Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-07-08

to take no step backward until it waves oser a
re stored and peaceful Union.
This day is appropriate 10 the ceremony we
eIe now performing. This mornings sun rose
~ on the eigthy-sixth anniversary Of our Nation
Al Independence. The charter Of our liberties
ieslares that man is capable Of self government.
After the lapse of 80 many years, the expert !
ar ut of free institutions is undergoing u severe .
lud trying test, aud We to-day summoned to
renewed energy in their defense. The ennohink
r collections Of the past, the grandeur Of our
eelniry's history, her progress. strength aud
r,uowu, and the happiness and prosperity hith
erto Of our people, should dX the purpose Of
every good aud loyal citizrn to do his utmost, To
t,il aud sustain the Government in its efforts to
preserve, unmpaired. the priceless legacy ul the
Constitution and the Union.
REPLY OF non GEoRdg p. FISHER
Mr. Fisher spoke rapidly and without notes.
4 We are therefore obliged to depend upon mem
ory and an occasional note, for the substance Of
hi, remarks. They were nearly AS follows;
STA:
On behalf of the brave men of Delaware
Sho have left their homes aud daily yocaIious
TO defend their country in the field, and in the
sincerity of my own heart, | return thanks for
these beautiful testimonials Of the loyalty of our
people aad the kind remembrances in which the
noble defenders of our glorious Tag are held by
those they have leii behind them.
There could be no more appropriate time for
such donations than this anniversary day Of
Ameriean Independence, aud no more fitting
place than this loyal and patriotic little city oi
Wilmington. the home of SO many good aud true
friends of the union Nay will not eondne
their citizenship to Wilmington or Delaware
merely hut would speak OF them NJ citizens Of
the united States tor patriotism knows uo local-
n.y. no section;
No pent NJ utiea contract, oui powers
The whole huuhdissa enntiuenl 10 oufa
and by Gods blessing il shall remain ours
Eighty six years ago John Adams proclaimed
e tbs nm immortal day He iorotoli that not only
our children bat our chditens children to the
latest posierity would honor ts annual return
TINT they would she'd teara-copious gushing
tears,-not Of slavery, hut of eXutation, joy anu
gratitude AT every rcturn Of this glorious ann
" 7ersary Aud yet To-day, there are traitors
armed iOr tlie destruction OF this Uuipu Men
= WIN would "ralher rule in hell than serve il
= heaven" are raising their hands sSainst thi,
= btHehcent government; but they must not
cannot succeed. This Onion never shall be de-
:, troyed nor the Fourth Of July slicsen irom tn,
:, national calendar.
u never can iorget-for il is burnt ia my uem
Z. oty-the sad 18Th day OF April, 1861, whei
~ Massachusetts blood covered the streets OF ERl
lr tlmuTe reached that city about half au hou
alter the condict all was terror and excitement
,g I remembered me thai in other dsys when ou
country WAS imperilled, one Of Maryland's son
lr iu the patriotic teryor Of his heart, gave To th
country that inspiring song-the =" Star Span
in gl'd Banner" and anxiously | ga2ed aroun
l. 10 see II could once more catch CLEAN of hop
il; from the beautiful folds of that glorious old flag
" but alas, it was nowhere to be seen The cit
n, OF Baltimore had no ensign of the Union display
- ed, and the soil of Maryland was staine
a. with patriotic, loyal blood But when / return
td--as did soon afterwards 10 my own uatiy
State; glorious little Delawars-God bless her
Sc everywhere ! saw the banner of my countr
er kissing the breezes OF heaven and the patriotism
70 Of the people aroused to defend it. And not
nu withstanding we have sham patriots here an
>" sympathisers with treason, ! am ieioiced to sn
that Delaware is truly aud thoroughly loyal
10 Her sons in revolutionary times were among tn
es first to rally under the ,nner of the Union. A
on Saratoga, Monmouth Trenton, Camden an
OF other fields they proved their devotion 10 til
X country with their best blood and the names {
ire her heroes. Hazlett, Vaughan, Patten and other
are now held in grateful remembrance, hy on
Nv citizens
he With equal valor did our brave fellow citzer
ill rush TO the field in the second war with Englnn,
Ire in deteAce of the Constitution and the home ,
their fathers, Aud now, when parrcidal hant
HE would crumbe this fair temple Of liberty in til
OF dust, again we fnd noble and patriotic Dele
ud waIeans grasp the standard OF the Union au
the deiend it il need be with their lives DuPot
US and GILES are upholling the glory and honor
,ur our native State and TO. day news reaches I
lon of the death of Richard Briudlpy, who fell ga
on anty fighting for his dear native land. He wa
the the last to leave the field He was mob
an young man. He carries with hin to his earl
grave crown of glory aud the tenrs Of man
zen loved ones will be Shed for him God bless hin
in lie was true ani noble soldier.
to After making alusion to the heresy Of Sta
his Sovereignty, Mr. Fisher took his seat amid II
er- paudits of the audience. His reference Ia Il
TO death of MIR. Btindley created much emotion al
the haudkerchiefs went up to the eyes OF many wi
by were present Mr. Fisher is a bold. forcibl
Ii cheerful speaker and By his graceful and re
lee temany bearing wins favor rapidly with nm n
Of dience. We trust that our citizens will have
tier opportunity to hear more from him before t
ub- year closes.