The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-12-05
VISITING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

yesterday afternoon, at four o'clock the Putnam
Phaanx arrived by the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad. The Battalion Baltimore
City Guard assembled at their armory, and at half
past three O'Clock formed, and under command of
Major Joseph p. Warner, marched to Broadway
and Eastern avenue. y section of the Eagle Artil-
lery stationed on the heights at Canton, with
one of their pieces, and tie approach of the
train, fred salute The cars containing the mil
itary were detached from the train on Broadway
The City Guard had formed on Broadway, near
Eastern avenue. Major Warner and other officers
proceeded to the cars and received the Phalanx
On getting out, they formed along the East side of
Broadway, and marched up the street, where the
City Guard received them with "present arms"
The Phaanx passed the Guard and halted when
the Guard marched past the Phalanx, and the lat
ter formed in the rear, and the line of march was
taken up. Nolandt band in attendance and
executed the Mocking-B Bird quick step in style
which called forth much admiration.
The line of march along Broadway to Balti-
more street, to Calvert, to the old Universalist
Church. The City Guard marched IN first and
took their seats to the right and left, and the Pha-
lanx occupied the centre row Of pews. Along the
line OF march the streets were thronged with peo-
ple and the windows of the houses were crowded
with ladies. By the time the church was reached
dense throng were accompanying the militarv.-|
AS soon as the visitors had taken their seats, the
galleries were thrown open for spectators. A num-
Der of ladies had gathered in the galleries previous
to the arrival of the military, and it was intended
that the galleries should be appropriated to their
use only, but they were few in number, and it was
determined to admit the crowd, and in few
minutes all the space occupied. Mayor Brown
had entered and taken seat in one of the front
pews. He was introduced to Major Horace Good.
win, the commander of the corps, and by him in
trOduced to the rest OF the officers. Mayor Brown
then delivered the following address, MANY parts
OF which called forth great applause:
Nr. Commander and GsnHemei,-In the name and on
behalf Of the people of Baltimore extend Putnam
PhaanX sincere and hearty welcome the hospaties
otour city The citizens of Baltimore always glad to
receive visits from the citizen soldiers of sister States
cause ey come as friends and more than friends the
defenders OF a common country.
These sister States, love to call them live some.
what far apart, and gradually become more and more
separated by distance, just sisters will be- as the chill
dren marry and one by one leave the parent home
stead And so it has come to pass that while the older
members oil the family such Connecticut
and Maryland, stn cling to the dear old homes which
they occupied when the family consisted but thirteen
the younger sisters that il has grown to
have wandered off and found pleasant residences for
themselves in the distant West and two on the far
of Pacific Coast.
tomac, on the Gulf of Mexico the great Lakes
Atlantic Pacific, they sisters still united by blood
and affection, and the holy tie should never be severed
Let me carry the figure step further, and add
know will meet with response from the Putnam Pha-
lanx with whose history and high character some
what acquainted that sterhood of States like separate
families of sisters, living in the neighborhood can
never dwell together unless each permitted
manage her own domestic affairs in her way only
without active interference from the rest but with
out ch fautfnding or advice, however welintended
may be.
Maryland has sometimes been called the Heart State
because she lies very close the great Heart Of the
Union; and she might also called The Heart State be.
cause her heart beats with true and love the
Union Nor as trust does Connecticut fall short of her
IN this respect Ana when the questions before the
country come 10 be fairly understood and people look
into them with their eyes and take matters into
their own hands believe that shall a sight of
binh Ip1Tf firfl ANrF
shall whether there is love for the Union or not
But there are great National questions agitatng the
land which must be finally settled. One VIII the
0tates OF e North Keep on their statute books laws
which violate right OF the States of the South guaran
eed to them by the Constitution Of the United Staes?-
no olhdVlduaLs n families, 10 States live in peace
ogether when any right of part is perSstcntly and
M2erateiy violated by the rest Another question is,
hhat shall be done with the National territory-sha
belong exclusively to the North South or shall it
not be shared by both as it was gained by the blood
treasure OF bothE Is there not wisdom and patriotism
enough in the land to settle these questions?
Gentlemen your presence here today that you
are animated by higher and larger sentiment than that
of State prdethe sentiment of American nationality
The most sacred spot in America the tomb of Washing
ton and to that shrine you about 10 make pilgrim
age. You from State celebrated above all others
for the most extensive diffusion Of the great blessing
education which has colonial and hisor
abounding in honorable memorials which has heretofore
done her full share in founding the institutions Of this
country-the land OF Washington-aEd which do
as much as any other in preserving that land and
divided, ii was left by the Father Of his Country
VIII not permit myself to doubt that your State
a' mat connecticut ana Mary land,wE both be on the
same side as they have often been in times past and
they will both respect and obey and uphold the sacred
Constitution Of the country
At the close of Mayor Browns remarks Major
Horace Goodwin rose, and immediately the most
rapturouS applause commenced, which ended with
cheers. lie Is over six feet four inches in height
OF light frame, and over 20 years of age. His hair
is as white snow, and his general appearance
very venerable. As soon as the applause had sub.
sided, he introduced Capt. j. W. Steuart. Judge
Advocate of the corps, who made the following re-
sponse to the remarks of Mayor Brown:
Your Honor, Mayor Bro,cn:-For your kind words of
welcome ana for patriotic sentiments in favor the
Union, the Futman Phaanx returns you its cor
aal can assure you sir, that when you spoke
IN such eoqueht terms of the value and importance of
united country, but echoed the sentiments of the
Whole OF our organizations and let ne saw it is with
great pleasure upon journey are to the tomb of
within city so famed for its intelligence its indnsrv
its generous opulence, and its courtesy as s bi o-
own beautiful Baltimore.
We opne-nay we know from what Won have vorr
self in such fitting terms just eXpressed-that Won
tily appreciate purpose which lies the foundofio,
commemorating by military attire and discipline the
imposing foundation period of the American Republic
attracting patriotic feeling, and that of all who
may honor US with their observation to the exalted vir-
present national prosperity and gorymen of whom your
city and State furnished, it pleasantly happens,
large and most honorable share.
We SIR from that portion of the United States in
which the momentous struggle for American freedom
took its rise where the blood earliest MARTYRS
ance infamous courts of admiralty nolerable taxation
inundated charters Of Government and prohibited COM
merce fast paving the way for tn slavery of
an industrious, happy, and God-fearing people-from