The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-06-29

At seven o'clock last evening the doors o.
the Fair were thown open to the public
and the several buildings were soon crowd
ed After promenading around about an
hour the vast crowd were invited into the
Concert Hall, where the Inauguration cere.
n'aics were to take place.
Concert Hall was soon filled, and after
two or three tunes were played by Vaas
brass baud, Rev. s. B. Barnltz opened with
prayer
Mayor Crangle then explained the object
Of the Fair to be to relieve all sick and
wounded soldiers; thanked the ladies and
gentlemen of Wheeling and vicinity for the
noble manner in which they had responded
to the call for help, and expressed the hope
that the work would be continued until the
close of the Fair.
Gov. Boreman was then introduced and
read the inaugural address. He said We
have assembled for high and noble object
1t has always. been the custom in ancient
tines to do honor to monarchs and kings
aud now it was the duty of American citi-
ems to do duty and honors to the
We have applauded them for their bravery
Egl should now do our duty and relieve
stbeir suffering. Every lover of humanity
! should manifest disposition to relieve the
pafortunate and suffering. The magnifi-
snce OF the Capital, the contribution of the
e s,iuzens Of Wheeling, and the farmers Of
thc surrounding country, all speak in
plaise. 1t is the noble response of every
lvai heart to say that he who has rished
B.. life, health and all that is dear to him
flll not want.
But why are we here to-uight Where
fre all this expediture of time and moneys
i because there is a rebellion in the
jaJd This civil war, the most cruel of all
bar. which has clogged the wheels of COM
d rec and strewn the land with dead and
y anled, can be traced to but one cause
termination to dissolve the Union and
Establish a slave olgarchy on it's ruins.
1hc institution of slavery inculcates spir-
|h o; intolerance and overbearance -
|l1On and slavery were incompati-
ID AMI could not exist. The question now
Y he decided by every American citizen
"a Should slavery survive or the Union
b dissolved ? | do not hesitate to say
D. / 60 for the Government.
| he PROCLAMATION Of Pres ident Lincoln
d not destroy slavery. An amendment
| II q. Constitution is necessary to abolish
liz hope 10 soon see the amendment
M opted and the evil done away with.
STbe Administration should be supported
lno matter who occupies the official posi-
Its IfMr. Lincoln is reelected, he should
Irs We the hearty support Of every loyal
ima And should any other man be elect.
"a IS our duty to yield him the same
EsTty, cordial support.
II ONE people say the war should stop
INu sentiments were detrimental to the
IUn il cause. When We look at the formi>
Ida attitude of the rebellion, we are sur
ph ii that the Administration has done so
InI DO not pretend to say that Presi-
%, Lincoln has not erred in some points
am satisGed be has done his duty
rr tHo-thirds of the rebel territory is
~ a our possession. West Virginia
Ntucky, Tennessee, and Missouri have
% rntaken, and Grant is now laundering
f''hmond. Then let us say that PRESS
Lincoln has done well, add shall have
appoTt until every armed rebel shall
n been s0qdued. By so doing We will
Han that Government which once stood
T. tue first nations of the earth.
r. US look at the position. How shall
Shall We think of compromise OF
'-diawal Of the army Shall we af.
much loss of life and money, throw
, 'ar arms and recognize the rebels
'od forbid it.! The rebels are array
y 'ast US with powerful armies, but w
). put them down. We must not give
= "r have the men and the money
= Aborn generations call for u:
d to and protect the government ant
tie rights of the people. Sc, q
now, friends, dedicate this Hall t.
l'Hei Of those who are battling for thi
~ a'yernment, and those who may
'a''en while nobly defending its flag