Yankee Doodle, 13. Wosiir Dear woman, whose form, and whose soul Are the spell and the light of each path we pursue, ; Whether sunn d in the i ropics or chill d at the Pole, If ttvman be there there is happiness too. Music Oh, say not woman's love is bought. VOLUNTEER SENTIMENTS. By John H. Bryan- The Town of Petersburg In arms and arts, 'alike distinguished. The "Peters burg Volunteers" have recorded her patriotism, in il luminated characters upon the pages of our country's history, while her noble Rail Road and Factories at test her enlightened zeal in the useful arts of Peace. This toast was responded to' in the most happy manner by John W. Syme, Esq. Editor of the Peters burg Intelligencer, whose motto seems to be, whether in the Editorial dask, or the convivial enjoyments of the Table Semper paratus. He offered as a Toast The City of Raleigh Distinguished alike for it enlightened, enterprise, its refined intelligence and its open-hearted hospitality. By Gov. Iredell. Our sister and neighbor, Vir ginia, the mother of a long fine of illustrious sons and accomplished and beautiful daughters. We greet their representatives on this occasion, with a hearty wel come. By Samuel Mordeeai, of Va. The City of Raleigh Enterprise and gallantry are identified with her name, and illustrated by her actions. $J3y ' Gen,.Patterson North Carolina More varied in her resources, than iany of her sisters, she needs but their full developement to make her one of the richest as she is one of the purest States uv the Union. By Gov. BranchN orth Carolina May her pro I gress in improvements by itail Koads, . 1 urnpik.es and anais, oe coimueusunnc wuu uer resource Gohleaa ei sona ve up the ship 1 V T T ITT TT" 7 fTVl II XT a J. W. I d. tlt.. xt:, Tk T?AW Tv J ph Caldwell. Let us never forget in thtf'tnoment of Access, his disiWerested devotion tnoV enlightened dvocacy of the great cause of Internal Improyement. Bu Bernard Dupuy Rail Roads and Canals the sinews and arteries that will" bind, and gird the States into an inseparable union, n , ' -;By Weston .R. Gafea The City of Raleigh It has exceeded in gallantry even its renowned namesake,- Sir Walter: He but laid down hiss.-cloak for one lady to wralk over- Its citizens have helped, to lay down 66 miles of Rail Road for the whole ex to ride By Charles Manly.' -The "three days of Raleigh.' May they be as memorable as the "three days of Pa ris," not for strife and discord, hut for social ease and enjoyment. i . t By George W. Mordecai. The Contractors of the Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road. .Their fidelity and punctuality in the execution of die work is entitled to the thanks of the Company, ; ! ? . py Ce Wm. JJoftartfo Public Opmion If put on, board the Engine "Tornado, it will be brought to a safe Port, with the aid of the State. By James Allen- The University and Common Schools-the first, the Corinthian Capital--the sec ond, the shaft, of that column which shall, at once, beautify and support; the State. ; - -: , By Wm HRobards, Jr.iNorth CaftCmaamdng tne last to awaKe upon tne. suDject ot internal im provement, she will, ere long take the ascendancy! ByHE Lockett The jLadies of Raleigh If such plants are indigenous to the barren pine hills of this State, what would she do, it she had a fair chance. J By Thomas Dunn, of Va. May the friendship of. L l I Unit. Norm Carolina and Virginia be as lasting as the trort - r-i i ...t.i r: j ; m;. o .in I J-4Iore gallant than her illustrious namesake, she has 1 made a way, not only for Queens, but Kings. j By Judge Daniel The Publie Press and the trial by Jury-i-the only CensorBhip upon the rf,1he ver- diet of the latter. full justice to alf associatKd'witnhimnih&'enterish' By-A. Nekon.-The Memory -o f Robert Ft - 1 a y w. ix.iMobleght Ifdtes qfjffort Carolina, Blessed with,rirttfej beauty W goodjrense--the - wiaimi ai u4u.ucicuiva;, u uv iw uca- i wu, ouaiam uiu guouswi--: .v; I honor the man-whohaS made straieht the crooked places btwwn'thaH Pomiiuoniand the OldNofth Sta4e V ' 4 . " By Geobittle.-&rhe Jaitrords, of Sir Walter Ra leigh, applied to our State RaqVlj Mo-iKe' Heart be right, ft it ntf inafternfcJrtfray tfy.igad'lieB."- By WikytttfiohnTenm ofJV"ortlr5a!raVisproud of her mbther.- ' By .