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

generous ouiburst Of patriotic approval, OF the
laudation Of the truly brave Would that be
could but behold this soul-siirring expression Of
the devotion Of Delawareans to their >sSe,try
and its immortal Constitution. But as We inrn
and gaze upon these symbols Of his nessr u. be
forgotten Triumph, what lesson do We read
now powerful do they address themselves 40 W,
rs We are assembled here to night They S16at
to us OF noble victories won and Of the 1ilss7. "a
promising devotion OF the gallant hero, Ia 4Fssa
honor We are assemble |, to the cause % 1is
oountry-a cause ever dear TO true and lS Al
DelaWareans. Aud what emotions OF gensxcus
pride aud patriotic ardor rise within our bosGl.s
as we gaze on this star bespangled ensign sb
beautifully displayed, so proudly waving At
it's now bumIiated opponent. Aud, surely;<Ae
have Just cause for rejoicing, ample reason or
yieldingto emotions of pride, as we remember
'he occasion which has assembled us ioeetiser,
this bright and starlit evening. Surely when
we remember that II was reserved for a dIsin
guished citizen Of Delaware to commences DE
great and glorious ." forward movement" With
mas struck terror into the hearts of our rebel
iotsi and which has imbued every loyal Afneil
can with the liyeliest emotions Of hope and 10y ;
surely when we recall this, we have lust cause
for loud aud prolonged rejoicing. Ni
ies, 1t was reserved for the gallant Durolr
TO give that command, " Forward, American.
forward" which is even now reserberatng aiai
the hills and wales of old Virginia, md wh.th
our noble leader, the cautious, nndaunted and
heroic mcclellan, is even now carrying for ~ 4
TO certain inevitable success. And to-uiQht}s
We gaze upon these symbols of the noble bero,,I,
Of our distinguished fellow citizen, we read -
glad tidings that the victorious march 20 GLORY
riously commenced by him and his have ass
eiaiee, is even now rapidly approaching its coz
pletion, and that speedily.
And now, citizens Of Delaware, let me caution
you to stand firm in the noble position YOU hsst
assumed in favor of your country. You hass
done nobly, you have acted gloriousy, be We u.
trm, unwayering in your devotion TO that al.
rions old ensign, that me-honofed " Sta.
Spangled Banner" Remember, that this misi
cradle symbol Of traitor league, represea,l
only South Carolina but remember. oh re.
member, that that glorious old flag is Id
honored representative OF the thirty. four greed
States Of the American Union.
Ihshk uOi, Delaware il still represented oh
ihat aznre field. Thank God, thai Of all tht
beautiful stars which decorate that glorious col.
stellation, none shine with more resplenden,
brilliancy than does that Que which is Indicative
OF The lltte Diamond State. Aud a. we thus
reJolce together over victories now and trinn,pli,
yet be, We send greeting 10 Commodotk
DUPONT. through his most worthy Representative,
.
trophies SO CALAMITY won and Ma kindIv rsssrs N
for us; and onr most heartfelt assurance of dsse
and lasting. interest in the glorions cansa Il
which he is 80 nobly engaged.
The City of Wilmington. tbrouob ma h.
most humble reoresentaIive ae.ar,s ~. ~ ~ W
ings of generous prid. these svmhals NJ M H.,
tinguished services, his immortal victories.
s svsr most no earnestly assures him that they viii
ed BY her, And now NJ Ma earnestly quart
honor to commit them into yonr cara Nas'llf
n ag, nahes ana gentlemen, that they will u
assurance of their safety tb:n ,b nueu 10 ossss
of the fact that they are to be intrnsted 10 ihs
G SpJSaa' eare and supervision of the hOnOred
but little given IN worda ~ r n,an o. ueeas,
a fathers care and, cherish them with mai deyo.
uon WIN which an American ever cherishes the
And when peace sbsli a n,s ''ro@ Ss
benign rays Ger every portion of our now dis-
.,aeled country, then, yes, then, amid our shouts
sign of orr ,hsn nn;, aes y, Joy ma noble en-
aaunted to the bretze, mot only as a rewsmy
Dranee Of the gallant deeds of the patriot
the mos, JSa aso ~ a emblem OF rebellion
the annals Of apv oiyiizsJ and sdnoa, dssssnsa
That "star spanged Banner" the pride Of cur
uusr's ana the hope Of the world, will once
fertilization and eyery Too, as rsh s sss'y n.ps,
cherished and revered by the patriotic bu, mis-
Ann l,s o. ,, sss,S ss ,,sl s'sta-
during tbo doI;norn ~ -. sro~Ao, ''eq"T""y
Tbe oddrossas oS Sa,, n'' .'ni"'A''
tirelv extomnoro anI .sp -A' n "e'e Gu,