Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-07-11

er,v that shades our country-May the
roots never decay or It's branches ever
.wlher as long as there is any artillery 10
defend it.
Bv Jacob G. Miller. The President
of the day--A man, a gentleman and
patriot we are gratifed at his manhood /;
gratified at his courtesy, and proud OF his
patriotism.
Loud calls were INDUCED in for A. r.
Boteler who responded TO the above toast
in his usual felcitous manner. In his re-
marks he also referred back 10 the days
Of the Revolution when Shepherdsown
contributed her quartum of soldiers TO aid
in establishing what we now enjoy. He
proved by unqueslionable testimony that
Shepherdstown furnished men of I'M
doubted galIantry and bravery, and that
in every "leat Of broil and battle" Shep-
herds town has had her representative from
the Revolution down TO the late struggle
for Liberty and Extension Of the "Area
of Freedom in Nicaragua. He also re-
lerred TO Col CHARLES HARPER and his
gallant corps Of Arliley, of the oIGen
time. when they used to commemorate
tie Anniversary Of our National indePen-
dence regularly at the "Big Spring" and
he expressed the hope that the good cItI-
zens Of Shepherdstown would never be
deprived of Ike pleasure and priviledge OF
celebrating every recurrence Of the An OF
July al that sacred spot. We doubt not
that Col. ii. would have responded had
he been present.
Mr.. BIS remarks were accePtably re-
ceived, and was frequently interrupted by
out-bursts Of applause. He has bis rePu-
taiion established as an orator, and all we
can say is that he still maintains it.
By VIM. A. Morgan. Virginia-The
mother of States and of Statcsmen-The
only married State hailed by her Sisters
as being legilimate-May the intellectual
endowments of her sons-bc forever per-
petuated. and the spotess virtue Of her
daughters remain unlafnished.
By Charles f. Hessey.
Here's to the Big Spring,
That il may never 60 dry,
But always . welcome fountain
On the 4lh Of July.
By. Sam B. Tapscou. TO the Shep
hcrdstown Light Infaniry--Alay they lay
the robes of paIlizan bigolry upon the
altar of their country, and defend ii TO the
last gasps.
By Geo. r. Staley. Our Commander
May health and prosperity attend him
through life.
Col. J. f. Hamtramck was loudly cal
led for who responded to the toast, he al
so stated that he was not speaker but
a soldier. However he made few neat
and patriotic remarks.
By DR.. VIM. S. Magruder, General
WaIker--May his star of destiny still
shine forth and its luminous rays lead
him on unerringly in the path of glory
and renown.
BY Jacob Wintermoyer. May the ri
sing generation initiate the virtues Of our
forefalhers.
Bv VIM. A. Morgan. Oar National
Anniversary May its annual return find
our glorious country engaged under three
of the worlds greatest Generals, viz
General Peace, General Plenty, and Cen
eral Satisfaction.
BY James McMurran. The UOrth of
our Taylor and our Uooi proved Shield
to our flag, laid the foe upon his PiH00
and give Bliss TO our land.
By Jacob Win,ermoyer. A cob-web
pair of breaches, porcupine saddle, a
hard trotling horse and long journey TO
the enemies of our country.
By Joseph s. Fleming. The Orator
of the day May his future life, like his
Grafton, be crowned with success.
Mr.. Towner responded TO this in a
happy manner.
BY Thos. r. Line. The ladies' God
bless them, like -four barrels, must be well
Thooped to stand packing.
By Jacob Wintermoyer. May love
and reason be friends, and beauty and
prudence marry.
By Thomas NJ. Wintermoyer. To the
Orator of The day--For his ORATOR, our
thanks for his eloquence, our apprecia-
ton and in his patriotism, we join him.
By James Glenn. The Shepherds
town Light-Infantry-.-May their hands
ever be ready and their hearts ever will
ling 10 defend Virginia and Virginians.
By Il. P. McGlincy, General Walk
er---The hero Of Central America, may
his "star" shine 10 greater brightness