Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-08-08

I semblsd this day May harmony and union pre-
4 vail IN their racks, whcn called on 90 defend
! their country, and thrir
Sisr-spangled banner eonsiaue TO wave.
Der The land Of the free and The home OF the
brave"
4 By Geo. w. Shope. The Orator of the Day;
Chasie without eGori--eioquent vitbont design.
By Barnhart tsilbcrt Our Military Festival /:
May IL have the desired effect Of enkindi ins
sfTesh in our bossms the latent sparks Of Pairiot-
I iSn.
ByJF. Swin,iey. Gen George Washington:
HIS dignity. exemplary and unbiemiShe,i eharae-
ter IN private life, was e1nalled only By the SUI
| pcriorliy Of his military accomplishments. 4.
| by JonaihsS Burns. The remnant ~ Rcvo-
lutiousry Soldiers; May they never want for
bread while Uncle Snm has scrap in his wallet.
| by Walter J. Bufweli. The Members Of
Militia Companies Mite fond o. being sncir-
eied in the Of ibeir sweeibeaT's, than 10
+, shoulder The OF their country.
\ by Joseph Harley. Our verify Host; For
| serving up this mos; sumpiucus repast, NC merits
the heartfelt thanks Of every lover Of good eat
! ing now present
| VsiersnS Of the Revolution Though tottering
upon The narrow isihmas which separates Time
from the ocean OF Eternity, may they yet 1--we
many yens IN the enjoyment OF Ihc blessings Of
Liberty. for which they toiiei, suffered. and bIed
IN days OF yore.
Nv James NJ. Rsiicy. Our Country, and our
\ NJ peii:es May we our swords and bayonefS
rs detterouSly IN defence Of the former, when
! called sn, n NC have our knives and forks. on
thus occasion, IN satisfying the claims Of The lat
ter.
By Joss2h HAYES. Volunteer Companies -
What sight more pleasing than t. see those
youthful rsisrgat performing military evolui.on<,
What more cheering 10 The spirits OF every Atne-
riean patriot
by Lieutenant Benjamin n. Welsh, OF the
SmiIhGe.d Blues. The Potomac RIDE and
Z" Lsfsys cite Guards Though not wIlh Us 90
this festive OCCASION. 70 our Infinite regret We
nevertheless cherish for them IN our hearts sen,i-
mens Of the most profound respect.
by Capt John s. Smith. of The 8 n. The
|" iIarpers-rsuy Guards" ineinding their ANA
t-ur Band Their performances OF to-day will
long te rememhcrsd-theIr department rs scn-
Ilernen can never be forgot.
By Jacob Gilbert Our worthy Host; Tie has
served up a rcpasI FOR Us this day. well calcu-
lnted 70 make hungry mans stomach laugh
heartily
By John Hess. Maj Henry Bedinser. of
Berkeley county, one Of the last surviving OGi-
Gers Of the Revolution. preserved as a memcnio
OF "thc days that tried mems souls" Peace TO
the evening Of hfe whose morn was spent IN
bravc.y contending for the Rights OF Man
Wy Capt. J. L. Smith. OF the \. Il. Capt J
Stephens aud has "IIarnonic Band - Their cx-
eelicEt music would have given additional zest
10 TIE festivities OF The day.
Py j. NJ. CromWrli. The spirit-siirrny sounds
which have ,hrS dsy been borne 20 our ear>. bring
20 recollection the SurViyln: patriots ofrhc He
voiuion, the remnant Of a departed generation
and the links which bind the present To the pas, !:
May they long live participate in the blessings
secured To u by their patriotism, their gallantry
and their tolls IN the morning OF their days.
BT John w. SInallVood May the Cuizens
OF Sm'ihiield ever be remembered for their hos
piialI;y.
by Lieut. benjamin f. Beeler, Of the III. F..
Guards. Citizen Soldiers The spirit that AMI
mates them on this occasion, is the same that
cheered Them on IN the dark hours Of Revoiu-
tionary adversely.
BY John Henry Smith, a single young gentle
man. Cehbsoy; Get We gone, ye ugly, gloomy
"varmini," aud let us all get bosom companions.
By Thomas d. Webster. The Ladies OF
Chariestown ExceIlcG by uone, and equalled
only hy the SmIihiied Fair
BY John w. Gallaher. May the Volunteer
who aims in defence Of has country. always en-
Joy The sweets thereof.
BY Henry Myers, a member OF the Smithield
! Blues. The Volunteer Soldiers: What's more
heroic than In volunteer to fight the battles OF
your country
by Adam Link, Jr. To the young Ladies /:
Speedy union 6! the objects oh which You have
placed your ahecnons-Snd long life, attended
with happiness and prosperity.
By Member Of the Charleslown ARTILLERY
May the Ladies 81 SmiIhheid get sustors becom-
, ing their beautiful faces: Their chains have
made havoc with some Of our ':Iaddies"
b. Robert +. Page. The Tree OF Liberty :
> /" whose cooling and salubrous shAdc thou
sands Of the subjects Of oriental monarehses are
daily repairing.
by James 4. Noitn. The Fair:
I" Blosi as the AN mortal Gods - he,
The youth who lonlly sits by thee
And hears and sees thee all the whtle,
/. Softly sneak and s,resflv srnttc
By John w. Gailahcr. May the Friends We
lore be SIneere, and the Country We lave in be
free.
By Georgc Kellison, n member Of the G. T.
Artillery. May Ne always march np anil face
our enemies as bravcly aud successfully when
called on, as did the excellent dinner given
by the Smi'hfeld Blues on Ihis occasion.
By John Shaffl. National Republicans -
the advocates Of National Eank, high Tariff,
and Internal Improvements by the General Co
: verDmeni; 1T present clothed ia false robe and
sacred name. with "proscription' and "exeeu-
tive patronage" ia their mouths. CONSERVATIVES.
, beware Of the beast clothed IN a purple robe,
lest yc be deceived.
/ ByJ. NJ. The American Volunteers. who
never surrender To any other than those OF
! the Fair.
by James Smiley. shoemaker. Give me
an swl, thread. and bfisile. and zill soon
sew up the mouths Of those who SANDER my
r country.
BY g. w. CntshAw. Of the N. r Guar8y.
} The Ladies Of Smithaeld. Though prohibited
from Ioining our military festival. nothing but
their own will can prohibit them from Joining 10
1he bands Of matrimonY with Harprrs-Ferry
Guard. Come, haste 90 the wedding"
rs James Merchant. a member of The srni,f-
field Blues. day. an hour 81 virtuous Liberty
- worth IN eternity 81 bondage
Hy Capt VIM. Watson. That every soeial
and moral virtue may cement es-nnd that union.
r harmony, and bfoihefly love unite us--and Ihen
stronger han steel. iron, cf stone walls NC shsfi
BE- and give so PosisfitS that which they can re-
= vefcDce as for
United ~ just Gauss, we stand he glory Of
. the nation,
2 Divided We fall. TO he shane and disgrace Of
p civilization
{ ~ g. Gilbert. I,sl. n Hampshire county Cof,