Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-05

The number from Shepherdstown about
200.
CharleStopa Delegation.
Marshals--Capt. John Reed, and Mr..
C. w. Asquith.
A splendid Car, drawn by four dun hor.
SEES, the reins IN charge Of Mr.. VIM. II.
Griggs, firm and jealous friend of lien.
ry Clay. 1t contained 20 Boys in sailors
apparel, waving striped flags, representing
each State. On this Car was a beautiful
Ball, designed and constructed on an en-
.irely new plan by Capt. Geo. w. Sap
ington. The Ball was of various colofs
constantly revolving during the process
sion, by the motion Of the wheels Of the
Car. It presented the following notices:
-"CIay, Freliughuysen, and the Union
mithom Texas-Tanff of 1s42-National
Bank-D istribu,on--No Veto King"
This Car and its paraphernalia excited
much interest, and reflects great credit on
Capt. Sappington and his assistants. The
little fellows played their parts admirably,
and seemed 20 feel that one day it might be
their lot TO represent the States iG high.
er capacity.
The Charleston Giee CluJ followed,
drawn by 4 horses, managed by that ex.
pert reinstnan, Mr.. j. A. PETER. The
horses were elegantly caparisoned and
the wagon was decorated with trimmings
on each side, lettered "Charlestown GIee
Club" and "We'll give them touch of
the same Old Tune.--Clay first, Clay
last, and Clay all the tIme;" In the rear
of this car was fine full length portrait
of Mr.. Clay, painted in the intervals
from professional labors by DR.. l.. C.
Cordell. Inscription, "4th March, 1916"
"All's WE'LL" To represent the Great
American Statesman on the Eastern Por-
tico of the Capitol, delivering bis lnaugu-
raj Address.
Next came the Charlestopn Clay Club.
First Banner: A Portrait Of Clay with
"Virginia will not disown her son. -
Reverse--'Protection, " with Agricultural
Embems.
Then came fire other Banners, repre-.
senting different epochs in Mr.. Clay's
hfe--designed and executed by DR.. Cor.
dell, aided by George Monroe and John
s. Gallahor, jun. The first was the "Mlll
Boy of the Slashes," on his way from
mill, merrily singing on cold winter
day. When asked why so merry, he re-.
Piled, dts sing or Freeze" indicative OF
that indomilable spiGt and energy which
have since urged him onward in the path
OF fame and usefulness.
The second banner represents Mr.. Clay
as an emigrant from his native sofia
long legged, awkward boy, with his pack
on his back, looking at finger post on
the road side, marked ITO Kentucky"
Motto--"Hope and Energy"
The third banner represents fine view
OF the Ocean and the Land, with ships,
railroad cars, spinning wheel, and nipple.
ments Of husbandry. Notices, "Protec
ton TO American Industry
Agriculture, aud Manufactures Indica.
tive of Mr.. Clay's labors in the promo
ton Of all these.
The fourth banner represents Mr.. Clay's
Paci6cation OF the South Carolina trou.
bles. On this is the picture Of an
sUnion Man." with the National flag,
striking with his heavy fists a Nulliier,
under a Palmetto tree. Whilst in this
hostile attitude, Mr.. Clay approaches
them with the Olive branch, and in
soothing tone orvoice, quieis the belliger-
ents. Motto-"Peace, Union, aud Liber-
ty."
The fifth banner represents the Ash
land farmer. seated on the green, in front
Of the Ashland House. The scenery
around beautiful and attractive his faith.
full dog near him, looking as every thing
in that region looks, cheerful and happy.
Motto--"He awaits his Couutry's Call"
Following these, was carried Banner,
with Cornucopie and an Eagle psrched on
a sheld-a scroll in his beak, "Clay and
Frelnhuysen, 1s44"--another in his tai
Ions. "True Democracy Genuine Re-
FORM" Surmounted by 20 stars.
All these Banners were prepared upon
very short notice, many Of the ladies Of
the town being entitled to much credit
for their prompt and cheerful aid in deco
rating them,
During the march, the Charlestown
Glee Club sung the Workingman's song
with fine effect.