Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-07-31
GRAND UNION WAR MEETING IN
BALTIMORE CITY.

The Union citizens of Baltimore, to tho
number Of many thousands, assembled in
mass meeting at Monument Square on Mon
day night last, to testify their willingness
still to uphold the Government Of the United
States In its efforts to crush out the rebellion,
and to present assurances that the small num-
Der Of troops asked for from Maryland as
her quota Of the three hundred thousand
called for BY the President would soon be
forthcoming. The meeting was one Of the
largest. # not The largest and most spirited
ever held in Baltimore. Tho entire space
from near Baltimore to III. north Of Lexng-
ton street, in Calvert, was packed with liv-
Ing throng. whose hearty cheers, in response
10 the sentiments uttered upon the stand,
might have been heard in every section of
the city. The meeting was prolonged until
a late hour, ane from first to last the Creates
snthusiasm prevailed.
For the accommodation Of the speakers
and officers Of the meeting, spacious stand
had been erected Immediately in front of the
Court House. This was brilliantly illunina-
ted and decorated with the national coors
and patriotic devices and mottoes. The
splendid band of the New York Seventh
Regiment, Prof Graffula, leader, occupied a
place Immediately above the stand in the
Court House enclosure, and added to the at
fractions of the evening by tho performance
L. e.. ,t,,1o - klo -.
selections. Fireworks and boufres brilliant
iy illumin ated the same
Shortly after o'clock, the Governor Of
Maryland, Hon. Augustus w. Bradford, Ma
ior General John f. Wool and staff, and
other distinguished gentlemen, appeared on
the stand. and were received by the large
audience with prolonged shouts of applause.
AT hslf-pssl eight o'clock, John G. Will
mot. Esq, proposed the following gentlemen
~ officers, who were unanimously confirmed
Presidsnt- Hon. A. W. Bradford.
Vics Presiden.-JOhn Leo CHAPMAN. Tbos.
". Booze, Capt. w. Christopher, Edwin A. Al
bolt, W. s. Crowley, W. F. Pentz, Archibald
Stirling, c. A. Gambril, B. r. Hynson, George
Rogers, W. Addison, Jno. Rogers, p. q. sauer.
vein, J. D. sidenstricker, DR.. W. II. Baltzell,
". DsGosy. J. II. Lloyd, A. Fonton, ]. A. Nor.
gar, j. g. Rsmsley, II. MoKim, DR.. j. P. Hart
man, J. Price, B. Crane, D. Deford, DR.. J. Ar
mitage, VIM. Robinson, snml Wilhelm, Thos.
Eswsll Jr., David r. Lusby, Geo. q. Stevens
Henry McElderry, DR.. VIM, L. Reese, DR.. jos
X. Roberts. Michael Warner.
Seerstaries-Col. Thos. B Rich, Charles W.
Walker, J. Thomas Wood, Thorndike Chase.
The following resolutions were adopted
Whereas, We, the people of Baltimore
and of tho State of Maryland, have not been
properly represented in the councils of the
State or Nation, nor understood BY the Gov
eminent of tho United States.
Resotued That any division of the National
territory is fatal to the greatness, security and
prosperity Of the American people, and es-
pecially ruinous to every interest OF the peo-
pie of Mary land, and that we here pledge
ourselves ip person and property to support
the Government in the prosecution OF this
war, till every rebellious weapon sinks into
submission before the flag Of tho nation.
RESOLVED. That while one-third of the
people of Maryland are false to their allegi-
ancc, two-thirCls Of her people are loyal to
tho Government of their fathers, and are
ready to hear their full share of the burdens
OF this war, personal and financial, but are
NOT willing to follow all who are ready to
lead them. They are entitled to b. treated
with confidence and respect by those in au-
thority over them to have men who enjoy
their confidence selected by the Government
TO lead them in tho field and to have the
confidence and respect Of the Government
expressed by the elevation to responsible
commando Of a due proportion Of MARYLAND
men competent to command Snd tn ought to
be so by their fellow citizens. Aud in the
hope that this will be so for the future, we
earnestly invoke the young men of the State
70 tender their services to the Government
10 fill up the Maryland quota, in the full
confidence that the peops Of the State will
supply The neglect OF the late Legislature,
and place the volunteers of MARYLAND on a
full footing with those of the most liberal
State
Resolred That il the neglect Of the Leg
iRlature to mike provision for the inevitable
expenses Of organizing volunteer force
which ne loyal State but Maryland has been
deprived vt, should prove serious obstacle
to filing the Maryland quota by volunteers.
In our opinion the President should call on
the militia to fill the deficiency, whereby,
while the Government will secure the reaui-
site men. the disoyal men of the State will
have to bear a part Of the burthen their
wickedess has imposed upon tho country.
Resolred, That military power is the only
adequate means for the suppression Of the
rebellion, and the energy Of its use should
know no other limits than the laws of war.
the requirements of the Constitution and
:he necessities of the case that armed trail
tors can avoid their seventies by laying down
their arms, and those in arms have No right
to complain; and the traitors who swarm in
our streets. giving aid and comfort to their
coDfeaerates in arms, are entitled TO no more
tender treatment, and by their insoleuce pre-
woke and merit summary punishment.
Resotred, That while contiscation and c.
Emancipation Of the property and slaves of
rebels may net be an efficient means Of sup
pressing the rshellinn. they are essential to
cripple the power of those now in arms to
emharass the restoration of peaceful and con-
st;tutional government after their military
power is broken and therefore we heartily
approve OF the policy OF confscating the
property Of the leaders Of The rebellion, and
declaring the slaves of every rebel free from
I'll obligation TO obey those who refuse to
obey the laws of the land ..',.
Resolued, That the cause Of tho Union in