The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-03-22

and we shall hear no more of the dissolution Of
the Union. Friends and fellow citizens, this
Union must not, cannot, will not, shall not be-
dissolved, while there are hearts and hands at
the North to support it. Loud and continued
cheering. Its memory is Graded in the Revo-
luton, and most you, doubtless, have been born.
raised, nurtured, supported under this Union.
Hitherto, you have stood under the stars and
stripes and have added many TO the number with
in the recollection of these comprising this vast
assembiage, yes, stripe alter stripe has been ad.
ded TO the flag of this great glorons Republic.
With an admiring and anxious world looking as
It's folds enclose, this great and glorious consti.u-
tlon, the hope of humanity, shall it be said of this
family OF ours that through our dissensions those
bright and glittering stars shall fall out and bs
oberated that stripe after stripe shall be tarnish-
ed? (cheers.) VIII you not say 10 the South,
1t Is but just that you should be entitled TO reco-
yer your property, It is right that the Judiciary
should perform their duty, we will see that it is
done, and we tell you that this Union shall not be
dissolved, it shall be preserved inviolale you shall
not be permitted 10 leave that flag underneath
which We have all lived and grown up and -four
ished .Icheers. To this we pledge our lives
and sacred honors that not one star shall be taken
from that galaxy Of glory, not one stripe obite-
rated from that glorious banner. Loud and long
continued cheering.
After several other addresses, the report from
which We copy, concludes as follows:
Here the audience became quite vociferous
for Gen. Scott to address them, and after some
little delay, the gallant officer arose, and the
cheers which were really deafening for some
| bo, bac 11ao fotl
Felow.citizens, said he-I feel great emotion
in coming before you. | came here this eve-
ming not intending to take any part inthe pro-
ceedngs. 1t was my intention not to do or say
any thing, but merely TO take seat in some re-
mute corner of this room and witness what was,
going forward. Nor did expect TO be called
ON 10 do so; but some Of my good friends disco
vered me below, and forced me to appear before
you, and address few words 10 this. glorious
meeting. And here let me add, that this great
assemblage is worthy OF the Empire State, and
Of this great Union.
| Fellow citizens, am delighted at seeing be-
! fore me- such vast assembage, comprising the
wealth, the intelligence, the patriotism, and. {
| may add, the wisdom OF this great and growing
/ city.
Fellow-citizens, did not come here as party
mani came here as an humble and devoted
friend of our great Unon-Hot as partizaa Of
either the North, East, West or South. have.
served in every part Of car country, and feel
alike for all, and my only object is the preserva-
ton of our glorious Constitution and Union.
(Great cheering followed this sentiment.) And
knowing that this meeting was called together
to promote harmony, good feeling and brothery
love amongst all, | came here to be witness, al
least, of your proceedings
Feow-citizens, thank You for the kindness
you have shown me. repeat again, have no
party feeling on this subject, but when saw the
Union threatened, | felt as all goea citizens
should feel and now present myself before you
10 throw whatever weight may have into the
scale, TO preserve intact our gorions Union; for il
that should go down, hope may not survive 1t,
The General concluded by recommending
union Cancellation and patriotism amongst all
the citizens, and sat down,-after which he was
again loudly cheered.
The applause which followed the Generals
brief address, was enthusiastic in the extreme
and in the midst Of it, w. Engs, Esq, came from
the rear part of the platform and rather suddenly
as it appeared TO those in front, moved that nina
cheers be given for the UNION, and thai tbe meet
ing do now adjourn. The first part of the mo-
ton was quickly responded to, but number "i
voices were heard calling for BRADY" "HoFF
MAN." and other favorite and popular orators. II
{ the midst Of which the Chairman declared tha
the meeting stood adjourned.