-CJaon. The- Civil Engineer of North Carolina, living monume'nt to her fame. ' - - tc uwraitTS ty ttc ihjjo- pwnjon enrf fie Old, Norih StaUGooA frjends.ef In- 07J the successful adaptation of scientific principles to use ful practical wsuks, pre-eminently entitle this, greatest benefactor of "the ase to the admiration of mankind. The consummation bf the great work we are assein- bled to commemorate, together with all the astonish ing triumphs over time and space upon tho face of the iann, ana ine waters under tne iiartn, are but tne emanations of his genius, and the evidences of his transcendant abilities. By T, W. White, of Richmond, Va. Rakish and ixaston Kail xloaa Another link to bind in stronger bandsJNorth Carolina and Virginia ; may the safely gliding cars, whilst they increase the facilities of the travel, give a fresh spur to the gnculturesnd com merce of the two States. ' By James H. Williamson, of Va. Encland.had her Coke and Blackstone, and North Carolina has her Gaston. , By A. M. Gorman. 0r"Statt Capitol, and the Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road The enterprise of .u i xt it. - i; ui :r I u.. I uic cmieiis ui ioriu aroiuia m uuuiy luaiuieoteu uy these stupendous works. - By J. H, Manly. The Old North State, when! called upon forberjewels, points to heiughters. '4 1 :. ffiJbM,ay)ujjtr IWQj&fth syslem, and firuLit the best, interest of-;ie State to take the 500 Sharehhas reserved in our Raleigh and Gaston Rail. Road, that we this day cele- brate By D. Battle, of Edgecomb. North-Carolina Rich in all resources necessary for improving her con dition ; since the work has been commenced, let it be vigorously prosecuted. By a young gentleman of Petersburg. The Young Ladies of Raleigh, and the Young Gentle men of Petersburg May. the latter seek the former with the Locomotive of Courtship, and transport them on the Car of Matrimony, to the Depot of connubial happiness. When this Toast was announced, Mr. P. H. Bus bee said, " I go for the converse of that senlime'nt, viz: the young gentlemen of tlaleigh and the young ladies of Petersburg, and hope that the balance of exchange may always be in favorof Raleigh." By R. N. Herndonrr-North-Carolina In 1830, a Giant asleep in 1840, a Giant aroused. Sent by William Peck. The distinguished female who suggested the construction of the Raleigh Exper imental Rail Road; thefirst ever- seentn Pbrth Cato Una She well deserves a -name among the benefactors of our State. By John R. Herndon. The occasion and the Com pany They are well calculated to elevate the pride of every true-hearted North Carolinian. By CoL W. L. Long. The Old North State the first to declare Independence the last to boast of it a brave and modest State. Her Rail Roads, and yonder proud Capitol, are living monuments of her enterprize. By B. T. Houze. North Carolina State Capitol, and Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road The former the heart of the State ; the latter, the great dortic ar tery leading thereto. By Col. D. M. Barringer. North-Carolina Rich in historic records of the past rich in physical and intellectual resources rich in the fruits of public en terprise, but richer far in the 4pcOrruptible integrity of her people. By Michael A. Pendergrdst The land we live injthe Asylum of the persecuted and oppressed May her institutions, based as they are "up- on the immutable principles of equal justice, ever.re main unshaken and unimpaired ; may she continue to maintain the proud pre-eminence which she holds amongst the nations of the earth, and her sons the character of being amongst the bravest of the brave, as they are the freest of the free. By James Coman. David Paton, Architect, a bra' Scot and a gentleman May he build up his fame and fortune as happily as he has built up our splendid State House. Geo. C. Eaton. Public spirit, a sure guarantee of noble achievements. What is it a free people cannot accomplish By Col. Jos. P.. Littlejohn. Internal Improvements and Public Schools, alike worthy of the patronage of North Carolina. By W. A. Hanney. Carolina and Virginia, tho' they differ in name, in feeling and sentiment, they ana one and the same. By Isaac X.