Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-08-14
GREAT WAR MEETING in WASH
INGTON.

/ WASHINGTON, August lO.-An immens
war meeting took place at the east front o
the Capitol this afternoon. The gatherin.
was preceded BY the ringing of bells, the e
ring OF cannon and music from the Marin
Band. The portico and platform was occu
pied by many ladies and military, naval ant
civil officers of distinction
The Mayor of Washington presided, witt
thrty-four Vice Presidents and twenty-five
Secretaries.
After prayer by the Rev. John C. Smith
the following resolutions were read by Ed
ward Jordan, the Solicitor of the Treasury:
Resolued That we, residents of the District
of Columbia, but having among our number
citizens of every portion of the country. re.
gard the dismemberment of the Union as an
event not to be contemplated in any contn-
gency whatever, it being forbidden alike by
| our geographical, commercial, social and po-
liticsl condition by our domestic and for
eign interests; by the shame which would
attach to us did we suffer its accomplishment,
and the worthessness of what would remain
to US afterwards; by the mighty interests in
volved in the Union and the vast sacrifices
which have been made for its defence by
the hopes of the living and the memories Of
the dsud. And we deliberately and solemn
" declare that, rather than witness its over
throw, we would prosecute the present war
until our towns and cities should be reduced
to ashes [applause,l our fields should be des-
olated and we and all that are dear to us
should have persisted with our possessions
Let the Union be preserved or the country
made desert CApplanse.l
Resoired, That we have not a doubt that
almost The eutre population in the loyal
States are animated by the same sentiments
which we express, and that if there is at the
present time any hesitation manifested by
them in devotirg themselves or their proper
ty to the cause of the country, it is owing
solely to their misgiving as to the prosecu-
ton Of the war; Applause and cries of
'iood"l to an apprehension that there is, on
the part OF those who direct our military OPP
sratons-~ neither in the Cabinet or in the
feld-a want Of readiness and determination
to empty at once, decisively and crusliingy,
the full power of the nation, which all feel
and know t. he overwhelming.
Resolrs3, That profoundly convinced as we
~
tati"n " deem it the duty Of the President,
and We therefore most respectfully, but ear
nestly, urge upon him to adopt effectual
means OF assuring the people that he is re-
solved tn prosecute tho war on a scale limited
only by the resources of the country; aud
W. shall hail with j., the recent order direct
ing the immediate draft of large additional
force as cheering evidence Of SIT n resolve.
Applause:
Resolred, That while there are among us
differences Of opinion upon minor questions
of policy in the prosecution Of the war, we
arc all agreed that the measures adopted
should be those which will bear with most
crushing weight upon those in rebellion,
whether in arms or not [Appause.l
Recolrcd, That convinced as we are that
the leaders in tho rebellion will never sincere
ly return to their allegiance to the Union, or
quietly submit to its laws, we are Of the o.
pinion that they should be regarded and
treated AZ irieclamable traitors who are to be
stripped of their possessions Of whatever char
acter, and either deprived Of life or expelled
from the country. wild applause, and cries
of Good"
Resolccd, That in our judgment wherever
our armies go within the rebelious States,
means should be taken to test the oysly If
the inhabitants, and that those who refuse
their unqualified adhesion to the CAUSE Of the
Union should either be placed under restraint
or compelled to go beyond our lines, while
their effects should he taken from them, and
SO far AS available I've converted to the Use of
the army. Applause
Resolred, That the National Capital is en-
ircntly the place where treason should bein-
stanty denounced and punished.
AT this clause tho applause from the thou
sands of voices was deafening, and again and
again three cheers were enthusiastically Civ
en-, with EXPLANATIONS of Trend that again"
"good, g",d, read it again"
Mr.. Jordan was about to do so when lie
war Interrupted by the heavy and contnu-
ous ,,und OF caun"n. mingled with music
from the Marine Band, 70. the President had
now made his appearance and was proceed
ing to the front of the platform, where chair
had been provided for him in conspicuous
place.
Three cheers were given in his honor, and
when this pleasant excitement had somewhat
Fubsiled Mr.. jordan read the entire resolu-
tioS, an follows:
Resolved, That the National Capital is en-
inenty the place where treason should DO in
stanty denounced and punished, and that
the most stringent measures should be adopt
ed by the proper authorities without delay to
discover and arrest the disloyal men and wo-
men who iniest this District and that they
should be compelled to establish in the most
conclusive manner their fidelity to the Gov
eminent or forfeit its protection.
The reading Of this resolution was greeted
throughout with applause.
Resolved, That We heartily approve Of the
act Of Congress, passed at its recent session,
subiecting to confiscation the property Of
Rebels, and declaring free such of their slaves
as shall take refuge within the lines of our
army and that we deem it to be the duty Of
the President, to the uttermost Of his ability,
to give prompt Oft ect to the provisions of that
act, and especially that he take the most ef-
ficient means within his power to cause full
notice thereof to be given to all persons who
may be affected thereby. CApplause.
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