Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-24
THE cELEERaTTos.

An6 "Dh eoVh Pi1Np ~ &AaitlbsuufS w oASuf-
day last. AT an early hour in the morning.
our citizens were reminded that the day had
arrived, by the soul stirring music Of the
"Cecilian Brass Band" About noon the
procession was formed in front Of the United
States Hotel by Col J. i. A. Nadenbousch,
Chief Marshal, and preceded BY the Band
and the Berkeley Riaemcn, marched to the
old Presbyterian Church Prayer was Offer
cd by the Rev Mr.. SprIgg. when David n.
Conrad, Esq. in the place Of Col. Robert Y.
snodgrass, the Reader selected, read such
portions Of Wasbington's Farewell Address
as were deemed most appropriate and impor-
tant Mr.. Conrad prefaced the reading with
some eloquent. appropriate and web timed
remarks. Upon concluding, Mr. Conrad in
troduced Franklin Thomas, Esq, tie Orator
Of the day. Mr.. Thomas was very happy in
the selection Of his subject for the occasion,
aud IN its discussion manifested a cultivated
intellect, aud sound heart, and very crcdi-
table to the man. and the occasion
After the address the procession was again
formed aud marched to Staub's National
Hotel, where a most sumptuous dinner had
been prepared. After most ample justice had
been done to the many good things that loa-
dcd the tables. the cloth was removed and
the following Regular and Volunteer Toasts
were announced:
REGULAR TOAsTs
l. Washington: Time wears off the gliding
from other Heroes. showing the alloy beneath
it, Time only shows in MN, more and more
Of the "fnc gold - Washiagton's March.
2. Tie Day are Celebrate: We meet to-
day, not for Hero worship; but to listen to
the last lessons Of father, and friend. -
Hail Columbia
3. The 22d of February. 1892: On that
day was born on the banks Of the Potomac.
the son of a Virginia planter. The Georges
and the Louis's--the Walpole's and the
Fleury's knew it not How do they compare
with him now Bold Soldier Bog
4 Washington and Louis Napoleon:
The one spurncd the offered dadem- the
other grasps at it, over bayonets and blood !:
The one lived for Freedom other lives
for despotism: The one worshippcd Cop
The other serves mammon. We honor the
True Hcro-France, the mock one. - Old
Trginia
5. Monsifur Crapeaud- Thought he had
a President Log, and he's got King Stork.
Fish Womdn.
6. Louis Kossuth We admire his elo-
luenee--we honor his ratriotism--we pity his
msfcrtunes: But be is not wiser than Old
Father Washingt on.--Hungcrian March
Z. Intervention: We welcome the exile of
Liberty wa offer him a homeland we Will
protect him in that home from all Tyrants |
Are we bound to cross Seas and Continents |
md spend blood and treasure to avence his |
quarrel! "Who would be free themselves
must strike the blow. p Barney let The gals
alone.
8. Lafayette When he was in the dugeon
oftlis same Austrian, Washingtonrecommen-
led no crusade for the liberation Of bis old |
elbow soldier and friend He left that to |
Time and Justice. - MarSeiHes Hmm
Q. Kosciaseko, Poniatowski, and Pulas-
H.: Brave Poles who fought and bled for
American Freedom. II we interrene let's be.
gin at the beginning. and demand the "sol-
larity of the people" of Poland Polish
Requiem.
10. The Model Republic Let us adhere
to the plans of the founders of it, or we may
spoil the model Yankee Doodle.
IL. Republican Freedom When a pco-
pie are fit for it, they can get it When
they are not, it is putting new wine into old
bottles. Freedom Cause.
II. The Men of 1776: They were edu.
Gated for Republican Liberty and united the
hardihood of pioneer frontiers men to the
high principles of Christian gentlemen.
Old Lang Syac.
ID. The Christian Faith: This was what
brought our Fathers here. This was the
grand element of our confidence in our Cause
Let the Nations Of the Earth kRow-
THAT he is freeman, whom the Truth makes free,
AdeSte Fidelis
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
BY D II. Conrad, Pres. TIE Orator of The
Day, Frdaklia Thomas, Esq: Had no.
BILE tieme--the proper day-an approving
auditory, be made sound conservative speech
and deserves good dinner to Wind up with.
By Franklin Thomas. In memory off
Revolutionary ancestors: May we ever
have virtue and intelligence enough 10 main
tain their principles, aud transmit them un.
impaired to pesterity, as they Transmitted
them to u.s.
by Il p, Hunter, Vice President The
Reader of IFaShington'S FareloeU ADDRESS:
Americans should ever honor the text, MAY
every commentary upon it breathe the same
spirit that prompted that which we. heard
to-day.
BY Edmund Pendleton. The .4aniper.
sdry ace celebrate: 1t belongs to all par
ties, all sects. all men: it exists in the har
monious brotherhood of the States its
teachings are Of Cancellation not elimination,
50, on this day at least, may it ever be, and
50 shall stand mistaken the coliseum of our
Liberties
By Dr. McSherry. The American Pros