Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman. (Wilmington, Del.) 18??-18??, 1862-03-21

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Guide and Preaeryer Of us all to whom as in.
dividuals, communities and nations we are re-
sponsible We thank thee that we are permitted
to assemble this evening under circumstances 81
full Of interest and Of hope and while il 4
ours to commemorate upon this festel occasion
the bravery Of one Of our loved ard honoret
iellow-citizens, who is far away Tonight upoI
the errand of his couniry's welfare, we would
not forget Thee, thou God Of our country. fo,
thy protection Of him aud the noble ones IA
whom thou hast granted victory and success.
We thank Thee for these emblems, which re-.
mind us Of the virtues and the deeds of those
who are still fighting for the honor and the
permanency Of our land Of those who are re-
membered by US tonight in gratitude and love
We thank Thee for tho presence still in onr
midst Of that beautiful aud sacred flag. still
honored and ievered by us ALL which Is vet the
emblem OF Union at once powerful and per
petnal. Anu we thank Thee that under il to-
night is hung that symbol Of u wicked and dis
graceful rebellion. o. may this be the boneful
pledge of still greater triumphs of our country's
cause And while we would do honor Tonight
to the services and memory of those gallant
ones who have given themselves so nobly for tLe
defence OF that which we all held so dear. o
may We never forget that il is to Thee we owe
all that success, the tidings of which are daily
aud hourly rejoicing our hearts
Our rhther, We look back upon our past his
tory with much OF fearful satisfaction, and for
ward with hopeful trust. For in Thee is our
hope. May thy protecting care be round about
our armies and their leaders, aud give them n
triumphant victory over all our foes, until re-
helllon il rooted out of our land. And wb.n
tbs shall have been goriousy accomplished. and
these scenes Of war and tumult shall have ended
return our soldiers to their homes and IN ns
crowned with their laurels and with an abiding
sense Of their dependence upon Thee.
And when the shock aud smoke of battle shall
pass away from our land, then may the people
see rising from the ashes of war the fair temnle
Of oar Union in all its ancient beauty and pro-
PORTIONS; still may its pillars be grit ia strength
and its expanding dome be found nearer Heaven .
from Il may Thy glory ever be reflected and he
meath II may there ever sound the grateful
homage Of nations praise aud songs of liberty
forever. Then may the people praise Thee. OF
Lord, may all the people praise Thee And
may this praise Of earth by godly aud noble
me- DC changed to praise in heaven, through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
After songs by the Glee Club and Music
by the band, Samuel NJ. Harrington. Jr
was introduced by the Mayor as the gentle
man selected to present the trophies of vic
tory to the city. The following is the
REMARKS OF Mr.. HARRINGTON.
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen.
In the early part of November last, a largo
and powerful fleet, under the command Of Flag
Officer DuPosT, called to the coast of Soutb
Carolina and Immediately engaged the fortified
lions at Port Royal. After desperate contest
and determined resistance, Captain DupoNr
landed and raised the American flag over he
captured works aud the soil Of South Carolina.
have now the honor and the pleasure Of pre-
senting, on his behalf, to the loyal citv NJ
Wilmington, the FIRST American flag that aosted
over that soil since the surrender Of Fort sum.
ter; and also rebel Gag captured IN the same
state by the fleet under his command.
The one Is the emblem Of the power and the
honor, and the unity Of the best government IN
earth. with single exception, il has nevsr
been raised over injustice. 1t has aeper been
insulted with impunity; 1t has never been low
cred with dishonor. II il has not always been
victorious, defeat has never been disgrace. Ia
represents the kindness aud beniicence Of onr
common mother, who has nourished us with |
care and tenderness that ought to be our CRATE |
lul pride. Its folds have given protection 10 the
iriDg, and been wrapped around many a brave
heart made silent by the chances of war. IL
mas waved proudly and peacefully over every
siste OF this Union and, by the blessing ri
200, u shall wave over them again. The power
nat VIII plant il seeks not TO subiueate mr. 40
opPress but TO restore the authority of The
constitution and to enforce all the laws. Thai
lower Is represented by six hundred thousand
men marching on to victory and these men
lase me sympathy aud the prayers of eysrv
oval man, woman and child.
f"s omeer DUPONT, our fellow-citiren of