Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23
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To Messrs. 4. r. fiusrrn, c. JAS. FAuIxxrx,
JAhis BRows, T. FksArf, JAcop VAS DeRss.
Harskuis.
The whole company partook ofths Refreshments,
whercupon, Mr.. FAuLxsxR. 1t the Request Of he
Co'nmicc, mounted the table, to return the thanks
Of The company, 10 the citizens Of Darkesvlle, for
their generous hospitality, and their qualification
AT the enthusiastic devotion to the Whir csuse.
which prompted IL. Three cheers were given for
the Wing citizens Of Darkesvilir, and The lins Of
Procession was resumed. We halted for The night
at Caters, where We were mont Hospitality rscei-
we'd and accommodated. and at o'clock on We'd
ncsday morning. moved on toward Winchesser,--
Arriving within some half mile Ut the town, mar
''s music vas bcard al distance, and upon cast.
ing our eyes fnrwatd, a dense mass Of people Wa
seen pouring over Fort HILL with another Log Ca
bin, ard appropriate banners. Our patriotic fellow
c'iizrns Of Winchester, were coming in ProcssAipn
10 meet u, 70 commend our enterprise, and 10 vel
cone US to their festivities. Meeting At the jssc-
tion Of The roads, leading out Of Loudoun and Mar.
streets The Two Proce ssons sauted, and cheer
ed each other, and moved on together into town.
halt was made In front Of Taylor's Hotel, and
Mr.. hiyEs appeared on the second balcony. Mr..
fAuLKssR then ascended 10 the roof Of the Cabin.
introduced the whgs Of Berkeley. and addressed
him IS followsi
am happy. sir, in having boon selecicd, q their
organ, ny my numerous and enthusiastic felow.cti.
sens OF the County Of Berkeley, in their name 10
bid you welcome to the Wiley Of virginias and 10
express TO you, their behalf their cordial appro
d on Ypr mt mn al
men live. and can retain the confidence Of the honest
yeemenry Of the lard we need never despair Of the
Republic. The People Of Berkeley County, in
common With large portion OF their fellow.citi-
zcns throughout the Union, have witnessed. with
unmingled pleasure. that heroic selfdevotcdnsss,
worthy Of the bes, days Of the Republic, which has
prompted you to srurn the glitierng attractions Of
ambition--fo sacrifice high and commanding po-
s'tion IN then powerful and conquering party, to
enroll yourself amongst the advocates Of constitu-
iional reform. We applaud the motives which
have prompted your course, and We have seized
this occasion 10 do honor to the act. We believe
thar we have tho fearless ihtrepidity with which
you have resisted the stern DEGREES Of Power, and
in the consummate ability with which you have
vndcstcd some Of the most cherished principals of
the Constitution, the most undoubted assurance,
that oil the ends you aim at "arc your country's.
your Gods, and truth's; and IT, in this attempt 10
preserve your country !. should become your fate
10 sink beneath the maddening rage Of faction, 10
have equal confidence that you are prepared to meet
that result with tho irmness and the dignity Of .
PARIIor.
pray sou, sir on behalf Of my felIow-citizens Of
the County o. Berkeley. accept this expression Of
their confidence in the purity and integrity Of ysur
political action, together with their warmest good
wishes for your future happiness and welfare.
TO the address, from the county Of Berkeley, Mr..
kvEs replied. in the most falcitous and spp opri-
ate manner. We do NOT pretend to convey 70 our
readers the language and, butvery imnsrfecsly the
substance, Of his eloquent remarks He spoke Of
his deep seDsiblisy at the fattsring sxprssyos Of
the unbought confidence ofth frsemsn Of Berkeley.
Il was the proud.si day ofhi- lie. How vain wers
the menaces Of power .--H little 70 b regarded
The assaults Of caIumny defamation when he stood
sustained and eheereS in bis onward course 81 such
Aisplsy Of popular appreciation! But 10 vss nos
vain spovgh 70 bslievs. that the extraordinary ous