- Battle. Rail Roads Calculated to promote not only the union of the States, but the union of the Sexes. By T. R. Purnell. North Carolina -Her stripe 1. u, rurneu.yorin Ksuroununn m-npe is conspicuous among tne mineen upon tne American nag, and of the twenty,-six stars, none now shine with a more brilliant lustre than hers. By WmlBoylari. The contemplated Rail Road I from Fayetteville to the Yadkin. If the people can- - it . i ' cc' i - . not or will not suqscrioe a uiiicieiii sum w eouue iue corporation to claim the aid of the State, the Legisla- ture should make up the deficit. , ; By Jas. McKimmon. The City of Petersburg. Alike conspicuous both for Enterprise and Patriotism, may she " succeed in all her undertakings." ByrG. B,. Cooper, of Pennsylvania. The Mer cantile community of North. Carolina, a noble exam ple of probity and promptness, worthy of all -commendation. J' o Sent by James M. Garnett, of Elmwood, Virginia, C an bteited guest. J North Carolina Formerly the first to declare American Independence, she now evincesajier unabated devotion to its principles by her noble workf Internal Improvement. By J. J Collier. The Ladies 'of Raleigh The matrons,-distinguished for their domestic acquirements ; their daughtersjcelebrated for their beauty and intellect. Bv S. H. Myers, of VaIM good Old Norl State It ha been said she slept a Rh Van Wynkle leen. lit it be so. it must be . plain to all who now visit her thatbe has awbke from her slumber. like o -JAfiBhlSa ftj- - Bu Willis xlarru.--yJmtea otates, in union ner sona fiafjnpwef, jpatriotism and enterprise, unrivalled in the world, ner matrons ana maiaens unequauea ior economy and beauty. By Johnston Busbee. The Judges of the Supreme Court of North Carolina they have few equals and no superiors. RtrW. M. Robinson, of Richmond. The Inhabi- tants of Rakighavx courteous, kind and spirited Entertainers the (reinembranee ef!, their noble hoppi- talitv will ever be ehensbed by the stranger guests to whom hey have f. fifcety opened their houses and their hearts - . tBy John' Ziegenfuss. The Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road May Travellers, and the ricK productions of our country, be whirled along our Road in " Toraa- dos," " Wirtwtndsind " Yokano. and Ur return may the SyersJaiUe commuriky at lane. iuu uwema afimnienus. out more jasuiisvii tnan no spares iromno ispitnre" oxir Corner phwchrU.The irfRail TtoqdsM RaleigK wkl tymtngton-My they! be more aftec- tionately connected, bybtauunyCharter tfexl-JJfpK vember, to connect the two Roads' by a branch from Raleigh tAAVayncsor', ' . - By 4fiJGrisuwld.-Thc' SleaptliMgwe ' The mighty agentywhich not ony are Hhe obstacles of nature cyercojiebut the objection ot Politicians,' that ur ersimfy. & oo extensive for Republican Govern- u - icm, uuu . t..-iiuuea, ; ,. . . 5y Citlle.-Ske-Mkigk wd Gattonm "Mi Citizens of Rateih in more than one sense, are'caxn" tal citizens ; our Guests in more than one sense, are capital guest,? ; The Ladies here, elsewhere, any where, in every sense, are capital ; But, yonder massive struc ture of polished stone is the most complete capital, be cause it is a most capital Capitol of the Capital of our most capital State, By H. Jones, f a guest. )The Hon. Jno. Brunch, May the land of his adoption honor him as that of his. nativity ' . " ; ; ByDr.T.S:Beckpith,of Va. Carolina ! Carolina ! Heaveriy brewings attend fier;. while we live, we will cherish, and love; and defend' her.',,. , . " By r Gt HWUfyr. North? CaroUmansiodest, but firmV tiflpud,-Bait energetic; they are small inpre teDsionsyet greatin execution. t By fkonuu &ne, of Va.The good OldN'otth Stflte$The tepo of plain Republicanism Raleigh its heart, and Gastox its head Let her "go it-" and fear no tfcaget. ? I. -BVi. XfajSmn.--7c Raleigh Rait Road and! r -I -iSl.i t "li. -r r I ixuwrtufcc jiw?r--riqceni xveporxers-io me ivepaqiic ui the Rnt)Wn, rcsilltuiig from a Rapid Reciprocity. ; Bv-WW Cherry. Internal Improvement -and Common StfiQols in North Carolina May they spee agricultural, mineral and intellectual .resources of onr good Old State. By Wi Otey.- Popular Education Intelli- gence is powf r. Ignorance, is the parent of weak ness, uefencelessness, degradation and slavery. By S. W.t'Whiting. Virginia and North Caro lina The twa Sisters and their fair Daughters, our admiration for the one w only equalled by our anec- tion for the other. By Augustus Mordecai, of Va. Here's to the City in the Oaks, with her Grecian Capitol Her sons, gallant and generous ; her daughters, beautiful and virtuous By Thomas McMann. National Pride A sub lime feeling ; is generated in a patriot's heart, and makes the deitpot tremble beneath his arm. By Henry. 