Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-04-23

wv "Ouiu uhSnAISe GUY winch the
Wing delegation from The county Of
Morgan had this day imposed upon him,
Of presenting them 10 the meetiugs He
was happy 10 learn that the dark designs
and ambitious measures Of this admins
traiion had srorsed ia the county Of Nor
gan q spirit Of resistance worthy Of their
illustrious namesake. lie was assured
by the delegsticn here. that large por-
ton Of their coun,rymen admired the
political course OF our distinguished guest
Iii so. they could no, be bad men or We.
~ indifferent Wings. He hoped and be-
lieved that the day was not fer distant
when every hill and every valley in tina,
gallant county would Tesound With The
war cry OF Harrison and Reform.
Iohn o'ferssil, william Clark, Edwin s.
Ogden, aud William Walker, as a Committee
on the part OF the Wings and Others Of Morgan
county, opposed TO the present Naturalization
offered the following 'eniiGsn'; ~. &. Rirss--
The independent statesmsn-bis vision his
issl, his hrmuess. his patriotism. his prgds nee
bis furbearanee, his disBierestedntss AID his
love or couniry, have secured 10 him the favor
OF large proportion Of tie citizens Of Morgan
county.
BY the Committee OF Arrangements. Our
J.6usea J'isnd'. They bear the name Of Jelfsr-
500. and they have brought with them his pTin-
ciples, his virtues, arA his patriotism.
Mr.. HusrER. the wbis Eicetor for the JcfTer-
son district. being called upon, addressed the
meeting a. follows;
Mr.. Presidsnf--The duty OF respond.
ing in behalf OF the county Of Jefferson to
the complimentary sentiment Just drank,
had hoped would devolye upon some
one present other than your already we'll
worked cIeVif-rider. Remembering. how
ever, the character Of those 10 whom the
Ill Judged derision Of our political foes has
likened us-their humble pFetensions,
their extraordinary zeal. and still more
extraordinary success, in battling for q
cause which alone is holier than that 10
which we are eniisied-it is not for me
10 shrink from The performance Of anyduIy
which may be offered.
The title THUS sneeringly bestowed up
on us. l, for one. proudly accept, and,
like Peter the Hermit, (ano,her name
with which have been honorcd,J IL is
my highest ambition TO GO forth holding
up the fiery cross Of political crusade,
until the spoilers shall no longer desecraie
the sacred shine Of our blood. bought libeT.
Ties.
Mr.. PresideaI-Tn obedience 10 tie
call Of my Jefferson brethren here pre-
sent, rise not TO perpetraie, at this late
hour, a speech, but simply to give utter
ance TO the lively emotions with which
we receive your kind mention OF the coun-
ty Of our homes. We deemed it peculiar
ly meet shat the county which bears the
Esme Of the illustrious Jefferson, should
mol be backward in welcoming his iavoI-
ed aud cherished disciple. That welcome
we here tender him, cordially and with
out reserve: and we rejoice that he is here
cheeTed by 30 many around US Who, like
him, loving Rome more than Cesar, have
come out {. ON the ranks OF our enemies
and ranged themselves around the banner
Of Harrison and Reform. With him we
hail the auspices ofihis day. The politi.
cal horizon is Frightening all around. The
march Of our glorious cause is, every
where, onward. Let the veracious col.
umns Of the Enquirer assert that our ad-
versaries in this quarter Of Virginia have
crowed over Us. Nous YCrrons." With
proud confidence 10 the Justice Of our
cause, We look forward to the 4:h OF
March, 1871, assured thatthe cock crow
ing then will usher in the dawn Of our
political redemption.
In conclusion ] offer you the follow
ing:
The county If 6srIon 10 the dis,ipIs Of J,6srssn
gretiing-We are assured that modern Conser-
vatiVoism engrafigd upon the old stock Of De "a %
ersey cannot fail 10 briog forth good fruit.
Addresses were also made by W. Barton,
Robert Conrad, ard p. Williams. jT Of Pre-
L n Is ri
gerstoWn. Md. ard T. 4. Hail OF Fauquier -
TIE meeting broke up at IN early hour, everv
oDe with whom we converstd expressing himself
highly pleased with the festivities OF The oeca-
sion
want Of space eompels Us 90 omit a number
OF letters received by the Committee Of Invita-
lion. The following are some u them. The
remainder, with the responsive ioas,s, wall be
given hereafter
RICHMOND. April 10, 1910
CEETLEMEN-I have had The honor "a
receive your communication II the lot.
inviting me. on behalf Of that portion ol
the citizens Of Frederick county who are
Opposed 20 the present administration. "
70 public dinner at WineheBter on the
18th INST
Though i, would aaofd mo great plea.
sure to meet you under other circumsian.
ces. could not aceep, your Invitation
without departing from rule which ]
have prescribed for myself dudng The con.
tlnUance 81 my pTeseat relations 10 tie
Commonwealth. and ] hope you will
yourselves appreciate. and make known
10 my fellow citizens whom you repre-
sent The motives which induce ne very
lfespeetfuily 10 decline t. While shall
always be found true 70 those principles
o. government. which trust. have been
clearly defined BY NY public course.
beg that ] may not be deemed hsid
ious 10 believing that ! shall most
efreiBally promote them, snd fulfi ihs
uishes Of my friends by dsvoiing mysell
exclusively 70 The Official duties pose q
on ne ~ she laes snd The constitution.
The spirit Of our infiiluiioos. which visely
separates the several departments Of Go.
gernmenl. and sabjeets each more or less
directly 10 tie salBlary ordeal ~ popular