Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-27
The 22nd at Baskerville.

This memorable occasion was appropriate
ly celebrated at the above place, under tic
supervision of the Ciceroncan Debatiaag So
cicty, recently organized.
/ At an early hour Of the evening, the NJ
r. Church began rapidly to fiH BY an intelli-
gent and approaching audience The House
was called to order by the President Of the
Society, Mr.. Geo. W. Guthrie, after which
a beautiful and patriotic piece was sung by
the choir, under the lead Of Col. T. McCue,
assisted by Mr. JAS Wright, and the numc-
rous ladies and gentlemen eousposing tile
choir.
Mr.. G. H. King, Vice President, after
tlac conclusion of the singing, introduced the
reader Of Washington's Farewell Address
with some happy conceived. and neat, and
appropriate remarks, v,hich were raptnrous-
" received b. the audience. Mr. Edward
Evans, the reader above named, thereafter
made his obeisancc to the audience, and
gaye the address ia a finely toned, distinct
aad' aaIible saise: Dn the conclusion of
the reading Mr. r. made a few comments
on the address, which were given in his hap
piest and most entertaining style, and upon
the conclusion Of his remarks, was greeted
with LOUD and rapturous applause.
Another national air was sung by the
choir, which was received with delight and
high appreciation, upon the conclusion Of
which, lMer. F,ng, Ia few neat remarks,
introduced as the next speaker, DR.. ?. NJ
Cline, who delivered a soul-stirring, patri-
otto, and eloquent address upon the past
achievements, present greatness, and future
prospect of our great and glorious coRatry.
He was frequently iatcsruated by bursts of
applause FROM the highly delighted aadcace
Another, beautiful aud appropriate air was
sung ~ the choir, III their usual happy man
ner, and upon its conclusion, Mr.. King an
nounced and introduced as the orator Of the
evening A bsalom Koincr, Esq.
Mr.. X arose amid the most profound 81
lcnee anti attention Of the numerous atttlit
ence convened After few remarks of
apology, he, with great beauty Of style and
eloqucnce. descanted upon the rise Of our
country, the position too, she occupied to
her nlsthcr country, England and re-
viewed Sic struggles Of our ancestors in the
Revolution, and cnjoined upon tie rising
generation as to their duty and calling to
their country Mr. k remarks were in
terraptcd bJ' loud and long continued APP
rlause. They were conceived ssal' delivered
IN most engaging and Interesting manner
lie alsc, III the course of his Grafton, COM
mcntca upon the address Of Washington
blending and harmonizing his words of coun-
sci and vcncratioa for the institutions fon
which orr fathers fought and bltd, aid that
in such a happy manneaas to entirely carry
away the feelings If, and enchanting the at
tention Of the highly delighted audience
Epon. the conclusion Of his lrn,tea'ks there
s.as n,s,nerosss calls freni'valot.s nasts>of the
tie house for Col. L. McCuc. Col. ,IcCue
apologizcd for not making speech, but in
its stead, would, with the assistance Of the
choir, sing farewell National Air
We must not fail to offer to the ladies who
graced the occasion with their smiling and
highly intelligent faces, cur hearty and sin
zero sharks, az tAes divine presence en-
nanccd 5hc enjoyment Of the occasion.
There was Il solicitation on the part of
many OF the persons present, for a copy of the
address of DR.. =. n Cline, which may prob
ably appear at son4e eatssc day. The occa-
sion was one Of great interest sand cnjo,-
mcnt, and one long to be remembered.
G.. w. GUTHRIE, Pres.
L. BATEMtS. See.