Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-04-23


srses,ing this fatal measure.
gv the Committee Of Arrangement:
Ora RRETHaga OF BgRKELgy-We hail their
log Cabin and Hard Cider as tokens OF their good
Fellowship and pure republIcanism, aud as haroin-
gers Of our mutual success IN restoring tho pure
principles Of our forefathers
Nj, F.rIgsgR bong loudly called for, respoD-
ded on behalf Of the Wings Of Berkeley. de sail
Berkeley Required no speaker, on that day, to pro-
claim her Whggery--she was herself here, in all
her naiesty and power. lie would point TO that
long line Of fearless and enthusiastic ireemen which
this day extended from Fort Hill, to the centre OF
YOUR town, to show how idle II would be 70 at
tempt TO impose upon such county, the shaekes
Of despotism. He adyerted his own course IN
politics. for the las; twelve character
services, and Publications Of Gen Harfison--to the
su1erpgs Of The countrysnd to The brilliant pros
pecrs which now shoDe upon the friends OF consn-
tutioual reform lie thought
"Or winter was past,
" And The hope that lived through II would blossom
at last"
He would offer no sentiment himself, but would
discharge duty which the Wing delegation from
the county Of Morgan, had this day imposed upon
him. Of presenting theirs TO the meeting. lie WIS
happy 10 learn that the dark designs aud ambitious
measures Of this administration had reused 10 tho
county of Morgan n spirit Of resistance, worthy oil
their ilIusfious nanae-ake. lie was assured by the
delegation here that large portion OF their coun-
trymen admired the political course OF our d'sun-
guished guest ;--if so, they could not be bad mem
nor very Indifferent " bigs. HchoPed snd believed
that the day was not far distant, when every hill
and every valley, in that gallant county, would re-
sound with the war cry OF Harrison and Reform.
John O'Fsrrall, William Clark, Edwin S. og.
dem aud William Walker, as a Committee on the
part OF the Wings and others Of Morgan county,
opposed to the present administration, offer the ioi
lowing sentiment
WILLIAM G RIvEs-The independent statesman
His wisdom bis zeal, his irmness. his patriotism,
his prudence his forbcarance, his disnterestedness
and his love Of country have secured TO him the Ia
yor of large proportion of the citizens oil Morgan
county
b. The Committee of Arrangements
Oua JEFFERSON FRrEsDs-They bear The name
Of Jefferson, aud they have brought with them MS
principles, his virtues, and his patriotism
Mr.. HUNTER, The Wing Elector for the Jefferson
district, being called upon, addressed 'f-s meeting
as follows:
Mr.. President: duty Of Responding in be-
half of the county of j. erson TO the compliments.
ry sentiment just drank, had hofed would de-
volvc upon present, other tnan your AREA
DIV well-worked circat rider. Remembering, how
ever the character OF those to whom the iIlludeed
derision of our political foes has lkened us--sher
humble pretensons, their extraordinary zeal, and
still more extraordinary success, in battling tpr
cause, which alone, is hoier, than that which we
are enlisted--it is not for to shrink from the
performance of any duty which may be offered.
The title thus sneeringly bestowed upon W, |,
for one, proudly accept, and, like Peter the Her
init, (annther name with which have been honor
ed it is my highest ambition, Ia so forth, holding
up the fiery cross of n political crusade, until the
spoilers shall no longer desccrate the sacred shrine
of our blood bought liberties.
Mr. President In obedience to the call OF my
Jefferson brethren here present, rise not to per
petrate, a, this late hour, speech, but simply TO
give utierance to the lively emotions with which
we receive YOUR kind mention ei the county oil oui
homes. We deemed it peculiarly meet that HE
county which bea,s the name OF the iustrlons Jet
fel son should not be backward in welcoming his
favored and cherished disciple that welcome We
here tender him, cordially and without reserve
and NO rej1ice that he is here cherished by SO ma
nv around US, who, like him, loving Rome more
han Caesar, have come out fom the ranks Of our
,nemies, aud ranged themselves around the banner
If Harrison and Reform. With him We bal The
auspices OF this day. The political horizon Is
Frightening all around. The march ofour glorious
ause is. every where onward. Let the vefacious
columns of the Enquirer assert that our adversaTes
n this quarter Of Virginia have cro"ed over Us
Nous Verrons" With proud confidence in the
ustce Of our cause, we look forward 10 the An OF
March, 1871 assured that the cock growing then
will usher in the day OF our polilical redemption.
In conclusion offer you the following:
The county oCJeGerson TO The disciple cfJefer.
ION, greeting-We are assured that modern Con-
ervutism ,nsraitcd upon the old stock Of Democra-
y. cannot fail to biing forth good fruit.
Addresses we're also made by r. w. Barton, r.
Y. Conrad, and Philip Williams, Jr,, of Freder-
ok: O. C. Lee, OF Hardy David G. fost, OF ia-
yerstown Md aud Il, S. Hall, OF Fauquler. The
me ting broke up at an early hour, every one win
whom we conversed expressing himself highly plea
sed ith the festivities Of the occasion.
The following are some Of the letters received
by the Committee OF Invitation;
RlcHMoSp April 10, l8f0
GenHemen--I have had the honor receive
your communication OF the lst inst, inyiung me,
on behalf OF that portion OF the cii1ens OF frede-
rick county who are opposed to the present Ad
to pubic dinner at Winchester, on
the 9TH instant.
Though i, would afford me great pleasure to meet
YOU under other circumstances, | could not accept
your invitation withou, departing from rule which
/ have prescribed for myself during the continuance
of my present relations to the Com mOnweaith, and
| hope you will yourselves appreciate and make
known to my fellow -citizens whom you represent,
the motives which induce very respectfully TO
decline il. While shall always be found true to
those principles OF government, which trust, have
been clearly defined by my public course, beg tina,
| may not ba deemed tasldious in believing that
shall most eiecIaally promote them, and fulfil the
wishes of my friends, by devotng myself exclusive
ly TO the official duties imposed me by tue laws
and constitution. The spirit Of our Institutions,
which wisely separates the several departments OF
Government, and subjects each, more or less direct
ly to the salutary ordeal of popular Judgement,
seems to forbid that agents, who are appointed to
ex pound the laws should so Tar lose sight
of the legitimate objects of their appointment as TO
hncnune uthclalY idnnIIfed with my naItA or sect.