Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-07-29
THE GOVERNMENT SUSTAINED
PATRIOTIC SpfECAES ANO RESOLUTIONS,

Pursuant to notice, a large and enthusias-
tic meeting was held in the City Hall, on
Saturday evening last. The large room was
densely packed, while hundreds were upon
the pavement, unable to get in. AT eight |
O'Clock the meeting was organized by the |
appointment of the following officers
President, His Honor, Mayor GGLFTN.
VICE PRESIDENTS,
lst Ward-Hou John Wales.
2nd Ward-Ruel Hieser.
Sd Ward-Philemma Chandler
4th Ward--Wm McCaulley.
9th Ward--John II. Price.
SECRETARIES,
Joshua Maris and S. NJ. Harrington Jr,
Esqs.
The President stated the object of the meet
ing to he TO recommend to the City Coun-
Gil the appropriation Of money to aid in the
speedy organization Of the Fourth Delaware
Regiment, and tho Delaware Battery aud
also to express the determination of our
citizens to carry on the war still more vigor-
ously, until rebellion shall be crushed and
treason punished.
On motion committee Of one from each
ward, consisting of Thomas Walter, Abra-
ham Boys, George W. Houseman, ID. Lam
mot, Ir. and VIM. Candy. was appointed to
report resolutions.
After consultation, the committe, through
u. l.ammot Jr, reported the following,
which were read and unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, Tine President of the United
States, at the suggestion and with the ad-
vice of the Governors of the loyal States
has called for an additional force of three
hundred thousand men for the purpose of
speedily und eiiectually suppressing the ex-
listing rebellion, and prosecuting with re.
newed vigor and energy ihe war for the
Union: Therefore,
RESOLVED, That we approve of the desire
and intention of the National Adninistra-
tion to use all the power and resources of
the Government for its own protection and
preservation and the maintenance of the
Union, and that We will at all times and in
every proper manner cooperate with every
effort that may he made by our National,
State, or local authorities towards accom-
plishing these objects
RESOLVED, That the State of Delaware
will promptly furnish its quota of the rev
levy of troops, aud that the City Council of
Wilmington is earnestly requested to pass
the appropriation ordinance for the encOur-
agement Of cnlistments now pending in that
body, and that this meeting will sanction and
endorse all expenditures OF money for such
such purposes, and that the cXigencies of the
| times require immediate action
RESOLVED, That this meeting cordially
responds to the sentiments of the patriotic
members of the Federal Congress us embo.
! died in these words
"That we hold it to be the duty of all
loyal men to stand by the Union in this
hour Of its trial to unite their hearts and
hands in the earnest and patriotic efforts for
its maintenance against those who are in
arms against it to sustain with determined
resolution our patriotic President and his
Administration in their most energetic ef-
forts for the prosecution of the war, and the
preservation of the nation against its enc
mics at home and abroad to punish trail
tors and treason with becoming severity, and
to so crush the present wicked and cause
less rebellion, that no flag of disunion shall
ever again be raised over any portion of the
Republic. That to this end we invite the
cooperation of all men who love their coun-
try, in the endeavor TO rekndle throughout
all the states such patriotic fire as shall
utterly consume all who strike at the Union
Of our fathers, and all who sympathse with
their treason or paliate their guilt.
Resolved, That committee of three be
appointed TO present these resolutions signed
by the President Of this meeting, to the City
Council.
In accordance with the fourth resolution,
d. Lammot Jr., 4. c. Stotsenburg and
VIM. Candy were appointed.
The President then introduced Hon. j ohm
Wales, who entertained the audience with n
brief but stirring speech. He denounced
the rebellion, and urged all to stand BY the
administration of President Lincoln in its
efforts to break down resistance. lie favor.
ed more vigorous policy he approved Of
the course Of General Pope, in quartering
The army upon the people he endorsed the
Presidents proclamation aud urged the
use of all our means to deleat the wicked
: and causeless rebellion lie was very fire.
quently interrupted by applause.
, Edward q. Bradford, Esq. being loudly
called for, came forward and was greeted
with hearty cheers. He made an eloquent
and able speech, which was often interrup.
, ted by enthusiastic applause
: Mr.. Bradford was followed hy Rev
Messrs. Arthur, Murphey and Aikman, il
patriotic end telling speeches. The course
Of these gentlemen in declaring their low,
for the Union, and their determination IL
stand by the Government in the prosecution
Of this war, met the unanimous approval o
the meeting. Deiying the slurs often utter
Z ed against political preachers they bold
{ ly declared that all they had should be giveI
4 to preserve their country; that loyalty wa,
f u christian duty that the Government wa
right and that God would give it success
, They urged the immediate raising Of meI
. and money to bring the war to a speedy ant
i successful termination
When the last speaker, Rev. Mr. Aikmnn
C declared that no disloyal man could occup,
s his pulpit, the cheers were so long contfn
. ued and enthusiastic, that for several minute!
i he was unable TO proceed. The meeting
J.. thus evinced their appreciation Of thos'
/. christian men who preach against treason
Loud cheers were then given for tn,
r. Union, the Army Gen. Mcclellan, aTte
+. which the meeting adjourned.
1t gives us great pleasure to record th,
fact that ut this time of our country's great
4 est peril, our citizens are awakened to
e sense of their duty. They desire a short war
@ but, be it short or long, they intend to carr
. it on until every man shall be brought baci
n to his allegiance. They eyinced a Just AM
Il deserved severity upon the traitors in GU
a. midst, and declared their intention to pu
n them down. politically and socially AM
they recognized US traitors all those who re
@ fused to give the Government Jealous ant
q active support in the measures adopted t.
u to preserve the Union all those who wer
n luke-warm in their support all those VIII
d withheld their AID and sympathy from ou
>. noble soldiers and all those who cloak thei
treason under the cry of " Abolition"
n LARGE CoNTRAcT.-Mr. George w. House
h man, plasterer, Of this city, has contracte
# with the Government, to plaster Fort Della
ware, which measures in the aggregate abou
l. 10000 square yards. Mr.. Houseman is a
excellent mechanic and will do his work i
h a manner that will compare fayorably wit