Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-07-09

found amocg his supporter; that not
ashamed Of the name la which tb~ir "a
ihers gloried. her citizens would join the
gTeas body Of their eounirymeu. now IN
full and soeeessfu. march towards the
accomplishment Of objects Of the highest
importance TO the general Prosperiiy.-
Would that could see the dag Of my
native State waving in its proper place ct
the head Of this long National PrOesssiOa I
Would that could hear her name called
6rst. and hear her answer proudly TO the
call! as i, was her pre.eminenee IN old
times TO be called frat Oh the roll Of the
States. and her answers were ever affir-
Jns'ive snd prompt for whatever Of sseri-
Zee or Of effort the common cause re-
quired.
Bot however this may be, and whether
] may enjoy the good fortune or not. I
have gres, pleasure in seeing that. ct
least. the Wings oil nv native State are
coming into line with alaetity and spirit.
Whether successful or unsuecessfvl al
home. they will be acknowledged by their
fellow csuntrymen as patriotic and well
deserving. But who shall say that they
vii; be unsuccessful! No doubt there
There IL ignorance 10 be enlightened in
some cases, and prejudiees 20 be over
cone. IN many more. But their bteih-
ren Of the State are honest. well mean
ing. and cannot desire bad government
They are enhanced by the spirit Of party.
and the spiri, Of party. il is true, 10 strong;
but il is not always unconquersble.-
Sometimes IL yields TO candid conviction.
sometimes woful experience, sometimes
10 new light and better knowledge.
Let Us hope that our native State, not
accustomed Of old times, to be found lag
g'ng IN the cause Of our country. will nov
see the path OF patriotism and duty.
broad and plain before her. and be resdy
TO follow it. For my part, | shall con-
tinue TO love her whl,e-iopped hills. her
clear running streams, her beautiful lakes.
and her deep shady forests. rs long as |
live. whatever part she may act in public
affairs. find myself arrived q, period
OF life when these scenes begin 10 return,
bringing with them the fresh remem-
branee Of juvenile years. shall not re-
nounce my parent, nor be ashamed Of her.
however long she may continue in what I
think political errors. Still, I cannot de-
ny that ] have great pleasure in the hope
that an hour is coming when may be
united IN sentiment with the majority Of
her People on the great questions which
Affect the interests Of our common coun-
try. She may be slow 10 give up psrti-
cular PartiSliiies, or particular opinions.
but give them up she must. snd give them
up she will; and she will be as slow 10
take them back again
The last time I ever saw General
STARK, he was al public house al Golf
ioTn. Toward ;he close Of ;he evening.
, it was proposed that tho company should
GO home. He said. mot yet; !, is nv
fashion, when ! come late, TO make it up
by staying" Perhaps this may be the
fashion Of the State. trust IL is. Allow
me. therefore. 10 conclude this letter by
expressing the hope that IL New Hamp-
shire come rather late into The Log Cabin,
she will stay when she does come.
am, dear sir, with much personal regard,
your friend and obedient servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
SAMUEL CoTFIS, Esq. Concord, ". II.