Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-12-17
Great Union Mass Meeting in Philadei-
Min

CONSTITUTION anu liG u HIbH, was heiu !"
Jayne's Hall, PhiladeI phla, on Wednes-
dav night the 7th inst. Notwithstanding
lhe character OF the weather every avaiLa-
ble spot in tho Hail was occupied, and
thousands who went there for the purpose
of participating in the meeting were dis.
appointed in gaining admission. The
decorations Of lhe hall were on the most
magnificent scale. In front of the pros
cenium boxes, and in the rear Of the plat
form, was hung full length portrait OF
Washington, su,moun,ed by the largest
stuffed specimen Of an American eagle
ever seen IN the United STATES. Sur
rounding this were flags, with the coat OF
arms of the State of Pennsylvanid,as well
as those of other States. A number OF
flags, the property Of the Scott Legion,
were also displayed. Many Of these pos
sess a hisorts sl interest, having been car
ried through t@e Mexican campaign. An,
other flag was displayed as the identical
flag Nhlch waved inumphanty over Capt.
Wethe1by's Company at the battle OF
North Point, Maryland, in the war oI
1912. Next occupying prominent po-
silion, were the Gags presented TO the
First aud Second Regiments 0I PennsyI-
vania Volunteers, ,at the termination OF Me
Mexican war. They were manufactured
and embroidered in the city Of Mexico.
Fronting The gallery vas large flag, con
lainng The coat OF arms OF The State.
Beck's band played number Of patriotic
airs, previous to the organization OF the
meeting and during the continuance
Cheer after cheer vsS given by the I'M
menss throng, previous 10 the speeches
for the Union; in fact; the palrouc ieel
Ilngs of Tho audience we're manifested IN
The most enthusiastic manner. The pa
pers say that, take il all in all, no sdch
meeting az this was ever seen before in
Philadelphia. In reference to what was
said and done, We quote as follows from
Thursdays Ledger
Upon taking the chair, the Hon. }. Il.
| Ingsrsoll said : Let our VOWS be offered
up, to support and sustain the Union; to
give hands hearts and all TO that Inestlma-
bic purpose. And first, lei us be ready to
ORD on our arms for the protection OF our
friends and brothers from the IemoiesI
danger of future massacre. Let the Union,
formed by the wisdom Of sages and pa
,rols. and sanctioned by the breath and
blood of sainted heroes, be guarded Ike the
holy altar Of the temple. Let 1t be saved
by universal devotion from the rude hands
by 1hich it is threatened with being bro
ken asunder.
Mr.. Ingersol was followed by the Hon.
w. b. Reed, who, as Chairman OF the
committee, presented q series Of patriotic
resolutions, which were heartily adopted.
Judge King next addressed the meet
ing. Such was the confusion at the re-
porier's table at This time that but little OF
his address could be reported. So far as
heard, it was an earnest appeal IN behalf
of The Union, in tbe perpetnitY OF which
depended the future prosperity and happI-
meas of the people of this country. lie
deprecated all attempt, to excite the aAl-
mostly of one section against the other.
We must always keep in vie" in al our
deliberations the consolidation OF the
Union. Applause. Our contract en-
tered into, after full deliberal.On, must be
carried out at all hazards. Applause.
Judge King was followed by lion. d.
VI. Fuller, ~ho said We are attached
to our own soil, and will defend ii, and
we must respect the rights ot others.
lTCheers. We meet tonight . Union
mer, and we extend to orr brethren OF the
South, the right hand of fellowship. Men
of the South, we desire TO live ia amIty
with YOU; we desire 10 form a perfect
Union. Do not mistake the expression
of the few ss the expression Of the mas
ses, but believe US, when we tell You that
we are in truth and perfect sincerity your
friends and brethren. Cheers, and vol
ces That's So" Mr.. Fuller proceeded
to discuss our duiy 10 the country and The
colcred race. Where, among the millions
Of colored people, will you find 100000
so happy and so chrisianlzed as IN the
South ! TCneers. Voice, "Thal's so. }
Hon. Josiah Randall followed in :
speech that elected the greatest enlhusl-
asm. The slusion to the late meeting at
National Hall was met with cries OF
chang them ALL" Mr.. Randall said We
have amongst US few individuals who
are exceptions to the remark tha! have
made; mean that body Of men and wo-
men who have segregated together under
the tognomen of Aboliiionis,s. Some
years ago, at every successful guberna'o'
rial election they have voted an Abolition
Tor Lesmoinel ticket. Ii never amounted
in the present consolidated city, to more
than one hundred and foriy-seven votes or
thereaboul. 1t has not since increased in
numerical strength. We have more con-
.La Easlern Panilenila1Y lhan Tins