The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-01

these as we have previously stated, convened at
the Board of Trade rooms, Sheriff VIM. H. Kern
presided. After discussion it was resolved to ap-
point committee of twenty one, with power to in
their number to one hundred, to prepare an
address and resolutions setting forth that Philadel-
phia is in favor of the CONSTITUTION, the Uninn,
and the Enforcement of the Laws" that she will !
sustain the Federal Government in any emergency
that may arise, and that she will make conces
sons to men who have taken rebellious attitude
towards the constituted authorities. The senti-
ment of the meeting was, that the Constitution, as
it is, must be preserved in all its integrity and the
laws enforced with all the power the Government
can command.
On Saturday, at noon, a second meeting of high
ly-inuentia citizens representing all party shades,
convened at the same place, and we understand
that commission was appointed to proceed to Har-
risburg, and confer with Gov. Packer as to some
official action relative to the exigencies of the day.
To-day, it is said, further meeting will be held.
So far can learn, the sentiment of the parties
interested was one of resolute determination to
maintain the Confederacy at all hazards-to in
yoke the little remaining patriotism of the Presi-
dent, and to make last appeal to the people of
the South.
We have heard of series of meetings, in this
city, whose avowed object the precipitation of
secession, and an intention to hurry Pennsylvania
into the Southern Confederacy. Idle the de-
caration may appear to be, we have sufficient au-
thority to state that such meetings actually
held, and that adjourned meetings for the same
purpose will be held this week. We shall endeav
PhiId Press Dec. 81.
MisCuIEvoUs TALK.-Ever since the result of the
November election was known, suggestions have
been made that the Inauguration of the President
elect may be prevented by mob, or an insurrectona
ry force In view of this possibility, it has been
| proposed to have Wide-Awake companies proceed
! to Washington, and hold themselves in readiness
| to maintain law and order. All such projects are
idle and mschievous on both Sides The Presidents
Inauguration cannot be hindered. The zeal of his
Wide-Awake friends is gratuitous, and all unne-
cessary excitement should be avoided at time
like this. 1t seems to be forgotten that the Con-
stitution prescribes no day, and no form or cere-
mony for the Inauguration of President, except
the oath of office. "Before he enters the
ton of his office, he shall take the following oath
or affirmation" Art H., sec. /, par. Z. No time
or manner is prescribed. The oath may be admin
istered on any day, or in any place. 1t is very i'm
pressive and becoming that should be administered
by high judicial officer publicly, in the face ofan im
mense multitude, and in connection with appropriate
civic and military Pomp. ltwould be matter for
regret-it might seem Notifying to the Presi-
dent elect-to enter on his duties without these
little circumstances. But any Judge, Commission
er, Notary or Magistrate, authorized by the laws
of the United States to administer oaths, has 1t II
his power to ''inaugurate' the President, in any
that the oath is taken, he is vested with authority
to exercise the powers of his high office immedi
atey upon the close of his predecessor term. Re
ssting his Inauguration by violence, Is as hopeiu
business as fighting his shadow.
There is only one force that can prevent his en-
trance upon his office If the two Houses of Congress
should resolve themselves into a mob, to proven
the counting and declaration of the electoral votes
there might be difficulty in executing the pee
pies will. But shall not believe that this
morally possible until we see it done.-Ne,o Yor
E1aminer.