Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-09-18
Military Proceedings.
Con,inentals visit TO shepherdstown.


gard 10 the late trip of the Conunen,as TO
She pherds,own. and their participation
of the festivities OF the occasion, il affords
me great pleasure to comply with your re-
quest, and give as near as possible, all ac-
count of The same. As you are aware,
the Company LETT Cumberland on the
night OF the Isl inst and arrived al kear-
neysviIIe about half-past 2 o'clock on the
morning Of the ID; and Immediately took
up the line Of march for Shepherdstown,
Sigh, rain falling al the time, and The
overhangng clouds looking Por'eniious oil
continuance, greatly dampenlng our
spirits as we'll as our uniforms. Proceed
ing on our march, at $50 we arrived al
the beautiful and hosPiable mansion OF
DR.. V. NJ. Butler. Situated about hall
way between Kearneysvlile and SheP-
herdslown,) whose uIbanlty, generosity
and hospitality, was marked feature In
the list Of our enjnymenis during our trip;
il seems that no pains had been spared 10
render us comfortable. Water-thal ne
cessarv article, after a long and dusty ride
in the cars and fsIigueing march, was In
readiness for us to perform the additions
Of the morning, after which. and feeling
much refreshed. upon returning 10 the
lawn in front of the house; under the
splendid shade trees Of primeval growth
were 10 be seen the busy preparation of
the colored household for breakfast, in the
meantime the God.oi-day was last begin
ing 10 dissipae the lowering clouds,
whose ominous presence had seemed to
threaten the enjoymenls of the day; break.
fast being announced, the Company were
seated, and ample justice done 10 the
good things set before us. Soon after
breakfast was over, the line Of march was
taken up for She Pherdstown. and on ar
irving at the outskirts of The town, the
Company were met and escorted by the
Hamlramck Guards Of ShepheEdstown 10
their srmory. This Company 10 hand
somely uniformed ard well drilled corps,
whose only pleasure seemed 10 be to ca
Ter for our wants, and endeavor TO make
our visit, as we'll as that Of other visiting
companies, as comfortable and pleasant as
possible; how we'll they succeeded we
cannot express 10 them, but We feel that
we owe them debt OF true heartfelt graf.
ilude which cannot be obliterated. To
Lieut.. Lee, for his interchangeable exertions
in our behalf, We can assure HIM he has
won the respect and esteem Of every man
composing the corps Of the Cumberland
Conlinenlals. Al about | o'clock all The
preparatory arrangements were effected
Tor the formation of the procession. and
the line was formed in the following or
der The Cumberland ConrinentaIs,
Capt. Resley, with martial music; Will
Transport, Capt. Herr; Continental Nor
gan Guards, Of Winchester, Capt Wash
inglon, with Winchester brass band
Charleslown Guards, Capt. Rowan, with
martial music; Charleslown Cadets, Capt.
Bolts, Fairpsy band; Hamlramck Guards.
Lieut.. Morgan, with CriswelI's Cornei
Band {; ShepheIdstown Cadets, Capt.
Hamlramck: company Of Cavalry OF
Shepherdstown, Capt. RneharI; after
which citizens in carriages, mounted and
OH foot, the procession was a very large
one. After the parading through The
principal streets OF the town, the process
sion moved towards Morgan's Spring, a.
hout mile from town, where arrange
ments had been made for the festivities.
On the arrival OF the PROCESSION at The
Spring, the companies were dismissed Tor
quarter Of an hour, and sIaked 'helr
thirst alsihe beautiful spring. al The foot
Of The grassy lawn, whose waters, leap
fourth laughing and sparkling, dancing,
and ripping like Thing Of life unnI they
are lost in he classic md sacred stream
whose waters unite but not divide The SIS
Ter States OF Virginia and Mary Iand, This is
altogether lovely spot, thesoyerhanglng
willows, whose branches swept by the
gentle breezes, dip their slender llmcs,
and seem al sport with the ripping waves
which murmur by the green aud messy
banks, the huge forest trees OF prImeVous
growth stretch their huge arms over The
green lawn, whose gentle sway lngs ian
the brows and secures pleasant retreat
from the rays Of the searching sun. But
| fear shall occupy too much OF your
time, but you must excuse me Tor II seems
pleasant TO talk and think about so lovely
place. The sound of The bugle was
now heard giving notice that The speaking
was about to commence. Mr.. A. Il.
Boleler took the stand, being appointed
by the committee 10 slate the occasion OF |
this demonstration, and the reason for Sc
Letting Morgan's Spring as spot above
all others for the festivities OF The day. In
his usual happy affable style. he proceed
ed 10 state, il was not 10 celebrate any
particular anniversary or occasion, bu, for
the purpose Of friendly and soci4l inter
course as the interests of Virginia and