3Iordecai. The Ladies of Petersburg, One and AU-To compliment them, would indeed be " To gpf refined gold, to paint the lily, Totldw aterfumeo'er the violet." By J.' W. Horner, of Philadelphia The Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road, a noble work worthy of a noble and enlightened people May the construction of the Road to Columbia be as gpeedify and as satisfac- thy successor of Geo. W. Mordecai, as President of the Raleigh and Gaston Rail Koad. By W. H. Wisner, of New York. Raleigh and Gaston Rait Road May its success be equal to the most sanguine expectations of its founders andfinishers. By Lewis 1 Williams. W. R. Gales Always the spirit of flkDinner Table, and a noble spirit he is. By Geo. VV. Polk. Charles Fenton Mercer Gar nett It is rib slight eulogy to say, that he is worthy of both the names he bears. -At intervals between the Toasts, the Company mar favored with delightful Music from RUFFIN'S celebrated Richmond Band. The following Letters were received from the Com mittee of Arrangements from gentlemen, who were in vited and unable to attend : i Richmond, June 8th, 1840. Gentlemen ' It would give me great pleasure to jr comply with.your wishes, and unite with you on the 10th inst. fti celebrating the completion of the splendid and useful specimens of art, which reflect so much cre dit on youx State, and are so well calculated to add strength antt lustre to the links which bind together the States of our cOnfederacv. There are no two States in the happy circle of our Union more intimate ly connected by every natural and social tie than Vir ginia and North Carolina, and their sons cannot better testify their filial regard for their honored parents, than by cherishing fraternal feelings for each other. The memory of Guilford and Yorktown will always be fresh, while such trophies of peaceful enterprize, as those you tfesign to celebrate, continue to fortify an alliance which sprune from common interests and common danarers. I annex a sentiment, gentlemen, which I regret ve- 1.1 . T fVV ry mucn mat i cannoi oner in person. With cordiaL esteem, I am your most ob't. serv't. THOMAS W. GILMER, To Messrs. Beverly Daniel, Ch'm'n., &c. North Carolina and Virginia "Whom God hath .f . man t 1." i y - . i Wiuiimsours, Va-, June 3, 1840 Gentlemen : Your invitation to me to be present at an xTntefBsSment to be given in the City of Rafeigh, commencing on the 10th rnst. irt eelebration of the completion of the State Capitol and Raleigh and Gas ton Rail Rpad, has been, duly received, and it is a sub ject of regret with me, that circumstances place it out of my power to avail myself of it. I need scarcely as sure you of the pleasure I should experience in an op portunity such as your proposed celebration would af ford, of enlarging the circle of my acquaintance with the people of a State, which through all time,, has been distinguished for its devotional attachment to the great principles of civil liberty- a State, which was amongst the foremost to announce the truths after wards more formally and solemnly proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence, which, from its solicitude for the public liberty, declined to ratify by its adoption, the.present Consti.ution of the United States, until the rights of the States and the people had been guard ed aria protected by necessary amendnients, and under the banner of whose principles toy own State has so often done good service in the cause of Republicanism. Although X shall not be able to be at Kaleign, 1 ask to P6 permitted to mmgie my congratulations wiin yours, ori the causes which have given rise to your rejoicings. a. v. . .a.