Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-19
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


lay evening.
Mr., George $. lIagany, presided; assisted by
WIN. II. Engandi s. F. Bells G. II. Walter;
j. ). Valentine aud others, as Vice pi esidents
and Secretaries
committee of ten-tws from each Ward
consisting OF the following gentlemen, was up
pointed to present resolutions expressive of the
objects OF the meeting.
George W. Vernon, Philemma Chandler, VIM.
II. Pierce, Edward McAIanus, James Montgome-
ry, VIM Hare, John NJ. Turner Frederick
Hackett, Joseph M. Pussy, Thomas Harvey.
During the absence of the committee Joshua
). valentine. being called upon, came forward
mi made few remarks in favor of the Union
and the integrity of the Constitution.
lie was following by Mr.. g. W. Curry, who
ueseanied largely upon the propriety of forming
new party, with new men, and new principles,
which should recognize the working man, and
respect the dignity of labor. Mr.. Curry threw
some terribly hot bricks at the politicians, who
dabblei, as he said, in the political mud puddle
oi politics for the mean purpose of using the
.huonanlc ana working man as o stepping stone
70 oihce. Mr.. Curry said he voted for john
Bell, but begged to be forgiven for his mistake.
he would never do 80 again. lie believed
Abraham Lincoln was the man, under God, and
the only man of all the late Presidential candi.
dates who could curry this country safeiy and
he would do it.
Mr. England was called upon, and made a
few witty remarks characteristics OF the speaker.
tie too, had been Bell man, but is such no
longer lie declared that he could not tolerate
or associate with any one who bore even tho
aemblahce Of treason; hence ia this contest he
was for honest old Abe" the man fer tue
times aud the champion of the Constitution.
Mr.. II. II. j. Mali next took tue stand, and
-
Union party man." aud was unwilling to give al
his BellEyerett principles to embark in tho new
Union enterprise about TO be formed AT this
point considerable excitement arose, several
speakers being on their feet AT the same time
MIR. NAH then produced The Bell Everett ln-
gersoll-BaltimOre-C Convention Fusion Conslitu-
ton union-and Enforcement of-the-lawa-plat-
form, passed in June of 1860, and moved its
adoption as the basis Of the new party
Mr. England opposed it, and declared that
" Mdt Was Ptdyed out" The greatest applause
ioho"ed tbs declaration; everybody seemed in
a good humor, and none more 20 than Mr.. Naif
himself
MIR. Vernon said the Bell party was dead and
ouiled, aud 1t was no use of talking about it any
longer.
During the grand jubilee of disorder that
prevailed, the committee on resolutions appear
ed, aud reported the following which we're unan.
imousy adopted;--
WHRRRAs, We, citizens of Wilmington, in pub
ITO meeting assembled, agree to lay aside our old
party predictions and form an organization for
the purpose of electng officers at the approach
ing city election therefore be il
Resolved That we baud ourselves tooetber
without distinction Of party, and organize a
party under the name and title Of the Union
party Of Wilmington.
ResotVed, That in order to make our oreaniza.
ton the more perfect and effective we cordially
invite the unconditional Union men of every
party to join us in onU brotherhood.
RESOLVED, That efforts be Immediately made TO
complete this organization and for that purpose
there be committee of fifteen apponted-tbree
from each ward-whose business il shan bo IN
carry out the intentions OF this meeting.
ReSolDed, That the nominations for ciiv an;
GERS be made by ballot in the City Hall, due
notice OF the same having. been made and tho
proper officers to hold the same appointed.
HesolDsd, That public nomination for all the
city officers he held on Thursday afternoon Au.
gust the 10Th, between the hours of . and
O'Clock.
ResoiOed That the committee have full power
10 eau meetings and appon. officers TO hold the
nomination election.
:, After the adoption of these resolutions. Mr.
Nan again presented his "played out" platform
inu pressed 1t with considerable energy, not
W outstanding the penitent portion Of the Bell |
Eseretls in the crowd were opposed to il. n |
was finally laid upon the table by a yery decided |
1ote N''''su
During the evening, Mr. John Sebo. addressed
lie meeting. lie told a story--a Joke we mean
W " nra9areth who when lie studied medi.
Ine, studied out of q book and when he go,
ired he shut up the book, and then onens6 Il
gam. AT this the charitable good nature of
lie crowd INDUCED in laugh. Mr.. Sebo then
'ated that he had voted for Mr.. Breckinridoc
nut wouldn't do 80 no more" whereupon another
augh was extemporzed by the meeting. He
at down amid the "wilIest enthusiasm
ln pursuance of the third resolution the chair
ppoinleu a committee of iifteen-three from
neh Ward-to carry out tho objects of tho
ieeuns Ihey were announced as follows, and
First Ward-Wm. 4. Porter Davtl WooI,no,
idward Darlington. "'''''''"'
Second Ward-Geo Nebeker, Willinm HIRE
lien Smith, ''"'''
Third Ward-James Scott, John Burnett, ].
Fourth Warl-GeOrge II. Walter, John H.
dams Daniel Farra 80
tlfih Ward-Joseph Pyle, j. W. Hawkins
i, AT the commencement of the meeting, it WINS
~ ~ VIM , might DO considered an unusually large
creased, until at length the I becase u orowa
ell filled. The best feeling PREVAILED FTT W. !
1sence of the politicians from the forcsr,,nI
the business operations, was n noteJ tra u""u
the meetihg and so too. was the nna,,i,i,'
sentiment which prevailed in iayor of ,hs n
gor9us prosecution OF the war and the general
10 the ability OF the President md
W. ocoH 10 crush out the rebellion. OF
~, IA
p ,'l', " little boy about years old. p
IS House Wharf in New Castle. on FriIsv '"e 81,
is parents, who are from New YORK. Ind Ssan "
'pping for some days at Mr.. striekianJ's baIa ="
mar anJ ,vos a aa I'!.e ielloW strayed of after
larf abont o,cioo. u , 'ue helgnoorhood of the