Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-13

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very large and spirited. 1t was held by the
Union men OF the eleventh and twelfth wards,
at the Richmond market house. Nolwith-
standing the inclemency Of the weather, the
people turned out in crowds. Besides the
Hon II. w. Davis, Emerson Etheridge OF
Tennessee was to address the audience. The
speakers stand was located in front of the
wide space adjoining the market, on Biddle
street, and was arranged attractivey. 1t was
decorated with the national colors, colored
lanterns, and wreaths and bouquets of flowers,
the latter furnished by the Union ladies of the
neighborhood. Two beautiful bouquets were
also presented during the eveuing-one to Mr.,
Etherldge and the other to Mr.. Davis, by the
dent OF the meeting Archibald Stirling, Esq.
The president on assuming the chair, paid
the usual compliment to the audience, and
said he was not present 10 support any man
Or political party, but to give his unconditional
support to the Union. The best way to sup
port the Union was to uphold the government,
and by voting for those who will uphold its
great interests in this great emergency. lie
then introduced Hon. Augustus W. Bradford
of Baltimore county, who entered into
lengthy discussion of the questions of the day.
He was followed by the Hons. Il. Etheridge
and II. w. Davis, both OF whom entertained
the audience with addresses full of eloquence,
inspiring them, one and all, with a renewed
determination TO support the Union at all laz-
ards. During the evening, two large process.
sions of Union citizens marched to the meet
ing with flags, banners, and music, and took
positions near the stand.
A grand Union demonstration took place
last night, at the Cross street market house,
in which over two thousand persons partlcl.
pated. The meeting was arranged by the res
dents of Federal Hill The stand of the speak
err was decorated in the same manner as the
one at the Richmond market house, with the
addition that it bore upon its front the name of
Washington. George Rodgers, Esq, was
president of the meeting. The president, on
assuming the chair, made brief address, and
introduced to the audience John L.. Thomas,
Esq. MIR. Thomas was received with cheers
and applause. He said the eyes of the people
OF the whole earth are directed 10 this coun-
try, and they are watching with the utmost
interest the issue of the great contest here.
The hopes of the world bound up in us,
and the chief reliance of the country is upon
the sturdy yeOmanry OF the land.
He then summed up the issues of the present
congressional contests, and concluded that
they were resolved into Union or disunion
peace or war, life or DEATH He would not dis.
cuss at this time the doctrines of secession
his audience understood them as well as he
did, aud he would not insult their good sense
by discussion of the doctrine of peaceful Sc
cession-a doctrine of recent birth, and so
monstrous that only to speak the proposition
brings with it the negative. While he was no
advocate of Mr.. Lincoln, still he must be re
cognzed as the legally chosen president. He
had as yet done nothing but what was reqnir-
ed of him by his oath, and he could not, as a
man, do less lie concluded with an appeal
to the audience to support Hon. Henry Winter
Davis.
After he had concluded, Dr. Adolphus Wies-
ner was introduced, and addressed the audi
ence in the German language. The doctor
spoke of the length of time required to bring
England and France to their present prosper
Gus condition, and the brief period in which
our own country had been built ups of the
immense benefits here derived from our free
institutions, by foreign residents; and the ne.
naraTl bet,1cei1 ssc 1--WE ostl.y;fy5stes presented
to the voters of the 4th district, and acknowl-
edged that in Henry May he had little hope
| for the country, while, in Mr.. Davis, his past
course was en- indication that his future would
be directed for tile welfare of the nation The
| German portion of the audience was highly
delighted with the doctors address, which
was manifested by the frequency of their
applause. As | am personally acquainted
| with Doct. Wiesner, and have lad the
| pleasure of meeting him i'll Baltimore and en-
| joying his hospitality, l will give here few
particulars in regard TO this gentleman. DIR.
Adophus Weisner is German exile. He was
| formerly professor at the University Of Wen
ma, and on account of bis prominent participa-
| ton in the revolution of 1S48 had TO leave his
native country and seek an asylum under the
stars and stripes. In this country he devoted
his time to literary pursuits, He edited till
tanning periodical, called Der Jest der Welt
literatur About year ago Mr.. Weisner was
elected by the German "Turnerbund" OF the
| United States as chief editor OF its organ, the
Turnzeitung, which is published in Baltimore.
The Turnzeiung has always vindicated free
and liberal ideas, denouncng despotisn and
tyranny in their various manifestations. 1t
was transferred to Baltimore as vanguard Of
| the ideas OF the nineteenth century, which,
| OF course, dscountenance slavery, in order
10 influence public opinion in the midst Of
the enemy to the light Of civilization. Since
| the recent occurrences in Baltimore it had TO
discontinue its appearance. 1t would be a
great loss to repubicansm il DR. Wiesner
was compelled to leave Baltimore, especially
since Mr. Rapp, till lately editor OF the Balti-
| more Wv ecker, had to leave the city on ac.
count OF his advocating republican principles.
Mr.. Rapp, who edited also the Turnzeitung
sometime ago, is an unterrifed rep blican and
| has helped the cause of free principles more
than any one man in Baltimore, influencing
more especially the large German population
| here. He stayed here for some years at a pc
| cunlary sacrifice, but is now connected with
the 'lllinois Zeitung," where he may find, l
| hope, field of action that will supply the de-
| icienc es Of the past in a doubled measure.
l will continue now with the report OF that
| meeting. ii. w. Davis was next introduced.
During his remarks, he said he would treat
with those OF the south, il they came as broth
| ers should, of one common family but if
| brother turn an enemy TO the home that has
| sheltered him. he was more to be blamed than
an enemy who never enjoyed the benefits OF
| that home, and should be dealt with only as an
| enemy.
He likened them in the present crisis to
| gentlemen of delicate responsibilities, ready to
cut the threats OF Union men, but vino nturn
| think it dreadful that recourse should be at
tempted TO deal with them in like manner.
There could be no room tor compromise, be.
cause he did not think that anything reasonable
| would be acceptable to them. They are not
for compromise. 1t is Office and power they
want; and, if they can, they will not only de-
stroy the country, but mankind generally, to
secure their ends. Mr.. Davis then spoke at
some length, on the question,--what chances
have they in resorting to the sword Upon
concluding he was greeted with nine cheers
and "tiger."