- . I have the honor to be, Most respectfully, yonx ob't serv't. , , JOHN TYLER. Messrs. Beverly J3aniel, Ch'm'n &c. Ricitmosd 6th June, 1840. Gentlemen . I b.ave had the hqn?r of receiving your polite note, inviting me to an Entertainment to begiv- en at Raleigh on the 10th of this month, in celebration of the completion of the Capitol of your State, and the Raleigh and Uaston Rail hoad. It- would Jaave afforded me great pleasure, I assure you, to have participated in a festival commemorative ot events so gratuying to tne pnae oi a sister state, so distinguished as North Carolina has ever been for pa triotism, disinterestedness, and the purity of her prin y u. murrarfjjavia trmtxni. int. Architect of, StonalheVeot v J V . " - nt, I very much regret. haj, are torisf ancaf I beyond rhyontrol will pufiCeuVof VJ?6wer,tolje raith you gm the approWnngelebratwn4 B pleased, Kciiuc-uipu.jto accept mjjnwaJisiot jour Kinumvjta tion, andTmy coalngWtirfatjona on the mterest events.youre abourtq commembrite. M l y Witii gret j-espeflt, jour ob'fc servant, " .it V - 't'r JdHN RUTHERFORD. ' TJe8srs. Beverly PaineUCh.'m'n., t - -' ESwx.iiuitjihrisio; To Gah; BDAajKE -andqtherFT Com.'Arfangements. '4 Geutlemefi Your"ttod ihviratiorf to- aAntertaki- ment to be g$ren,'ift'!he City oieigH'bSn, ol the completion of thetate Cpld thatelgK a4 ffasiiKoRajlpad ha Jh reeved.' CirSum-' stance's, not to be controlled imcf" will prevent nrr ry of very true-hearted North Carolinian. The- I multaneotis completion of "such two stupendous works, is an epoch in the history of the State, which the peo ple to thejatest posterity will advert to, with venera tion, and applause, and the taste, energy find persever ance manifested by the projectors and builders of both, are certain indications of the enterprise f her citizens a not Jiefng. a whit behind their would-be-mpre vigi lant neighbors' in those "endowments "which render a people truly, great and illustrious. . -TfGapitoJ' and Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road, bothroduid by ex clusive North' Carolinian skill, labw, 'materials -and means will'stahd foremost among tKe works of refined taste, combining the elegant, durable and useful, in ancient and modern tinfes, as a proud -monument of mo vase, enterprise ana ss.ni or me citizens, anu oi the vast and inexhaustible resources of me State. My best wishes attend the genial iconriviality bf the celebration, and may- notan untoward undent mar Iheldlarity of the occasion, I will conclude bysubmitting to your consideration the following sentiment : North Carolina Marching! oh,coolly and steadily, she unaided has acquired an eminence in the progress of useful and ornamental improvements, envied by some who. say more and do less? '!" ' Yours truly, - DUN. McLAURIN. Nkaii Liscorm-oir, SOthMay, 1840. Gentlemen.- Yout kind invitation "bf the first -of May, to attend the Entertainment t be given in Ral eigh, commencing the 10th of June next, in celebra tion of the completion of the State Capitol and the Kaleigh and Gaston Rail Koad, came" safe to hand.- Nothing could give me more pleasure than to be with you on that occasion. The distance I should have to travel, and the busy time in the year when my atten tin is so much needed as a farmer, is the only apology can offer for my absence. The completion of the Capitol is truly pleasant riews to the people of the county m which I have the honor to live and much as we have complained of the expense, I hope we wul be satisfied, as we can say we have the best State House in the United States. As for the Rail Road, it will be in view of the Legislature of North Carolina, and I for one do hope it may be the means of comple ting other roads through the country, that may be highly beneficial to the people of North Carolina. iGennemrijburraost oh'C nrTmbTe servf. MICHAEL REINHARDT. Messrs. Beverly Daniel, Ch'm'n., Sec Vkhbaht Valt., May 26th, 1840. To Gen. B. Daniel, and others, Com. Arrangements : Gentlemen .- I tender to you my grateful acknowl edgements-for the kind and friendly invitation you have given me to partake of the Entertainment pre pared by the citizens of Raleigh, in commemoration of two happy and praiseworthy events, namely, the com pletion of the State Capitol, and the Raleigh and Gas ton Rail Road.