This volume brings together two important addresses on the history of Raleigh, North Carolina. The first, delivered at the dedication of Tucker Hall, offers an overview of the evolution of the city from its founding to the present day. The second, delivered at the completion of the monument to Jacob Johnson, provides insights into the life and legacy of this important figure in Raleigh's history. Together, these addresses offer a rich and fascinating picture of life in early Raleigh. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.