Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-02-05
SPEECH OF THE HON. JAMES w. WALL. OF
NEW JERSEY, IN PHILADk- LPHIA.

From the Phila delpha Press .9n. 20.
Last night, about IL o'clock, C"lnel James W.
Wall, United States Senator elect from New Jersey,
serenaded at the Grard House. in the presence OF
vast concourse OF people Previous to bis appear
the balcony plentiful display of fireworks was
exhibited in front of the building and there was much
cheering and noisy demonstration. He was introduced
by Mr.. James q. Vandyke, in breI speech, In which
euogy was paid to the words traitor" " rebel -
words which he said had than ordinary signif-
eance because Washington and his compatri0ts were
proud to be honored with such appellations
Mr.. Vandyke frequently interrupted by loud
calls for WALL" with cheers for New Jerse and Val
landgham and groans for Cameron and Butler, inter-
mingled with demonstrations 1f disapprobaton and
counter-cheerng. In the midst of his remarks, the
band struck up lively air, and MIR. Vandyke was
obliged to close.
Mr.. Wall soon after appeared, and, after proon ed
cheering, commenced bis speech follows
Fellow citizens of Philadelphia | fear | have not
words to express to you the heartfelt qualification that
feel at this most magnificent reception 1t only,
my friends few weeks ago that l was told that the
Democrats of the city of Philadelphia all dead
A voice, ait is lie" and laughter Ii this is a
specimen of the mortality of the Democracy of Pba-
delphia, then all have to say is, that you are Ne
liveliest set of corpses saw. Cheers and de-
risive cheers do not know anything like it in the
history of the world, except it may be in the book of
Ezekiel, where told that IS bone came to bone,
and trey stood upon their feet exceeding great
! army" Applause. A voice, Three cheers for Gen.
Buter'l My friends there great many fanatical,
thoughtless men in this community, who believe even
now in the classical language of Alb aham Lincoln
groans and cheers uttered from yoDder porch, that
| d" nobody is hurt" Kisses and laughter. But,
my friends, there thoughtess in every
nifty but there honest patriotic men who be-
at this hour the ship OF State is tossing in ths
angrest storm it ever encountered
know, tellow-citzens, that there are many Of u
here tonight who, like honest Gonsalvo, Shakspeares
play of the Tempest, would give turlong of for
barren acre of ground" My friends, we must stick
khor Oh pha%oxy ho
share its destiny. There lie precious freight board
| this tempest-tossed bark The waters white with
the foam beneath her bow. There is time to take
to the longboat That tempest tossed vessel is freight
ed also with the precious Constitution fathers gave
ns The compass by which they steered it is still
board that vessel and in order to preserve it we have
got to stick to tbs ship Cries of that's so,' and
| cheers. My friends, there men now navigating
vessel who are attempting to steer her by the COM
pass of coercion and to drive her by the chart of
higher law" Cheers and counter er-cheers. It is to
watch these that we have got to stick the ship
do not believe that the old vessel will be saved
until Democratic commander again walks the deck
cheers and the strong hand of Democratic pilot is
upon her helm Renewed applause and cheers for Wall.
FeowcitlzeDs, have recently, at the hands OF the
Legislature of the State of New Jersey three cheers
been rendered the responsible officer of Senator Of the
United States. 80 there, my friends, as understand
it, to advocate as far my limited abilities will per-
mit-to advocote say, peace in that body. Cheers
for peace. cannot say, my friends how this is to
be brought about, but believe speak the sentiments
of the people of New Jersey, and not only of the peo
pie ot New Jersey, but of the loyal people OF Penn
sylvania when say that they will hail the hour that
shall bring from out this lurid tempest of var into
the calm and blessed shaGs of long and lasting peace
LCheers. Ny friends, 60 also, as understand it,
upon the floor of the Senate of the United States to
advocate those great principles of civil liberty which
were handed down to Us from our fathers renewed
cheers great principles which embodied in
the amendments to the Constitution of the United
States every of which, sorry to say, has been
tramped under foot by the present administration.
[Applause
Gentlemen, you will recollect that it Is bat few
months ago that afraid to express the truth
that was in them but now, how greatth change! A
short time ago. l, gentlemen endured obloquy and in.
suit Of the gresest character. AVE. my family had to
submit the grossest insults in the city of Burlington
| and my daughters inshlted by the weCches the
streets. When ventured to complain was charged