New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-15
UNION MASS MEETING IN WAYNE GO
Immense Outpssrins Of the Loyal Cffazen'
Of Western New-Ysrk.

A large and most enthusiastic Union meeting was
held ia the Baptist Church, West Walworth, On Iuun-
day evening, Sept L. for the purpose OF deVeop'he
the Intent spirit Of rs, and most goriousiy was TO
sponded TO- showing clearly that the noble yeonAnry
of our land merely want TO bs shown the way ana
they will rush eagerly to sustain the nag OF ther
country.
Henry w. Downing, esq., was called to the char.
The meeting was addressed by the Rev. f. r. Name
Isaac Trip esq, and the Hon. Joseph Peacock each
of whom In the most eloquent manner depicted tne
present national crisis, aud urged the young men
especially to chow themselves worthy OF their lore
fathers and the land which gave them birth by hurry
log forward to assist In keeping our glorious ensign
high advanced In spite Of enemies abroad ana traitors
at home-an opportunity which many then aud there
embraced by enrolling themselves US recruits In tne
Ira Harris Guards.
Major Mevicar, of that corps, being present, was
loudly called on and made most enthusiastic aud
lstiing speech which unclaimed the attention OF
his audience for upward Of hour. La the course OF
bis remarks be said that, being oreign-born citizen,
and one who had served the British Royal Artillery
the audience might have some curiosity 10 know why
he should take the stand 10 sustain the flag ana insu
tions of America. he briefly stated that he was
Scoichman and proud Of his country-that IRON Ills
infancy he had shown symptoms Of comba,iyepess AID
that in bis hoy hoods dsys he delighted to come INTO
physical collision with his Bc6ooHates This propensity
led him at last TO join her Majestys Royal Regiment
u
ments, with degree Of distinction for upward OF
five years At the end Of that time be took mp his
residence In the Adjoining province, who're be resided
upward Of thirteen years During that time he made
the institutions Of America In connection with those
of his own country bis study. AID the result Of this
was that he became convinced Of the superiority Of
American institutions. He sew this VIVA tho land
where he subjects Of the Old-World despots could
find a country and bome-where a man, without the
potoncy OF sisiocratic aid, could carve for hmeen
road to fame and fortune and toe manner In winch our
adopted citizens have espoused the Nstio,sl cause
shows that they are worthy the right OF eiiS~nstiP
aud the freedom they enjoy and 1t TO be hoJed NE
native born citizens will Tot be behind Them II Their
love and devotion 10 tine asg VI our common country
Major McVicar then went on IN graphic manner to
consider the alleged causes OF the present troubles
Without impugrsng the political creed OF any party
he WA not afraid say boldly that Slavery was The
frat and sole of the preent unnatural rebellion,
ana ~ a Christian and SOLDIER be rsloced that Gen.
Fremont had struck st the root Of the matter. lie
hoped that what be hsd 30 nobly begun would be fol-
lowed no vigorously in the prosecution OF TIE war
Tbese remarks weTs ivssi ~i'h $3.50. ~.A .'-'n-
ued spplAute, and cries OF 6 That the talk
Msor McNicar then referred N the noble, patriotic
sno unpartisan speeches Of HoI, Dickinson, Johnson
and the gallant CAPT. T. y. MeAgher. Their names
were received with tumnltuous applause, and ories OF
&" They are the men for the times" He'then advised
his aud.nce in the mot emphatic manner TO bay ASIDE
I'll party chickering's and give their united aid 10 AS
AIT The Constitutional Government 10 suppress TINS
formidable rebellion which now threatening the
very existence oil the nhilOn We Noui1
afissng and byword 10 ali the earth.
The Major said country worth living In was a
country worth fighting for aud dying for aud he hoped
that the fond dreams Of European despots would not
be allowed 10 become rtaty by the apathy Of those
who are most intimately concerned. This nation Is
now closely watched by friend ana foe AID II 10 for MS
now 10 show that man Is capable of self-govefment.
He said, IA for him, he neyer Was believer IN the
divine right OF kings. lie was hTm peh.yer III The
He concluded by making an urgent appeal 70 the
yeomsnry Of Wayne County, 70 come forward, With
arm and pure 20 the part Of the Government at
this critical moment 90 fill up with The best bone
and sinew Of Wayne County Capt. Smiths Cavalry
Company.
The Major promised that be would take care tha,
the honor Of Western New-York, IN the Eeld, would
no, suifer nj their hands He also hoped that they
wonld nohly respond TO the call Of Gov. Morgan tor
the IS 900 additional troops and thus save the State
the disgrace OF drafting.
The result OF this meeting was not only 70 infame
the patroism Of Il people, but IL also resulted Ia OBJ
tanning large number Of recruits for the above CON-
psny which TO serve IN the Ira Harris Guards under
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