The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-11-02

other missiles.
The body of police who were in attendance wen
to the rescue of the Republicans, and a number
| them were struck with bricks and stones. Marsh
Kane was struck in the shoulder with a brick, an
officers William McComas and Andrew Stewai
were somewhat injured. The crowd was fnall
beaten back, and the following parties al
rested and taken to the Station house: Jacob Han
lton, Martin Hedian, Henry Fisher, Hugh Kelley
Valentine Lucas. Charles o. Sisson, Robert NJ
Govern, Henry Holland and Patrick Mccoy. Th
wide Awakes then entered the Theatre
THE MEETING IN THE THEATRE.
At quarter past eight O'Clock man name
Speight called the meeting to order.
There were about one hundged Black Republican
| in the Dress Circle, among whom were half doze
of women. In the Family Circle there were abou
| two hundred persons, the majority of whom wer
| outsiders. Mr.. Speight proposed the following o
| ficers:
! PreiidenA Wm. E. Coale. Vice Presidents
Charles Carroll McTavish, Oliver Smith, DR.. c
| E. Wiss, F. S. Cochran, j. 7. Wagner, l.. Blumer
berg, DR.. j. Harris, James Bremen, DR.. W. I
! Waterhouse, William Rapp, David Donally, Dl
| W. w. Handy, d. G. Coale, John Bradwood, D.
A. Wisner, Fl. j. c. Tarr, G.. w. Martinett, W.
| mas.
Secretaries-Dr. Henry Risen, J.. NJ Grant. "
Parkhill, G. Fl. Sloan, W. Christopher, A. c. Fov
ler. VIM. E. Coale, Jr.
| When the question was put for their confrma
ton, there was a weak response OF yea and a SteI
torian nay. Mr.. Coale stepped. forward and sale
That better day long looked for by the Republicans ha
just arrived For the first time free speech the sui
ject we about to discuss is permitted. All hav
the right to discuss and express their sentiments.
are here tonight to do have suffered for fort
for this cause, and to-day have been hunte
and dogged by paid and unpaid puppies. The questo
is fraodom slavery. But m discuss III
fnss others win do So have the pleasure of
the patriots who are now paradng thestreets arrive
| Mr.. Coale was hissed several times
At the mention of the name of Evans, there wa
storm OF Kisses, groans and hOwls, with an occa
slonal epithet anything but complimentary. Blu
Mr.. Evans pulled down his vest, shook down hi.
breeches, and stepped forward. He spoke mildly
very mildly-as follows:
regret that it has fallen on to deliver the ntroduc
tory speech. Kisses To consult my own feelings
would rather listen But those who have charge
the order of proceedings have requested speak unit
the Wide Awakes arrive, will do 1t is gratifying
me to address Baltimore audience. Long have known
the city. Long intimate with the people. For forty
years have known them kind patriotic benevo
other cities of the land.
1t is not strange that we differ in opinions But it
strange that we cannot discuss these opinions without
rear when all OF us must have in view the perpetua-
tion of our liberties We have only to look at wonder
shaft which rises to the memory of the father of his
try, TO the Battle Monument, and to Fort McHenry
be convinced that have any other desire than
preserve the best government ever formed by man.
persuaded that throughout the length and breadth
this State there is not to be found solitary individual
who would not be willing to peril life and suffer as our
fathers did in tact the liberties country
There are differences of opinion all questions Even
sacred religion-but those profess Chrisani
ty are all seeking the heaven. There is no animos
ity between them and there is necessity There
are several political parties but who will say that
particular is seeking to destroy the Constitution /
am sure that stern patriotism exists in the Breckenridge
party and why not among the Republicans? who are but
few in number in this State But look to the North and
the East of you and you will find your brohers-Repub-
licans. They obey the laws and good citizens Then
why should men demean themselves? [Hsses.1
If there are men in the Republican party who used
speech and INDUCED in sentiments which incorrect
Ehn hn nalC
here tonight Southern Misses. You cannot in
errupt me- think you will be sorry for what you are
doing. Laughter. | feel like saying like one of old
forgive them they know not what they dou The blood
VIII ich in my veins is the that which flowed
Southern man. Laughter and hisses.l Go on, think
YOU will be in love with me shortly. You're a pretty
thing to love.
Mr.. Evans then went into discussion of the origin
OF the Democratic party, and traced it down from
the times of Thomas jefferson till to-day While
he was speaking an egg was thrown from the lob
by of the family circle, but it struck against one
OF the posts which sustain the gallery. The per-
sons in the vicinity of the post were compelled to
leave. This caused laughter, and when Mr.. Evans
again there were Kisses, when he re-
marked that be would soon have them all in good
humor.
Just here the Wide Awakes were announced, and
entering the officers at the stage door
and the men at the front entrance. Some of the
officers wore wreaths of flowers, which had been
given to them by ladies on the route. As soon as
hey were seated Mr.. Gleason proposed three cheers
or the Wide Awake Association of Baltimore
which were heartily given. Three cheers were then
,iven for Lincoln and Hamlin. Three groans were
hen given for Lincoln and Hamlin by the out.
iders. The gallery had filled up with citizens aud
ome of the Wide Awakes scattered among them
or the purpose of observing who disturbers
If the meeting.
