Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-03-09
NO. 6.

II il the form that seemed so noble in
the field and so graceful IN the cabinet
has been Consigned TO IT. last resting
placei Still he lives Ia the hearts Of
his eounirymen; yea. still he lives in
the hearts Of those who love liberty IN
all countries. At the mention OF IN,
name the victim TO a tvrsnt's oppres-
sions will start, and then. concentra,-
ing ell his resources. give one mora
desperate effort 10 burst asunder hi,
CHAINS. AT the mention Of his name
tyrants will COVER and Americans
stand prepared to spill their blood like
water. should hostile power dare Of
fer lndignity 10 their name. or insul, to
their laws. All yes. he IS living. and
will live. so long as liberty is valued
or independence revered. His fame
can never die; II has filed the earth.
IT has lowered 10 the skies, and now !.
stands. Oh! may 1t ever stand a
watchvord Of defence, a centre Of uni
ty and strength. and sainted pslIadi-
um OF the liberties of North America.
Brethren. the task allotted NE Is fin
ished. lhsve endeavoured 10 explain
the origin and intention OF yclvor.hip;
and have spoken o. General Georg,
Warrington. Your kindnes, will look
over the many Deficiencies that YOU
have observed as progresscd-and
now allow me TO conclude bv Offering
you few remarks which am sure
you will appreciate. Until this day
We have scarcely been known even TO
the citizens Of our own village. those
with whom we constantly associate.
Ibis day-a day OF general rejoicing
throughout this couDtry-we have Sc
leoted, az an appropriate occasion for a
celebration OF our objects. We have
no doubt made some impression on the
auditory that has honoured US with
their attention; 1t may be favourable
1t may be otherwise. Let this matter
have no weight on our future life but
let US show forth 10 the world the truth
oil what we profess. Let our character
as CITIZENS, be our judge as McIvors.-
Reflect, my fellow clansmen. on Your
duties, and perform them with alacri,y.
10 US this day indeed. must prove an
eyeniiul period in our history. Should
long and 4 glorious life await Us. with
what feelings must we hail each recol.
lection OF this days occurrence, This
day, for the first time, our procession
has moved through those streets. Ne
yer TIL TN. day. has an independent
Mclyor been known to the world
This day We have assembled in this
Temple. sacred to Religion. for the
purpose OF explaining IN public. the
doctrines that govern Us an private
The Speaker who has addressed Won,
has been fully conscious OF the didicul-
ties OF the task. lie IS one of The most
youthful among you. His opporiunl-
hes, as you all know, have been ex-
iremely limited. But conscious az
no was Of all these defects hc sbrunk
not from bls duty. being well assured.
that the Kindness which dictated
the selection. would sustain the hum
bic individual whom YOU were thus
pleased 10 honor. Not being favored
with The blessing Of good education.
he has not been able to glld with much
beauty OF expression, the plain. unvar-
hished truths he has delivered To YOU.
but consoles himself wi:h believing
that their Plainness and simplicity viii
at least entItle them a. yout indulgent
consideration. Time. that great tyrant
over all mortality, alone can tell the
ultimate fate Of this youthful society.
this first public gathering OF Indepen-
dent Molvors. ], may be- tha, the hoa.
ry.headsd monarch may STROUD our
existence with the DAYS before the
flood and with soundlcss tread lead as
INTO the sea OF the past ard there
cause the cold wave 1T oblivion 10 rise
over US; or !, may be at future Pc
riod-yea. when each moving Inca
ment before the, now thrilling with
many emotions. now glowing With tho
Ugor Of youth aud The strength Of &C.
tive manhood, shall have put on tho
wnnkled garments OF age and decrepi-
lude, and when each pulse shall be
stilled with the ICY hand OF death. and
our forms be shroudcd in dull cold
marble, that then future generations
will bail with delight the birth Of thi.
consecraled band OF .1asytcgn R,ofbsrs