Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-09
he Democratic Barbecue
WEDNESDAY.

Wednesday:
The Democr&tfc GBarbeeas Of
Wednesday last drew to Charlie tow4i
an immense assemblage of people
from all surrounding sections. estt-
mated varioasly fffomSS, 900 dptos12 9
900 persons. The day opened with
auspf6iois weather, and almost with
the da#95'niHg the Democratic hosts
began t6 gather into the town-com=
| ing on foot, On horseback, in vehicles,
with horses capaffs0ned with the ma
tional colors, and on The trains from
every direction. 4 rich display of
bunting and other decorations was
to be seen on every hand; and the
town presented a joyous, holiday APP
pearance. At about noon a process
sion was formed, consisting of the
Martinsburg, Winchester (Sarah.
Zane), Lectown, Middleway and
Charlcstown Bands; Clubs from Mar
tinsburg, Winchester, Leetown, Mid
dleway, KabIetown, Harper's Ferry
and Charlestown; the Harper Ferry
Mounted Rangers, under Capt. Green,
well uniformed and making a good
appearances speakers and invited
guests; citizens on horseback and in
vehicles. Col. Vim. A. Morgan served
as Chief Marshal, assisted by 11essrs.
Eugene Baker, w. o. Norris, N. Con-
rad, Jno. w. Rider, L. A. Montague,
Charles II. Knott, Jno. F. Foley, DR..
A. 81. Evans and B. D. Gibson.
After arriving at the beautiful
grounds at Mr. John Il. CoEston9 s, the
asscmblage was called to order by
Hon. W. II. Travers. and addressed
in an earnest and able manner by
Hon. Il. Willis Wilson, Democratic
candidate for governor, who delivered
a severe criticism upon the Rcpub-
lican party of this State and its pres
ent representatives upon the State
ticket of Che party now in the field.
His review of the history of that:party
in West Virginia was such as should
deter any sound Democrat from en-
tcrtaining for moment an idea of
voting for single nominee upon their
ticket; and we apprehend will have
its effect in the coming October cleo
ton. His speech was highly compli-
mented on all sides.
The dinner, served in admirable
manner, was abundant for all, even
down to the hundreds of colored peo-
lple foclsing around on the outside of
the crowc-and consisted of two.
whole steers, cooked deliciously by
steam, forty or fifty hams, two dozen
sheep, lots of chickens, plenty of
bread, fresh steamed roasting cars by
the thousands, and other articles
DR.. j. V. Simmons deserves much
credit for originating the steaming
process in connection With che bar
becuc, and for the practical operation
at the engine Mr.. G. NJ. Bishopis en-
Titled to large amount of praise for
his untiring efforts-to say nothing
of the generous labors of our butch
ers and bakers towards making the
affair n decided success.
After dinner the Hon. j. Randolph
Tucker took the stand, and for over
three hours held the immense audience
enraptured with his magnificent or
atory. In opening his address, amid
the scenes of his earlier days, he
said, '' 1t has been long time since
met you, and it may be long time
until Inject you again; therefore you
may excuse me if 1 preach until the
going down of the SUM-" And preach
"untit the going down, of the sum-
he did; and that he was more than
excused for it was evidenced by the
close attention given him until the
very close of his able and entertain
ing speech lie advocated liberty
liberty to produce and take where you
can get the most for your products !;
and liberty TO, buy where you can get
the most for tie money derived from
your Notwithstanding in the
strongest light the inconsistencies and
expressions of the present high tariff
laws of this country.
The torchlight procession at night
was grand affair, and was partic-
ipated in by the local and visiting
Clubs and Bands; the Citizens Fire
Company, with engine beautifully
decorated; and the Harpcr's Ferry
Rangers. The town was handsomely
illuminated, and the display of fire
works was the grandest ever attemp-
ted here.
Ex-Gov. Hamilton, of Maryland,
was the first speaker of the evening
| at the stand on tho Park TToto1 lo+