Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-07-11
rhe Fonrth az Romines.

Romines Mills, on Elk.
In the morning. majestic hickory pole.
so feet high. was erected, bearing tits
head q banner with the names of the
Democratic candidates for President and
Vice President, Inscribed thereon. As the
poie wassplanted. three zcheerswereg given
for Buchanan and Breckenridge. and sa-
lutes was fred for them and the platform.
Al procession was then formed and pro-
decided TO neighboring grove. where was
prepared aalarge,table capablelof accom-
Emodating some 500 persons at one time,
upon which asspread the dinner. FBe.lo.
.Ecation selected for this portion Of the Sfesl
Eiyities. was most excellent one.l Itwas
Fupon the leyeltop Of, ashigh bluff, which
Egave a'ine view Of the surround gcouni
FRY; Hwas beautifully shaded and kept
cool by continual breeze. Near at hand
was spring of pure. cool water. where
the thirsty and wearyregaled, themselves
at pleasures. as I3'esaf 20
When the company had all assembled.
lbs - :
the meeting was organized by calling
Hon G. tSssLewis7 10 ths1chair. and ap-
pointed W.sP. Cooper. Secretary. as
The Declaration of Independence was
Then read by Col. B. J. Basel, and three
Echeers given. .se.es5S d 4
r. Col B. Wilson, the orator of the day
was then called on. The Colonel wit1
This usual gallantry. addressed himself
thrst to the ladies, and although he madea
fine address. aboundingin fine, sentiment
and humor. it seemto irequirean effort to
keep from paying the fair sex particular
Iattention. $500
When we had concluded, tire, cheers
were given and the assemblage repaired
Ito the table to refresh the "inner man,
amidst the thunder-tones of the can
non, which had been placed in the i'm
mediate vicinity. - 80
After partaking of the viands prepared
the meeting was ,eorganized. While the
regular toasts were being prepared Mr..
Lewis being called upon, announced that
as yet his duties had not been very one
rous, and made q few well-eimed re-
marks. concluding by reading the follow
ing letter from an absent and esteemed
friend
CLABKsBURa. July .4.fI856.
GENTLEMEN:-Nothing would have given
me more pleasure than TO have been with
you this day.
The duties of the Office which you have
so recently given me. is all that keeps me
at home but be assured that am with
you in good feelings.
This a national day-ours is the onlv ma
tionaI PARTY then hoist your pole hioh
and plant it deep.-throw your banner to
the breeze, and let the world see that the
Democracy of Elk are first in every good
cause. With the best wishes,
| remain &C.,
G. w. SMITH.
To the president of the Celebration at
! Romines.
Three cheers were then given for Capt.
c. w. Smith.
The following tousts were read by
Col. Wilson
Regular Toasts.
| !. Washin9ton-the Father ofhis Country.
| e. The Constitution and its Compromises.
| 3. Tile Declaration of Independence
May it serves as beaconlight to the ops
pressed nations of the earth.
q. The President of Tie Unura States.
8. Vi,yinia-hr Governor and Lieut..
Governor--May she be much pro6.ed by,
and proud of, her patriotic and gallant
sons.
6. Lafayette The Lorsr of Li5eny-who
periodically devoted his time. his energy
and his fortune, to the achievements OF
our lndependence-msy his name be ever
cherished among Us and his memory en-
balmed in the hearts of our countrymen.
7. american Patriots-May they ever
have firm reliance upon Divine Provi.
dence for the justice OF their cause.
Volunteer Toasts.
BY Col. B. j. BAssELL-THe Barren
DeKal6-The generous stranger who
came to water with his blood the tree OF
our liberty.
! By N. lI1cKMAN.-- Our Proud Country
May she in time to come as in time
passed, continue to be tue asylum Of the
oppressed the land Of the free and the
home of the brave.''
By JACOB SrEuARr.-THs ID lighters of
West'4xgusta- They make most devoted
wives and atfectionate. mothers.
By A. RADeLtFF, E.q.-Ihe Anaeric1u
0aio"-May its existence be as perma
neut as the everlasting hills. -
| By D. BAssELL. = Bolker and .Nieara-
g~a-4ive him plenty Of six Hooters and
Esix Founders and he win hold his own.
By MAR1us TAYLoR.-THe Day vs
CeaebTats-May it ever be celebrated by
/ Americans as il II IN this rcras irs, ys,..:,L