Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-09-11

Our readers can form some idea of The
amour, of food requisite, when we inform
them that the number Of people present
could not have been less than 5000. Al.
ter all had left the tables, and hundreds OF
servants had been supplied no, only with
as much as they could eat, but with baskets
full, there were left nearly 800 pounds oil
mea, and almost hundred loaves of bread,
which the ever-thoughllul committee dis
,ributed among The poor of the town.
After Dinner, at the solicitation OF many,
Capt. Bolts paraded the Cadets under his
command. This company composed OF
boys between the ages OF 8 and l6 Nun
Lering more than so office and soldiers,
gave an exhibition of military tactics,
rarely surpassed by veterans. The boys
conducted themselves withperfect pTopre-
", not only in the ranks but out. The
battalion dill Of this company was really
remark able and would have been so con-
sidered if performed by regulars in the
service. The dress parade was beautiful.
Capt Bolts may well be proud Of his
corps-the corps of its commander--and
Charles;own of such company.
After the parade d. b. Lucas, Esq, Of
Charles,own, Va, being invited made a
very eloquent address, in which after al
iluding to the many brave men, who in
times before had been want TO assemble
in that place, took issue with Mr.. Hunter
that there would be no need of regular
army in Guture--lhat war had ceased so
far as America was ncerned--contend-
ing that the signs of the times porlended
ere long that war must ensue between The
Eastern and Western Hemispheres Some
parts Of Mr.. l.. S address were ve:y touch
ing, forcing tears from the eyes of many,
A few minutes afterwards the battalion
took up It's return march to town, and up
on arriving in front Of Lambright'S Hotel,
Lieut.. f. g. Lee made few valedictory
remarks 10 tie assembled soldiers in the
name Of the Hamlramck Guards. De feel.
ngIy alluded to the promise made by The
amened Hamlramck, upon receiving the
beautiful flag presented BY the Ladies OF
Shepherdstown, viz: that abe pledged a
soldiers honor, it should never receive a
stain upon its fair folds" re-leratlng
that promise, in the name of The
company Of which he is a worthy
member. His remarks were received by
the military with raplurous applause.
Soon after the Hamiramck Guards escort
ed he jefferson Guards, and William
sport Guards short distance from town.
Thus closed the festivities of this day.
Friday morning the Cumberland Cont !
nentas and Conllnen'al Morgan Guards,
who had remained over night, after somc
beautiful military evolntions, were escor-
cd BY the IIanramck Guards to pr. \.
NJ. Buffers where they halted AMI pan
took of his bounty. A vote Of The Ham.
tramck Guards being taken il wa decided
to accompany The Cumberland Coz lin'n.
tails TO KearneysviIe Depot, v lille await.
ing the train Geo, Ii Murphy, Esq, d
Martnsburg, being loudly called for, made
shou address, complimentary of the
companies present, displaying kindness
aud generosity of sentiment which ellcued
MES we have a few words to say. The
Cumberland Contnenals from their Cit !
cumspecl conduct while in town not only
when on duty but off. won the confidence
of the whole community, and though
strangers 10 US, inspired US with the be-
lief, that they were true gentlemen, as
they certainly are accomplished soldiers.
Their marching was as one man, and their
various military evolullons bespoke the
thoroughness OF their drill. Of such a
company under the command Of such
officers Cumberland oflight NAV be proud. /.
The Wiliamsport Guards, Capt Herr,
made very good show, and when we
remember that this company has been re-
Gently organized,i 1T deserves as ii received,
due praise.
The Continental Morgan Guards, Capt.
B B. Washington, challenged the admi-
ration of all. Their fine marching, with
their many fancy evoulions attracted
much attention. Capt. Washington is
gentleman and soldier-and We do moi
hesitate TO pronounce it the finest compa-
nv in The valley of Virginia. The Win
chester Come, Band accompanied them,
and discouIsed some very fine music. We
mus, rot forget the Pioneer whose stall
war! frame and ponderous axe inspired
such awe in the lillle boys and caused US
all to believe that with small number Of
such men we could conquer the world.
The Jefferson Guards, Capt. Rowan,
appeared in the regular army uniform and
made fine appearance. The Guards
have been organized only a short time,
but their fine marching and solder-like
bearing, and the well known ability Of
Capt. Rowan as laclician, warrants the