Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-09-03
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GRAND INAUGURATION
OF the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Barbecue near Front Royal.
Governor HaIker 10 7hrow Up me
First Shousi of Dirt.

In our las, issue We mentioned that
there will be Grand Internal Improve
men, Barbecue upon the occasion o!
"breaking ground" for our Railroad near
the Forks Of the Shenandoah, on the
s,h inst, in reference to which demonstra-
ton The Spirit of JeftrsOa says:
From time immemorisl it has been the
custom 10 celebrate great victories OF
arms, gained by The blood OF thousands
and aroid The shTieks and grosns OF the
wounded and dy ng. And If these vic'o-
res ale celebrated, how much more beil'
ting is i. to hail with Joy the accomplish
men, Of a peaceful triumph triumph
from which the inhabitants Of The Shen-
sndosh Valley will reap lasting benefits
In spite oil all the chickering's and mis-
represeulatons o. those who have edesv-
ored TO throw cold water upon the scheme,
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad has be-
come grand success-has been survey
ed, mapped and contracted for, within the
short space Of five months from the cate
of the organization OF the Company, and
active operations on the work oi the road
are now abou. 10 begin. Believing that
the advent OF this grea, internal improve
men, will be hailed with JOY by the peo-
pie Of the beautiful scope OF county which
il will traverse. the Board Of Directors of
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad Com.
PAW have determined 10 celebrate, with
becoming and imposing ceremonies, The
Inauguration OF their road, near Front
Royal, Warren county, Va, on Thurs
day, the 9th day OF September. On that
day a grand barbecue will be given nj tina,
point. to hich the public are inviled.an
especially The members Of the editorial
corps Of Virginia and Yves, Virginia. A
number OF prominent speakers have been
invited and are expected to be present.
among whom is Governor Walker. Of
Virginia. who will throw up the fire,
shovel OF earth on this great work. Some
Of the finest bands OF music in the cOun.
try will be presen, TO enllven the occasion
and general good time is anticipated. II
is hoped our friends Of The w. NJ. e. p.
Il. R-prospective-will be there and
enjoy themselves hugely.
Besides the foregoing, we have seen
letters from Luray stating lha. amongst
those invited are the Presiden. OF the
United States, members Of the Cabinet
and other officials from Washington /;
the Governors Of Virginia, West Virgin
ia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New
York Mayors of PHILADELPHIA, New
York, Baltimore, Washington, Ilsgers
town, Carlisle, Harrisonburg. &C.; prom
inen. Railroad officials, manufacturers,
capitalists and other men Of mark and
States. CriswelI's Comet Band Of this
place has received special invitation, as
have also the Mayor and Councilmen Of
our town and the Board Of Supervisors Of
the County. Special trains will be run
from Washington upon the occasion ard
gres, gathering may be expected. Pres-
ident Borsi desires US TO assure our ci'i-
liens that he and the Directors Of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company,
will be "inexpressIbIy happy" to wei
come them. Que and all. with hearty,
whole-souled, old fashioned, anH-bellum
Virginia greeting 10 participate with them
in the interesting ceremonies OF the
day" Boys do you hear that!
o. The last i.sue Of the Page COuri,