Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-04-23
From IA. TFmeA1asr Republican.

The Festival 10 the Hon. WA. C. RIvES, on
the 18th instant, was aud is admitted on all
hands 20 have been the most imposing and inte-
resting occasion Of the kind which has ever oc-
CURED in the Valley of Virginia Early in the
day, about 8 A. NJ, large number Of our ciIi-
zenS formed In processiDe aud marched out Of
town 10 meet our Berkeley friends, who were
approaching about four hundred in number -
The whole line Of procession entered The town
about 10 o'clock, with bands Of music, the leg
cabin drawn BY ten horses, SiTesmerS aud ensignS.
and banners flying, with Inscriptions OF various
kinds, on one OF which We observed IN large cap-
tails, ~ eannOt forget hGrs a eoEAiry 10 seTre as
treH a party 20 obey" The line halted in front
OF Bnshrod Tayior's Hotel, where Mr. Faux
ner, Of Berkeley, from the roof Of the cabin, in
uoduced the Wings Of Berkeley 10 Mr. Riycs in
the following impressive and eloquent address
am happy, SIR. in having been select
ed as their organ, by my numerous aud
enthusiastic fellow citizens Of the county
OF Berkeley. in their name 10 bid you well
come TO the Valley OF Virginia; aud 10
express 10 you on their behalf, their cor
dial appreciation Of your recent political
course. Whilst such men live, and can
retain the confidence OF the homes, yeo.
many Of the land. we need never de-
spair Of the Republic. The People of
Berkeley county, IN common with large
portion Of their fellow citizens throughout
the Union, have witnessed with unmin-
gled pleasure that heroic self-devotedness
worthy Of the best days Of tie Republic.
which has prompted you to spurn the
glittering attractions Of ambition-to sa.
cri6ce 3 high and commanding position
IN then powerful and eonquering party,
10 enrol yourself amongst the advocates
OF constitutional reform. We applaud
the motives which have prompted your
course. and we have seized this oeea.ion
TO do honor to the act. We believe that
we have, in the fearless iniTepidity with
which you have RESTED the stern de.
eTees Of Power. and in the eonSummaie
ability with which you have indicated
some Of The most cherished principles Of
the Constitution, the most uBdoubied as.
surance, that ell the ends you aim al
ARE your eouniry's, your Gods. aud
truths" and il, in this attempt TO preserve
your country. il should become your fate
TO sink beneath the nisddening rage Of
faction, we have equal confidence that
you are prepared 10 meet that result with
he firmness aud the dignity Of PATRIoT.
pray you. sir, on behalf Of my fellow
citizens o! the county Of Berkeley 10 &C.
cept this expression Of their confidence
in the purity and integrity Of your polIii.
cal action, together With their warmesl
good wishes for your future happiness and
welfare.
Mr.. TlivEs responded IN his happicSi maBner
from the porch Of the Hoiel. he was repeated
", IN The course Of his remarks, interrupted BY
the applause Of the multitude When he bad
concluded his reply, the patriotic train, with
hundreds conducting Them, moved on up he
main street 10 ihe mean lime, Mr. Riyes, ac-
eompanicd by David Hoffman. Esq 81 BALI.
morr. IN accordance with gcnefal seniimenteK .
pressed. passed over to the Courtyard square
where thousands were conercgaied 10 hen 4
more extended and detailed view ri cur publ e
Interests The dhcnssinn was then opened by
Aif. HnrrutN, who. being accidentally IN town,
VA invited bv ne Commhiee ~ Announcements
o. address the people NJ ~ poke 18th great
animation. and Wa heard siih deep in.srrsi f0r
aboai en- hour. Aner he closed, NJ Riyrs fose
and addressed The immense eroud around bin
fcr he spare n two houn. We cannot a. ihi.
time aticmpl 70 give even an outline d Mf r.
addfess. hos We hop 20 b. abieto take some no
tee o. & n Cur BcxLl
THE DINNER
At5 o'cioct, upwards 81 tao hno3ftd gentle.
/ men snt doun o. n snmpfu0us dinner. ~ which
D. pa only HecrsrarY i0 SOY ihai BE- yes prepared
I hy Nr Basbfof Teyiaf in b. best style. A0ei
fhs eioih vas removed ihc fsli5Ving iotsis atIs
drunk
REGULAR TOAsTs
T. urcounifyi Our 6fsi offerings are 10 ihes
2 Virginia The land 20 Waahinelon md
81 Henry --of JfGeIson abd uf Madison Haf.
fson and 81 Clsy--f1rcnost in every eonacl
fof riyil liberty and he rahfs ~ man
,. The southern principles n Che Pfssidenl
81 he Uniisf States We D. ~, gather grape,
from thofHs Or "a from ihisGes
& OR hiaftfious rnssi, Wi'liam q higss
Like me good LafaTeue be dstpisi odice a. ~
exrense IN prime PIE 49, smiled "a De ifaVn dag.
ger a1d de6fd iis point"
This sssnmeui vas enihusirfneaiiy fseeivsd
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