The national Republican., 1861-01-10
LOCAL NEWS.
The UNION REoIMENT.--The Serenh Ward
Falls in-An Enthusiastic Meeting-Another
Company Orqdnized.

The UNION REoMEST.--The Serenh Ward
Falls in-An Enthusiastic Meeting-Another
Company Organized.
A large crowd responded to the published
call by making their appearance at Island
another military company in that ward.
Mr.. ]. r. Elvans called the meeting to or.
der, and proposed the name Of Mr.. William H.
Baum as the presiding officer for the evening.
The nomination was agreed to, aud Mr.. B.
took the chair.
He then proceeded to state me object of the
meeting. He observed that they had come
there fr lsudable purpose, and hoped that
their proceedings would be marked with con-
ciliation and harmony.
On motion, Samuel G. NJ gruder was chosen
as Secretary.
About this time, Gen. F.. c. Darlington
greeted by loud cheering from all sides, &c.
comranied by calls for speech.
Gen. Darlington took the stand, and, after
alluding to the general objects of the meeting,
stated that his friend and partner, long and
favoraby known to the citizens of the Sc venth
ward, was detained, through illness, from at.
tending the meeting. He had regretted his
inability to be present with them, but had re.
quested the speaker to have his name enrolled
among the others, and had furthermore desired
him to say, that he would pledge himself to
pay for enrolling ten members of the proposed
company in this ward. Loud applause. He
alluded to Asbury Lloyd. That gentleman
hoped soon to have the pleasure of addressing
them in person.
1t had been stated that he had denominated
the third ward as the banner ward. He meant
nothing invidious by this. He only meant that
the third ward was the first to take the field.
He trusted the seventh ward would not be be-
hind, but that it would roll up as many names
as any other.
He believed that the heart of the great Ameri.
can nation beats in unison to the music of the
Union. The Union was too firmly rooted in
the hearts of the American people to be sun
dered The States might secede, but this great
Government would survive them all. Ap-
plause.
Two of the newspapers in this city had en-.
deavored to throw cold water upon this move
ment-the States and Union, and the Constitu
tion. He would not quarrel with them; they were
at liberty to take whatever course they might
see fit. But, if they were calmly to examine
the matter they would probably act differently.
He returned his thanks to the editors Of the Ma.
honal Republican, for their manly course to.
wards him. He hoped the Star would follow
the example that had been set. The influential
press of the city was with them, and he was
proud of it.
He did not desire to allude to himself but
circumstances had rendered it necessary. He
had heard report to, day which had no iounda.
ton whatever in fact, and which he did not de-.
sire to hear repeated. 1t had been asserted that
he was desirous Of securing the position of Dis
trict Attorney, under the incoming Administra.
ton, and that this desire had Influenced him in
the present movement. Whatever might be
said of him, it could never be said that he had
ever turned his back upon FRIEND or was ever
guilty of dishonorable act. He denounced
the disseminator of the charge as slanderer
and a liar, whoever be might be. The records
of the public offices would show that no one
bearing his full name had ever held any posi-
ton under the Government, except in the army
or navy and then only in time of actual service.
At the time of the death Of the late District At
torney, Philip Barton Key, he had whole pack.
ages of letters recommending his appointment
by the President at that time. But he had never
presented them; Mr.. Buchanan himself would
testify TO that fact. He had said thus much be.
cause he did not wish anything to be said or
done that might detract from his influence at
such a critical time as the present. He wanted
peace and union. With these, there would be
no necessity for seeking public pap. [Ap
plause.
At this very moment the English Parla
ment was in mourning, and the English people
were bowing their heads in grief, asking them
selves the question whether free government
was indeed failure. Better that whole heca
tombs of traitors should be sacrificed, than tha
the glorious sun of our liberty should 60 down
Loud applause.
An attempt had been made to give a parti
san character to this movement. He appealed
to those who had reported his speeches from
the commencement. if there was any truth in
the assertion. He was in favor of the Union
the Constitution, and the enforcement of the
laws. He was opposed to the slave trade. He
was stakeholder, and tire son OF a slavehold
er; but he would rather sacrifice every slave il
the country than dissolve this thrice glorious
Union! Loud applause. The politicians
danced, whilst the people played the fiddle.
He then went on to say that the stronges
friends of Lincoln were the shareholders of Vir
ginia. He knew this to be fact. He himsel
believed him to be Christian, a scholar and
q patriot. His own heart warmed towards him
that he was a companion Of Clay and q
friend of Bates.
He went on to say that, after the coward,
manner in which Mr.. Lincoln had been treated
he deserved the prayers of every true Ameri
can. 1t was their duty to beg and implore fol
peace. But, if the rebels say that they intent
to tear down the pillars of our national edifce
it is our duty to welcome them with blood,
hands to hospitable graves. Enthusiastic
applause.
He believed, if passion was not allowed t.
work upon the minds of the people, that ther'
would not be 10000 disunionists in the coun
try. Politicians and demagogues were respon
sibe for the troubled state of the country. HI
would detain them no longer. Cries from al
parts of the Hall, " Go onl go onl
He would add, that il there was any attacl
made on the city, it was an attack on tn
honor of its inhabitants Had not the Rich