Mr. Evans resumed a sketch of Mr.. Lincoln's life |
claiming for him patriotism equal to any statesman
If the land.
ould not tell fasehood to make any number of Pres
ents. Laughter and hissesl Mr.. Lincoln had never
ttered sentiment which was inimca to Southern in
rest 1t has been so asserted, but it is false. Misses,
nd one voice You lie.'l He not an aboIitionist
nd the adherents of that party denouncng him
When Mr.. Lincoln was in Congress he introduced an
mendment to resolution providing that if slavery was
polished in the District of Columbia Ia proposition to
nat effect pending before the House. should only
done with the consent of majority of the slavehold
rs. On this amendment Hon. Joseph Ingerso and
'ashngtOn Hunt were found in the negative Those
entlemen are national, now, and Mr. Lincoln is consid
red sectional.
Mr. Evans then made an attack on the Democrat
party, and charged that they were only CRYING
lsunion because they feared the spoils were about
,aving them. He then said:
The affair is settled. Abraham Lincoln is the next
resident Some one in the dress circle cried out you
e. you old thief Talk on am in favor of free speech
in the house and outside. You talk from the gallery
I'D III talk from the stage. IA voce-Have you not
ser that is a negro have brother in the gallery
no is, and no / would like to know You do not an
oy me. forgive you No harsh word will come from
e Ia Voice-Set up negro and let us hear from him
have consumed too much of your time. will intro
ace to you of Pennsylvania who will address you
Introduce Hon. E. Joy Morris, of Philadelphia. [Hisses
Id hooting.
Mr. Morris and stepped to the stand On his ap-
arance there were few hsses but silence was restored
I'D he commenced as follows:
SPEECH MORRIS.
FELLOW CITIzENs: | have come here to Baltimore-a
ty noted for the peerless beauty of its daughters and
ilor efits sons. voice-"That's so."l l am here to
ivocate the permanency of the Union l am here to !
nounce disunionism and to advocate the claims
no Will lnaugurate reign of peace 1t has gone forth
at Abraham Lincoln will be selected President of the
nted States.
Kisses in the gallery and groans for Lincoln,
hich continued for some time, when a cry was
Used OF "put them out" and the Wide Awakes
ho were seated in the parquette Jumped up and
arted for the gallery, but were stopped by the
)lice and their friends.
Mr.. Morris continued saying that Mr.. Lincoln
as a Union man. He then referred to Mr. Lincoln
J. man OF labor, who sympathized with labor.
me speaker was interrupted at almost every
'int, with Kisses and groans. He then reverted
the TACT that many of the great men of the coun-
y were men who had sprung from the ranks of
Dor.
Here the confusion in the gallery became so
'eat that the speaker could not be heard.
There were cries for ''slavery''--for "JOe |
ane"-for "John Bell;" groans for Lincoln. The
lde Awakes sprung from their seats and made for
e gallery. Those who were in the gallery rush | ;
down stairs and met the Wide Awakes in the
bby, with the police between the two parties | ,
ere they y.stoodand hooted and yelled and beloved
I'd threatened, but did not come to blows. The
ermans OF the Wide Awakes did not go toward ,
e lobbies, but made for the stage, looking rather
keered." VIM. Z. Coale called the Wide Awakes I
their seats, but no attention paid to the call.
Mr.. Morris continued to speak, but the noise was
great that he could not be heard. He appeared .
1ch disconnected and paused occasionally. There !
ere cries of Pennsylvania Niger" ''Shut up" a
10 to bed, and "Does your ma know you're 8
" Mr. Morris looked up and said, 'fI dom: g
Ink 1t right you should interrupt me in this man Z
r; 1t is not pucky." voice responded "Go \
d eat some fried oysters and you will feel better' :
Mr.. Morris continued in his remarks for few a
nutes when he found it impossible to proceed, f
d took his seat. =
About this time one of the Wide Awakes, named f
Z. Williams, got up stairs among the disorgan- | r
RS and was handled very roughly. Eventually c
was put down stairs. =
Mr.. James +. Wagner, of the Patriot, requested q
2 Marshal of Police to clear the galleries. The f
der was Immediately given and as quickly exc q
ted. Things after this grew little quiet, and n
. Coale introduced Mr.. McTavish, who com !,
need to speak. A large number of the crowd a
ch was removed from the gallery by the police c
tered the dress circle, and the moment Mr.. Nc :,
wish begun, the Kisses in perfect storm were re-
wed, together with hows and shouts. Mr.. Nc f.
Vlsh begged for hearing, but it was no USE d
e crowd grew more noisy, and he finally took t,
seat. :
" M PInkney Ewing next took the stand, and on "
appearance what was confusion became mad W
's, until the Theatre was paudemonium a c.
all scale. He took his seat, when Mr.. Wagner n
luested the Marshal of Police to clear the Theatre a.
all except the Wide Awakes, who had left the n
rquette and were standing on the stage beyond c
scenes, the Germans principally occupying the nj
ter position. At the order of the Marshal. the "
eatre was Immediately cleared, and the Wide st