Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
MISC CELLAN EOUS.
GRAND RALLY I'M SUSSEX.
Enthusiastic Union Demonstration.

Enthusiastic Union Demonstration.
Tuesday, says the Messenger, was a high
day In Georgetown. Such gathering of the
freemen of Sussex has not been seen for many
years. Il is estimated that over two thousa nd
persons were present. The greatest enthusi-
asm was manifested. The unanimous voice of
the people was, the Unson must and shall be
preserved" and treason put down.
In the morning Senator Salisbury came out
of his Office and proposed three cheers for the
Stars and Stripes, saying that he hoped to live
and die under the flag which then waved in
the breeze. The cheers were given with
will, while some of those who witnessed the
scene gave expression to their feelings by shed
ding tears.
Wagons, with flags flying, poured in from
every quarter, and the stars and stripes were
| flying in all directions.
The meeting organized in the Court Room
by appointing VIM. Cannon, Esq, President,
together with twenty Vice Presidents, and a
number OF Secretaries. A committee of two
from each Hundred were appointed 10 prepare
business for the meeting.
| The business committee having retired, pa
triotlc and stirring speeches were made by J.
K. McFee. Esq, Hon. c. s. LaytoH Hon. Will
lard Salisbury, jacob Moore, Esq, Hon. E. D.
Cullen, c. Nj. Cullen, and a patriotic letter
read from Hon. John W. Houston.
| The speakers all took bold stand for main
tanning the Union. Senator Salisbury, among
other things said:
lie would not insult the people of Sussex
county by protesting to entertain views favor.
able to Mr.. Lincoln or the Republican party
lie differed from both as widely as the poles of
| earth were assunder.
lie was opposed to secession, believing il to
be revolution, and udjustlfiable. He was in
favor of the equal rights of all the States, and
OF the people of all the States under the Con-
sttution, and in favor of the defence of our Ma
tlonaI Capitol, and the protection of eyery
o'ate which remained in the Union, against
invasion from whatever quarter it may come
lie declared himselfa Union man now and for
ever, and had an undying attachment for the
stars AMI stripes. lie was opposed 10 seces.
SION and in unmistaksbe language pronounced
1t to be rebellion, and stated that no such right
existed.
During the addresses many eyes were moist
with tears, and many felt like defending the
old flag on the battle field.
The following is an embodiment of the reso.
lulions adopted:
First. That the civil war and revolution of
which we are in the midst, are occasioned
Oy toliy' and is "being prosecuted in mad.
ness''
Second. That they are immoveably attached
to the Federal Union.
Third. That they are in favor of constitu.
tlonal equality Of all the States.
Fourth. That our national difficulties ouobt
to have been settled peaceably by the adoption
OF the CrItlenden propositions, and that no ef
fort should be spared so to settle these diff
cultlss at the earliest possible moment.
FlfIh. That they are opposed to Abolition
ISM onder all It's names and phases, that they
are IN favor of the unobstrucled execution
OF The fugitive slave law, opposed TO the
passage OF the so.called personal liberty bills,
and believe the interference in any manner by
the people of the free States with the inslit1.
tion Of domestic 81 very to be unjust, aggres
sIVe, unconstitutional and unbecoming a law
abiding people"
Sixth. That they believe secession TO be
revolution, "and that the grievances and
wrongs suffered by any portics of the Amer
| lC u people nave not 0een sufficient to Justify
tIis," which they believe should be the last
resort of a free people for the vndication of
their rights" and that the appeal should have
been made TO the second sober thought of the
people.
Seventh. That Delaware ought to remain
a member Of the Federal Union, and that she
has common interest with other States in the
Federal Capital, which they believe ought to
be defended at all hazards and TO the last ex-
tremty.
Eighth. They deplore the existance of civil
} war, and recommend peace policy.
} Ninth. They acknowledge fealiy and allegi
ance to both the State and Federal Govern
ment.
Tenth. They declare that the National Gov.
ernment should be supported when administer.
, ed within the restraints Of the constitution
but reserve TO themselves the right to differ
} with the present administration in it's measures
) and policy when assuming party aspect.
Eleventh. They reiterate the declaration o
3 their attachment to the Union, and disavow
partizan motive, and acknowledge no flag bu
the Flag of the Union.
We cordially endorse all these propositions
J, and believe they will receive the appreciation
D of ive-sxth of the bona .fde citizens of thu
=, State.
: The meeting adjourned with cheers for tn
Union the spee kers, the stars and stripes, AM
Major Anderson.