Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-07
From the Martinsburg Republican.
TcmperanCe Barbecue.

nesdsy last, asreeaoie ~ P'e'io''
nouncemeni. 80,
At1O o'clock, the Sons Of Temperance
were formed in procession. by MIchae'
F.. Price, Esq, Chief Marshal, assisted by
VIM Graham. Thos. v. Russell. and{
Lawrence Gould, Esqs., aud were p'eGeeI
ded by .leyser's Silver Comet bano o.
Uagerstown, Maryland, editors anu ora
tors in Carriages, and Cadets OF ! emPe-
rance. They were then marched 'hro"s"
the principal Streets, thence to the Ofo't
west Of Bolivar, where seats had OeeH
provided for all.
The ceremonies at the grove we've
opened With prayer by The Rev. Mr.. Dea
Of Harpe1s. Ferry. The orator, The Rev.
John Landstreei of Marlinsburg, was then
introduced, and entertained The assem-
bIage for three quarters OF an hour WIN
one of the most logical and elective al
dresses we have ever listened TO on the
subject OF Temperance. After The Kew.
gentleman Mad concluded, the vast CROWD
were invited TO a sumptuous dinner pre-
nareJ for lie occasion. We can safely
say at least 1000 persons avaiied mem
selves of the invitation, and there were
an abundance for all, and enough to spare
Dinner over, and the assembIage again
seated, chas lie eloquent and well timed adj
dresses were male by Rev. Mr.. Smeltzet
of iIarpers- Ferry, e. Boyd Faulkner, Esq,
of Marlinsburg, and E. G. Lee, Esq, OF
Shepherdslown. The whole proceed
ings inlerspersed with music from Hey
ser's and the Maltinsburg Bands.
We stated in previous issue that this
would be a creditabIe affair. and we were
not disappointed. We have never alien
ded anything Of the kind, at which we ex-
perienced more real pleasure than al this.
All were delighted with the proceedings,
from beginning to end aud nothing occur
red to disturb the peace or mar The pleas
ure of the occasion.
The following are some Of the toasts
which were read Immediately after dinner.
REGULAR TOASTS.
lst Our Country-A land Of liberty,
blessed with free churches, free schools
and the Bible. May Temperance which
is taught in each, extend over It's domn-
ion, as a guard Of our national union.
I'd. Virginia-the mother OF statesmen
and heroes, the birth place of the Father
of our Country, may the principles OF
Temperance so clearly sci forth in his
life, be inculcated in the hearts Of the sons
and daughters Of our beloved Stale.
3rd The Bible-Our book of Rituals
and Constitutions, we 60 to it for our
charges, and trusting to its teachings. we
present our cause to the poor drnnkard land
by the weapons there found, believe thai
in due lime we will conquer.
4lh. Tie PuIpil-We respect is as
great moral engine for the benefit OF man.
may its talents be lent 10 the cause Of
Temperance, and the men ordained to fill
It's sacred desks, join us, and with their
influence, spread the principles we advo-
cate.
9Th. The Press-We acknowledge il
to be great speaker ready TO address the
thousands that are led by It's Influence,
either for good or evil, in moral or spir-
itual point of view; may lis weapons be
so used and guided by sober minds, that
Temperance may find thousands Of adj
vUcates, wherever lis voice is heard.
9Th The Sons Of Temperanc-They
have the Bible as foundation, they incul-
cate love for man and purity Of heart, and
fidelity that will assist brother or his
family when in distress; May the blessing
of God be with them, and may they be
cemenreJ more strongly in The bonds OF
Love, Purity, and Fidelity.
7h. The Cadets Of Temperament
school under the supervision Of The Sons
of Temperance teaching the principles OF
Truth, Virtue and Temperance, they have
and are still raising up such Sons Of lem
perance that we are proud OF.
9lh The Bands-May they always be
willing to aid in promoting the Tempe u
rance cause with their charming music.
9,h. Our plain White Badges-May
we never be ashamed of them.
10Th. The Lad;es-Our strongest aux
iliary in beucring the condition Of man,
may they never weary in doing good.
llth. Our Molto-Love Ia mankind,
Puriety of heart, and steadGsst Fidelity
10 the Temperance cause.
18th. Our Visiting Brethren We ex-
tend 10 you brothers welcome, land hope
that the present meeting may be remem-
bered with pleasure in days TO come.
18Th. The Speakers Of io-day-The
fest friends ofthe Temperance reform.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
ST. Thomas Division. No. THE hos
piaily of her Sons is only equaled by
tie fidelity with which they have sustain
ed their principles. Located at the out
she DIOVe