Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-09
To tic Editors of The enquirer:
CHARLEsTowN, JEFFERSON Co,

July ID 1874
have been thinking for long time, that The
Wing spirit was waning in this county, and mat
the reople of Jefferson would, ere long, give up
The io,es of Whisgcry, iorsakc the humbuggeIles
Of Coonery and become disciples OF that great
champion OF Democracy, after whom she IS proud
L. called. Butt was never 50 torcibly struck with
The truth of this fact and entirely satisfied OF
the correctness of this opinion, as l was upon
last Saturday evening. Notice had been given
for two weeks previously, that the Central Clay
Club of Jefferson would hold meeting on that
nioht, and all the citizens OF the county werere
specriyely invited 10 attend. On that day. too,
handbills were posted at all the public places oil
the town.
Eypec,np TO see something of gathering and
wishing to hear all that was going on, ! went
into our spacious Court room. where The Ciup
was held at the ringing of the bell; bet what was
nv asoniShment upon entering, 10 see not more
than n dozen persons-about eight or nine OF
whom, were lounging, half asleep upon the
benches. while William c. Worhingon, Esq,
the President John S. Galaher, Esq, prime
mover OF resolutions and William Is. IhomT-
son. Esq. orator, were in perfect Midget, and
looked the very embodiment of anxiety. ] took
nv seat quietly 10 observe the proceedings OF
his august BODY Presently the bell was ordered
to I've rlng again, which was accordingly done,
until thought the rope would break. Still the
company increased but little Atength they sent
out and got some ladies TO favor them with their
presence This drew a small acquisition Of gen
iemen. when the Club formally organized about
half past o'clock
Mr.. Gaahcr then offered some resolutions pre-
paratory 10 a contemplated mass mcetins; when
/ VIM 3. Thompson, Esq, arose amid a faint de-
monstration Of appreciation, and MADE Speech
! in which he attempted to show, that The Demo
cratic parry were unpatrotic and preferred the
interests OF Texas TO The interests OF the U. States,
! and endeayorcd TO rdiculc Mr.. Polk and TO prove
that the Wings and Mr.. Clay were The only true
| friends of their country and OF freedom, and Sc
vcral other such absurdtes which ana no' TAKE
at all with his audience for though he spoke with,
perhaps. more than his usual yehemence, and
made some strong and eloquent appeals, he could
produce no excitement, and his conclusion was
followed by an effort at applause. John BLAIR
Hoge then made spirited speech OF some fifteen
minutes length with like effect Mr.. Thompson
then moved that the meeting adjourn, which was
done instantcr-every body seeming glad TO get
away
In truth, sir, the Wing spirit is dying IN ms
coun;y--indeed in this whole region. hcaru
to-d,y from an authentic source, of % changes
that occurred last week in Hampshire from the
Wing TO the Democratic party, and know oil
several in this county, besides many WHO are on
the fence. and are Just waiting for an opportunity
to come over.
We intend holding an immense mass meeting
here in the course Of few weeks, TO which the
nation will be invited Weshall be most happy,
and shall certainly expect 10 have your presence
mon the occasion. assure you, sir, that the
Democratic spirit is rising here. The press Tor
The publication of our newspaper has Just arrived
from New York and in short time the Esprit
of Jefferson will be abroad among the people,
eiiectng great political regeneration and olsen
, tbralmeni in ali the strongholds Of Whiggery in
this portion of Virginia; and in next November
Old Virginia, despite the energy OF saPent Coons
! will again prove herself 10 be, as she has ever
; BEEN the favorite home Of Democracy.
Very respectfully, &c.