Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-05-02
The True Men OF Maryland.

The true men of Maryland--men who are
not frightened with every whistling Of the
wind are organizing in every part of the State.
They deem it duty they owe themselves,
their wives and children, and above all their
country, to show their fidelity 10 the govern
mont in this hour of her necd-they don't
stop to consider which is to be the strongest
sde-whether the loyal men or the secession
lists arc the ma jority in the State, but know
ing their duty they fearlessy perform it.
Wercjoice at their patriotism and would cheer
them on in their manifestations of undying
attachment to the glorious Stars and Stripes
DISTRICT MEETING.
Willamsport, April 20, 1861.
In pursuance to call Union meeting was
held in the public school house in William
sport, without regard to party. On molten
OF II. S. Miller, VIM. B. Kennedy was unan-
imously chosen President of the meeting, and
John A. Richard, Secretary. On motion
committee Of five was appointed to report
forty names to the meeting to select twenty
to represent them in County Convention to
be held in Hagerstown on Tuesday, ODD inst.
On motion of H. s. Miller the delegates
were empowered to fill vacancies. On mo-
ton the delegates bo instructed to vote for no
one entertaining secession principles, which
was carried unanimously. On motion the
following resolution was adopted
| ResOlred, That it is the determination Of
the Union mtn of District No. 2 to stand by
the Union to the last extremity, and that we
will never take up arms against the Stars and
Stripes ul the United States as long as they
haunt over American soil. Also, we join with
all good citizens to maintain the laws of Ma
ryland.
The Wiliamsport truo men have flung a
number Of the Stars and Stripes to the breeze.
God bless the oya! men Of Williamsport.
THE HOME GUARDS.
The Elkton Md Democrat says, that on
Thursday afternoon last, handbils were cir
culated calling on the loyal citizens Of Elk
ton to meet at the Court House, for the pur-
pose of organizing military company, to
stand by tho government of the United States
&c. Speeches were made by Col. George r.
Howard and Lieut.. Col. +. A. Ellis. About
seventy PERSONS enrolled themselves and took
the oath oaalegiance, which was administer
oil by Jno. Owens, Esq, Justice of the Peace.
The company is to be speedily differed and
equipped.
MEETING AT CAMBRIDGE, EASTERN
SHORE, MD.
An immense meeting of Union patriots was
held 10 Cambridge on the 18th ult., when
patriotic speeches were made by Hon. +. p.
Phelps, G. y. Gollsborough and James Wal
lace.
We would like to give the patriotic rcso-
buttons passed. as well as the speeches made,
but we have only room for the following al
dress of Mr.. Wallace which CLOVIS with pa
triotic fire and will meet with hearty re-
sponsc from the heart of every reader.
Mr.. Wallace having been loudly called foi
said:
| had much rather have been excused from
speaking upon this occasion. Had it been
! your pleasure, had much rather have been
a silent lstner to some other. My feelings
overcome ne. ] am overpowered with sor-
row and sadness. My heart js in pain
! While on my way here, heard VI Tie fall OF
Sumter. Our beloved flag now trails in the
dust. have loved my country, and love
that Aag as the emblem of my country s
greatness and granduer. 1t was not the mere
| lowering of my flag that saddened me- That
flag which has aoated proudly in every cline
and upon every sea, may yet rlse-it will rise
higher than it has ever yet risen Applause. }
| 1t cannot be crushed, it shalt not be crushed.
! Great Applause) | say it was not the SIM
pie lowering Of that flag that saddened ne.
it was the chuckling over it which heard
| from our own fellow-ctizens which grieved
me. Men 10 our own midst, who owe every
thing to the government, are gloating over
our nations temporary prostratlon. This sir,
is what humilateS and saddens me. Look at
the condition OF the country. A party at the
South has risen up in hostility to the govern
ment. 1t has armed and equipped itself for
rebellion. And we are asked to take sides.
Take sides against the government, and with
rebels and traitors
Will we raise the arm Of rebellion against
the noblest Government on earth What has
transpired since we last met at the ballot-box?
Has there been any innovations made by the
Government? Has our property been dis
turbed? Have any of our rights been denied?
No, not one. We have suffered nothing from
the Government On the contrary, it has
forborne beyond any precedent in the history
of the world Its authority has been out
ragged, its mint and forts seized, its travelling
citizens and their merchandise taxee by rebels
and usurpers. And yet it has forborne.-
Now am not in favor o. war. am peace
man. But am in favor OF maintaining the
honor of our national flag wherever it floats.
(Appause.) If it is attacked anywhere and
by anybody repel the attack CALAMITY. Jap
plause If it islowered, raise it again at all
hazards Long and continued Applause.)
II they will wage a war with us, let them
take the responsibility and meet the conse-
quences.
Ny friends, what have we in Maryland to
gain BY secession2 If we were fighting for
rights, We might be justliiablc. But this is
no question of right. II is heartless at
tempt to gain place OF power. Some of our
| felow-citizens tell us that they have sym
patty with the South And so have |. All
| my sympathies are with her. But have no
sympathy with her rebellion. Applause y
Others say if Virginia goes Maryland must go.
But say no snch thing. loud Applause.l
Let Virginia 90 and all others 60, but we will
stay. Great Applause.) What are we to
gain by secession? Nothing but war and all
its horrors. What is it that now prevents
civil war? What is it that restraius aboi-
.iouism? 1t is the loyalty and conservatism
o ( the Border States. The moment they go,
there will be war to the knife. The cry of
freedom to the African will start from the
North and be heard all over the land, aud we
hero will be helpless, ruined aHd undoue.
Do we get better government by joining