Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-10-31

/ associated. There is connected with
the District, he observed, a name glo-
rious IN the estimation Of every one OF
ITS soldiers within 1.-THE Hero passed
~ happy tranquility the evening Of
his days, honored and beloved within
It, his bones mouder--he alluded to
Gen. Morgan and gave
The Battle Of the Compensatory
we emulate the patriotism fits Hero.
a letter was read from Gen. Elisha
Boyd, declining the invitation to attend
the Barbecue from i'll health, and con-
tanning the following toast
By Gen. Elisha Boyd.-The Vol.
untcers Of Virginia-Brave and pub
nc spirited; our sures! reliance in time
OF danger-they deserve liberal and
fostering aid from the Government.
The Frederick Rife having been IN
vlted to attend the Barbecue, could
not DO 50 in consequence Of the absence
Of their Captain and the Incomplete C.
qupment of the Company--they how.
ever sent the following toast
The Military Barbecue ofthe Poto.
mac RIlle--May it be the means ofin-
spring the guests with greater ardor
Tor Military requirements, and implant
IN the breast Of Virginia's youths due
sense OF the importance of well regula-
ted Volunteer Companies
Meanphits, may wit surround the feast,
Each shaft be dip't in wine
Assembled valor there fore. taste,
Its laurcls at the vine.
BY Lieut.. Reed, Of the Artillery
Gen. Elisha Boyd, and bis speedy re-
storatlon TO health.
BY member ofthe Potomac Rifle
The Frederick Rihe--Lke Scipio AZ
ricanns, they blend their chivulry with
intellectual accomplishments.
BY member ofthe Potomac Rife.
The momory of Col. Joseph Swear.
lngen. Drank standing.)
BY Lieut.. Hollis, OF the Highland
Blues.--The hospitality of the Poto-
mac Rlle--The hearty reception which
awaited US, was rich reward for the
fatigue endured in reaching it.
BY A. r. Boteler.--The Military
Guests Of the Potomac Rifle" Their
worth is warrant for their welcome
hither."
BY J. w. Jones of the Artillery
Romance from the novelist, lines from the
bard;
Grain in the barn. and poultry in the yard
oash by our labour- independence by our sword !;
Honey IN the bee gum, and sugar IN the gourd."
BY J. w. Gallaher, ofthe Artillery.
Courage to the Soldier, humility to
the Parson, and success to every Pat.
not in the trae cause of his Country.
BY W. l.. Baker. The Charles
town Artillery-May the fame of their
exploits sound louder in the ears of
posterty than the roar of their cannon
TO themselves.
BY II. Bedinger.-The Highland
Blues May they become toe biuer by
our hospitality.
BY J. AIdrdgc, of the Highland
Blues. --Our late Captain-Moy he
never be forgotten by the Highland
Blues. Drank standng.)
BY S. S. Mark.-The Highland
Blues-They will prove as brave as
the Clan from whence they derive their
name.
BY Sergeant Barr, Of the Highland
Blues.-The Governor of Virginia
The Soldier and the Soldiers friend
may his efforts in behalf of the Volun-
teerS Of Virginia be crowned with sue
cess.
by member of the Potomac Rifle.
The Military Companies present
May this meeting bind us like the
Siameso Twins-scparable only by
death.
BY James B. Stone. The Potomac
Rifle-Moy they never be riied of the
present cminence they maintain in the
estimation Of this community.
BY Henry Show, Of the Potomac
Rifle Charlestown Artillery
They are our "twin brothers whelped
10 the same litter"
By J. V. Moore, OF the Potomac Ri
ile.--The Highland Bues-We tho't
ourselves Soldiers-they came-we saw
they conquered.
BY F. S. Bogue, of the Artillery.
The Potomac Riilc-thcr hospital.
" shall ever be remembered by the
Charlestown Artillery.
BY Capt. J. J. Welsh, of the V. NJ.
The Volunteers who are present
May the spirit Of Liberty inspire them
10 defend their Country in time of dan
ger.
BY a Guest The Fair Sex"-By
our arms they receive protection-ir
their arms we receive our reward.
BY Adjutant ates.-The Volunteer
! COmpanies present. hnu have nj