-: - - It would afford me great pleasure to be with you on that occasion, where I would have the unfeigned satis faction of meeting with many of my old friends and ac quaintances, some of whom are members of said Com mittee, and to form new and interesting friendships with others with whom I have not had any persona acquaintance, and to join with you and them in the festivities of the day. But age andother circumstances deny me the plea sure' of accepting your polite invitation. I therefore beg you to receive the following sentiment in the room of my personal presence. , May the Capitol of our State be consecrated to the public use in November next by highminded and hon orable men who will look well .to the interests of the - ... country. ; I am, gentlemen, with sentiments of high esteem, Your friend and humble servant, ROBT. WILLIAMSON. WASHiNGTONyJune 4th, 1840. Gentlemen . I have received your politeinvitation to be present at an Entertainment to be: given in Ral eigh on the 10th ina in celebration of the completion of the State Capitol and the Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road. It would afford me much gratification person ally to participate in the celebration, but tbe present state of the health of my family; precludes me from at tending. I I send you, gentlemen, the : following sentiment ; and accept my best wishes for your individual happi ness: Tue State Capitol, -Public Schools, and Internal Improvements The former the pride and ornament of the State : the two latter, Pillara on which rest the intelligence, happiness aril prosperity rflhf Fedple of I am, gentlemen, Yours very respectfully, H. D. MACHEJJ. To Messrs. Beverly Daniel, Ch'm'n., &c Pstxksbubo, June 9, 1840. Gentlemsn.- Your polite invitation of myself and familv. to the Entertainment which you propose, in celebration of the. completion of your State Capitol, and of the Raleigh and Gaston Rail Koad, was thank fully received ; and I -delayed to acknowledge it, m the pleasing hope of being able to accept it. I regret,, however, that various circumstances compel us to dW ny ourselves the pleasure of being with you, on an oc casion so interesting and alluring. We participate most cordially in the gratification which you cannot fail to leel, in the completion ol the noDie eamce wnicn is destined for the future Capitol of your ancient and honored State a State which Virginia most ever cherish and love, as her sister of the whole blood. That the Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road should have been finished at so nearly the? same period, is a fortu nate coincidence for the occasion; and affords a, most agreeable, facility to those of uswhS may b able to a vail themselves of your hospitality lo unite in your patriotic and joyous celebration. This extensive and valuable improvementj so creditable to the enter prise and perseverance which have accompfisbed,in spite of the adverse circurristances and disastrous times, which k has encountered, jwiU, tearnestly hope, con tribute to unite us, by still closer ties, arid to increase the prosperity of both of our States-. . I- I tender you my grateful acknowledgements for your kindness and my 0d Irishes and, respects. tfoW's faithfully, " I J. F. MAY. Messrs. Beverly Daniel, Ch'm'n., &c. HE nJXNATlON. & : ' sning shade w Evening wasthe ssgnat for - jepainngftto the , Capitol Square, .There, thexaagnu'. ncent grove ot nature Uak which' lsthe pridof our CityV adja sngnveVin . thhaiS ol'Wocali. X. achmein f bur Ctiaens, wa8Tbeautifullyan bf aiteIowt-lattrp, d taairjf rarranged , Bt prodmmasMe' efi5rtJrrithe tentw'of Aeijminated area, a uHelvated, the Bandhefowi ; lluded towas pbeeta1pily their perfermance ad- Company, ft, was . es witfajut the mag- ' kal cbcleifendetd the coneUhuiidore ex- iiUiratirJgRad fafwefaiw Taxant cd the lovfeline liness of die sylvart sfene. ' There were al so three handsome transparencies jiujdiciously arranged and producing a fine effect One represented ihe Capitol itself, faithfully delineated another, a Loco motive at full speed and the third, was a fancy piece, displaying the three grand elements of Nature Mountains, Water and Land emblematical of the Earthand bearing the inscription "Our country our"whole conntry, and nothing but our country." The residence of Gov. Dudley, fronting the CapH tol, at the end of the Street, was brilliantly illumina ted, and the distance but "lent enchantment to the view." It is supposed that about two thousand per-. sons were present arid participated in the 'enjoyment of this little Pageant. RAIL ROAD EXCURSIONS. On Thursday, the day was spfent by some, "in mak- in short excursions on the RaRoad, the Cars leav ing and returning for that purpose, every two