Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING.
I H + PEOPLE AW AXE.
Spirited Speeches, Resolutions,
&c, &C., sc.

auu leoels VIM uIe ploNlnB It's oNtithfUN
The meeting was organized about o'clock,
by Hon. John Wales, on whose motion, Hon.
WILLARD Halt, was called 10 The Chair. The
following named gentlemen were appointed Vice
Presi tents and Secretaries:
Wee Presidents. --Brnndywine Hundred Jos.
Shipley; Wilmington, David G. Wilson Chris.
tiana, James Delaplain; Mill Creek, Lewis
Thompson; White Clay Creek john W. Evans |
rencader, Robert NJ. Black St. Georges John |
r. Cochrane Red Lion, Capt. George Maxwell;
Appointments, James V. Moore; New Castle
George Tybout.
Secretaries Daniel Farrn and John H. Porter
The President, Judge Hall, then stated the oh
iect of the meeting in brief but eloquent
speech, in which he spoke Of the blessings we |
have enjoyed under our free institutions. Of the
aggtessioDs of the South, aud urged upon our
citizens the duty they owe to the government,
to stand by il in its hour of peril
AT the conclusion Of Judge Halls remarks,
Mr.. Wales moved that committee OF thirteen
be appointed 10 prepare resolutions expressing
the sense of the meeting. lie also stated TINT he
did not desire to serve on the committee
The chair appointed Daniel NJ. Bates. DR.. r.
r. Porter, Charles l. dupont, Henry Latimer.
Or. Il. r. Askew' Dr. VIM. Conper, Hanson Ro
bnson, 5. Mcdaniel, DIR. l.. T.. Bush, Jesse
Sharpe, Z. c. StOtsenburg, A. P. Shannon and
benjamin Gibbs, said committee.
Samuel Townsend Of Appoquinimink Hun
bred, objected to the appointment of Mr., Gibbs.
on the ground that he was a seeessionist. hut
the objection was mol sustained by the mt fling,
and the comm ttee retired.
During the absence Of the committee, Alfred
r. Wootien, Attorney General OF Delaware.
spoke at some length in favor OF the Union and
sustaining the general government His seni.
ments were warmly appauled
At the conclusion of his remarks the commit
tee being ready, the report was read Us follows:
RESOLUTIONS.
The citizens of New Castle county assenhed
in county meeting to confer together, upon the
alarming situation Of our National Aaairs. in.
yolyed in civil war deem it our duty 10 declare
that in this emergency we discard all party pre-
ferences, and bind our ourselves firmly to sun
port the constitutional government of the conn
try. We can see no cause for subyertne the
government, while 10 its overthrow we discern
deplorable consequences. Ia these consequences
the power, honor and prosperity Of this nation
are imperied, and the safety, property and com.
fort of its citizens wantonly aud ruinonsly i'm
paired and wasted. Our country is eminent
among the natiCnsi the oppressed from all lands
ind init happy homes civil and gious lib
erty, such as never has been known before in
the history Of man, manifests its benign effects
in all its governmental bearings and it secures to
every individual the un1istufbel enjoyment of
the fruits OF his industry, talent aud enterprise
Revolution puts all this to hazard, and that
through the blood aud havoc Of civil war.
Resotped That we hold the union Of the States
dear because an inheritance from our fathers.
whose patriotism aud wisdom we revere, whose
memories we cherish having our confidence.
because formed by men of unself-h de.
{ votedness to the public good, and Of
. practical wisdom and statesmnnship dis
tnguishing the age in which they lived, and
adjoining the anna s Of man invaluable to us
because insurlng to US personal security under
ID. guardianship Of laws made by ourselves -
The fruits Of industry and the undisurbei en-.
, joyment Of oil our rights; protecting by the
peaceful administration of Justice the several
States from the aggressons of each other and
b investing the nation with character aud mower
commanding the respect Of all people, while pre
senting before them practical exhibition Of III,
operation Of self-governlnent with its insepara
bic attendant, civil and religious liberty a mora
exemplar which has elevated, aud unless per-
versely marred, must continue to elevate tn,
human race. Our own is the only power ~
earth that can prevent or obsiruci this cousum
~ nation.
