Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03
HANCOCK AND ENGLISH.
Splendid ImprOmptu Demonstration
III ChariestoWn.
illumination, Torchlight Procession.
Fireworks, Public Spea king, Music,
Aud General GlOriGCation.

Aud General GiOriacation.
Tic nomination of Hancock and English
was we'll received ia Charcstowu, as it seems
60 have been everywhere throughout the States
and Territories. Ga Saturday night our citi-
zcus. In response 20 the call Of few pnblic-
spirited and enthusiastic party men, demon
siraied their satisfaction at the work done by
The Cincinnati Conventions. The majority Of
tie houses upon our principal streets were de-
corltel and llumiuated-somc eiaborately,
aud there was a procession of torch-bearers,
bauds Of music, trauspaTencics, and our only
military conp auy the Jefferson Light Infant
rs boys botweea eight and sixteen COM
maudei by Master Harry Dgke Mr. Julius
G.. uolmcs VAS Chief Marshal assisted by
Messrs. John c. Wiltshire and J Ed Duke !;
Music by the Shepherds,own aud Charlcstowu
Bauds-uJJer the leadership, respectively, of
Prof CrisWcil aud Mr. Clarence Taylor. 4
trofusion Of frewcks-rockCtS Roman can
Giles, Chinese crackers, colorcd hshiS-ealiven-
cl aad heautihed lie scene. The streets were
tlroaged with citizens, GHd the couatry and
tcichborine towns contributed literally to
swell, The numbers and give celia, L. the occa-
sion. Everywhere were 10 be seen the Nation
al colors-iiags ard lanterns. Over Main St,
and between the houses Of McssrS. Gustav
Brown and Joseph Golismiih-whose hand
some residences were conspicuous for elaborate
yet tasteful tTimming-wcre displayed the
stars AID Stripes and tbetEi-colors Of Germany.
AT THIS STAND.
Upon the arrival at the stand, and after
music by rrof Criswc'rs Band, Dr. John d.
Starry, Chairman of the County Executive
Committee, called the meeting to order and
nominated Hon WM II. TRAvEES for Chair
nan. and w w. b. Gallahcr, Of tho Free
Press, aud Geo. W Iaincs, Of the SPIRIT Of
JrfTSoq, fur Secretaries. The motion was
adopted We undertake TO give SIC substance
Of the speeches that followed the inspiriting
music OF The Shepherdstown Band.
EEuAnKs OF Hox. W. II. TGAvaRs.
My FELLOW CITIZENS: do not propose,
under tLe circumstances Of this hour, 10 discuss
any Of the grave questions which are to enter
iuto the presidential canvass now fully begun
on the part Of the great political parties OF
this country. That labor, 10 which | expect
I iu some measure 10 participate will DC pest
pnnct 60 future aad more appropriate occa-
s.0yS. You are here tonight rather for the
purpose ia your own enthusiastic way, by Wis
/ iblo and audible and uumistakable signs 10
manifest your appreciation Of the couusels aud
actions of the Democratic party recently as
/ semb.ed through its representatives, in Nation
al Convention 10 the city of Cincinnati. The
duty assigned 10 that august body has been
/ faithfully, honestly. judiciously and patrioti-
cally perlormed-fJr they have chosen as your
/ staudard-beareTs in this presidential conflict
leaders worthy Of your confidence. and enti-
b lied, by every consideration OF duty aud inter-
/ est, 90 your cordial aud unfaltering support
( J, may lie true, aud doubtless is, that many Of
/ you had hoped ana expected that other names
/ than are bow there emblazoued would be in-
/ Scribcl upon the banner which il Is your duty
/ O. follow % glorious victory 10 tie coming bat
| de but it Is not in the nature Of things that
/ az 10 this regard could be graticd. 1t is our
laly 90 sink a.. personal considerations 10 the
/ cordial adoption Of the candidates presented
+ ~ that couveotion 10 their support And.
uy ie,.ow-citizcus, am sure but speak your
/ sentiments when say that under the leader
/ ship-under the Inspiring leadership and SOL
! IL merits Of that warrior-siatcsman whose nom
nation YOU arc here tonight to ratify-you
aud The great democratic party will march
With easy steps 10 10 q sure triumph In No
yenhcr next With the blood Of liue of
/ Revolutionary ancestry flowing 10 lis veins
/ ald inleri.iug name conspicuous upon The
/ brightest pages Of the history Of that great
struggle If our forcntlers for independence,
( aud himself achieving an honorable distinction
upon Geld Of foreign contest, where national
/ honor and empire were at stake, aud 50 de-
3 meaning himself In that terrible civil strife in
which we We're unfortunately engaged as TO
/ leave 90 stain upon that sword which be drew
with a warriors might; ana still later and az
ter &c last throe OF that uufItuuato sectional
astalony was over, the first 10 hail tie b.eS-
sing Of returning peace aud The restoration Of
ttc rglc Il law, the name u Gen. Ihuc0ck
stGutS coDSpicu0uS-ium luminous with the bright
est gioFieS q The pas, and the tttest symbol for
the highest hopes tor the future. Now, my
/ f,.aw-c,iizens, as said before, it is not my
purpose 90 cutter upon tho discussion Of any Of
the questions which aye 20 cutter into this can-
yass ~ the presidential ofire The pant as
sicocd o. me Is o. present the distinguished
speakers, and take pleasure in Introducing
to yo1 yopr late ta'eutcd representative in the
Cincinnati convention from the 2ud Congress
silull t'str'ct-a gentleman who performed g.
;tc satisfaction &C an the great duties cntrust-
et O. bis care. now Introduce TO you, Vii
lam L. Wilson.
RENAgEs OF WN. L. WILSON, ESQ.
Me-. rarsrDENr AND My Fsi1ov- CirizENs: lam
rc iced % sud that the spirit of Cincinnati has
reached Clsrcstowu tonight. As one of your
representatives In the great Convention OF the
Democratic party On that city, I am rcioictd %
fud that You are here with So much hcastincss
and enthusiasm Co radfy and adopt rs vonr own
tle action which we took as your representatives,.
Fciow-ciuzeus, dad myself too much Exhausted
tonight, after the excitement and labors Of the
past wees, o. indulge in any protracted remarks
upon tLc issues involved ga this canvass | shall
Do nothing more than % render YOU some account
az mT stewardship as your representative in that
great and glorious Convention. | entered that
Convention, my friends, feeling that a great trust
aat responsibility was dcvo,vcd upon each MEM
Der oi b., and laid down for myself two rules
one O. guide my private intercourse with my fc-
iow delegates, and the other % direct the dis
charge % the public duties resting upon me as a
delegate. De rule OF my private Intercourse
vas siuplv this; whenever 7 net q delegate from
tlc sunny south. I addressed hiis as " General"
Whenever met one from the North l addressed
bin az "JutCci' whenever | met one from the
% l'..rIh De-. q