Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-12

nh' 1grscu!fuss. manufactures and CONF
ms.e- no three grand means Of living,
comfort and independen ce-,bey need sun,
port, ~ well as professions of love.
-, ON. 1ns Arny and Navy Of the United
ototes,-our security in peace, our defence
in war.
9Th: The President Of IA. Uaiied Syotes.
AVth. zne Governor Of Virginia,-No,
the leader Of party.
llih. Eiucation.-A general d;a;,.
Of knowledge tina best guarantee Of free
people.
l2'h. Irginio,-Ths foremos, in the
struggle OF the revolution.
IS'n. fomon,-So kind, so gentle.
Breathes :here a man with soul 90 dead
Who never To himself hath said''
May sho become my better half!
VOLUNTEERS.
By Dr. X. IL i4enry-(who presided on
The occasion, } Henry Clay, The profound
Statesman and disinleres,ed Patriot, may his
HE be prolonged until his country shall re.
torn to a sense of duty
By Robert Guy Esq.-Henry Clay, The
inhexibie Patriot aud tried public servant.
who like refined gold stands bright and un
scs'hed helore his country men, whilst his
enemies, like cracked crucibles, are being
thrown against the wall.
ny Col. r. McCue. The fourth of .Julv
iI7O, The cradle of, ivil aud religious liber.
,y-m 1t our children are laugh the glorious
import OF tie word independence. The
aged patriot and soldier repeats il with de-
light leaning on the top OF his staff"
BY MIR. James G. Waddeii. The FEEDER.
al Consf,f,tffon.-The production of gigan-
tic minds, ITS true construction can never
TO perverted by the bubbles of designing
sycolhants, whilst we have on tho watch
tower the talents Of Clay, and Webster.
ny John McCue, Esq. Benjamin ".
Le'gh-The distinguished Jurist ,Pa,t lot and
Statesman; because he would not bow down
bsiore the Golden Calf and worship il. he
was doomed TO be Gust into the furnace. but
his Integrity and independence remained ur.
hurt amidst the conha gration-hi name W III
stand high On the page uf the future historian,
| whist the miserable race OF expungers will
DO truly fortunate if theirs shall never be
recorded
BY. Mr. VIM. w. King. Henru Cyay OF
Kentucky-The distinguished statesman and
patriot, the able advocate for the constitution
OF his country may he he made the next pres.
ident of the United States.
| by WIN. Withrow jr. The Survivors of
| '76-Thoy servo as an index 10 point US to
the days of our country's trial may we cher.
| 18Th them as the instruments of our n alton al
hsppiness.
ny AoIanam Lynn. Marlin Fan Buren,
y Co-The recent demonstration Of public
sentiment as exhibited in the result Of the
late elections, Proclsims TO you in ansuage
Dat "a be mistaken, that your days are num.
BY john Wsyt, Esq. 1".
John AfarshaH.
BY N. Massie, Esq. II United STATES
Bank-The only thing that can regulate the
| currency OF The country
by ): Addison Waddel. GenI Robert
Porfe!teld-Ths valiant soldier, the accom-.
piishet gentleman, who in the morning of
his days volunteered in the defence of his
! country, and whose life has been reflection
OF those exalted virtues which adorn aud dig.
| nifty man.
Upon the announcement of the above
toasi, Tho Chairman of tho committee of ar
engagements arose and read to the company
the annexed correspondence:
Waynesborougb, July 9, 1898.
DEAR SIR at q meeting of The ci.izens
OF WaynesborO' for the purpose OF max ing
suitable arrangements 10 celebrate the 4ih
OF July, ii was unanimously resolved tina,
you be invited 10 participate with US in that
celebration. The undersigned Gas the or
gan OF that meeting, take great pleasure in
being able to give you cordial ard pressing
invitation tojoin US on that day. To behold
in our midst one of,he patriots of '76 who
N~'A -" @~' q pdIt fu that GLORIOUS struggle.
which resulted in the achievement of our
independence, and to recognize in that per
son, one OF our own count men, who had
lived 10 see US free, happy, a VII tied and
an independent, people, would be source Of
real qualification. We beg leave 10 tender
you eur warmest respects. and TO add 10 the
general sentiment, the expression of our in>
dividual wishes That you would honor us with
Your company ON the occasion.
Very respectfully
Your obt. servants
ROBT. GUY,
II III. HENRY.
w. w. KING,
w. WiTHROW,
ABM. LYNN,
Committee of ARRANGEMENTS
Gen. ROBERT PoRTERFIELp.
Soldiers Retreat, July 3, 1888.
GESTLEMEN Your communication of
yesterday, as The organ OF the citizens of
Wsynesborough, inviting me to participate
with them in celebrating the 4th of July has
bsen received. The cordial and kind feel
'ngs exhibited in tina, invitation, demand
and receive my sincere gratitude and uno-
quivocal response. There is nothing tenn
p"ral which would give me more pleasure