Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-03-27


Que battery. QUE squadron Of cavalry, and two
regiments OF home guards, besides which her
people have supported the families Of the yolun-
teers.
The people Of that State are prepared to make
any sacrifice for their cluntry's sake. and are
making au eiIcrt 10 rid themselves Of that in-
cubus which has been leading them TT desrue-
uon. lie declared that it was the slavehoding
interests only Of that State which gave them tie
reputation of being disloyal. The Governor was
determined that Delaware should stand fem
until the end OF the tight. lie the Goveruprl is
an Old Democrat, but since his friends have
changed their political compilations, ne has turn
ed upon them his back, aud determined to stand
by the flag of his country.
This sentiment was received with loud cheers,
and then Mr. Cattell read the proclamation OF
Governor Cannon, after which the meeting adj
journ,d
In the evening Governor Cannon, accompanied
by Secretary Smthers, A a aut General liar
rugton aud Col. Wilmer, visited tic Union
League rooms. The Rev. Mr.. Gilbert, OF Ken.
lucky. addressed the League, and on the conclu.
sion Of his remarks, Charles Gibbons Esq arose
and said that Governor Cnuuon, of Delaware,
was present; but, as that gentleman was no
orator, Mr.. Nathaniel Smithers, the Secretary of
the State Of Delaware, would reply for hlin.
Mr. Smthers upon being introduced, was greet
ed with loud applause.
REMARKS OF MIR. sNlTnERs.
He said lie spoke to them with freedom to.
night, as he considered himself Il citizen OF Penn
sylvania lie knew that it there wasn't enough
loyalty in Delaware TO keep her, we would not
let her 90. Laughter. He did not wish to
tax about the causes Of this rebellion; il exists
and must be put down. State rights-ihere is
such thug, but subordinate to the laws of the
United States The rights u State is to con-
troll iis own domestic institutions. This pu-
c'amaon Of Abraham Lincoln was not issued
merely to destroy slavery but il was IL military
necessity and we, as loyal people arc bouud to
obey him az our mifuly commander. lie dii
not care what party man bebngel to--the
Governor was Blectinidgc Democrat, but lie
was an hoaest man Loud aud long continued
applause Now ia the tins when every man
should re obliged to show his hand There is
more open treason in Delaware to-day than in
Maryland, and way? because the Governmt mt
held Maryland in vice. When the Delaware
Legislature passed those resolutions relative 10
arrests, the Governor though: it WINS about time
to interfere. Laughter aud applause We
look 10 you gentlemen of Philadelphia for pro
lection when we need it. We look to the Gov
ernment as something paramount tn the States
Slavery i'll Delaware is useless and emily serves
to keep alive the Comprehend party. WEen We
destroy it we destroy their sung You can't
have legislation which will benefit you until you
assist US in getting rid of slavery Help US i.ni
we will do nil you want for the benefit OF your
city and the interests of the General Govern
ment In times like these, when il is a question
OF government or no government, We holl not
back from contributing our strength. We have
sent three thousand gallant men to the field. AMI
Will give al we possess to put down this foul
Rebellion. Applause.
Loud cries were here made for Governor Can.
non, who finally yielded Mt the solicitation OF hi,
friends and took the stand. He merely returned
his heartfelt thanks for the great hOnors don,
him He was not speaking mau, but had al
ways tried 10 be u man of deeds, aud had mil,
done his duty, and what every honest man shoul.
do Loud cheers.
REMARKS Of ADJUTART GENERAL HARRINGTON
Adjulant General Harrington, of Delaware
was also introduced. He thought.the line be
tween yalty and disoyalty had been distinct
drasn We demand Of our citizens that the
shall give up everything which stands in tb
way OF the Government, We would rather b.
AbOltionisa than submit Ia treason an
treachery against the Government We hay
come to regard slavery as the cause OF the re
bellion, aud it has never been II blessing to 4
nor to anybody else. We believe lhaI tue Sout
HhfN WIN lHHNlSucG anu lmpNueuEe claimed a
the power and territories. Under nll eircun
stances cur interests are Identical with Peunsy
vanin. She is our mother, aud we are thankf,
, for the encouragement you have given u.s. v
are determined 10 stand by tho rregdent
suhduing this rebellion npplause We wi
fight it to the end. We btneve that The crisis
hcly crisis. We televe that it Is God purii
ing Us, and thar we shall come out trumphal
lapplause,
REMARKS OF COLONEL WILMER.
Colonel Wilmer was introduced lie "a
Delaware, to night sends greeting TO Peuusy
vania. We do not forget that we were once Vol
province, and that from you we derived OF
l. laws. Your city is our oity aud, while Penn
, sylviula 10 the proud Keystone State of Il
unlon, he would ask them TO remember tn
Pennsylvania rests in Delaware You have
. deep Interest in holding fast to Delaware. Tai
! from you Delaware and her waters, and VIII
becomes of your commerce? You haze, thrr,
Z tore, deep interest ia helping us to place gu
, selves side by side with you as free Stat
= lAppausel
The only thing that keeps Delaware vibratil
:, between loyalty and disoyalty is Slavery. and
= that be 80, why not strike il down. Applause
= He had been lnhoring for some tine pust to Ca
:, u Shareholders convention, md abolish slaget
y without any compensation. lie preferred ab1l
i, tlon OF slavery in tho State cf Delaware withp
. compensation than emancipation with it,
:, does not cost you hOre anything 10 be Uni
~ men but it does US in Delaware We are reyll
y by the traitors around u9, aud we nsb YOU
help us. We look to you for moral support 4
time IL hot far distant when The abolition
70 slavery will take place in Delaware. We la
IT All executive committee 10 Delaware. tue mi
y lty OF whom are Shareholders, but yet are
a favor OF calling the Convention and ubolistii