Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-09
LOCAL ArFArRs.

uhy evening last 10 auopt some measures IN re-
lation to the impending draft in this State The
meeting was organized at 8 o'clock, by MIR.
Moreland Of the Fourth Ward, who nominated
the following named gentlemen for oficers;- -
fresidsat-Hon. John NJ. Turner.
Pice IFssidents - First Ward Leonard L.
Wales Second Ward, Caspar Kendall Third
Ward, Joseph D. Pierson Fourth Ward, Thomas
Mitchell Fifth Ward, Joseph Parry.
Secretaries = Joshua hlaris and Washington
Hastings.
The nominations were confirmed by the meet
ing.
On motion of John Gabraith, Of the First
Ward the following named gentlemen were ap-
pointed by the Chair, committee to prepare
business for the meeting First Ward, John
Galbrailh; Second Ward. VIM. 7. GTitlenburg
Third Ward, Isaac d. Gregg; Fourth Ward,
Washington Hastings; Fifth Ward, VIM. Schoeu.
The Chairman stated that the citizens had
been convened for the purpose Of making some
arrangements in regard TO the coming draft.
He thought that the people wanted something to
arouse them to sense Of their duty, and be
hoped that .some gentleman would address the
meeting on the subject, during the absence of
the Committee on business
Loud calls were made for Dr.. C. Harlan, in
response TO which that gentleman, took stand
and spoke at some length. He condemned in
strong language the action of our State Legisa
ture in refusing TO give encouragement 10 the
government in its efforts 10 put down the re-
bellion, by neglecting to make provision for pay
lug bounties to volunteers. II had driven hun
dreds Of our young men away, who have enlisted
in other States, and for whoa We get no credit
He believed that Delaware had more than filled
her quota, it she could get credit for every man
who has Joined the army and navy from this
State lie did moi blame these men, il was tue
duty OF every one to provide, as well as he can,
for his family. lie assured his hearers that the
cause of tue Republic was growing brighter
every day; that the rebels have their whole
force IN tho ield, while we have thousands who
can yet be placed in the military service. lie
urged upon the meeting the propriety of sending
. committee to Dover, TO represent TO the Legis
lature the necessity of immediate action in re-
gard to the vital question Of providing money to
pay bounties to fill the quota of Delaware under
the coming draft. The Doctor was listened id
atleptively, and his remarks made favorable
impression on his hearers.
The Committee to prepare business, submitted
tue following report, which was read by Mr.
Hastings, anu adopted without dissenting
voice -
Whereas, ltbas been ordered that a draft shal
DO had in this State, on the 9th day of Septem-
Der next, to hil deficiencies in the quotas !; an,
whereas, as measures heretofore inaugurate1 fol
the purpose Of securing or providing bountie
aud stimulating volunteering, are likely to prOy'
lruitless, aud from present appearances, unles
further steps are taken, nearly the whole quot
OF this State will have to be supplied by draft
ing and whereas His Excellency, the GoveIno
Of this State together with other authorities may
under the circumstances, be able to procure frol
the General Government such privileges an
authority as will secure the object had in view
that is to raise the quota Of this State in vouu
teers; therefore,
Resolved By The eiigeas IN pubic meeting as
se'ablei, That a committee Of tifteen-three fror
each Ward-be appointed to visit the Gov
ernor and our Representative in Congress
and lay before them copy of these Preamble
and Resolutions, and make full and thorough 10
quiry concerning the impending draft.
Resolved FURTHER That the committee provide
for in the foregoing resolution be, and they ar
hereby instructed to confer with the members q
the Legislature from this county, and reoue
and urge them to use their best and renewe
Efforts IN that body TO effect the passage of som
, measure to procure volunteers.
The committee suggested the following name
gentlemen, as the committee of fifteen, author
lied 10 the above resolutions: =
, First ward-George S. Hagany, Richard NJ
Griffith, Joshua Maris
Second Ward = George Mccall, John '
Christy, Caspar Kendall.
Third Ward-Joshua l.. Pusey, VIM, Ferris
VIM. Pyle.
Fourth Ward-wilIiam Preston, Samuel Bari
= John A. Duncan
Fifth ward-John W. Hawkins, John Nj
I Dowel, Joseph Pyle.
u Mr. Preston suggested that some modifcatio
had better be made in tho committee 1t the
desired to have any influence on the Lesislatu
some democrats should be put on the cUmmtte
The meeting took no action iu reference to ii
r suggestion.
On motion OF Isaac D. Gregg, the committ
b were empowered to fll all vacancies that mt
l. occur. On motion the m'eting adjourned
7 MoNsY AND SToCKs.--R. Il. Robinson 4 Co
l. Bankers, corner of Fourth and Market street
A furnished us with the following quotations
y y three o'clock yesterday -