The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-12-09
THE UNION MEETING IN PHLA1


THE UNION MEETING IN PHILADELPHIA,
The Union demonstration in Philadelphia on
Wednesday night, notwithstanding the unfayora-
BILE weather, was a most imposing one. The Penn
syvanian says:
The 9TH of December, 1859, will deserve an i'm
mortal memory. 1t will take its place in history
as the day OF the great and overwhelming demon
stratlon OF the patriotic citizens of PHILADELPHIA
who have determined to set their feet upon the sec
tional strife now raging in the halls of Congress
and in other partitions of our beloved land They de-
termlned that this city, the home of Independence
should be free from any stain of fratricida secti,
alsm, and that voice should ring ont from undar
the shadow of the Hall of Independence TO fell
their brethren of the linked States of the Western
GRID, that however others may feel, PHILADELPHIA
stands immovable as a rock, for the Union and the
Constitution.
All over the city during yesterday, patriotic de-
monstrationS were made, and it was evident that
tho heart OF the people, irrespective of party was
in the movement.
Early in the morning, a salute of 100 guns was
fired by squad of artillery at the landing of the
Charleston and Savannah Steamship Company,
above Vine street. -
Another salute of 100 GUNS was also frod rro,,
Smiths Island.
AT an early hour in the morning, a company of
enthusiastic individuals paraded through the streets
with swivel mounted upon wagon which was
hred at intervals, much to the ANNOYANCE of some
ton of the police attracted to the subject and
the fun at once suspended.
Tue shipping along Delaware avenue in many
instances displayed their coors
The ship Westmoreland Can't Ocean baIongino
to Messrs. Baker, Stetson q Co.'S line, displayed
an immense quantity of bunting and presented
rather a holiday appearance
The bark Isabel, Capt. Chase, for Mobile. belono
ing to the same line, also displayed its flags
The meeting at night was held at Javne's i'm
Hall, which cd 70 -,
pac1ty. Hon. Jos. II. Ingersoll, formerly Whip
member OF Congress, presided with a formidable
array OF Vice Presidents, who were selected from
the first names of the CITY We have NOT room, for
the speeches of Hon. Mr.. Ingersoll, Hon Edward
Hing, Hon. Josiah Randall, Isaac Hazelhurst and
others, but it is sufficient to say that thew all
breathed devotion to the Union, and condemnation
OF John Browns foray. The resolutions adontnd
follows: N-' ''e a"
The citizens of Philadelphia, assembled in gen.
eral town meeting, desiring, at this juncture, to ex
press an earnest sympathy with their feow-citi-
Zens OF virginia. recently threatened with an at
tempt to produce a servile revolt have
l. fesored, That the longer the government of
the Union exists with its manifold and inestimable
dressings the more is it consecrated by the affec-
ton ana devotion of those who, as we do "1now
no North, no South no East, no West. but one
common country" whose integrity the Constitu-
tlon alone secures and whose VARYING interests the
Union harmOnizes and protects
= fe80Sre3, That, in the Judgment of the citizens
OF Philadelphia this sentiment of fidelity to the
Union would be fruitlcss, did it not imply an obli
cation, implicitly and practically to recognize every
duty which the Constitution prescribes and obeyy
ana carry honestly into execution, all the laws of
Congress, enacted under the Constitution
s. Resotred That no part of the Constitution of
the United States, or of the laws of Congress. are
more obligatory the citizens of the Rcpnblic
than those which prescribe the duty of restoring
under judicial process furitives from labor and
that attpmDtS or J,C
trate those provisions, and all State legislation to
the same end, are condemned by the Judgment of
this community.
4. Re8otred, That in view of what has recently
occurred IN the Commonwealth of Virginia the
citizens OF Philadelphia disavow, as they have al
ways done, any right or wish to Interfere with the
domestic institutions of their sister States.
o. Res9lred, That they reprobate, in the strong
est and clearest terms all attempts whether by in
vasion, secret instigation, or the pronunciation
IN any form, of tanatical opinions to excite SER
vile instruction, or to arouse those who are law
fully held in servitude to do violence and blood
shed.
6. Resolred, That looking merely to the past.
they deliberately express their approval of the re
cent administration of justice in the Commonwealth
OF Virginia, by which, according to the forms
or law, strictly observed. the commission of A
great crime has been judiciallv proved, and the
punishment awarded by law to that crime has been
inflicted.
