Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-10-22
From the Genius Of Liberty --Ociober IL.
ror,narfN WING FESTIVAL.

his splendid DliBlf mas COHes nlN VIM ~ ~
pcnning this article, is still before the People OF
Lo,aoun. as the most brilliant ard Interesting spec
tacle ever presented TO the admring Thousands who
crowd this great Festival of Freemen, aud VINO
have assembled To oflsr the altar OF their coun-
try any and every sacrifice that man will make Tor
equal tights und equal laws. FROM the necessity
OF going TO press before the close OF the Festival and
the interruptions that have pressed upon US since
its commencement, all we cand this week Is TO ad
yen in brief terms TO the sccne thal y passing PC
fore as On Wednesday morning at l0ocloch, we
Procession was formed and proceeded to foweil
Grove, when tho Speaking was openedby The Hon
q. C. WAsaIsGrox, OF Maryland, who was follow
ed byS CHILros, Esq, Of Fauquer county. Inc
assembled thousands then partook Of the refresh
ments mos, literally supplied by the COMMITTEE o.
Arrange About L. NJ, J. >. PEspLkroN,
Esq. took the stand, and entertained The attention
of the audience for more than three hours, IN a
speech alike admirable for manner and matter, and
when he closed, the procession was again formed
and returned to town, where IN the evening the
people we're addressed from the Court-ffonse For
tico, in succession, by Mr.. Mudd OF the DstIict OF
Columbia Mr. Ould Of the District of Columbia
Mr.. Chiffon Of Fauquier comfy, Va, Mr. $. NJ
Ball Of Faiffax county, Va, Mr. Gather OF Mont
gomery county, Md, Mr. Henry w. Thomas Of
Fairfax county, Va, Mr.. X. I. Swami OF Loudoun
county, Va, MIR. T. NJ. Mclhany Of Loudoun
county Va, and Mr.. Clarke OF thc District OF Co
lumba.
The Procession extended for more than mile,
and is said by good Judges 10 have numbered from
five to six Thousand. On the ground, directly ID
front of the speakers stond. were assembled near
one thousand ladies, and including those Who re-
NAMED in their carriages, more than thousand
Never haze we seen such assesiblage OF bright
ewes aud happy faces indicative Of cheering hopes
and fine spiritseycry thing in their manner show
ed that the deep sympathies q woman's heart
we're in the CAUSE, and that these, Ike the lovely
day that was passing US, were bright as cloud
less morn and calm Edens bower.
1t was expected that Gov. Call Of Florida, and
Mr.. Hoffman Of Baltimore, would address the mee-
ting on Thursday, and probably other gentlemen
Norm CAROLINA CONVENTION. The Rich
mond Wing OF the 10Th instant, says This great
gathering of the People, was little fany inferior
to the great assembage the same day IN this Ci-
". The Old North State came forth in her bright
est colours and the occasion was one OF thtilhng
interest to the thousands Of Republicans who met
TO take counsel together for the preservation Of our
liberties The numbers present estimated al
from Is to 10000. FIX Governor Owen was cleo
ted President of the Convention by acclamation-
Upon taking the Chair. he delivered very happy
address. Twelve Vice Presidents were appointed
J Judge Badger then addressed ibe Convention in a
very able manner and concluded by offering for the
adoption of The Convention an eloquent Declaration
Of Rights, which was received with deaienng
shouts.
Mach good speaking ensued on that and the sue
ceediug day. Messrs. Stanly, Rayner and Will
Jams Of the House of Representatives, and several
other gentlemen Of distinction spoke. Whilst Mr.
Bryan, a Wing Elector was speaking, an incident
which excited considerable sensation -
Three eegles wee distinctly described, at great
height, for several moments, lowering drectly over
the Convention. OF course. it was hailed after the
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