Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-03-21

auuhtioh Ol lhe Truly hraFe! Noulu thht ne
'oud but behold this soul stirring expression oil
he devotion Of Delawareans to their country
and lis Immortal Constitution. But AS VT turn
aud gaze upon these symbols ot his never to be
forgotten irinmphs, what u lesson do we read
how powerful do they address themselves to US,
ts we are assembled here to night, They speak
to us OF noble victories, won and of the uncom
promising deyotlO on Of the gallant hero, 10 whose
honor We are assembled, to the cause Of his
cOuntry-a cause ever dear to true aud loyal
Delawareans. And what emotions of generous
pride and patriotic ardor rise within our bosoms
us we gaze this slar-bespangled ensign 80
beautifully displayed, 30 proudly waving DER |
its now humliated opponent. And, surely, we |
have just cause for rejoicing, ample reason for |
yielding TO emotions Of pride, as We remember |
Tue occasion which has assembled us together
this bright and siarlit evening. Surely when
we remember that il was reserved for distn
guished citizen of Delaware to commence the
great and glorious forward movement which
has struck terror into the hearts Of our rebel
foes, and which has mbued every loyal Ameri
can with the liyellest emotions of hope aud joy
surely when recall this, we have just cause
for loud and prolonged rejoicing
Nes, il was reserved for the gallant DUPONT
to give that command, " Forward, Americans,
forward, which is even now reVerberating amid
the hills and wales Of old Virginia, and which
heroic Mcclellan, is even now carrying forward
10 certain inevitable success. And Tonight as
We gaze upon these symbols OF the noble hermsm
Of our distinguished felow-citzen, we read the
glad tdings that the victorious march SO glOri-
riously commenced By HIM aud his brave asso.
eiates, is even now rapidly approaching its COM
pletion, and that speedily.
Aud now, citizens Of Delaware, let me caution
you to stand firm in the noble position you have
! al Van h4y
done noby you have acted gloIiUusy, be ye yet
hrm, unwavering in your devotion 10 that glu-
rious old ensign, that time-honoied .. Star
Spanged Banner" Remember, that this mus.
cradle symbol of IL traitor league, represents
only South Carolina; but remember, oh re-
IN mber, that that glorious old flag is The
honored representative of the thirty.four great
States of the American Union
Thank God, Delaware is still represented On
that azure field. Thank God, that OF all the
beautiful stars which decorate that glorious con.
stellntiou, none shine with more resplendent
brllliancy than does that Que which is indicative
Of the little Diamond State. And as we thus
rejoice together over victories now aud riumphs
yet to be, We send greeting to Commodore
! DUPONT through his most worthy representative
our Warmest expressions Of gratitude for these
| trophies 30 gallantly won aud so kindly RESERVED
for us and our mlst heartfelt assurance Of deep
aud lasting interest in the glorious cause in
which he is so nobly engaged
The City of Wilmington. through me, her
most humble representative, accepts with feel
| ings Of generous pride these symbols Of bis dis.
tngushed services, his immortal victories, -.
and most earnestly assures him that they will
ever he cherished ever be most earnestly euatl.
ed by her. Aud now, Mr.. Mayor, | have lhe
honor TO commit them into your care Need |
say, ladies aud gentlemen, that they will he
prolectedy am certain you need no better
assurance of their safeiy, than the mere mention
ot the fact, that they are to be intrusted TO tho
special care aud supervision of the honofed
Chief Magistrate of our city man Of deeds,
but Little given to words, he will guard them with
. fathers care aud, cherish them with that detU.
ton with which all American ever cherishes tie
symbols Of the success of his fellow .countrymen.
And when peace shall once more spread her
benign rays DER every portion of Onr now de
lraeled country, then, yes, then amid our shouts
ol triumph and our notes OF joy, that noble en
sign OF our then united country shall he proudly
Haunted TO the bre ze, not only as a remen-
brance Of the gallant deeds of the patriot
DUPONT, but also an emblem of rebellion
the most disgraceful which has ever latkenhi
the nnnals Of any civilized and educated nation
That d" Star Spangled Banner" the pride Of OIL
hearts aud the hope of the world, will once
more wave not only in triumph over every rebe
iortiiication aud every foot Of rebel soil, but be
cherished and revered by the patriotic but mis-
guided sons Of every rebel State.
Applause greeted the speaker frequentl.
during the delivery of his remarks.
The addresses of both speakers were en-
tirely extempore, and had happy eiIec
upon the audience
AT the conclusion Of tile address, th,
Band struck up the Star Spangled Ban
ner,'' amid enthusiastic cheering This par
OF the ceremony being over, his Homo
the Mayor proposed three cheers for III
Union, which were given with an earnest
ness seldom witnessed in promiscnon
assembly. They we're followed by chee
/ after cheer for President Lincoln; Commo
dore Dupont; General Burnside Genera
McClellan our Army aud Navy &C. &c
, until the very walls OF the Hall becam
: vocal with the echo of enthusiastic voices.
With what new energy and courage on
, brave men, who are now on sea and Ian
defending their glorious country, would Ell
ter upon their perilous errand, could the
but have heard the plaudits and blessings i
y their behalf which fell from the lips am
+. filled the hearts Of the large Wilmngto
audience assembled on that occasion.
! After the adjournment of the meetin
the military portion of the audience parade
our streets with banners flying and drum
e beating. The streets were filled with peo
pie and on the tongue Of mud and matrol
father and sou, old aud young, was the nam
of Delaware's brave soldier Commodor
q DuroNT,