The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-19
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SheseAs from variety Of causes which n ia .,na.a
aa'y 70 enureae, the two sections Of our belo yet
tenus ae Row engaged In open and avcved hossit ss
noo cy wsr with all it's attendant evils now raging
10 our ns and whereas the State OF South Carolina
VINO i 'he pareht OF this rebellion asanst the general
government has been sowing the seecs OF discord aud
or ever SINCE tho days Of Dulacaton bus eli
- e Z proving aoortive until recently that other of
Il, "cie Scuio ern States acting on gyev,nns
joined IN her and have attempted 10 All nm ror
tbtuseies government "haoeldent or and directly 40
peea athe federal those U.:ed States and
,he said states, Ia attempting TO secede aud
Iotu l themselves an independent government have,
original cempact stolen and appropriated TO their own
use 'hs pr perty OF the general government AMI
mit.a other numerous acts Of aggression and Insult
against s authority until ualy all their acts Of rebel
ION and treason have eliminated In raising army and
a4ugnratng an aggressive against the governms mt
they were sworn TO defend, therefore,
Resolved, That In view of all the facts and clrcum-
Stances That now surround US, having the blood
q an American citizen running in his veins remain
any longer either passive or neutral but Is by the force
OF these very circumstances called upon define his po-
ston by arayipg himself with those who stand pledged
support tho constitution and laws they are,
maintain the honor snl dignity or the American flag
Resolved, That this Board q ordinate branch OF
the Common Council q the city Of New York, without
dstinoticn of party and for the time being laying aside
al rarity ties and party obligations, pledge themselves
dvieuay and collectively to do all in their power to
tam and defend the constitution and laws IN Ter which
We live and under which have attained city,
State and as nation degree Of prosperitg altogether
unparalleled ~ Vie history Of thc civilized world
-l volunteer, and take active part in tho impending
conflict who have fsmes depending upon them for their
eay support and while IT mauifesty the duty Of the
y whose battles at least In part they Will be engaged
IL lighting, TO that these families properly taken
care Of during their absence.
Resolved That IN view of these facts would earnest
~ and respectfully request fellow citizens who have
the ability, 10 take such acto will guarantee to all
who may volunteer daring the pending war, that their
families shail be taken proper care OF during their
aDseuce.
The resolutions unanimously adopted, Mr.. BARNEY
Observing that the Common Council had the 20 wer he
would vote for appropriation OF million of dollars to
support the families of the volunteers.
NJ BARNEY presented the suboined preamble and
lu:ion:--
whereas several OF the States Of this confeieracy
in open rebellion against the government OF these
United states and the integrity CT the great coniedera
ticn formed By our foreaihers and cemcptet 70 their
Of designing and unpriucped politicians whose PERM
cious doctrines have led tray overruled the better
judgment OF many Of our southern brethren aud whereas
the loyal city Of New York, whose people have ever
been ready 10 oner up their lives and their for
tunes upon the sacred shrine of their coun-
Sn of affairs s one issue Of the
destruction Of the general government which calls for
the sinking OF all party principles and party strife among
whereas The President Of the United States has called
for volunteers to uphold the honor Of the Union which
has for nearly century been the home Of the oppressed
Of all nations; and,
Whereas The Governor Of ths State ha.. By his pro-
mens in obedience TO the call 81 the President there
fore,
Resolved That the Common Council Of the city Of New
York feeling the necessity of prompt action In sustain
ing the government cheerfuy endorse the proclaim
on Of his Exceercy the Governor and request cordial
operation from our citizens in response TO the cali
Resolved, Tina. the several heads Of departments and
bureaus connected with the city government be, and
they hereby authorized and directed 70 continue upon
miliiia company who may be ordered duty, or who
enlist for the protection Of the constitution ard the
unfolding Of the honor Of his country.
Reso.ved, That the Comptroller be, and he Is hereby
authorized and directed 10 pay to the families IL legal
representatives of such clerks other employ of the
city government. as may DO embraced within the pro.
visions 0: the foyog ,ng resolution all salary salaries
that may become due :, said attaches or clerks upon the
proper vouchers Of their authority TO receive the slme
BY Mr. BARsEy:--
whereas the city Of New York in It's corporate capa
city being DESTROYS Of recognizing the loyalty aud devo
ton the constitution and the Union exhibited by Major
fence Of Fort sumter hereby greet with feelings
gratitude and pride the patriots recently arrived In this
city, who have rendered their names immortal in the his
Resolved That in view Of the universal appreciation
which the chivalrous conduct Of Major Anderson has
trrsed in the public mind, that the Governors room
!. endered 70 him aud his officers for the reception q
their friends IN this city and that sgr anderson .
! vernon IS room In the City Hall.
Resolved That the Chairman be requested to appoint
committee to carry into effect the foregoing preamble and
resolution.
BY Mr.. CfEvrrAsp:-
whereas cti tln 10 the States Of South Oar
olra Georgia Florida Alabama, Louisiana issppi and
Texas have without reasonable provocaton
fired upon the Tag of the nation ard rehecd against the
authorities Of the federal government and whereas by
such acts peaceful reconciliation, under the form of
constitution repeed and scorned and whereas seces
sion means both treason and against country and
its flag; therefore,
Resolved, That in responding to the proclamation Of
the President Of the United States hereby declare
unalternbic determination 70 sustain the government in
Its effort TO maintain the honor the integrity and the
cxsteIce OF our National Union and the perpeiuy Oh INC
popular government, and TO redress the wrongs long
enough endured.
Resolved That no difference OF political opinion nc
badge OF diversity upon points OF party disnc
tops Qshal restrain In the devotion OF all have
command 10 the vndoaton OF the constitution, tn
maintenance Of the laws and the defence OF the flag Of
Resolved, Tha. By way of expressing our love Of
country and support or the Union OF fathers the
toral flag be and the same il hereby directed TO b.
bosted upon tho City Hall, and there TO remain until
troubles ended and the honor Of said Gag fully vim
dicated.
Which was adopted.
resolution was adopted giviog permission TO Charles
T HcClenachan, Eso Clerk o. the Board 70 accompany
bis regiment (the gallant seventy to Washington.
The Board then djourned til Monday next Before The
members left the chamber they rang the "sar Spangct
Banner" the lobby Joining heartily in the chorus En-
thusastic cheers given for the Union and Major
derson.
CAlcN DECENTRALIZATION IN IKE s,iAlE
WARD.
The arrival Of Major Anderson caused quite an e-ce
ment in the Sixth yesterday In the evening new
and splendid Tag hosted ct TIC Fyergreens in Elm
street. and during the evening tho crowd-which was
very large oncwas addressed by Mr. John Clancy am
several other gentlemen short Union speeches. afte
anich leo guns fired in horror OF the hero Of For
Sumter.
THE MASS MEETING m UNION SQUARE