Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-09-19
THE MEETING AT MlLL-CREEK.

The Wings held very spirited meeting at Mill
Creek on Satu,ds last, which we have no doub
has done much good in disseminating correct po
li,cal informs,ioa among the people. The crowd
present was quite large, and gave the most undiv
ded attention 20 the eloquent eentlemen who ad
dressed them.
A beautiful Ash Pole, i0l fee4 above the ground
was raised, upon which there is a besutful sIeam-
er bearing the honored and pailiotlc Of "Clsy
and Frelnghuysen." Tho Fole was FIRMLY planted
by o'clock when the procession was formed and
Weird, under the charge Of Thornton Hcnshaw and
COLDER, Holiday, Esqs., the Marshsls Of the day.
When the procession reached the place Of meet.
Jag, on motion of Hiram Nc Kown, Charles Jas.
Faulkner, Esq, was unanimously chosen President
Of thu Day, who, after sfew spirited and eloquent
remarks in returning his thanks tor the honor
ferred upon him. introduced to tho meeting FRAE.
CTS fxrERs, Esq, who made very sensible and
well. prepared argument upon the Bank and Tariff
questions-ihrowing much light uTon tho subjects
Of his discourse from his own experience whilst
merchant in Philadelphia. Mr.. Peters /. now
citizen of Berkeley, engaged 10 tho pursuits of
Agriculture, and VIC hail his residence suons us
with great satisfaction.
After Mr.. Peters closed his address, which oc-
cupied about one hour, the meeting adjourned for
dinner. Our friends at M-C,eek had made most
ample provisions for the crowd--tkey had a great
abundance of every thing well served up. They
showed completely that they understand how to do
these things. After dinner, David II. Conrad,
Esq, the Assistant Elec;or, addressed the people
for the space of half hour, in which he reviewed
in . mastery manner the evils of Jacksonsm and
Loco Focoism, and closed his remarks with short
but able and satisfactory review of The grea, Wing
measure, the Distribution of the proceeds of the
Public Lands among the States. Mr.. c. spologi-
sed satisfactorily to the people for no, having APP
pesred before them at earlier period in the can
vsss. The President Of the day then arose and
introduced Col. Edward Coston. whom he re-
commended warmly and eoquea,ly to the es-
pecisl attention of the people, Both Wings and
Democrats. Col. Colston then proceeded to dis.
cuss the intricate subject of the Tariff which he
handled in most plain but able and forcite
ncr He spoke for upwards of hour aud
deeply interested were the people that they would
have listened for an hour more, but the day draw
ing rapidly to close, he gave way, and every per
son left for their homes highly delighted, instruc
ted, and attached the worthy Col Colstou, their
old long tried, true and trus,y Representative.
The Glee Club of Martinsburg discoursed much
fine music throughout the day TO the dc'ight Of all
around them. The Ladies God bless em) were
there in numbers, lending the powerful aid fthelr
presence and smiles to the glorious cause OF CLAY
Freling huysen, and the Union" The Mar,insburg
Wings went in procession, and were cheersd on
their way by the Ladies Of Darkesville, who show
cred wreaths of beautiful flowers upon them. Hur-
rah for the Wings of Mill Creek!