Alexandria Gazette

ALEXANDRIA:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOV'R. 19, 1851.

Liberty Hall was crowded on Monday night last. One of the largest and most respectable audience we ever saw assembled in Alexandria, attended, with anxious expectation, to hear an address from Geo. W. SUMMERS, the Whig candidate for Governor of this State. We intend no unmeaning compliment when we say, that, upon this occasion, Mr. Summers made one of the most effective and brilliant speeches he ever delivered-and that his fame as an orator and a statesman will be enhanced and increased by this effort. His refutation of the charge of unsoundness on the question of slavery was triumphant, his appeals in behalf of the future prosperity of the Commonwealth thrillingly eloquent, and his exposition of the duties of the office for which he is candidate, and his arguments in justification of his views of state policy, clear and cogent. Although he had spoken at Fairfax Court House on the same day, for two hours, with great vigor and ability, he seemed, so far from lessening in fire and animation, to gather fresh strength, as it is certain he gained new laurels. He felt like Alc. Gregor, that "his foot was on his native heath," and the recollections and associations of the past, inspired him with a zeal and earnestness, which were communicated to his hearers, and seemed to be responded to by every heart. Throughout, he was warmly and heartily cheered. For upwards of two hours he held that large crowd spell bound by the power of his eloquence. Not a sound broke the stillness of the hall, save when the involuntary bursts of applause thundered a response to the sentiments of the orator, and told him the impression that "his thoughts that breathed and words that burned" made upon the people. Not a man left his place until the last sentence of this brilliant speech fell upon his ears, and left him to reflect upon the truths he had heard, and, we trust, to convince him that he ought on the 8th of December next, to do his duty to his state and his country.

After Mr. Summers's speech, Samuel CHILTON of Fauquier, who was present, was called for, and addressed the meeting in a short, but most happy speech. The illustrations of the speaker were apposite and effective, and his anecdotes, told in his best style, were received by the audience with unmixed pleasure. It was not alone in wit, however, that Mr. Chilton indulged. There were pith and marrow in his views, and his advice showed the solidity of his mind, and the excellence of his judgment.

Mr. Stewart, of Morgan County, was next called for, and concluded the meeting, with an animated speech, in which he paid a deserved tribute of praise to Mr. Summers, and predicted the happy consequences that would result from his election.

A number of ladies graced the meeting with their presence.

The meeting adjourned with cheer after cheer for Mr. Summers.