Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-05-04
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( TIE Cambridge Lateliigeneer gives the
details of The late county meeting in favor
of the Union at that place:
a procession was formed at Bradshaw's
Hotel, headed by Goldsborough's brass
band, and marched up town as far as the
Dorchester House aud back again TO the
Town HALL
The spacious hall was again filled TO lis
utmost capacity. The aisles were crowded
with persons unable to procure seats, and
many were unable 10 gain admittauce.
a feeling of deep solemnity seemed to
pervade the entire assembly. As we
glanced our eye over the mass of persons,
sc were struck with the picture of mingled
sadness. Indignation and determination de-
pirted upon every Countenance. The uni
versnI sentiment of the people was that OF
Indignation against those who had dared
to tlishOnor our flag, AMI of bold and un-
dying determination to sustain the gov
eminent of the country. Whenihe stars
and stripes were brought into thr hall TO
be plnceI over the speakers stand, they
were greeted with n long. loud burst of APP
plause from the assembly.
The Hon. Francis D. Phelps presided at
the meeting. He said:
"In view OF our peril, and of my own
advanced years, ! feel as did n venerable.
patriarch Of old, when be exclaimed, 'let
others do ashley may, as for me and my
house we will serve the Lord feel to-
day that, let others do rs they may, as for
me, am determined TO support the gov
eTunIent Of my country, and stand by our
national ensign. ApPlaGse.l By the
term government, l do mott mean the in
dividuals who temporarily occupy OH tinl
positions. These nre the mere creatures
of moment. They administer the gov
eminent for a term, and then retire. The
mere functionaries of the government come
upon the stage of action for a time, and
then pass of. But the government is per-
mnnent, aud Should be US lasting as time.
We have assembled to express our deter
minination to protect and perpetuate it,
We have fallen upon evil timLs. Our gov
ernment has already been attacked. Our
flag is even now trailing in the dust. Our
beloved country lies bleeding at the hands
of enemies. Aud implore you to-day to
take a high and noble stand, and maintain
it brAvely."
The resolutions were then moved by the
Hon. Charles Goldsborough, and unani-
mously adopted, expressive of devotion TO
the Union.
He concluded his address us follows:
'.And above all, let it be proclaimed for
Maryland, from Allegheny to Worcester,
that she will be true and loyal to the Union,
and by it she is determined to stand."-
[Great applause.
The Hon. james Wallace followed with
an eloquent appeal in behalf of the Union.
We would gladly copy the whole OF his
address did onr limits permit. The an
nexed extract will show its character:
II am not in favor Of war. l am
peace man. But um in favor of main
tanning the honor of our national flag
wherever it floats. Applause.1 If it is
the attack calamity. ApplaUsc.1 If it
is lowered, raise it again at NIL hazards.
CLong aud continued applause. If they
will wage war with US, let them take
the responsibility and meet the conse-
quenCes.
my friends, what have We in Maryland
to gain by secessiOn2 If we were lighting
for rights, we might be justiiable. But
this is no question of right. 1t is heart
less attempt to gain places of pOwer.-
Some of our fellOw-cittzens tell US that
they have II sympathy with the South
And so have l. All my sympalhies are
with her. But have no sympathy with
her rebellion. Applause. Others say if
virginia goes, Maryland must go. But
say no such thing. Loud applause. Let
Virginia go and all others go. but we will
stay. CGreat applause. What are we to
gain by secession? Nothing, but war and
all its horrors.
" In this hour of peril let us all rally to
the rescue Of the Union. Keep the star
sPangled banner floating proudly and tri-
umPhnntly from the lakes to the gulf =
CAPplanse. Take upon yourselves the
responsibility of defending the honor aud
dignity ofyOur government against its foes
at home as well as abroad. EApplnuse.
And ii you die, you will die in noble
cause. [APplnuse.] In such Il contest the
very Cod of heaven will be with you.''-
Tremendous applause.
All honor to these noble men who are
thus CALAMITY coming forward to save their
State from deserving the national tlag.