The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-04
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fFrom the Philadelphia Bulletin, July 81
A meeting OF citizens held at the ESchinge Mt
today. TO respond TO the pacific addresses of the
people of Liverpool and Manchester. The meeting WAS
hcld in the retunda which was ornamcnted for tile oc-
casicn with mammoth American flag
The meeting called TO order by George II stuart,
Esq, upon whose meton lion. Richard Naux was called
to The char. John " hchl proposed the following
Cha6mar--IIon. Richard Vans, Mayor OF the city.
:, Iee % rre''de"fs-J. H. ingcr,9i s,q' samuel Grant
William Welsh, Esq.. :. Morris VAIN, E-q
Se,retcries-Arthur g. Coffin, Esq.; Francis r. Cope
Mayor vsrs, upon Isking the chair, spoke as follows
GlNTiEnN-1hankin you for the honor you have con-
fcrred upon me, gives mo sincere satisfaction thu. hi
s,ory invite your attention the object which
this meeting v salhd Peace j. the condition best suited
@ the prosperity q people: II Is always popular
come when strife has wasted or worstcd. Philadelphia
desires a national policy which advances all her com.
mercia and industrial interests. Her citizens seek
peace and pursue a. Whenever a necessity exists 20
adopt the defence Of country's honor Phi
sclphans are a. ready Tor any sacrifice in such cause
any other people.
We can Interchange these sentiments with all men in
sincerity. Patriotism invites their expression love of
country u kindred feeling with that which enarges it.
sell oy one common brotherhood OF mankind
The CHAIRMAN concluded by announcing that the al
drcss Of the people o Liverpool aud Manchester wuud be
read by Frederick W Grayson, Esq
The address then read by Mr.. G.. AZ its conciu-
sion u greeted with applause.
Mr. Tlo@ j. PERKINS, said the address illustrated the
great maxim that the pen i mgbtier than The sword
u hsd conquered more hearts here than thousands of
u
warm pr Of philanthropy should be rccprccatcd in the
proper spirit
Mr. PfRkINs then read the following
PREAMBLE AN RESOLUTIONS
Whereas The citizens Of Philadelphia have received, with
satisfaction the Peace Address
e United states by the citizens OF Liverpool and Nncheser
ard
.sn Se made thereto !. ndpns Inc sen%sr d hs
community; therefore The citizens OF Philadelphia IN own
meeting assembled hereby
Resolve That \ committee q Eve be appointed % dra and
signature address expressive o the deep feel
ng BY the American people for the maintenance
of between the two countries.
Resolved That the completion of said address copies ho
arded the authorities OF the cities Of Liverpool aud Nan
chester.
VIM WELSH, Esa seconded tho preamble and resolp.
tons and EXPRESSED his confident belief that the resolu
tions would be seconded theerully by every gentleman
present.
The preamble and resolutions were adopted
on motion of Mr. JonN u. DiEHt the Chairman or the
meeting was added to the Commii,c Address. Tue
Committee Il iollows
COMMITTEE ov AnnpissTion. X. T. Conrad. 4. j lewis
ESQ. Edmund A. Souder, Col Win. &. Patterson rrof
John :. Hart, rlo- J. Perkins, Hon Richard Naux.
Dir GDoRur H. STUART said the meeting had been got up
hastily and that set speeches PREPARED He in.
vrd those who disposed present 20 address the
meeting
Mr. F.F. wHerAwrH made brief address He was
merchant Of Philadelphia and he felt deep anxiety ia
tho preservation ofpcacc between England and the United
states. lie bad been n Great Britain lately, AMI he hal
mingled much With the people ofal classes, and he knew
that the universal desire IN that country was for rermt
mcnt peace between the two nations.
At The conclusion os the remarks " Nj. Nogamuh Tie
meeting adjourned oil motion o. Mr. stuart