The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01
From the Daily Of Friday, July 18th.
The War Meeting Last Might.

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The meeting Of citizens last evening
called inpursuance of resolutions Of the City
Council, was one Of the largest and most en-
thnsiastic ever held in st. Paul. Its object
was to arouse public attention to the alarm.
ing situation ofthe country, and to the pres4
sing necessity for prompt enlistments, in re-
Spouse to the call of the President for vol
unteers.
The meeting was presided over by the
Mayor, and spirited and patriotic addresses
were made by that officer, and by Messrs.
SIBLEY, BR1sBIs, Smith, CULLEN, GlLAAs.
WoLTF, TAYIoR and NRwsoN,-a Of
which met with hearty responses on the
part ofthe patriotic assemblage. The fol-
lowing resolutions, which were adopted
without dissent, fairly embody the senti-
ments of our people:
Whereas, The Chief Magistrate of the Unit.
ed States has issued his proclamation calling
for 300, 900 Volunteers to reinforce our army
in the field; and whereas we are assembled in
express our convictions upon the existing
crisis of our national affairs. And
oencv dem;aS1Gnnr country in its present emer.
seucy oeMdnus VI evSiy Viti-~n, by 5it7 b or
adoption. laying aside all partizan strife and
individual preferences, an earnest, cordial and
energetic support of the Government. with
cheerful sacrifices upon the altar of patriotism.
of life, property, and every thing with which
God has endowed US, therefore.
Resolved, That we recognize but two diyis.
ions of the People of the United States in this
crisis: those who are loyal to the Constitution
and every inch of its soil. and are ready to
make every sacrifice for the integrity of the
Union and the maintenance of Civil liberty
within it, and those who openly or coyertly
endeavOr to sever our country. or to Weld to
the ins0lent demands of its enemies that we
recognize as friends all persons ready and
willing to sustain the Government, and as enc.
mics all who do not cooperate and heartily
sympathize with all means known to civilized
warfare to crush out the rebellion and punish
the traitors. There can be no neutrals in this
war, only patriots and traitors.
Resolved, That we hail with satisfaction the
adoption OF a more energetic policy upon the
part OF the Government, and the use of eyery
species of person and property claimed by
rebels, which can aid the efficiency or contri
butte to the comfort of our soldiers, and weaken
the enemy.
Resolved. That the people of ST. Paul have
abiding confidence in the ability and patriotism
of the President of the United States, and we
pledge our city to furnish its full quota of men
under the wise call for three hundred thousand
additional volunteers to join the armies in the
field for the speedy termination of the war.
Resolved, That we cordially approve the
action of the City Council in Offering Bounty
for enlistments in the various Companies now
organizing in this city, and we pledge our
selves to redeem the guarantee made in so
timely and satisfactory manner And that we
urge upon every citizen the patriotic duty of
cooperating by personal exertions with the
city authorities in the efficient measures inau.
gurated to insure the immediate supply of men
needed to fill up the quota pledged by this
meeting to the Government.
Resolved, That while Minnesota cOngratu-
lates her loyal sister States upon the gallantry
of their troops, she refers with pride to the
bravery, heroic endurance, and distinguished
services on almost every important battle
field, of the noble men she has contributed to
the War. That our highest admiration, and
warmest gratitude is given to the officers and
men of the noble regiments that have repre-.
sented our State in the National Armies.