The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-11-27
NJ. LUTHER PRICE.
RODNEY r. BROOKS.
CHARLES II. CLAIBORNE.
c. f. NICKERsoN, NJ. D.

CnEtTs,
the conclusion three rounds were given with will.
Then followed loud cries for "Csssen, Classen."
The President here introduced Mr.. Jacob Cassen,
who was received with three cheers.
Mr.. Classen said this unexpected demonstration
quite overpowered him; he felt his reception in his
heart of hearts, be hoped there was not dissenting
voice to the adoption OF the resolutions. Voice
"Hur-ray."] Mr.. Cassen then went to show
that the North would lose every thing if the South
would form Southern confederacy, when voice
in the crowd sung out, "0h, you git out.''
The Speaker-"No, get out yourself; get out
quick as you can; are you out? If you don't get
out, I'll come over and d--n soon put you out"
A voice" Hurray for the South"
Speaker" Hur-ray for who you d--n please, |
want to have a social, commercial and sublime chat
with the Americans of the South to night.
Voice" Democrats ?'
Speaker-"Wbat you say, sir? No sir''
Voices-"Set down, that's enough-Brooks,
Bro1ks-go it Classen, you're all right-make him
set down"
Speaker-al the time saving the air with his
right hand" Gentlemen, only one word more
we want you to sign yeur names TO-"
Noices-"Oh, take him away-make him git"
Mr.. Rodney Brooks here and said that the
honest and that they did not intend that any per-
sons should attempt to ridicule their proceedings,
and that they would not submit to it.
Speaker-"Those are my sentiments"
Mr.. B. then said that he had intelligence from
knowing at the North that when Lincoln was
inaugurated, one hundred thousand Black Reputli-
cans would dance attendance, coming prepared to
avenge on the South the death of that miserable
skunk, John Brown. He had also received from
abolition quarters inteigence-now look out
Voices-"0h! put him down, put him down"
Speaker-"Just be quiet minute
Voices-"Brooks, Brooks get down."
Speaker-to his friends who were smoothing him
down-"Oh don't, I'll bring all back, ii you'll be
quiet"
Stentoran voice-"Three cheers for Douglas -
At this there was general rush in the Halpul-
ing, tugging, cursing and swearipg-but only for a
few moments as the police soon in the room
and the disorderlies were hustled out. As soon as
quiet restored, the Chairman introduced to the
meeting Mr.. Frank Brooks, who went fully into an
exposition OF the designs, principles and purposes
of the Soutern Volunteers.
At the commencement of Mr.. Brooks speech
there was shout for Douglas and another general
row for a minute or so in the Hall, but the police
seized the disorderes and they were elected. Mr..
Brooks argued that Maryland had much at stake in
the present Southern movement, and in case the
Northern States did not retract some of their un-
constitutional statutes, she was bound to secede
with South Carolina and other Southern States
Her sympathies were with the South, and the ef.
feet of this meeting would be to show that old Bal
timore stood by the South, and ready to secede
when it was known that the Northern States would
not repeal their unconstitutional laws.
AT this stage of the speakers remarks, a person
cried out, "Don't you live an hour under the stars
and stripes" Cries of ''put him out, put him
OUT The individual, however, could not be
found. The speaker continued his remarks for
some time in the strain, and as frequently
interrupted by applause and opposition cries from
the audience.
When he had concluded, three cheers were given
for Brooks, Classen and South Carolina.
The resolutions were then read second time.
member proposed that the name "National
Volunteers" be inserted instead of "Mnute Men" a"
Cries of "No, no''
MIR. Classen-"This amt political movement
withdraw that
The memter then withdrew his motion and the
resolutions were adopted almost unanimously, only
two or three nays being heard
The Chairman then invited those who wished ia
do so, to step up and enroll their names as sSouth
ern Volunteers" About two hundred came for
ward and signed their names, after which tine
meeting adjourned.
The PALMETTO FLAG.-It noticed in yester.
day mornings Exchange that Palmetto flag would
be brought out from the old Liberty Fire Company
! Engine House this morning. 1t was also an.
nOunced that the Stars and Stripes would be un
| fured at the same time, which, however, did not
| take place. About nine O'Clock in the morning
| crowd of persons commenced gathering on the
streets adjacent to the engine house. 1t was evi
| dent, from the animated conversations, that al
! were not of the same opinion. Those opposed tc
| the display Of the flag were largely in the ascen
dant, and boldly and freely expressed their opiu
ions on the subject condemnng the act in unstinteC
! terms, and denouncing those who were engaged il
| it. The State of South Carolina came in for a full
share of denunciation and her present position wa
the subject of much ridicule. Those present who
favored the movement were quick in defending il
and the intentions OF those engaged in it. By tel
| O'Clock (the hour appointed for the display be
tween two and three hundred persons had gath
cred, and no little excitement prevailed. A
| few minutes elapsed when a man made his appear
ance in the cupola of the engine-house, and he wa
followed by three Others one of whom held the flag
! in his arms. The flagstaff was drawn in, and thu