Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-15
Spirit Of geftttsnr.
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
THE GRAND BARBECUE.
A Da1 of Rejoicing.


dawned bright and cloudless, and at an early
hour our streets were thronged with men,
women and children from every section ofthe
county, all eager to participate in the cclebra-
tion of the recent political victory in this
State, by which they are redeemed, regen>
Grated and disenthralled." The Governor
elect John j. Jacob, Esq, arrived on the
early train, and was taken in charge by the
Committee of reception. Shortly after ten
o'clock. Col. John T. Gibson. Chief Marshal
nth the aid of Col. Lewis Washington, Col.
r. p. Chew, C. G. Porter and E. w. Wilson,
ESQ.,, as Assistant Marshals,
FORMED THE PROCESSION,
in the following order, viz :-Martinsburg
Brass Band; Mounted Knights, with O. s..
flag; Omnibus containing Governor Jacob,
sneakers. committee of reception, etc. clti-
Gems in line by twos Although numbers had
already preceded it, the procession was one of
the largest and most imposing we have wit"
messed for years. After forming in the above
order. the line of march was taken up for the
grounds selected for the occasion, on the
Smithfeid turnpike. short distance from
town. After arriving at the grounds the
first order of the day being
THE TOURNAMENT,
tbe KNIGHTS were marshaled in line by Col.
RIP. Chew, and a most happy and appropriate
charge delivered to them by Cleon Moore,
ESQ, after which, at about IL o'clock, NJ, the
fitting commenced. Aftera short and spirited
contest, the following were declared the
yictors -
LIST. knight Of MonticeHo-J. r. Avis, who
crowned Miss Banuie O'Baunon, of Charles
town, Queen of Love aud Beauty.
I'd. Kn;ghtof Shanno"ddle-E. F. Gal
l.ber. who selected Miss Florence Strider, of
Charlestown, as First Maid Of Honor.
Sd. Knight Of Lone Stor-W. 7. SPottS'
who chose as Second Maid of Honor, Miss
Crissie Russell, of Charlestown.
4.h. Knight of Wdter1oo-J. B. Tabb,
who, by substitute, CK"igM Of Rolling Stich
J. S. Gallaher,) crowned Miss Cora Strlder'
of Charlesto~n, Third Maid of Honor.
The coronation addresses. and presentation
off fine saddle to the first successful Knight,
J.R. Avis, were made by Cleon Moore, Esq,
in his usual chastc and appropriate style.
By this time the immense auditory had
keen relish for dinner, and after refreshing
the inner man at the bountiful tables near by,
assembled around the stand erected Tor
THE SPEAKING
On motion of Joseph Trapuell, Esq. the Hon.
VIM. II. Travers was unanimously chosen
President of the meeting. Advancing to the
front of the stand, amid the loud cheers of the
assembled multitude, Mr.. Travers said that
We had come together to rejoice in our re-
demption that now at last VIC were about to
realize the truth of that motto-which since
.he inception of the State, had been nau=ht
but burning lie upon its cscu:chcon- 4uo"-
tani !Scnarir LiJeri, Mountaineers are Always
Free. For five long years we had endured
every wrong that hatred and malice could in
nic.. had been disfranchised and oppressed ;
but through it all VIC had borne aud forborne'
and now under the gallant leadership of our
standard bearer, we were redeemed-a ia
oob's ladder had been erected, and on it we
NAV ascend and descend. Now indeed, thank
Cod had the winter of our discomfort been
made glorious summer.
A. the conclusion of his remarks, Mr..
Trayers introduced to the audience
JOHN ]. JACOB, ESQ.,,
)the Governor elect. Governor Jacob said
that he came on that day to congratulate
the oppressed and down-trodden people of
Jefferson upon their delivsrance from the OPP
preston under which they had groaned. The
Srecent political victory in this State was not
triumph of the Democrats, Conservatives or
Republicans; but triumph of the people,
ave have met the enemy and they are ours
Injured, down-trodden and oppressed as we
have been. we should exhibit to the world a
spirit of maguanimity, and show mercy to
those who have oppressed us. Registration
was ended, and that forever; and in a short
time registry laws would become as infamous
in the eyes of the American people as ever
we're the s'alien aud sedeton laws" He
hoped our little State would now start on n
new career. In the past, nausht but strife
and turmoil had prevailed-class had been ar
r,yed against class, the mechanic against the
man Of wealth, etc; but it was now left to
the great Conservative party to unite all uu-
der one common flag, which should protect
Radicals, Conservatives and Democrats, alike.
The negroes had been told that if the Con-
servative party got into power, they would G o
back into slavery; but he was here to tell them
that the Conservative party would protect
them. While the white man would be pro-
tected. the blacks would not be oppressed
After paying handsome tribute to the large
concourse of the fair sex present, and thanking