Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-19
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

uhtAr UNION DEMONSTRATIONS the Of the
largest and most enthusiastic meetings that ever
assembled in our city, was held in the CITY Hail.
on Tuesday evening, IN favor of SUSTAINING the
government in its efforts to put down rebellion.
An organization was effected by calling the
Mayor, Hen V. G. 0ilpin, to the Chnir. and
appointing Geo Nebeker. J. $. Valentine. Geo.
: llagany, Jos Il. Bringhursf, Joel Fris,. las
II. Rice, VIM. A. Wisdom. l. H. Coke. Henry
bartram, S. 5. Southland, Daniel Farra, VIM. ii
Pierce, Jos. Q Spear, Henry McLear. John +.
Miller, Jos Heston, X. s. I.ammnt, j. NJ. Barr
j. Hunter, Jos. Richardson, VIM. S. HAYES
j. w. Sullivan, H. N. Wickershnm, j. Scott l.
rye, a. Boys |. D Gregg, c. +. Rudolph, j
l.. Thompson, John J Toner, J NJ Tuner Geo
stearns, j. Maris, aud John Finn Vice Presi-
dents; VIM. u. Gallagher Chas O'Donnel
$ Postes, II. Pinnegan, NJ II. Foster aud Han.
son Hartman, Secretaries.
On notion the following gentlemen were an
POINTED committee to report resolutions; Jna
Pyle, W, H. England, }. Montgomery. 4 II
Grmshaw, j NJ. Pussy.
While they were absent, DR.. W H. White being
loudly called for, came forward and made n neat
and patriotic speech. lie said that he wn4 moi
aware meeting was to he held until A few
minutes ago aud was totally unprepared. but
the Uu,on had been his theme when a Inv oud
ne could NOT think ct not responding wh,n it
we - N"hENAs Alt Mha ItuttN 10 HOLLOW The tlIp
Of his country nj all hazards, and he who Womb
not Keep step to the music Of the Union was n
tfnitor There could be but Que course for loynl
anu patriotic Citizens anil TINT was TO sustain
the Union and mid in putting down rebellion. -
lie was gtati1ed to see tue shirt eyinced he III.
'ehoW cltlzens. ami lie encouraged them to press
on IN The course they Ind taken His remarks
, were Well-lmed and were warmly appnuded. 49,
When he concluded J. s. Valentine oddrpsseI
tito l9spmhlpl uuItifn1o 10 ,
urging all to 10 their duty in the emergency
which had arisen. They must be either patrioia
or traitors
The Committee reported the following resolu-
tons which were unanimously approved. and ar
lrred TO be printed in all the newspapers of the
State: Wv
Whereas, the treason in the South has assumed
form that requires the earliest action Of the
government, and
Whereas, the President has called upop the
states for Seventy-ive thousand men, to-supnre,s
the rebellion that is now wnging war against the
government, Placing our liberties and Uuion II,
danger, therefore be it
Rssoired That we fully concur in the views of
the Presitsnt, aud that we respond to the call in
substantial manner, by promising him such mid
as may be requisite to enforce the laws aud re-
pei invasion.
Resoired That Delaware is as she has ol,soys
been loyal to the Union, that treason hns alwnys
been stranger 10 this State, and that We can
uemn me efforts that have been made to induce
the Legislature to take measures to rlace Della
ware among the seeding States
heSott@, That a high aud exalted patriotism
Will govern the people If Delaware, in the nrn
sent eiisis, and that they will be as we ever
have been the first to uphold and the Inst to do
sert the Union w
Resoiped, That the present crisis demands
TINT all party Ties should he obiiieratc.l thot
the Union men of all creels should band to
gether with NJ other object in view. than the
petpetuity Of the Union aud a yiulicatipn ec the
lights Of man; proving to the world that the
people are competent to govern themselves.
h,sofre", That we recommend the people of
inc inherent Hundreds, irrespective of party, to
meet AMI express their views on the state of the
Union. " ''''
HSoHm That We condemn al Senators and
representatives in Congress, who have prevented
NY their votes OF speeches, the settlement of The
present difficulties between the North and
South gu"
R'seir,d, That the people of Delaware will
sustain the government and support the Union,
and ARE always in favor Of the Constitution md
the enforcement Of the Laws.
Htsotrtd, That committee of five be npnont.
gu TO request the government officers to plnce lbe
national flag upon the Custom House nnd Past
Office OF this city. '
H'solged' That the proceedings of this meeting
he published in all the papers of the State.
James Montgomery offered the following rcsn.
luton, which was carried, with vocilerons cio,Y
ing
RsSolped, That we ccnsure and condemn flo
course of senator Blyard in the [ nite1 S,o,a ag
senate Tor not advocating a compromise between
Tue North ana South, and that we feel conf Irnt
that his course has placed US in talee position
before the world, that we rcpudiate His teaclings
rs having an anii-union tendency, and are nm.
worthy OF "A patriot AMI Deloworion "'' "''
The following gentlemen wcrc anno;,,oi T..
request that flags he raised Mt the Cnsinn, to,s,
and post office VIM. II ENGLAND ~ II al
lhny, II. Finnegnn q s Ifaganv ond ~;
John Sehn male "A little speceb nr,ino ii I
Ito their duty and appealed 10 his fellew Foro;,.a
efs who had taken no oath ia susinin ,lo go
ment
Repeated cheers were given f,r tho 81.
Spanged Banner the Union and Moior An,Ie,.nr
alter which the meeting aliourne1
Rrv Mn W,s,vrt,is nun, n.
Tho nav ueoroa q VI, n pi9,uuh =
,lic,,rs, an, ,i, ,,,,, "e.''ete" h's thid
Vv;i,ntn,,t a. 60, w. w. 'nv P'uuneh' slns OF
SUNDAY cveninq lsst M, '4u .huIcn' on
Inrgesf tbo, he a,or ','on was 'he
c,ih - i.a 1'V "'svtioe' IN 'hht church,
ors ,iot sr .n''. uu' ','asns lerl sehsiniy tue
,,.a,;,,o ,ta r,oiIa s',''' ~ upon us Ahd ap-
hyi,,ei IN hohnIi ~ ,','t,i .iN.n ~ ,ne eloquent
rho Ro vs Gnor W p'"ig virtue "ud morality
.i.iisi ~ rsy W. w. ouuroh, s!oquenily nd
c,i Nv i'hoAing the bless
IT, ~ W. W tne munster aud i'm
p,ut,E .S 'h,y VI lhe huer OF the Uni-
sorn I'll o'"'' VI '"' ooun''y' III her hour of
Tho noyororl ,,or,i.,,o,, ,o..,. e..,.-..,
ihe reverend gehi'einah took Tor his text the
tu verse OF 'he own ehapter OF Isaiah Their
Ieei run 10 eSll' anu lucy make haste to shed in
nocenl ploou 'heir thoughts are thoughts of
iin'Iuiiy wastng AMI destruction lbreakiug) are
IN ther paths