Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-08

Last Monday vase stirring dsyin Stann-
ton. What with the beating ii drums. the
wdvfdg Of plumes, the flashing Of bsyonets,!
and the flying Of colors, the good old town
became SO bewildered and unsettled thatsre
verify believe it will take at least month
for it to regain its original natural tand dig
nifed appearance: The companies present
were the Monticello Guard, a fine looking,
wcll-uniformed and well-iri1ied company,
commanded by Capt. Mallory, of Char
lottesville; the Continental Morgan Guard,
Of Winchester, who, uniformed as the he
roes of '76, land commanded by Major Wash
ington-a near relative of the immortal
Father Of his country irresistibly carried
The mind Back to those days so dear to ev-
cry American heart those times which
tried mems souls; the Mountain Guard,
COMMANDED by Col. Bushong, from Spring
Hill, in this county, as fine looking body
OF men as we ever saw, but lately organized
and consequently but imperfectly drilled /;
the uniformed officers of the '1nili.ia of the
county, and last, but not least, the West
Augusta Guard, who well sustained the
military reputation Of Staunton. There
were also Several fhe bands present on the
occasion whose excellent music added great
| y tot the attractions of the day.
The military and citizens, after paradine
the prinipal streets. of the town, adjourned
over to the Institution grounds, adjoining
the premises of Mr.. H. J. Gray, who had
kindly offered the use Of his yard for the
purposes of the picnic. 4 speech vas
here delivered by Mr.. Shefey, the orator o.
the day, which we did not hear, but which
is spoken IF in terms Of eulogy. The Dec.
laration Of Independence was ttheni read for
the benefit Of all patriots with an insane de-
sire to be bored, and the crowd passed to
Mr.. Grays yard, where al immense amount
ofcatlng and drinking was done, and speech
es delivered by Maj. Washington, Col. Ter
rill, Gen. Hartman, Mayor Trout, Capt.
Harper, John D.. Imboden, ESQ.,, james
Cochran, Esq, Capt. Mallory. Lieut.. Wer-
tembaker, and others, in response to. senti-
mcnts.
We were present at but small part of the
celebration, and could not if we had space,
give detailed account of the proceedings.
From all we could see and hear. what with
The eating, drinking, fighting, shouting,
sreechifying and playing the devil gener-
ally. the day passed off to the excessive de.
light and satisfaction of all concerned, ek
cept some few poor devils with bunged eyes
and skinned faces, who, we must confess,
seemed prepared to ''pitch into'' the first
fellow, who, in the excessive kindness of
his heart, might wish him ssmany returns
Of the same happy day .s !. -. ~ 1913. s...
. "Tnr PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRACY Aii;is We
have before us copy Of the address Of the
State Committee Of the P Pennsylvania regular
Democracy, issued the otter day from Har-
risburg. 1t is signed by Robert TYLER (sssln5
Of Ex-President John Tyler) as chairman,
and the document bears throughout the
evidences Of a constitutional political plea
der Of the Old Virginia school. On the
great subject Of squatter sovereignty the
committee contend substantially that should
the necessity arise it will become the duty,
OF Congress to- interpose against the eun
friendly legislation Of the local authorities
of a Territory on the subject Of slavery SO
that the rights of shareholders may be duly
protected"--Neio York Herald. sas@s
w The Herald" goes on to remark, that
while the regular Democracy Of pennsyl-.
yania occupy the platform of Governor
Wise, /" the friends of Messrs. Hickman and
Forney adhere to TIE platform Of Mr., Doug
las. SRI -7EE*ssa W.. @# &
And shall we The Democracy of the
South prove 50 recreant to ourselves our
sothtr5, and our gallant allies Of Pennsyl-
vania, alb to meaniy dodge that issue pre-
sehtea to tis by Abolition fanaticcisrii, which
Is 50 datintlcssly mel III The very lot bed of
It's inception BY Tie loyal Democracy Of
the North. Shall we, when DIR brethren
North Of Mason i Dikon's line, show this
willingness, aye desire Il back and sustain
as in our holy struggle for otir. fights and
h5hor, shall se, from policy Of mistaken
sxpediency, ridely reject their generous
prefer; and NEATLY sohseht, Of DIR own
free accord, to deed away otir birthright.
We answer alphabetically ne in the name
of the gallant Southern people. Whatever
politicians may think aid do, tie masses sst = If #
the people know their rights, and knowing,
dare maintain. They. will hot hantonly
cede a precious right still more precious
principle They will not turn their backs
upon generous friends-they appreciate their
proferea aid, and intending to fight this
battle through, they gladly and thankfully
acceptit. ss
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