Z. Resolved, That it is a simple matter of duty.
Iie selsc WHICH tne cltlZenS OF Philade-
phia have OF the energy and fidelity with which the
Executive authorities of Virginia have DISCHARGED
from first to last the painful and responsible duty
which the emergency imposed.
8. Resotred, That the Executive of Pennsylya-
MA, In promptly surrendering, on the reouisition
OF the Governor of Virginia, those fupitives from
justice, who sought refuge within our borders
discharged his duty to the Constitution, and for
DONG so merits, and has received, our hearty APP
proval.
8. Resolved, That the prompt suppression, in The
first instance, of the Harper's Ferry outbreak is
now, and it is hoped will always be- regarded as a
most marked Illustration of the value of the Union
and the efficiency of its Executive authorities in
furnishing, on the spot, and at a moments notice
the military means to suppress local and dan ger
Gus revolt, and relinquishing to the State authori
ties the vindication of the violated law.
III. ResOtred, That earnestly assuring orr broth
rem of the South that there exists among the peo-
pie OF Pennsylvania determined spirit to assert
and maintain the Constitution of the Union. and
the rights of the States under it, we ask in return
confidence, and that dignified moderation which
confidence and patriotic sympathy inspire.
IL. RcsotUed, That these resolutions embodving
the sense OF vast majority of the citizens of Phil
adelpnla, without distinction of party, signed by
newspapers ofPhiladelphia and Washington.
ADDITIONAL BY THE OVERLAND MAIL.
FROM THE SANDWICH ISLANDs.-Advices from Hon
olulu to October q had been received at San Fran
cisco. ~
Secretary Nelson, who recently shot by the
Hing, in fit of jealousy, had nearly recovered
CALIFORNIA NEws.-Further heavy rains had fall
len IN California furnishing an abundance of water
in the dryest diggings for mining operations.
- The overland mail from St Louis, of October
24th, reached San Francisco on the 18th nit onIy
twenty days out, which is the shortest trip vet
made. Wv
The Italian Relief Committee forwarded 81 qoO
by the steamer of the 9Th inst for the relief Of the
destitute widows of the soldiers killed in the late
war.
Dlscouraging accounts have been received from
the carson alley Mines resulting doubtless from
weather. ''N
rich vein of silver and gold-bearing quartz has
been discovered near Genoa
a. Inc Portland Advertiser denies the statement
that Gen. Harvey is unpopular in Oreron. II
asserts that no man stands higher, and that. had
Gov Harney been sent there instead of Gen Wool
the Indian difficulties would have been terminated
liquidated. 'N-'
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE Business at San Fran
cisco was trie brisker at former prices but only
small lots ct goods were in demand
The LATEST FROM VIcroRIA.-A despatch from
San Francisco dated November l4th, 6 O'clock. p
NJ, received by telegraph at Gilroy, saws that the
BuHetn OF that evening contains the following
from reliable source: e
General Scott upon his recent arrival in the
vicinity of British Columbia dispatched letter tn
the authorities of Vancouver's Island, Announcing
his arrival, and indicating his readiness to confer
with the British authorities, with the view to
peaceful solution of the San Juan difficulty.
cat the last accounts Captain Law, the bearer of
General SCOTS letter, had not returned. therefore
nothing was known of the spirit in which General
SCOTS communication was received Should Cover
nor Douglas act in spirit of frankness and mode
ration, there is reason to believe that the arrange
ment will be the withdrawal of the men of General
Harney's force, and the restoration of the same
condition of affairs San Juan Island as existed
previous to its occupation by the American troops
at is not at all probable, however, that General
Scott will assent to even an implied apology for
General Harney's act, arrange for a Joint occu-
patton of the island. If he wthdraws the troops at
all, he does distinctly as a concession to British
sensibility, with a clear understanding that such
withdrawal is not to be considered as implying a
doubt to the validity of the American title to the
disputed territory, but that its sole object is to re-
store matters to such position that England may,
with honor to herself, resume active negotiations
for the settlement of the boundary oueston nv traa
ty."
San Francisco, Nov l4-P. M.-There is a fair
business doing to-day. 900 cases lard per Anglo
Saxon and Golden Fleece, sold at Sl34 June
Butter 80 cents per pound. Sugar II cents
The FEELING AT THE SoUrH-The Boston Courier
publishes letter from distinguished Virginian.
who is represented as "No lover of Slavery" and
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