The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-05-03

Andrew j. Simpson, Esq, was called out,
and said he had never supposed that we
should ever DO called to defend our country
against the assaults of our own brcthrcn.-
But he had always been in favor Of the I'm
ion by profession, and now he was willing to
demonstrate it by acts. Applause lie
had clear title to his life except when his
country called for il. when he would surrcn-
der his own title. and that without litigation.
Immense applauso.l We will defend our
country against all foes at home and abroad.
and for one no was ready TO 80 and do it,
Cheering. fts
Robert J. Briard being called upon, made
the following laconic speech: al have no
talking to do; I'm going to fight" En-
thusiastic applause.l
John Pennell said, our country calls us,
and for one he was ready to go. [Applausc.l
We cannot give tho remarks Of all, most
of which were to the point, and oil for ac-
ton. Messrs. A. A. Hayes, Charles Hayes,
Oliver Stimson, Haskell Pierce, VIM. San
born, VIM. Mason, and other members Of Co.
A.. spoke for deeds and not words.
The venerable Mr.. Pennell, with his sill
vered locks, rose to speak, and being deeply
aiTected-having fought in the war Of 1872
said, $50, young men, go!"
Many offered liberal assistance, and guar
antied that the town should take care Of the
families Of the needy ones. There are too
many patriots here to have such PROPOSE
ton opposed; there would not DO ten voters
against II in the whole town.
A committee of three was appointed to
draft resolutions, consisting Of Stillman B.
Allen, r. f. Gerrish, and N. Sewall Payne,
and after being read, were adopted amid
much enthusiasm and the greatest unanim-
ity.
Whereas, Wicked and traitorous men have
for many months been plotting to overthrow
tho best government in the world, the Con-
stitution which has hitherto been our secur-
ity and our safeguard, the liberties Of the
people. and the Union Of the United States
and whereas, their treason has now culmin-
ated in an open rebellion in which they have
fired upon our flag, defed all law, and do
liberately murdered our fellow-citizens, and
now threaten to storm the capital of our
nation, and to destroy oil government, there
fore,
Resolved, That in the present fearful cri.
sis the people of this old town, forgetting
for the time all party and sectarian senti-
ments and differences, will rally as one man
in support of "the Union, the Constitution
and the enforcement Of thelaws; :" and that,
animated by this feeling, We will sustain the
constituted authorities of our State and Ma
ton to the last extremity.
Resolved, That il company, or any num-
Der Of men from this town. shall march to
the defence OF our land and our liberties, we
will do whatever we can to promote their
comfort and efficiency; and that we solemn.
ly pledge ourselves to take care of those of
their families who may be needy, during their
absence and that we will SEQ them comfor-
tably supplied with oil tho necessarieS Of
life.
Resolued, That any Northern man who
fails in this trying hour to stand by the flag
Of his State and Nation, and who expresses
sympathy for our common foes, is traitor
and villain, and deserves the scorn and ex-
ccration Of every true patriot.
Three hearty rounds Of cheers were then
given for the Union-its aag-Najor Ander-
son-Capt. Pendergast-and Company A.,
after which the meeting adjourned to Tues
day evening, the 23d ult.
Yours in the cause, p.