Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-15
IMMENSE WAR MEETING IN WASH
INGTON
PATRIOTIC RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
SPEECH BY PRESIDENT LINCOLN.

The immense meeting at the east fiont Of
the Capitol this afternoon, was preceded by
the ringing OF bells, the firing of cannon, and
music from the Marine Band. The poruco
and platform were occupied by many ladies,
and military, civil and naval officers Of dis
tinction. The Mayor Of Washington presid-
ed, with "a Vice Presidents and % Secreta-
ries After prayer by the Rev. John c.
Smith, the following resolutions were read by
Edward Jordan, the Solicitor of the Treasu-
~;
Rssored That We, residents Of the District q Colum.
bs but having among our number citizens Of every puf
ZION OF the country, regard the dsmembefment " the
lnon as an event not 10 be contemplated 10 any con-
ungency whatever, Il being forbidden alike by our gco
graphical commercial, social and political condition by
domestic and foreign interests by the shame which
the world would attach did we sui fer it's accomplish
ment, and the worhessness Of VIII would remain TO
aerward by the mighty interests involved n the Union
and the vast sacrifices which have been made In lis de-
fcnse by the hopes Of the living and the memories Of
the dead and deliberately aud s0lemny declare that
rather than witness its overthrow would prosecute the
10 ashes applause fields should be dcsolaed and
we and all hat are dear 10 rs should have persisted with
our possessions. Let the Union be preserved OF the
country made desert applause
Resofred, That We have not doubt that almost the
entire population Of the loyal States animated by the
same sentiments which we express and that II there is
a. The present time any hesitation manifested by them in
d'ohng themselves and all their properly 10 ihe cause
to fhe prosecution Of the (appause aud cries Of
Good TO an apprehension that there the part Of
those who direct our military operations whether In The
Cabinet or in the Geld Of readiness and determine
ton 10 employ the full power Of the nation, which all
feel and know to be overwhelming
Hcs0ired, That, profoundly convinced q are that
such Is the true cause Of the hesitation deem 30 the
duty of the President and we therefore respectfully
but earnestly urge him. 10 adopt eeoua means "
assuring the people that he IA resolved TO prosecute the
scale Of time limited only By he resources n
the country and We bail with joy The recent order dir
cheering evidence Of such resolve applause
solpea, That lille there among differences Of
opinion upon minor questions Of policy IN the prosccu
tom Of the war, arc all agreed that tie measures
adopted should be those which will bear with the most
crushing weight upon those in rebellion, whctherin
or not,
Rcsored Tha, convinced as we arc that the leaders n
the rebellion will never sincerely return 10 their acgi
auce 20 the Union quietly submit 10 ts laws Of
the opinion that they should be regarded and treated
irreclanable traitors, who to be stripped II their pos
sessions Of whatever character and either deprived "
me % expelled nom the country (Wild applause and
cries Of good -"
Resoiced That in our Judgment whenever our armies
within the rehelous States means should be taken To
test the loyalty Of the Inhabitants and those who refuse
ihcir unqualified adhesion TO the Of the Union
should olher be placed under restraint or compelled To-
go beyond the lines, while Their effects should be taken
from hem, snd, so far available be converted the
use " he army (Appaus,
Rs5oiced That the rational capital is cminenty the
p'ce whore treason should be instantly denounced and
luuished.
AT this point the applause from the thous-
ands OF voices was deafening, and again three
cheers we're enthusiastically given, with ex-
CARNATIONS, Read that again !" good g.
good y read it again r.
