Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-08-01

CLAUSE. After lew moments, Valentine
w, Southal came 10 the stand, and de.
'iivered a most effective and powerful
speech, OF about two hours and a half,
which was listened to with the most fixed
and wrapped attention. Il was worthy Of
his high reputation, but we have no time
to give any sketch OF its features.
Afternoon.
At the sound of the bugle the COM
pany again assembled under the spa
cious awning, and Mr.. Faulkner, of
"Old Berkeley" took the stand-and an
admirable speech he made. II was
"telliug" speech, siaiesmanlike and elo-
quent, that met encomiums from every
quarter. We wish We could give some
view OF it TO the reader--but it is i'm.
possible.
Upon the whole, the Barbecue may be
said to have had a most fattering and
improving influence upon the public
mind. The speech Of Messrs. Southal,
Faulkner, and Rivcs alone, was worth
all the preparations made.
Hon. VIM. c. Rives was then invited
to the stand. and commenced speech,
which we never heard surpassed for all
the qualities Of high and eloquent ora
,orical effort. We heard this sentiment
from all sides, the Locos as well as the
Wings, withou, one dissenting voice.
To attempt merely sketch, would be
to mar all its beauty-such speech re-
curing to be heard in detail, to have its
powers felt and appreciated. His first
object was to present fair explanation OF
the origin and objects of the two old par.
ties, the Federalists and the Republicans.
He then with Z mastery hand sketched the
courses OF the two great parties now ex-
istlng, and demonstrated that the Wings
were the successors and rightful descen.
dants Of the old Republican party, in
their resistance to the entertainments of
the Executive power and perogative.
Ia doing this, he passed over the history
Of recent politics in detail, and presented
his views with a clearness and vividness
that must have tod upon any man will
ing to make free use of his senses and
his reason. In toe closing portions of his
speech, the public characters Of the two
candidates were reviewed in the same
mastery manner. But il was upon the
question of annexation that he displayed
his powers as an orator to the best advan-
tage. |. was noble, and thrilled every
listener with delight. He spoke rear
three hours, but when he finished, no one
felt weaIied or desired he should close.
! The ball has been set in motion at Richmond,
and will roll on from the centre to the circumfer
snce of the State, gathering as it goes. The spirit
of the Wing party is up and Virginia is ours. We
hope we may be INDUCED in li.tle County pride
when we express our high qualification at the dis
tinguished part which talented fellow citizen,
Chas. Jas. Faulkner, took in the proceedings of the
| Convention at Richmond. We have no doubt the
compliment paid him by the Compiler was richly
| and deservedly won, to witt" We have heard
! especial praise bestowed by good judges the
speech Of Mr.. c. J Fsulkner-represented to have
been remark able as we'll for its beauty and propi
ETY. Of language for its good sense and forcible
arguments" The fact is, Mr.. Faulkners mind is
daily growing in strength and'be is the right kind
Of 4 statesman-such statesmen as the Country now
most needs. What meaning and force the term
"good sense" carries with tin the hands OF
mon of "good sense the Country is safe-it is the
ark where Liberty and the Constitution must yet
seek shelter.