. Resoigfd That we deem it our highest privil.
II eye TO live under government oil laws; and fol
=. the administration of the Federal Goyerumen
. aud the enjoyment of its benefits Those Con.
If sutuilonaly invested with it's functions must b.
"a unhesitatingly acknowledged and their nutbnrit,
n firmly upheld By all good citi1 NJ, especially i
times of revoutioni and that We pledge ourselve
to support the government in al constitution
measures.
Rssoipsd, That the government OF the countr
by whatsoever hands it may be temporarily adj
10 lnlnisiered' IS the common property. To main
y 'aln us constitutional authority is the interes
10 and duty OF all alike. by the suppoIt wa no,
give to il no man surrenders any opinions h
IL may have heretofore entertained respecting III
ID causes Of the present crisis or the policy Of III
o. administration now in power
ia Rrsoieed That while We have no legally n,
gained Militia, enabling the Governor to compl
with the requisilion of the President of n
CO United states, we trust that the patriotism of on
Id citizens Will supply the defect by inducing yolnr
mr. tary Offers and that the spirit Of our peonle wi
manifest to this generation for maintaining III
~ liberties we enjoy, as did our fathers to tbst
q which these liberties were asserted aud won. IN
reliance that can be placed on freemen for Wind
eating their rights
Resoiped That we stand ready faithfully I
Us aolde Inc saerlhces which the carrying out G
IT, these resolutions may involve.
l. Resolrsd farthsr, That while we hive lull cor
RIA iidenee in the law.abiding character Of I'll
people OF This State, scenes in other place
ie admOnish us to uculcate watchfni cautio
10 against violent or irregular steps; war is ex
= citing, aud incident to it, especially to civil wa,
IS popular sensiiiveness under which the mind
OF men become suspicious and inAammable
l. grOundess reports aud imaginary intentions or
e lnconsiderately received and acted upon, betray
IT ing into rashness and producing where the nre
10 sence OF war is never felt aggravated disorder
frequent acts OF injustice general sense OF in.
u security. Every one should feel that his owl
II safety depends upon the protection Of law tina
re tue magistracy and its process are sufficient 70
ii the common welfare and should be our firm reli
ance. brave, firm man is self-possessed ia,
] never gOnutpuQnRa s,tth1t
aggression upon the quiet and peace of inlivi1u
1t ais, We unquafedly condemn all tendency =,
IL such disturbance aud aggression. "
IN Resotoedi That committee Of fourteen lie mn
70 pointed by the Chair to confer and act with M
99 City Council upon measures necessary for IN
. public safety.
b The resolutions were adopted without di,
e senting voice, after the President had rend 10
J. the second time the resolution in relation 10 TN
e militia Of Delaware Mt the request of a gentle
3. man in the meeting.
$ The following named gentlemen were appointe,
r under the resolutions, Committee Of Safety =
g John Wales, Joseph Shipley, Thomas f. Bayard
Jesse Sharpe, JOhn II. Latimer, DR. II. F Askew
c Henry DUPONT, David G, Wilson. TLecdor,
= Rogers, J. Morton Poole, L. G. bradford, Eliiat
= llolingswortb, Victor DUPONT.
!, The meeting was then addressed by DR.. L. p
Bush, Samuel Townsend, George Read Riddle
= Daniel NJ, Bates, John II. Latimer, Rev. Messrs
y Wiswell, Aikman and Condron, DR.. Harlan,
o George W. Vernon and Washington Curry. urr
lug our citizens to stand by the Union ia the
s present emergency. The speakers were fire..
quenlly interrupted by outbursts Of applause.
showing that the people are devctediy attached
e TO the Union, aud that they mean To- maintain
j aud uphold our government with their fortunes
and their lvee. The meeting adjourned win
loud cheers for the Uhion, the Constitution md
the enforcement Of the laws
, AIMS CoMiE0. 400 stand Of arms arrived in
this city from Philadelphia yesterday.