Movements of the President.
Wilmington, Nov. 5.
--The President arrived here this evening by special train from Charleston, and was received at the Manchester Depot by Gen. Whiting, at his residence, and was welcomed by Wm. A. Wright, Esq. The President replied in an able speech, in which he stated that he was proud to be welcomed by so large a concourse of North Carolinians to the ancient and honored town of Wilmington, upon whose soil he hoped the foot of an invading foe might never fall.
He had given Wilmington for her defence one of the best soldiers in the Confederacy--one whom he had seen tried in battle, and who had risen higher as danger accumulated.
He felt the full importance of the harbor — the only one still open for trade — and would do all that could be done for its defence.--He exhorted all to do their duty, either in the field or in supporting the army and relieving the families of soldiers, and spoke of the honor of the soldier and the disgrace of the speculator.
He referred to Chickamauga and Charleston, and spoke of the noble spirit of our army and people at both places.
He paid a high tribute to the soldiers from this State, and exhorted all to strive nobly for the right, predicting a future of independence, liberty, and prosperity.
