Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-04
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". @. TAYLOR, Secretary.
Serenade TO the Governors.
Lelands Band made their appearance at
the Angler House last evening about 1O2
o'clock and the strains of " Hail to the Chief
reverberating through the quiet Streets
Before long a considerable crowd of citizens
gathered together, all anxious to hear word
from the distinguished guests then in session
within the hotel. The wish was soon
gratiaed By their appearance OF the Bank St.
b.lccny. Governor Dennison was introduced
by Ex-Mayor Senter.
He was thankful for this expression Of
interest, and assured them that his heart
was with them in these troub0lous imes.-
The time for speaking had passed, and the
time for action had come, and he would use
all the power in his hanes to maintain the
honor of the American flag. He said to
them in the name of Ohio that rebellion
shall be put down, treason shall be. crushed
out, let what will come. Qmmsnss ap-
plause.)
Gov. DennisOn here introduced Gov. Cur
tin, of Pennsylvania.
Three hearty cheers were given for Penn
sylvanis. Gov. Curtin said:
Fellow Citizens of oaio:-I thank you for
| those cheers for Pennsylvania. We are met
here tonight not to make speeches, but take
measures that we may act according 9s it
shall be our duty. A cherd has been struck
that Vibrates back music TO which the
hearts nE- -a11- As-- aaf-l--a-E Ivy III re-
spends, and every man in Pennsylvania
stands ready to-day to take up arms in be-
| half of the Ma ional honor. Gentlemen, we
are with you. A just God is above US, a God
who abhors wrong, and will uphold the
/ right. Can we then doubt the issue
| Pennsylvsnia was founded by Penn in
deeds of peace, and she loves peace, but she
loves honor and country more. Every man
| will, if necessary, take up arms. Let SPtes
come and report what we are doing if they
choose-leL Them visit every State and see
all there is TO be seen. To arms The
country of Washington shall defend the flag
of Washington, and It shall wave on every
fort, State and capital in the land.
Gov. Randall, of Wisconsin, was next in
trOduced by Gov. DeDnisO1, and spoke as
follows:
Fellol0 cftizens of Ohio: thank you for
the honor you have conferred upon me, and
upon the State which I represent, by thus
calling me out. We have been in the habit
of saying that the strength Of the Govern
ment was in the ten thousand chords which
bind together the people. Of cur land; but
now this is all changed, and without fault Of
ours. Rebellion and treason are abroad in
our land. We know where this commenced,
and we know, too, where it must end. There
is but one course for US 10 pursue, and that
should be followed. We should transport
an army down the Mississippi and blaze q
broad track through the whole South, from
Montgomery to Charleston. loud cheers
Charles On should be razed till not one
stone is left upon smother; till there is
no place left for the owl 10 hoot nor the
bittern to mourn. Had I the power, were
I possessed of the thunderbolts Of Jove,
would wipe out, not only traitors but the
J seed of traitors. We are no longer Re-
, publicans nor Democrats, but all parties are
, blended into one. We are brothers and pa
triots in a common cause. Have we inter.
i with Southern institutions Have
fa-o. - them what our constitution and
aur fathers requires We
a. AZ, oonSt;t,tior t;St L our fathers paid
| will pay the price whiel. "a,
ter, but she, ike Ohio, was born of Virglu.
whtSn liberty was the theme of her orators:
and her children have not forgotten the les
sons taught.
Gov. Dennison then presented Gov. Blair,
Of Michigan, who said;
FELLOW CITIZENS OF oHro THE time for
speaking has gone by, and the time for act
ing has come. We are in the midstof war
Ia war Of which we cannot rtop to count
the cost. Our flag has been insulted and
more-it has bean torn down. But, fellow
citizens, have reason to believe that the |
brave Anderson will yet head an army |
which shall 60 down TO Charleston, and that |
his hands will again raise the stars and stripes
over the walls of Fort Sumter. Cheers.l /
In the name Of Michigan promise to stand 4
by you shoulder TO shoulder, aud to march 4
beside you Of Ohio, and beside Them of Penn
sylvania, and beside brave old Massachu- /
sets, who has ten6erly taken tc her bosom
her beloved dead. We bought the mouth of |
the Mississippi, and we will hold it. The
traitors may 60 into the Gulf, but they shall
not take the territory with them. We will
stand by the old flag which has waved over
30 many battle fields the dag uAder which
we have 30 long lived, and under which,
please God, We will die;
Major McClellsnd was loudly called for and
at length came upon the balcony and said
that be was no maker of speeches, but the
time would come when the acts which he
should do would speak for him. Loud cheers
were given for Gen. Meclelland, and the
crowd separated.
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