Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-01-14
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LOCAL N ATTERs.


The Anniversary Of the Battle Of Neir Orleans,
We copy below the proceedings of the Con-
vention Of the Old Soldiers Of 1872, held in
Philadelphia and recommend them in body
and spirit to the attention of our readers.
During Monday the national flag was dis
played from the armories of the different vol
unteer companies, the principal hotels and
other public places. In the afternoon, the
battalion OF Washington Blues, commanded by
Captains Patterson and Gosline, made n street
parade, presenting handsome appearance.
+fhe companies we're equipped in their heavy
dark blue oyercoats, and accompanied by the
Liberty Cornet Band, equipped in the same
style. On the march, the troops were excr-
cised in the Hardee drill for the first time in
public, and the movements were performed in
u very crcditable manner. The corps were
entertained by VIM. Z. Patterson, EST, at his
residence, West Arch street, which was atten-
ded by Gen. Patterson and other military of
ficers The State Fencibles, Capt. Page, rails
ed handsome American flag from the new
balcony in front of their armory, in the after
noon, after which an entertainment was given
when speeches were made, sentiments given,
&c, in honor of the day.
The Oid Soldiers ofthe War Of 1872, held their
regular Eighth of January meeting, at the Hall
of Independence, on Monday morning, The Mt
tendance was good Hon Joel b. Sutherland
presided, and addressed the meeting. The fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted
Resolved That We assemble with pleasure,
this 1ay, to celebrate the Anniversary of the
Battle of New Orleans, and we trust that it
will be COMMUNICATED by our descendants for
all time.
Resolved, That we remember with pride the
gallant deeds OF our fellow countrymen who
IN hn 9Th nf January I215 immOrInliZpl
themselves hy goriously defeating the yete-
rams of Great Britain, under the lead of the
gallant Andrew jackson. His name will ever
lie Il household word OF the American people.
Resolved That believing with Gen. jackson,
that the "Trce is to be Judged by its fruits,
we not only think that Union meetings should
be held everywhere, hut that Union men should
show their love for the Union by their deeds.
Resolved That the Declaration of indie
pendnce, which has challenged and still chal-
lenges the admiration of tie world, and which
was proclaimed in our city on the Fourth OF
July, l776, has received the marked approval
of High Heaven, rs was proven ON that memo
rable day, the 4th of July, 1925, when Thomas
Jefferson and John Adams, two of the signers
of the Declaration--the one born at the South
and the other at the North-werc upon that
day called to their great reward in Heaven
that we of our day. and these of after ages,
might see conspicuously the doings of Divine
Providence in the deliberations of our illus
trions ancestors when they sent forth that
noble charter of liberty upon which the world
will never cease to ponder.
Resolved, That of all the cities of this Re-
public, our Philadelphia-he Cig Of Indepen-
deRce, as ii might well be called-is most es-
pecially bound to manifest her warmest devo-
ton to the Union For here, within her very
Il
Hamilton, and Mitilin and their distinguished
associates, signed and sent forth our beloved
Constitution and We this day, descendants OF
the gallant deed, desiring to tread in their pa
triotc footsteps, take our oath of fealty, as did
they to the Constitution of our country.
Resolved, Tlhtwe tender our warmest thanks
to the Senators and Representatives in Con-
gress, who have opposed the passage of the
Homestead Bill, and we hereby enter our SOL
emn protest on behalf of the men of the second
warof independence, and theirwidows, through
out the Union, against the passage Of the Bill
for the following among many other reasons
viz.
LIST. On account OF the wrong done to the
farmers OF the West, who have bought thcil
lands from the Government.
I'd. Because it would virtually repeal thu
| act granting Bounty Lands to the Soldiers o
the War of 1872.
Resolved, That as the Revolutionary pensio.
ners are almost all deceased, that now is til,
time for Congress to pass Pension Bill for til,
relief of the old and decrepit Solders.of til,
War Of 1912 and their widows many of whom
are now dependent for their support upon til,
cold charities of the world
Resolved, That as Delaware, Maryland ant
Virginia line the whole border of Pennsylvania
/ il is vastly important that the closest relation
of friendship should sllbsist between one and al
of them, especially in these times, when it i
( found necessary to deliver up traitors and muir
derers to the South, as was so promptly don,
by Governor Packer for which we publicl,
thank him.
Resolved further, That Pennsylvania, By pc
sition. rs well as the truest feelings of ailec
ion, stands willing sentinel, ever ready L
defend her Southern sisters. and in the even
of a negro instruction, will fly TO their relic
and help to crush il ont forever.
Boot Stdiistics.-Mr. Madder, the Boot Crimper
OIL 18th street, gives as the amount ofhs worl
for the year just closed the following list, iron
which may be gathered some idea of the cx
tent to which the Boot manufacturing is carriet
on in our city, and it may be well to remark
that employment could be given to five or 81.
times as many men, if the persons engaged il
the business would manufacture their owl
work instead Of bringing the trashy stui
from Philadelphia, which is so frequent,
palmed of on the customer for n home mad
article.
Jas. W. Birnie, 23s Mr.. kits, III