Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19
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The LATE RAILROAD MEETING.-The
railroad meeting at Harrisonburg on the 9th
inst, was one of the most agreeable, and we
hope one of the most profitable gatherings, we
have ever attended. What transpired after
the adjournment of the meeting, is we'll told
by the editor of the Old Commonwealth, in
the following article, which we deem it our
duty to reproduce; showing as it does the
courtesy extended to the delegates of the
Lower Valley:- -
The SERENADE.-On Wednesday night
last, after the adjournment of the Shenandoah
Valley railroad meeting, there being large
number of distinguished strangersat the Amer
lean Hotel, our excellent brass band came to
the front and footed hearty welcome. This
of course drew to the, spot large number of
persons. As soon as the music ceased there
were loud calls for Hon. A. r. Boteler, of
Jefferson, who was introduced by Judge
Harris, and delivered short but most happy
speech He spoke of himself as a disfran-
chised West Virginian, and congratulated the
people of this State at their prospect of an
early delivery from the rule of district COM
mander, and their restoration to their inherent
rights as citizens under State constitution.
But, he said, whilst this was cause for con-
graduation, he would advise that we should
not indulge too freely in politics, but turn our
| attention more to the development of the vast
| mineral and agricultural resources of the great
| Valley of Virginia-the garden of the State.
! He also spoke of the object Ghe Shen Valley
| r. r which had brought him and other gen
tlenen of the lower Valley to Harrisonburg,
and said that the construction of that road
/ L. kbo E,ronI cfaD mali this
section rich and hence power in the land.
He then thanked the band and tn people for
the compliment extended him, and retired
| amidst applause
Mr. James f. Stewart Of Page, was next
called tor. and made quite spirited speech
of some length upon the subject Of railroads
and the general development of the State -
We have not space to give Mr. Stewards re-
marks at length, nor those of the gentlemen
| who followed HIM.
| The next gentleman called was Mr.. VIM.
| Fl Travers of Charlestown, who is u fine
! speaker and after tanning the crowd for
/ short time upon general topics in the most
happy manner, returned thanks for the COM
pliment paid him. and said qood miyht.
Hon. VIM Mines. Congressman elect was
loudly called and appeared and spoke at some
length in his usual practical style, which is
always we'll received by our people
Our friend b +. Beall, Esq, editor of the
Spirit Of jefferson. was next called upon. who
said that he had never learned speech making,
aud would not risk his credit Il sensible man
by attempting it. Even if he had been ac-
customed to such exercises, he had too much
regard for those before him to detain them
after the admirable. eloquent and practical re-
marks delivered in their hearing He felt
| I / Had,
to speak after listening to the eloquent Burke.
and could only say ditto to all that had been
said by the gentlemen who had preceded him.
p. Il. Borst, ESQ. of Page, was called and
made short but able address. Col. O. r
Funston and Capt. WIN. N. Nelson were called
in turn, and made short speeches.
! Judge Harris was called and briefly thanked
the band aud citizens for the compliments
they had paid to the distinguished strangers
present, and thus ended the proceedings Of the
evening.