Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-02-28

ingrntitude and crime carried on ty deception
and fraud fed by the power Of mob,law choking
the uttelapces of freeman; 'arresting the
arm Of industry as il tell upon the anvil, taking
the wind from the bellows That knded the fire
on the forge;" opening Paudora's box, with the
first shot fired into Sumter and letting loose all
manner Of evil and suffering upon the hnd, II
will yet be oyerrued TO eontoun1 its originators.
and " have its issue, under God, ''in universal
joy"
There is bright and glorious future for ns.
When the furious storm of war shall be mehe
calm when the thousands who have offered
their lives that you and 1 might he secure aud
happy, shall return to the homes they love,
know there viii be rejoicing. When the king of
kings, listening to the sweet and touching el''
quence of an expiring hation, pleased with It's
manly struggles for lie, shall give It's new euer-
gy aud hope, aud shall restore harmony and
peace, thirty millions vi heaits will fill the mir
mud heaven with the voice OF Thanksgiving and
gratitude hope thai ] shall have the plea
sHTe u meeting you uader stch circumstances
as we meet to-day and know that after the
right shall have been established, we will gludy
change the bloody laurel
e For lhs arSt violet eprips would otter us.
The tiny pleigo that earth again was young
Till then, God only knows through what tri-
bulation We must pas. We may he weary with
suffering, and hungry with poverty, aud humble
Win Hnutne, Dul tte splIlA ~ ucNptlnn luoA
no interruption. We may hive nrduous dnties
yet to perform; but il the sncrtees should be
gre It, if the privati1ns should he many, let us
bear them-they cnnn0t be greater than onr
fathers bore. Let not the hand Of faith grasp
loosely it, only, hut is best hone-tic Ptcvt-
dence oil God. Let not the eye OF liberty grow
dim with Vigilance Let not the heart ot pa
triOtism give up its aiieetiOna'e hold upon the
memories of our past, oI sink With any disap'
/ mi nj ut NJ urtftt HE UtuulSna
| Of the future. This war is God testing the me-
tai of the power that is to regtneraie the world
giving us better principles and fitting us for His
service-forging that golden chain that is TO
bind our hearts to II Is throne forever
By Sergeant White. wAshinetou-A name associated
neamp orin action; in executive Ii or or amid the re-
trement of private life he, whose memory we tins day
his country. May emulate his virtues and proht by
| his example.
| Rayhod The after gaVs
The United St ateswith many waiehfu guardians,
such intrepid lsl dsrs, aud a host Of brave spldis~
United they'll stand.
Divided they fall
| Mr. John Boyd replied.
Lieut.. Charles Corbit proposed three rhesrs for the
Union which were given with Will.
BY Sergeant white February 22i, l60l--The meAlo-
rlea Of the past ami the ocenrrene Of the present awake
IN our hearts feeling Of eneile eiuhins ns %
folds safe from FOES without or aiiefs
t0ffhin.
Mir John p. Is lg.lie replied.
BY Capt. Henry. The Clergy.
Rev. u. II. Emerson tespondei III an eloquent manner,
and gave,
The Memory Of WashinF isn- As lcnQ the people Vi
this notion the memory Of This grandest Of
Patriots Wses OF sgges, and greatest and hest OF Men,
long will our Constitution bJ pre- sGked inyiolAte cur
laws be enforced, liberties e secured and our Union
and hApptness be cemented Tor all mil generations
By Leat. Stuckert. oar Volunteers brave iuen going
to death their bridal "a ylnt iowa amid the hery
storm They win victories in dylns aud lie country re.
oiges over their wor, while IL Alhes their memory
with immortal green
Charles Il yd replui ami gave.
The Stars and strpeslr stars represrntiuy the 2lIy
of our soldiers, AMI The tpe tha deser.s OF the
rebels ,..,,
By John c. CLARK il. The health Of Snrie0h Shields
III. Shields responded brichs.
by Lieut.. stuekert. Gal, Winfield Srotl-rhe preser'
YER Of peace unity and happiness may his noble deeds
be cherished by thankful people and when he IL called
10 render An AccOnut that IN the Ruler ot natlons
"A aeill people Will modrl III loss ior hs devotion
to this great kepubAe. Repuhe which has Away,
extended the i,sht hAnd Of tlowshp 10 the oppressed
Of all nRtiOnH
Fort Donsson.
A certain Backner asked Grant iur permission
To give him lime 10 charge lis l'fuon,
Being Piowl-es and nntSsl
Because he did not f,llo" floyd
BY Capt Henry Th4 Ladies.
The company, after mutl enjoyment. nov separated
| In the evening many prvae houses were handsomely
illuminated. The day viii l. ng he rHmeuibored IN 81
Caorges, tor is pleasure, patriotic spir and genera
good feeling. The meeting WAa unH o ioyat men eS
cutiyely