The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-08-07
The County War nreeting

ri On Saturday last according to previous notice
many of orr citizens got on board the Kenosha
Rockford cars, little after noon, bound for tn
County War Meeting to be held at the Agricul
tural 4 air Grounds in Bristol Eight cars wer'
filled inside and out, when the train started 10
the west. At several road crossings we TOOK Oh
additions to our load of passengers.
Arriving at the West Bristol station we found
few ofour friends from the country waiting to re-
ceive rs and gave them salute OF three cheers
and a oun. ThoIine was Immediately formed for
tbegrove inside the grounds, where things were soon
mt in readiness. Loads of farmers were constant
" arriving, and by the time the meeting was open
I'd. a very respectable crowd was in attendance,
Onite q number Of ladies, wives and daughters of
our patriotic farmers were present. and their pres
euce seemed to add enthusiasm and force to the
speakers.
The meeting passed off pleasantly and proftably,
the patriotism of the crowd being fully aroused
by the eloquent and ablespoeches they listened to
| Senator DooIittle made one Of his most eloquent
and able appeals to the people bespoke in con-
vincing terms Of the necessity Of grand, united
and persistent effort of all loyal men to put down
and crush out this wicked and useless rebellion
that's devastating the country, and filing it full
of bereayed widows and orphans. He showed that
it was war for which tile loyal states were notre-
| gponsible They were driven into it, and only
took up arms in defence Of themselves and their
common country. He showed that having taken
up arms 10 defence of the Union and the Govern
ment, We had no alternative but to Highland con-
quer, or surrender our country, our free institu-
tons and our glorious Union to the tender mercies
[ I 1Fvop
no other way but to conquer or be conquered
The Senatorwas interrupted by frequent bursts Of
applause. The most earnest attention was given
by all present.
Rev. 4. G. BARRY, Chaplain Of tho 4th Wis. fol-
lowed Sen. Doolittle, with one of his most happy
and characteristic efforts. lie spoke ofthe neces-
sity responding with alacrity to the call of the
President former He thought the people were
the Government and should direct the ISIS ues of the
war. He spoks strongly Of the necessity ofusing
every means that God and nature had put into our
hands to crush this unprovoked and unhoy REBEL
ion He thought the slaves ought to be allowed to
fghtfo for the Union and assist in all other ways pos
sible in conquering their rebel masters and to in
duce them to this, they should be assured by proc
Iamation of the President, of their Freedom. He
enough Of this war to convince him, that the quick
est, most effectual and most certain way to crush
the rebellion and restore permanent peace to the
country, was to use and free the slaves of every
rebel The hearts of his audience were evidently
with him in his views and opinions upon this part
Of his subject, forhe was cheered and applauded
frequently 1--we had room we might give more
extended abstract Of this speech, but even that
would not do it justice. Many have urged US to
havei written out for publication. We would be
Glad to publish il, for we have not heard more con-
vncing argument upon this subject Of emancipa-
ton.
Messrs Robinson and Webster both made patli-
otto speeches that were greeted with applause
Atthe close of the meetiag cheers were given for |
the speakers, for President Lincoln, and lastly |
three cheers and tiger for the ladies.
Themeetng broke up about five o'clock in the
the afternoon, and all betook themselves to their |
for home We of the city were land |
ed from the cars about six, glad that we went, and
satisfied that we were repaid for our time and troub'
le
Too much credit cannot be given to the mana
gers Of the Western Railroad for their liberalt
and patriotism in conveying the citizens TO and
from the meeting free Of charge. |
Altogether the County War Meeting was deci- |
ded success. See official report in another column.