Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-11
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ORANGE C0url House TemperaRce C0nrsnii0n

In pursuance of notice, the Friends of Temperance
assembled Orange Court House, on The och Of July
IN Conveniently hereupon, Ambrose r Hill OF Cul.
pepper, appointed President, and Robert J. Eli,
! of Orange. G. A. Smith Of MADISON b. Walker OF
Orange, J. l. Thomas OF Albcmarle, T. j. Twyman
of Madison J. r. Hill of Cnlpeper, John Walker oil
Orange Thomas Coleman of Orange, and J. Morton
Of Culpeper, Wee Presdenls-P S. Fry, VIM. s
Frnzer, and l.. Williams, Secretaries.
| General Cooke, Colonel Madison, Colonel TAYLOR
Colonel Walker, Colonel WEIGH, Doctor pann Mar
Gus Bull, and David Hume, were appointed marshas oil
the day.
The Convention was then opened with Prayer, by
the Reverend Mr. Earnest.
On motion, il was
Resoircd, Tha. all members of Temperance So
csties present. be requested 10 take Seats members
Of the Convention
Under the directions of the Marshals of the Day. and
with Il fine Band of Music from Rockingh1m the Pro
cesson of the various Temperance Societies, with sp
proprlate Banners, was then formed in imposing
manner, and after parading up and down Main stree,
returned to the Public Square where stands were als
ed for the Speakers and The Band of Music and seat.
in Amphi theatre ordered for the Audience
Letters from various distinguished individuals, whe
had been invited but whose engagements prevented
attendance, read.
The convention was then addressed, BY Messrs
Wartmann aud Kirtly Of Rockingham, l. Chancellor
of Spol.sylvania, and Poindexler of Louisa, when ii
took recess of hour, TO refresh the multitude
with cold collation. and ice water Upon conveniue
again, the Hon. William Smith late Of Cupeper, MIR
Bedinger of Jefferson, Mr. W. T.. Gibson of Mad.
son, Sir. r. Hill Of Charlottesville, and Mr.. JOIN
Walker of Madison, addressed the convention.
! At O'Clock, p. NJ. it adjourned 10 early candle
| light.
| When it again convened, the audience still
larger; and J. z Thomas, of Albensrle J. Fl Lee
C pannill, and Morton, delivered addresses, ane
between IL and II o'clock, P. M, the Convention ad
journed sine die.
A resolution was unanimously adopted, recommen nd
ing 10 masters and nisresses to use their influence
with their servants, in inducing them 10 become mem-
bers of the Temperance Society
| The audience was large almost without exanp Pile g.
Orange Court House. The most perfect order prevailed
the various addresses were adapted TO every taste Ar
eument, wit anecdoe, awful warning and afeclinnste
persuasion nbounded-"lt was a feast Of and
/ flow of soul The Of good feelings seemed 10 la ye
arrived. Wings and Democrats, Christians Of every
name, the young and the old, and woman, seemed
| to be moved by common impulse 4" Success TO IN
glorious Temperance RctOrm.
Upwards Of 800 enrolled their names TestotatierS
some most interesting
Many societies from the neighboring counties ap-
perred in convention, by numerous delegations, but The
county of Cu pepper was most distinguished by TIT
number of delegates, their embodied arrival and thei
tasty ard beautiful banners On that Of the juvenile
Society," with the device of large ball. this nscrip
tion-"We are tie TceteiaiierS- Roll array, boys. =
!
m0rrop, put their shoulders TO this great work, with
what hopes the hearts of PATRIOTS christians,
ph4nihrops,s filled !
But among the various banners, which GRACEFUL.
waved there one, which commanded special notice
and elected high wrought and just euogies from III
various speakers Ii was the banner which woman
hand and woman's taste had formed, with the deca
and touching inscription awe persuade our fathers
our sons our brothers, and our friends One of h'
presiding officers of the Convention, deputed The
organ of the ladies' TO present it TO couple OF young
gentlemen, whom they had selected as their standard
bearers and who, their Representatives., marched IN
proce sson while they retained their seats. The no
nored young men MIR. John Walker of Madison
and Mr.. James Chapman Of Orange Courthouse. The
former responded in handsome manner, in behalf o
himself and his colleague, and deeply impressed
with the compliment, which had been conferred or
them by the Fair.
The band from Rockingham, added much 10 the IN
terest of the Their eralty in attending thei
courteous department, and their fine music, placed
their temperance friends this side of the mountains
under heavy oblisatons-and upon ths thanks of tht
Convention being unanimously voted, OF them, II
neat and appropriate manner, responded IN behalf o
the band The friends Of temperance ia old Virgini'
trust is not the last Time that on This side OF The ltidg
that noble band will play their bills and in thel
vues "Roll on The Temperance Ball" At the reques
of one of the presiding officers in behalf Of the Con
venton the band individually enrolled their names Al
honorary members Of the Orange Cour, House Ten
perance Society.
The thanks of the Convention were unanimously
voted to the President and other officers, and 10 hi
nds of the good cause who hsd Literally and &c
A. ?. HILL, Pres't.
p ". $ 5. FF FRAZIER, Secretaries.