Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-09-25
Tls0NW For the Spectator.
Wheeling Correspondence.

Mr. Edttor-MY DEAR SIR Having been
honored 10 this portion of the old Dominion.
with visit by your distinguished fellow citizen.
the Hon. Alex. FL. 81. Stuart, it occurs to the
writer that brief sketch of his labors here in
behalf of Bell and Evertt, would be interesting
TO the friends of the cause in bis valley.
MT. Stuart arrived in this city early on Mon
day morning, the 10th inst.-several hours soon.
er than he was expected by the "Union Guard y
VINO had made their arrangements for formal
reception and escort, and who were therefore
for the time, baffled in their desire to extend )
Virginia welcome to their distinguished visitor.
On Wednesday night, however the 'Guard
mustered IN full force, with torches and music,
and In full zunitorm, and after "dedcating' q
Dell ana Everett pole just erected by the Union
men OF the First ward, they proceeded to the
McLuce House to pay their respects to Mr.. Stu
art. In response to the serenade, and the IRE
slstible Union Guard cheer" he appeared upon
the balcony, and for half an hour spoke with
marked effect to the crowd which filled the
street below. At the close of his remarks, Col.
wheat, the "Commandant" of the "Guard,' an
nounced to Mr.. Stuart that, in consideration of
MS valuable services in the cause of the Consti-
tuition and the Union, he had been elected an
Honorary member of the "Union Guard" Mr.
Stuart acknowledged the compliment in grace
full speech, the effect of which was to largely in
crease of the listening multitude in the speaker
and his noble cause
Our mass meeting, according to appointment,
was held on Wednesday evening, the 18th inst
Our city we may say, literally was in a "5zase
of excitement" The Union Guard, in full uni
form, with music and torches, and evidences
of Bells" accompanied by large concourse of
citizens and strangers, traversed the principal
streets of the city. At way steps the procession
fo1 III A. H.
sastic crowds. Displays of fireworks on every
square, and large number of Examinations.
gotten up by the "Union Ladies'" (they are ali
for "Unaon-to many enhanced the brilliancy
of scene not equaled since the memorable
campaigns of 1910 and 1874
> When the procession reached the Athmneum.
the crowd had accumulated to an immensity
which seemed to mock the idea that any salts
factory portion of it could be placed in the large
Amphitheatre, where Mr.. Stuart was to speak.
A will made way, however, and in time
there was presented to the view from the stage
one of the most brilliant and inspritng spec
tacles which it has ever been our fortune to be-
hold. Never have we witnessed political as
semblage so intelligent and so enthusiastic
More than once, in the progress of Mr.. STARTS
remarks, happy hit brought the whole audi
ence to their feet, with long continued shonts of
''irrepressible" applause. We do not pretend
to designate the line of argument pursued by the
speaker. An extract from an Ohio paper which
we enclose may be interesting. We will say
that so well did the speaker manage his points,
that for two and half hours the interest of the
audience was not for a moment suspended; and
at the close of his remarks, the "Unon Guard
cheer" with ''three times three" and bell ac-
compartments, was given with an enthusiasm
that must have satisfied Mr.. Stuart that in their
estimation his work was "well and nobly done. y
Before the meeting closed, Col. Wheat pre-.
scented to Mr.. Stuart, with appropriate remarks
a silk scarf, combining the National colors o.
Red, White and Blue, as worn by the ssUnior
Guard" The gift was acknowledged in mos
happy terms by Mr.. S.. who closed his respons.
with the recitation given with a most thrilling
effect, and amid breathless silence. of the curse
of the Traitor, from "Moore." L.