Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-09-04
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e""n iFieooiH 70 the pre-
sent administrator, gave a public dinner on
Saturday last, at Col. swsaringen,s Spring. 70
which gentlemen Of every political creed were
'n"ted. Many attended from the adjoining
counties of Maryland and Virginia, Berkeley
sent a strong representation. 1t was calculated
'has not less than enc thousand persons dined a,
the Spring,
AT eleven o'clock the stores were closed. and
all further business for the da, suspended. The
procession formed in 'front.' Of Enllers Globe
Tavern, Captains Harper and vaudoren acting
AS Msrshalls) and headed by the Msrtinsburg,
Shephsrd's-town and Hsrpers-Feyry Bands,
marched to the Spring. about one mile Nsrsh
of the town most charming and retired spot
bequeatbed by its late venerable proprietor to
the citizens Of shepherds-town for patriotic
mestings and enter,ainments. The meeting
was called to order and addressed by Edmund
l. Lee and Henry Berry, Esqrs. of Shepherds
towa, and Charles James Faulkner. Esq ofthis
place. The speaking occupied about two hours
and q half. The addresses were listened to with
the most respectful attention a number ofladies
attended in thor carriages 10 hear The speakers.
After the speaking closed, the COMPANY was
invited to dinaer. A large aybor bad been ereo.
ted at considerable trouble and expense, and
under ii three tsbies a hundred feet in length.
constructed parallel TO each ether. AT the
head of each table hung a portrait. WASH.
iiNGroN in the middle, JEFFERSON and A
DAMS on each side. Three hundred and sixty
persons sat down to dinner ut one time. The
dinAer was truly excellent-and tho highest
credit IS due to the Committee Of Arrangement,
forthe taste and attention displayed OH the &C.
~ession.
After dinner the following resolutions and
sentiments vera read and adopted. amidst the
continued cheering of the meeting. The pre-.
~cession then reformed. marched 10 town, and
the company dispersed. The utmost good or
der aud urbanisy having Characterised the pro.
ceedings OF tia day.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolysd, That we view with feelings
of the deepest modification and regret,
the desperate exertions ttas are making
throughout the United States at this time,
to elevate to the Presidential Chair. a
man notoriously unqualified for that sf-
fee. 10 talents, information and in ten.
per
Rssoicsd, That we believe that the
present violence, commotion, and dis
cord, among the mass of the people Of
the United States. have been produced
by the arts of a few designing, discon.
tented and ambitious Spirits, who have
not been actuated by any high patriotic
motives. but by views OF their " per-
soma interests, aud aggrandizsment, eff
fectiDg their purposes by concert, CON
bipation and party discipline:
RESOLVED. That we deem it degrading
TO the American people to be thus agita-
ted, and to have their domestic peace
and internal tranquility disturbed by the
macbinations Of a few designing men.
when we cannot perceive that any Of
the important rights or interests Of the
mass of the people are in danger
Resslvsd, That this meeting cordially
approves the course of policy pursued
by the present wise, and virtuous admin.
istration of the General Government, and
that in the opinion of this mesting, it is
calculated to call forth and pat into eff
fcient operation the energies and re-
sources Of our country.
Rssoipsd, That this meeting has every
day, more unequivscsl evidence of the
i~ncorruptible integrity of the Honorable
HENRY CLAY. and that if more we're
wanting, his coming forth unscathsd
frsm the fiery ordeal of his calumniators,
would convince even ~sceptieism itself
Anc finally, we do solemnly appeal to
the temperate, peaceabls and moderate
men, of all parties, throughout the state
of Virginia, to unite with us in our ex
e%rtions, TO avert, what we conceive to be
a NATIONAL CALAMITY, ths cleo
ten to the presidency, of a mere mill
tary man.
TOASTS.
1. Jshn Quincy .Adams-May he out-live the
msitce Of bis enemies.
2. Richard Rash
Whom truth and sense,
VIII call their friend some ages hence.
). Domestic Manufacturer aud Internal I'm
proUemenf.
d O6ivion 10 party spirif-Let US fellow the
| advice of Washing ton. the saviour OF his csun