Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-01-24

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INDEPENDENT MAC-IvoR CLAN OF
HARPERS-FERRY.
According to public announcement, this So
Getty celebrated It's Second Anniversary on
Thursday the ivsh sns,. The PROCESSION was
formed at half past 10 O'Clock. A. NJ. under the
direction of Brother Thomas Sturdy, a. Chief
Marshal, and moved from The Lodge Room
down To he National Hotel, from thence IN She
nandoah street, throaeh South Bolivar and over
Camp-tiiil 10 the Free Chureh-thc whole pre-
ccdcd by the Amateur Bind. Al the Church. the
members and citizens were elolueniiy ADDRESSED
by w. s. Smith, Orator, and Dr. James Garry,
Ch,cftain OF the Clan. A fervcnt Prayer was
then offered To the Throne of Grace, By brother
M. krcpp>, Chaplain, which Was succeeded By
solemn and thrilling strain Of music nv the
Band. The procession then again formed and
proceeded down High street TO the Ledge, where
the members having Invested themselves Of their
Regalia, repaired To the Hotel OF Samuel Glib
son, Esq, and partook Of 4 rcpasi, which did
ample honor TO the provident care and excellent
accommodations OF the worthy and liberal host
OF that establishment The cloth being rcmoyc cd
the following Toasts were drank with the most
unanimous and enthusiastic rccen aspn -
TOASTs.
By DR. James Garry, Chief,ain. Civil and
Religious Libcrty-May every nation anil peo-
pie enjoy their stran,agcs; and may liccntious-
ness. fana;icisn, and inhdeliy be discoun,e-
nanecd by every Patriot and Christian.
BY =. Bruce Souiheriand, Vice Chieftain.-
Our Socicty--It has been bfougtI into notice H.;
The fuile attempts 10 destroy ~. by thos- opposed
To the freedom OF opinion. Its prcccpis are pure,
iis Ceremonies beautiful; may they live and iiou-
rish when the uprcarcd hiIiock and stone shall
proclaim that wc have mingled with the past for
ever.
BY WIN. S. Smith, Orator. CnIurulia. The
land OF the Free Her institutions are partially
Frustrated by dcmago-ueS but le, her remem-
Der that the most popular free government is.
"whcn an injury done To the mcanesi subicc, Is
nm insult upon the whole nation"
by Michael Gallaher. Secretary. The Ame-
mean Republic. 'hc only but all-suifcient cyl
dence that men capable OF self-govcrument 4:
May the spirit of her institutions extend until
their influence shall bc felt by every member of
the human family, and shall prevail in cline
and country.
BY john McDonough, Treasurer Hcrr's to
the Mac-lyor that never failed TO answer The
si:n Of distress, or To cheer the heart OF an az
nicicd brother May earth be 10 him a pleasant
journey, and heaven certain and eternal re-
ward.
BY Marine KIepps. The ancient Mac-Iyor
Clan OF Scotland, famed for their valor and VIZ
tues.
by Francis Durham. Our Motto: MAY its
hailowed Prcccp's ever animate the bosorns Of
Mac-Iyors.
BY John p. Kennedy. Our Clan, May each
member live to see il triumph over its adyersa-
ricS.
by +. c. Alexander II. Milton MAY the S.,-
ciciy, the Anniversary Of whose organization We
arr now celebrating, continue 10 revere the rrin-
ciPcs which iFSt induced It's members To associ-
ate themselves together; and may their future
history, Ike that Of the past, be n proud rcfu,a-
ton Of all the evils of which ihcy have been ac-
cuScd.
by +. c. Jerome II. Young Macfyorshio
based upon Friendship, and having for it's object
The hcarcn-born principles IT Charity: Nav IL
Like all similar societies, flourish amid pcrsecu-
ton, and gather brightness from time.
by p. &. Hiram Harrington. The Mac-Ivor
Clan, structure Of Friendship and MoraIi,y /.
Though aSsailcd 10y many, IL is stll flouriShing
and prosperous.
By p. G. Jacob Wright. The Independen,
Clan Of Mao-lvor: A reH bound assoc iaiion.
knowing no tics save those which should bind
the well disposed in every situation OF life.
By James II. Hayman. Robert Burns, true
son OF Scotland: His memory will grow brighter
rs the future mingics with the past
Sent by Lady. The Mac-Ivor Clan, MAY
they honrish so long as their motto is Friendship
Morality, Virtue, and Charity.
by John Rokenhaugh, Jr The Fair: The
soiace oil our hours Of care, our advisers in
danger, and our companions IN loy
By WIN. Magraw. Jefferson Countr. May
she always enjoy peace, plenty, and happiness.
by James Cox Our Society; its 2d anniycr-
Saiy has well fulfilled The expectations of It's
hess, and all its paths be peace"
by Albert Beai. The Orators of the Day.
by Thomas Laley. The T. NJ Clan. The
To ITS principles only serves 10 tighten
The bonds which connect il together.
Seat by t. +. Buscy. Secret Societies, whose
Objects are similar To our own: They pro,ect
Virtue, defend civil and religious Liberty, and
increase The happiness Of the community in
which they exist.
Sent by Lady. The independent Niae-Ivor
Clan May they live up 10 the purc prlncipIcs
by winch they profess io be governed.
by Jacob Gomph Anti-Mac-Ivors Like the
plaques Of Egypt, io be shunned and dreaded by
all good men.
By Jsmes +. Engle. Our Clan. Based npon
t'e immniab!e principles Of Truth aud Justice,
forever may u flourish
Sent by our Host, Samuel Gibson. Private
Soclsiics. such as kno,c are the strongest pro-
lection of Virtue.
by George Miller. Our Country Nav she
ever conlcinn The principles Of a despolic GO
vcrnmeni
Sent by a Lady. The Society presented TO n,
"hS "ai' n Acnple, whose foundation Is Friend
snip, whose corner stone ~ Charity, and whose
pillars are Virtue and Morality Though the
female ser have been excluded from an acqua,nt-
ahce VAN ITS interior structure, yet Judging from
us exterior formation. IL should command their
admiration throughout The world
ny d. y. O'Bcyle. The Mac-Ivor Clan: The
iouI polluted slang which Is aimed against them.
proves as Intellectual rs The Effort OF bombs
against the rocks Of Gibraltar.
EY John n rom. G.e.... A.. -.
non that eon'emPiaieS the object Of binding man
"a his fellow. ''''''
By Isaac Fouke, Esq. Guest The Mac
iV9fs' Their practice. heller than their preccpfS
ny Member Of the Band. The Laws Of Re
publican Governmen's' May they he fosiercd
and protected by all men.
by w. 3. Smith. ArsiocTacy. the banc Of
hePublieanism Arisiocracy 1t Wealth hcge,.
ma snsiocrscy 81 Power both IN opposition TO
The principles 81 n free government
sent by Lady. The I. 81. Clan, An as.o-
ration That has effected much go"i, 10 uniting
Us members and prompting them 20 deeds n
-hariiy AMI bcncvoleBce We only rcyrrt that
Woman has been denied adlnisSion 10 a. ssnr-