Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-20
ORGANIZATION.

springer MGuAultli Mlit Alteh ilAuuIelt
John Wright Wilmington
Brouaugh NJ. Derringer, New Castle Hundred,
Edward D. Porter White clay Creek Hundred.
John G.. Cl,rk, Red Lion Hundred.
Curtis d. EnsOD, p,ncader lluBdred.
Audltw Eliasnn, St Georges Hundred.
Isaac staats, Appoquiuimiuk Hundred.
Secretaries.
Henry AlcMulrn.
iArruh Cleavrr,
Edward I. Taylor.
The nominations were confirmed by accama-
tion.
Mr.. Curtis on taking the char returned his
thanks to the people for the honor they conferred
on him, in selecting him TO preside over the de-
lihctGti MS ot the meeting
MIR. Alllerlice thrp announced that Governor
Curtin would not be present. The Committee
had written TO His Excellency, and had received
Il reply that lie would attend the meeting, before
they announced his name, aud they had expected
nun To luhl lhat promise W to thursday even
ing, VIXEN they received Il ltlegrlphic dispatch
from Gov. Curtin, stating That he was confined to
Ills room by illness aud could not be present
They had, however, secured IL number of able
aud distinguished speakers who would address
the meeting.
Hon. John Wales moved that there be a com
mittee appointed to prepare business for the
meeting, whiih was adopted, and the President
appointed the following named gentlemen -
James Riddle, Thomas Waller. Robert NJ Black,
Samuel Pennington, William Couper, Joseph 5.
Derrckson, Lew W. Lattomus.
srggon OF COY. POLLOCK.
Mr.. Allierdice then introduced Tx Governor
Pollock, OF Pennsylvania, who was greeted with
loud cheers aud applause.
Gov. Pollock spoke atuut one hour. His ad-
dress was rcpletc with sound logic, aud abounded
in patriotic sentiments He claimed thdt The
people of Delaware anil Pennsylvania were one
III every relation that their Interests were iden.
teal; that they regarded our State as the child
of Pennsylvania, aad telt bound to protect her.
| lie had read the platform OF the Union Party
adopted at Dover, and he endorsed and approved
! II in every particular, and he came IN wish them
| God speed in the contest They had fought the
battle In renns yvauin with Unity, Equality
and fraternity uuinnz0ned Oh their banners, aud
had trumphcl, aud he urged the Union men of
! Delaware to boldly declare for the same great
principles. lie cOniured his hearers to absolve
themselves from party aud he men This is no
| time for politicians when the he'll hounds are At
the ihrOag Of The nation, and he would say to the
being who would play the politician in crisis
like the present, villain begone Lei our watch
word he our country first, last and forever, and
be ready to make any sacrifice-eycn life itsef-
to preserve our liberties When he read the re-
solutions Of the Union State Convention Of this
State, he came to the conclusion that slavery was
doomed in Delaware. The eloquent orator then
descanted at length on the great change in pub
lie sentiment in Europe, in relation to mans
right to liberty, ami warned the advocates Of
oppression and slavery that they had better mark
the hour aud get out Of the way. He then con-
trastcd Delaware with Pennsylvania, aud showed
that the grent prosperity Of the latter was at
tributabe to the fact that she was free and *
pressed the belief that the former possessed all
the elements necessary to render her a great
commonwealth, and that the great potent draw.
back to her prosperity was human slavery. He
defended tue acts of the Administration from the
charge of unconsttutionaiiy, nnl denounced the
charge as ridiculous aud absurd. lie favored
the enlistment Of black soldiers, and remarked
that be had infinitely more respect at all time
for Il black patriot than white traitor. Somi
time ago, said the eloquent orator. Gov Andrsw
of Massachusetts, commenced to raise negrt
regiments, and sent officers to Pennsylvania t.
recruit They succeeded in cnIistng about iOi
men. The consequence was that when the iraf
was made, these men were credited to Massa
chusetis, and Pennsylvania had to supply thei
plnces with / 400 white men. The colored troop
had attested their valor on the battlefield, an
did good service in this great struggle TO mau
|, tniu the life of the nation. lie approved of tn
suspension Of the writ Of hGbeds corpus, aud hi
only regret was that Mr. Lincoln had not sus
pEuutu tNtI1 bGuuuuEtl III sJhIuAuJ WIN tlt0
son. lie spoke Of the recent contest in Penusy
Of yauia. The CUpperheads had employed ever
. means to secure iumph-falsehood, dece
' and calumny-but the UuiOn men had appeale
g to the patriotic heart, and brought the soldier
n home 10 vote, and victory perched on their bar
80 ner. lie urged the men Of Delaware to bru
~ their patriotic ns from the field Of strife to e.
" ercise the elective franchise. They have Iigl
t. to vote, and lie had no doubt that if allowed
/, exercise TINT privilege that Charley Brown wou
" never be heard of after the election. In concl
so sion he said that the struggle was for lber
ID and human right, and he urged his hearers 10
, on and never faltCr until the victory is secure
aud Delaware stands erect free State.
III At the conclusion OF Lis remarks, three chee
I'D were heartily given for Ex-Governor PollOc
II, after which The baud pmytd patriotic air.
Col, II, stockett Matthews, ol Maryland, "
es then introduced d, and made speech ub0uhdi
n in patriotic sentiments and well timed nFg
H. ments lie discussed the slavery question in
-. able manner. His remarks wetc received vi
40 much applause.
ty Music by the band, 1.-The Star spans
to Banner"
no THE RESOLUTIONS.
20 Mr.. Allderiice, on behalf Of the commit
"' read the following resolutions, which vi
'ss adopted by acclamation -
ur Resolred, That we agree with the sentime
OF PRESIDENT Lincoln as expressed III ms Spfli
ch field letter, that there are but three conceiya
,ri, ways to obtain peace:
First. To suppress rebellion by,force Of arr
rty Second. 10 give up the Union.
i'm. Third Some imaginary and indefinite &C
promise between the belligerents
And we maintain that honor, duty, love
lty country and all the hopes of the future dept
ro- upon establishing permanent pence by the I'D
an. tion Of the first proposition TO give up
Union is to sacrifice all our guarantees of lib
M y and to compromise with traitors in al
cry against the benefcent authority of our Cove
.;or meut would be the confession Of u Weaku
'ss which does not exist, and expose to the natl
nd, of the world our want OF confidence in
and strength and stability Of the principles n
ior which our free Government is erected
Resoluei, That we hail with pleasure, the NJ
oil ination of Nathaniel b. Smithers, for the resp
the sible aud digni6ed position Of sole RepreseI
mn tive from the State of Delaware, in the Cong
~: Of the Uuited States that We cheerfully endi
eIl and Iatify lis nomination as one eminentll
rs to be made and we preseut him to the peo
her as candidate OF unswerving loyalty, uumpel