Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-03-03
For the Spectator,
The 22nd in Fishersvilie.


This memorable occasion was appropriately
celebrated at the above place, under the super
vision of the Ciceronean Debating Association,
recently organized there.
At an early hour of the evening, the M. T..
Church was filled by an intelligent and apPre-
ciating audience. The House was called to Or
der by the President of the Society, Mr.. T.. W.
Guthrie, after which, beautiful and patrlouc
piece was sung by the choir under the lead OF
Col. F. McCue, assisted by Mr.. Jas. Wright and
the numerous ladies and gentlemen who COM
pose the choir.
Mr.. E. NJ. King, Vice-P resident--after con-
clusion of the singing, introduced the reader Of
Washngton's Farewell Address, with some neat
happily conceived and appropriate remarks
which were rapturously received by the audi
ence.
Mr.. Edward Evans, the reader above named
thereafter made his obeisance to the audience
and gave the address in finely toned, and dis
tinct, and audible voice. On the conclusion O
the reading, Mr. E. made few comments on the
address, which were given in his happiest ant
most entertaining style, and upon the conclusion
of his remarks was greeted with loud and rap
turous applause.
Another national air was given by the choir
which was received with delight aud high ap
probation. Upon the conclusion OF which Mr.
King in few neat remarks introduced as TIT
next Speaker, Dr. P. NJ Cline, who delivered
soulstirrng, patriotic and eloquent address
upon the past achievements, present greatness
and future prospects of our great and gloriou
Country, he was frequently interrupted by burst
of applause from the highly delighted audience
Another beautiful and appropriate air was
gain sung by the choir in their usual happy man
ner and upon the conclusion MIR. King announ
ced and introduced DIS the Orator OF the even
ing, Absalom Koiner, Esq.
Mr.. K. arose amid the silence and attention o
the numerous audience convened. After lev
remarks OF apology, he, with great beauty o
style and eloquence, descanted upon the rise o
our Country, the position she occupied to he
Mother Country-England, and reviewed TIT
struggles of our ancestors in the Revolution
and eDjoined upon the rising generation, as t.
their duty and calling to their Country. MIR
KS remarks were frequently interrupted b.
loud and long continued applause, his remark
were conceived and delivered in most engag
ing and interesting manner; he also, IN tilt
course of the Grafton, commented upon the al
dress of Washington, blending and harmonizinI
his words of counsel, and veneration for the in
stitutions for which our fathers fought and bled
and that in such happy manner, as 10 entirel.
carry away the feelings Of, and enchanting tn
attention of the highly delighted audience.
Upon the conclusion of his remarks Their
were numerous calls for Col. +. McCue, frou
various parts of the House. Col. F. McCue a
pologized for his not making speech, but in 1t
stead, would with the assistance OF the choi
give Farewell National Air.
We must not fail to offer to the Ladies, VIII
graced the occasion with their smiling and high
y intelligent faces, our hearty and sincere thanks
as their divine presence enhanced the enjoy
ment of the occasion.
There was q solicitation on the part of man
of the persons present for copy of the addres
delivered by DR.. P. NJ. Cline, which may prob
ably appear at some future day.
The occasion was one of great interest an
enjoyment, and one long to be remembered.
E. BATEMAN, g. w. GUTHRIE,
Secretary. President.