Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-09-14
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CELEBR.TloN Of THE ASNlvERsAEy or ruE
BArrLE OF NoRTI PoIxr BY THE MARYLANDEas
IN WnEELINd AND vEctNrFY.-'rhe celebration OF
the anniversary Of the battle of North Point, at
Mouudsyile on Wednesday the 18th inst, was an
anthusiatie and very pleasant reunion of the "old
Defenders" of Baltimore, participated in by ma
nyof their younger friends and citizens Of Viz
gnia. kinlred spirits who appreciate and have
reaped the benefits of the early trials and tri
umphs Of the patriotic sonsof Maryland.
Inthe O'Clock train which lett the Wheeling
Depot, there was very large number of Ia
dies and gentlemen bound forthe celebratlon.-
The excursion was enlivened by the leep peals of
the ''mouthing cannon and the glorious strains
ofout national airs, performed by very good
band of music At Moundsville. the numbers
were increased by the arrival of steamers from
Wheeling. and cars from Baltimore.
About o'clock, P. 81, company of about one
hundred sat down to sumptuous dinner in the
grove in font of MARSHALL Court House, prepared
by Mrs. CAMPBELL, propretress of the American
Hotel. Mr. j. L. D. GlLL, of Wheeling, formerly
of Baltimore. presided, assisted by Mr. KNorr, of
Wheeling, as Vice President.
After tie company had done ample Justice TO
the rich repast before them, the President, in few
brief remarks explained the memorable occA.
sion of the celebration and introduced the regu-
lar tOasts.
a letter was read from R. c. BAany, Esq, Of
Baltimore. regretting his unavoidable absence and
concluding with the foltnwing sentiments.
The l2ihof September, lst4.-A day on which
many Balnmorean died in the holy cause of his
country. The past gives assurance of the fu-
lure.
Nj. ]. K. SWAIN, of Wheeling, in letter re
grating his absence. sent the following:
May AIarylal,d's children always recollect and
practice the example set them by their Sirts who
advocated the Union Of the States, Freedom OF
speech, an untrammeted Press and religious tole-
ration.
The following regular toasts were then read:
/. The day we celebrate.-Every BIsrylanLer,
at home abroad, proud of the deeds Of this day
Al years since, has a registered vow 10 emulate
the example OF his ancestors.
[JIusic-"Hail Columbia by the band.l
g. The memory of these who fell this day, 1914.
-DonOllson. CIayett. Wells and McCumas and
others. We have recorded their mas on our mar
BILE tablets, and tneir history is the history uf our
country, and will never be forgotten.
DEMONSTRATING undIn silence.l
3. BaltImUre.-Patriotic in war, colossal in
Internal improvements. is now more radiant in
charity toward the unfortunate citizens of our a.
dopted Stute--Virgina.
join M'FERsAN, Esq, of Wheeling, one ofthe
"ad Defenders" responded to this in feeling
manner. describing with great effect, some Of the
incidents of the campaign referred 20.
4. Wheeing.-The placeof our adoption, grows
wilhOur growth, and is becoming bone of our
bone-herinterests are our IntereSts-we would
hnil.wilh satisfaction the final settlement of all
conflicting interests between her and baltimore.
This toast was very enthusiastically received,
andresponded 10 in an eloquent and happy man
ner by Major BAenY, of NIoundsvilIe.
5.-rhe Star Spangled Banner.-NIay it ever
waveoy the spot that gave 1t birLh-Fort Nc
Henry-spreading its protecting folds North, South,
East and West.
[Nlusic-' Star Spangled Banner.'l
q. The Ladies' of Baltimore.-Like the mother of
the Gracc4i, when asked for her Jewels, Baltimore
points to her lovely daughters.
Responded to by Nj. SILVER, of Wheeling.
The Rev. Mr.. PAHKER, of Baltimore, was intro
duced 10 the audience, and III the course of his
very eloquent remarks, related in a thrilling and
touching manner some ofthe incidents connected
with the defence of Baltimore, and proposed the
following sentiment:
Batimore.-'rhe city OF monuments.--Nay her
sous ever be faithful representatives Of her honor,
Ler glory and renown.
Z. V,rginia.Lrhe State of our adoption, sec
on'l only TO Maryland affections. [Aluslc-
Garry me- backt Old V:rgInia.'l
This toast was responded to by o. L. TAYLOR,
Ofthe Wheeling tIntelEgencer,' who concluded his
remarks with tile following sentiment:
Maryland and Vlrginia.-Mutual partners in
achievements which nave consecrated the annals
Of our Country, may they never be divided their
ancient prime. ples-the only principles which can
MAINTAIN Constitutional freedom aud perpetuate
the Union. [NIusic-''w ashington's Mafch.''
WIS. GILMAN, Esq, of tue Wheeling ''llmes
and Gozette,'' being enthusiastically called for,
made few pointed and excellent remarks, and
offered the following sentiment:
Maryland and virginia.-Twu sisters of the
Revolution; accurSed be The hand that would
Tend them aSSuDder.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
1. BY MAJOR BARRx-BaG:imote: the city efmy
adoption; my native Ertn claitls the origin of her
name.
.. By CAprAlu BtLLr .ALLEN-SIay the Genius
Of Liberty ever stand sentinel on the watch tower
OF Heaven, prOClaiming, ''t1ail, America, airs
Wellp'
Ma. JAMES NrIlra. OF Baltimore, being loudly
called for, sang with fine effect the song of the
'Star Spanged Banner.''
.. The President of the United States.
4. By JouN McFERnAN, Esq.:-MaEyLnnd-m
mother-the OuIy State 10 which my heart has lev
crowned allegiance. Though my feet may wan
der lton her soil. my affections Will ever cling TO
her. NIayshe ever be the land of The free, and
Tue home of the brave.
q. BY Mr.. j. CARROLL, of the NJ Lure House.
The baltimore Volunteers. Absent, though not
6EgUtten.
6By-. The Baltimore Fair Too wise to
take The vell--tOo beautiful 10 need it.
Z. Elizabethtown and MoundsviIle-May their
prosperity be commensurate with their adyanta-
geous position on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
and Ohio River.
Our worthy Hostess of the- tsA1nericn n Her