Mr.. Jordan was about to do so, when he
was interrupted by the heavy and continuous
sound of cannon, mingled with music from the
Marine Band, for the President had now made
his appearance and was proceeding to the front
OF the platform, where a chair had been pro-
uded for him IN conspicuous place. Three
pleasant excitement had somewhat subsidized,
MI. Jordan read the entire resolution, as fol-
lows:
Resoiued That the national capital is eminently the
place whsre treason should be instantly denounced aud
punished, and that the stringent measures should
b adopted by The proper authorities without delay dis
rNer tue disoyal men and women who infes this Dis
tc and that they ahould be compelled either estab
lon IN the most conclusive manner their fidelity the
Government or TO forfeit its protection. THE reading
throughout was greeted with applause1
Resotred That we heartily approve II the act Of Con
Gfcf passed al the recent session. subJectng conhs
ahoh the properly Of rebels and declaring free such
iheir slaves as SHAH take refuge within the lines Of ouf
army; and that deem II 10 he the duty Of tbe Pros
dent 20 the utmost " his ability give prompt effect
tho provisions OF that act and especially that he take
ac most eihcent means in his power due notice
hcteby (Applause)
ResoiUed That the Federal Government being the
opJ fundamentally through which the will Of the ma
non can be made effective that government must be
AIMED, whatever administration may for the time be-
rs De IN power, and whatever may be the policy within
Tue limits n the Constitution which IL NAV about: thai
he who refuses to it his support because Of his dsap
fov o. some particular measure Of its policy is fase
nod his obligations to the country, (applausc) that this
truth has peculiar force the present time when the
'eDment is struggling for its very existence and that
tmusm OF the President and members Of the Cabinet
$40 pledge 10 them earnest cordial and determined
oiprt IN the great work Of defending and preserving
tle union in which centre all hopes, and TO the
prescrva ion Of which we soemnly devote all that ",
have and are (Applausol
-.
pecuniaty provisions for the families OF Ali citizens Of
tAis District who in the military service of the
country, o, who may hereafter enter during the CON
unuance Of this war.
The entire series Of resolutions were unan-
imously and enthusiastically adopted.
Mr.. Chittenden, Register OF the Treasury
made stirring Speech His remarks wert
patriotic and pointed, and his illusions to the
efforts to eject traitors from the Departments
and from the city of Washington we're hear
lily endorsed By the multitude.
Mr.. Lincoln, President of the United States
10 obedience to loud calls, addressed the
people as follows!
sPKHCH PRESIDENT LINCOLN
FmLow-Ciuzgss;- believe there Is no precedent
.nr my appearing before you on this occasion appliance
but II also true that there Is precedent for your be-
ING mere youtsc'cs Applause and laughter y aud Of
lnation haze found nothing in he Consultation Aesins
it. tRenewed applause.) have however an imprcs.
sun Aiat Neie are younger gentlemen who viii
tam you better Voices No. No--none can dv better
than yourself -"Go on, aud better address your un-
deIstAnding than will OF could
propose but To detain you moment longer. fCrcs,
90 On--taT and feather the rebels.') am very little
inclined on any occasion 10 say anything unless hope
70 produce some good by L. A voice, You can do
hat-go on The only thing think OF lust now not
hkely 10 be better said by else, matter in
which we have heard other persons blamed for what
did myself tNoioes-" What is that ~
mere has been very widespread attempt 10 have A
quarrel between Gen. Mcclellan and the Secretary Of
War now occupy position that enables me /, be.
eYe at least that these two gentlemen are not nearly 80
dtep ~ the quarrel as some pfesuming 10 be their
friends (cfies Of " good. -
General MeCleans attitude is such that in the very
sehshness u his nature he but wish 10 be sue
eessul, and hope he will be and the Secretary Of ar
Is precisely in the same situation, 1.-THE military com.
manders in the field cannot be successful not only the
Secretary Of War but myself, for the time being the
master OF them both, cannot be but failures daughter
and applause.)
know General Mcclellan wishes to be successful,
anu know Le does not wish Il any than the See
Ietafy az war Tor him, and both Of them together no
more than wish H. Applause and cries Of good -
Sometimes We have dispatch about how many men
General Mcclellan has had, and those who would dis
parage him, say he has had a very large nunbcr and
those who would dispAAge the Secretary Of War nss
that Gen. Mcclellan had a very small numbe
The basis for this is, there always wide difference
and on this occasion, perhaps wider ope-be,ve,r
the grand total Of General McCellan's rolls and he
actually TT for duty; and those who would di.parAge
him talk OF the grand total on paper aud those MI
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