Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-08-06

We are Indebted TO a correspondent fer TIE
following account Of THE RECEPTION Of
the Maryland delegations al Shepherdstown:
Did you wish TO see, Messrs Editors. The
lhesven-boFn spirit Of Whiggery as it exists Ia the
bold and fearless "Norih Blenders" Of the .sUn-
terrified Precinct" fully developed, then sir. Won
should have been present at the reception Of the
Maryland delegations as they arrived. Such
enthusiasm as was exhibited on that occasion
would have awakened IN the coolest heart feel
lngs that could not have been ressed-EyeIy
heart seemed bred with bencyolencc, and ali
seemed TO vie with each other in deeds becoming
good wings. They proved that hospitality, BE-
nsroisnes aud good triH to man, we've Unborn with
The party --nsIo STiSis, aud ever should exist
while they continue TO contend, "noi for tie glo-
/ Tory OF Caesar, hut the welfare Of Rome
About o'clock, Il. NJ, the Procession pre-.
Iylously formed, moved out OF town with Fiass
flying, and Banners, Inserted with significant
moi'os, escorted by the very efficient Band Of
lhis place. They we're soon met by The VIII
Transport delegation, bearing M front the por-
trait Of the Father of his CouutrVn They
were welcomed within the borders OF the Oh
Dominion BY the Marshal who, in a short but
animated address conveyed the feelings and sen.
umcnis OF has leow.cii1ens 10 the patriotic and
interchangeable Wings Of Disu.ci, No He was
Responded to by the Chief Martial, 4. VI. c. Ca.
MR. Esq.. Who, N the name Of his fellow-ci,i-
kcns OF Maryland. eloquently acknOv ledeed the
honor done them, and assured all that the cause
was ONWARD; aud that Washington county
@ahd occupy 90 honorable station IN the coming
contest
The Procession again formed aud returned to
town The streets presented au animated 40.
jpeafance--aii vas life and hustle The Pro.
cession having been dismissed the dnty of se-
commOdaiing The Wing friends was soon terui.
mated The Ladies tEhO should never be for.
getiehl having previously prepared, thfew open
vide their doom--ihus eyincInr heir zeal ana
Willingness 70 promote the cause Of HiRRfSO.V
md REFOk.M Al night, several eloquent &C.
dresses were delivered, which were responded 10
BY A. ". &. CramcS, Esq, Who, o. an able
manner, denounced de course Of ihc party in
power a. subversiVeo Of every democratic feature
20 cur government Ne concluded hv iatga.
dnoing an olt Revolutionary soldier. thr rfpefa.
BE CntwEs P1Trs, whe served with and naf.f
General tiAnnslg, 10 zoe memorable hau'etof
ne Miami and ipprcanoc. lie scoTnfully re
podaied OH attempts 90 prove him coward
~ knfu hi'1, end A. ierfl hia-h pstfI1iic aof
heroic yalour vas exhibited IN evefv set,o,
ana lhe noble impulscs o. has soul forbid rba
possibility Of BIS doing an ace hat BETRAYED the
.hadoW % putiilanimity. lie closed ty a hanoi,
a.lusirn to ihe result 81 the contest which -
received ui'h loud and lamuilaous sppiause.
mus noi forget 20 aouce a large TRAN
afAkENCF." bearing u9oa fs supple sides Va.
flous moiioes, sigDaliy expressive and imposing
Tbs Vas elevated some eighty % ninety fert
above De surface of tlg earth. aai pr-aeniri 4
lFhi 10 brilliant at to bc cquaiiei oniy By fhe re-
iulgfhi rays o. GOD TIPS" populafiy.
Various wfre IRE Banners used o. the rrra.
fion in describing ahioh. far more ab'sr pens
uiH he employed. When au aflcmpf b made isl
bring 1e WhoIs avalanche Of the people. a.sete
h.sd tom valley and hhl, tom n.cnnfsn and
PLAIN, "a ihe ever memofsbic 30.h Iuiy. into
iefieH, smoker cVi3chcs a.il be- r.sen of ihe In.
saeIuary Of iangaags 10 eapFess lhs sBbBrifg
and enihusiasm % such an assembisgs M
Aneag ne inci1sbu uhieh occurred a Al.