Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27
The a2nd in Martinsburg.

Inc 22nu
II affords us great pleasure to state that
this sacred and ever memorable birthday
Of GEO. WASHINGTON, was becomingly
and appropriately celebrated in this place
by the Sons of Temperance. We have
no, time this morning 10 give tu'l and
detailed description of the dclngs on Mon
dav. The Sons formed into procession
at the Court House, and, headed by a
band of Music, marched up Queen street
in double file 10 Martin street, thence up
Martin street 10 John street, thence down
John street TO German, thence 10 Ralile'
thence 10 King street, and down hing 81
TO the old Presby terrain church, tile most
commodious building in the place, where
the addresses were delivered.
The procession was lengthy one ano
with their regaias, streaming banners, &c
the Sons" presented quite an imposing
appearance. There were in procession
about 22O individuals.
THE ADDRESSES.
With much difficulty, we crowded INTO
The church, but did not procure seat, but
being accustomed TO "slanding up a'the
lease" we concluded we could 'stand
up" to listen 10 interesting speeches.
The frs, speaker introduced was the
Rev. Mr.. Andrews, of ShePherdstown,
who delivered an able, argnmentauve and
eloquent address-eloquent in tie polen-
cy of the facts and statistics brought to
bear upon the subject under discussion.
The speech evinced much study and re-
search. indicating that the speaker was
thoroughly acquainted with the subject,
which was discussed in methodical, for
chile style.
The next and last speaker introduced
was the Rev. Mr.. Roszell, Of Loudoun
county. His address was lengthy one,
but not tedious or tiresome. During the
delivery of his speech, he was frequently
interrupted with applause, laughter, &C.,
showing that the audience was pleased !!
notinsructed. He was particularly Sc
we're upon the rum-sellers, dlstlIers, and
moderate drinkers. The picture he drew
of drunkard's life was indeed graphic,
aud his doom, as portrayed by ;hc spea'
ker, an awful one. The address was
listened to with marked attention, eviden
cling that Il audience was highly pleased
and Interested.
THE DINNER.
After the conclusion of The addresses,
the Sons again formed into line and march
ed TO the Saub House, where a boun-
leous dinner was prepared for the Sons
and invited guests. Notwithstanding the
large crowd that was present, there was
an abundance Of subslanials as well as
dainties for all.
Dinner being over, toasts offered, &C.,
a procession was again formed, which .
to the Court House, when the .
members dispersed to meet again at 6 o.
clock. /
At night speeches were delivered by \
Revs. Landslreet, Davis and Leech, but
as we were not present we cannot speak
Of their efforts, we learn, however, that
their efforts gave general salis(actlon.--
M0riinSJTg .fmericGH.
The bridge on the Baltimore and Ohio (
Railroad, across Snowy Creek gave way
on Friday last while train OF burlhen
cars was passing over it. The engine
got over safely, but five of the cars were
preclpilaled to the bed Of the creek and
demolished.
ExTRAvAGANr.-The Empress Euge-
ME, f France, recently appeared at ball,
wearing Jewels whose value was estimated
at $500, 600 and having flounces Of lace
ON her robe that COST Sl2O.O0O.