hours during the day. A fine opportunity was thus afford ed to persons from the interior counties, nfany. jof whom had never seen a Rail Road before, to enjoy . the luxury of "a first, ride." The greater portion of our most distant guests, however, spent the day in ex amining the beauties of our newly erected Temple of Government and Laws, in which, ere long, Eloquence shall fulmine, art refine Sfc" And well does our Capitol repay the attention of the. beholder. It is acknowledged, we believe, nem con. to be the most splendid Legislativebuilding ,ih the Union, and a recent foreign traveller asserted his belief, that it was not surpassed by any in the world. THE BALL, &k s The Chambers of the Capitol presented a, constel lation of grace and beauty on the evening of that day, (Thursday) twhich would have extorted the homage of admiration, even from an anchorite ; for. the Daugh ters of the Old Dominion and the Old North State, to the number of several hundred, .were there, in all the charms of modesty. The Senate Chamber was used for Dancing ; whilst the Commons . Hall was occu pied by such of the Company as preferred other sour -ces of enjoyment . Both were so brilliantly lighted by the magnificent new Chandeliers, which hold near one hundred" caudles each, as almost to impart to iur rounding objects the distinctness of mid-day i Dane ing was commenced aj, 9 o'clock, and t ivjv"- r . : When- -i', Soft eyes look'd love to eyes that frpoke again, And sdl went merry as a Marriage ellV-,1 ' t" In the Commons Hall, conversation aridTmusic were the order of the night Mr. and Mrs. Canderbeck, Professional Musicians of celebrity, gave a &ire Jf sicale, which left those, who could uot squeeze into the Ball Room, nothing to regret The jperfotmance was of the highest order of excellence The Ball Supper, furnished by Mrs. StSabt, was the theme of universal admiration, and deservedly so It far exceeded in display, any Entertainment of the kind we ever saw, and evinced a determination- on the part of the spirited, provider to do credit to the town, even with the-certainty of incurring loss OnFriday night, there was another Ball, which is said to have been more agreeable than the preceding one ; because, the company not being so large, the dancers had a better chariee, and improved it too, by indulging in the hilarities pf the evening, until a late hour. Perhaps, indeed, the proceedings of Thurs day and Friday.might be graphically condensed in the following couplet : ' They ate -and drank,- and danced What then ? They danced, and drank, and ate again 1 Thus ended the " Three Days' bf Raleigh an era which will be ever memoreble Us history. It is a cause for real gratulation, that notwithstanding , the large number, of persons present at this Festival most of whorS came and returned by the Rail Road, not a sigl$ aeddemor unpleasant incident occurred i and if even a discordant murmur was heard, we are yet to learn it Too much credit cannot he given to the Committae of Arrangements, for their taste in planning, arid their industry in carrying into execution ; and aboveall, for their prompt and courteous attention to the City's guests. This Committe consisted oft the; fallowing gentlemen ': -Beverly Daniel, Chairmah, Charles Manly, Wflliam White, E. H. WirigaOeorg Lit-' tie, Perrin H. Busbee, 8. W. bitingvir. Camp bell, Jos. Q. Watson, Alfred Jone Sjephen Birdsall, NathL G. Rand, C. C. Battle, Gaston H Wilder,'" George W. Polk ajid Albert T. Bjaghes. Zj The YouQg Ladies of Wake Foiest, Pletsant Giove Seminary, have, through the Trustees of that Institution, requested Jakes B. Smriis, Esq. of this . Cit; ', to deliver an address at their Semi-Anuual Ex ami nation, on next Friday week, the 26th of June. We learn that Mr. Shkpabd will comply with their request . GEN. HAIIRISO'S fiOMMTTTEE -We shall pdalish in onr next, 'a Letter from Gen. Harrison himself, in relation to the. charge of his beinjf under keepers, so clear and satisfactory, that every Ad ministration print, however Teckless, ost withdraw the allegation. Thus falls to the ground snothet l less slander! -..-'. (ry Henry Clay has accepted the invitation to dinner m Hanover; on the 27th insU 1 ded freittjf tM e'njoyiip of the i MdfMlmf nfeht, odheshad
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