The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-14
PATRIOTIC RESOLVES OF THE MEETING.
The Constitution to re Preserved
InviGlat's.
PROPOSITION FOR A Ma AONAL CONVENTION
Speeches Of Mayor : Aenry, Joseph R. In.
gerson, Judge Woodward, Charles
E. Lex, theodore Cuyler
and Isl lac Hazelhurst.
Appeal to tn South for Deliberation
an a Forbearancc,

In aocordanc with resolutions Of the Councils and a
PROCLAMATION the Mayor of the cTty of Philadelphia,
meesnF of citizens without distinction of party was
held yeserf y at noon Independence square for the
purpose Of estfyng their unang devotion to the Union
and their abiding fidelity its constitution and laws
me folio wing resolutions adopted by the City
Councils week ago -
Wher eas There great TO fear that there is
Berou peril OF the dissolution of the Union of these Unit
cd ~ under whose protection have grown 10 be
gTea and prosperous nation, and II is lifting that the c
zens of phadephiathat city in which the great prnc
pies of the Union first embodied and promulgated
an MD suitable way express their love for the
VI don and their devotion 10 It's pepetuation and 10 the
he North the South the East or the West, as one
Eea, and United people therefore,
Resolved, BY the Select and Common Councils of the
City Philadelphia, That the Mayor of the city be- and
he Is hereby requested by his proclamation, TO invite
fellow citizens who love the Union, TO assemble at
the old state House twelve noon OF day TO be ap-
pointed for the purpose there 10 express their attach
ncnt 10 constitution Of the United States and their
love the Union which II creates and protects.
Resolved, That Joint special committee consisting Of
elk members from each chamber of Councils to which
shall added the Presidents be appointed TO cooperate
with the Mayor in such arrangements as may be proper
Their judgment, by way appropriation for such meeting
In pursuance of these resolutions Mayor Henry on the
10th instant, issued the following proclamaton-
PRoCL AVIATION.
CrzSs or PnnADElfmA-At time when the con
thuanoe OF national Union is in peril, and the break
ing up of confederacy appears to DO imminent, 1t is
proper that loyal people casting of the spirit of party,
shouli in a special their unfaing devotion
20 the Union and their abiding ndey 10 the constitution
and laws.
this end by advice of the Councils of Philadelphia
earnesty invite you laying aside your several cangs,
20 assemble the state House u Thursday next,
that with honest OF your responsibility Ameri
can citizens YOU may counsel together avert the
ger which threatens country and that relying upon
the favor o Almighty God, you may seek to perpetuae
for yourselves and your children the blessings of consttu
tioIal liberty.
under my hand the seal of the city of Phia-
depha this 10th day Of December in the year of our
lard aEa. "A asFtf hun rod a txtN
ALEXANDER HENRY, Mayor OF Philadelphia.
The people Of the city Of Broherly love entered into
the spirit Of the with heart and soul. To this
end hundred and fifty Of tho prominent business
firms signed petition TO close their stores duying the
the hours Of twelve and two The courts adjourned
until Friday morning 10 give the members OF the
bench and bar opportunity 10 be present at the meet
ing In the Quarter Sessions upon the motion for ad
tournment Judge Allison took occasion 20 say
made that this pet tion in circulation
asking that this court be- adjourned over q morrow AMI
one reason assigned that the members OF the bar
themselves desired to attend the meeting To take part In
st. and give their sanction and approval TO meeting
important anu Of So much interest 10 as all have
hesitation IN complying with this suggestion. because II
h but right and proper that an opportunity should be
Afforded 90 all az this most important in country
history, 10 be present and give their views either by
silent acquiesccnce in the sentiments that may he
pressed by others. in open o. give ap
proval 90 all proper for the perpctuv Of the
Union of these United states IL IL not to be disguised
that there il imminent and impending danger surround
ing country The Union that carved out by the
labor and toll and blood Of revolutionary sres g.
very much fear 10 be dissolved and broken M A ca
hmity great which all have reason 10 depore
Is consequences foresee The future Of all
OF may be one Of darkness and peril may be one
OF stern encounter, not only Of principles but Of phys
cal strength and knows what is to be the future
OF himself hs family, and perhaps more than all Of his
country. the Union shall be dissolved, then, indeed
may We al apprehend that which the great expounder
q the constitution feared. We may look upon can
Union broken disoordant dishonored and belgerent"
This may be the unfortunate fate OF each OF us Prom
the danger much 10 be deporcd from consequences
- fearful these, may God, his infinite mercy de-
liver country. And II any man, whether a member
o. the bar or Citizen summoned here as juror, or
whether others attending tho business az this Court,
IN any way do good IN assisting avert the danger
THREATENING our country l. the duty Of this court t.
eye him the opportunity % do Therefore, this court
ing
The shipping al the wnarvcs decorated with Gags
and steamers presenting beautiful appearance; aud in
accordance with the desire expressed In the call tbs
American flag profuscy displayed from the state
House from many q the hotels and other public build
,ngs, as wen as from some private dwellings. The Con.
tnental Hotel was elegantly decorated. over the
trance in large letters the words
oNeSSSitN HkfVRE skt72SuN
On the Gag that oaied from the centre Of the building
appeared the declaration Of Jaokson-
M Union MT AND SHALL IN PRESERVED"
AT either end Gags suspended from the windows
On Que OF them appeared this quotation from Henry
Clay -
1 COMPROMISE i peculiarly appropriate between Thee
smembers u republic as q a common family Here,
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Market and Chestnut streets usually ful q life ard
business deserted the hour of neon drew
on, and many Of the business Of the city attended
che meeting Previous 70 It's organization thousands
visited the lall 81 Independence the state House. and
took delight IN examining the portraits ~ the sgncrs %
abe original Declaration and " other distinguished men
OF the colonial times and The earlier DAYS uf the republic
together with the numerous interesting relics among
which Is the bell that first proclaimed freedom through
out the land.
The platform erected NJ the Of The state House
and In front OF Independence square Il tastefaly
decorated with the national ensign Tho last public meet
ING held this place took place during the panic q 1851
when the working assembled 70 devise
means BY which they could obtain employment, - bread
The gathering which assembled there yesterday, how.
ever was q very different character n perhaps
e m~' respectable and most OF the
w. iV"pe ~ 'he Quaker City that has ever been
In Independence square By twelve o'clock the
whole within the enclosure vas alnou, com.
ylctely filed About ten thousand raopls vc,e i, /
attendance Prominent men OF all political parties and
pscple srom every walk OF me were observed u ,bo /
crowd Although the day cold the people conduc,ss
themselves with becoming decorum Occasionally H. |
swayag Of the multitude 70 and FRO would cause tom
orary interruption In the speeches but the beat ~
mn animated all the people and every pcrson seemed
onsc 'ous q the importance u the OCCASION A. quar-.
or pas. twelve the officers from the Select Council
hanber upon the platform, headed BY the Right Rcy
bishop Fottc. and tho proceedings were commenced.
cnaprrs n IN so, Esq, President o. the Common Coun
H. on coming forv ard to open the proceedings said
Fnlow crnzrSs-T have been requested 10 cali THIS