The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-03-21
Newspaper Account


Newspaper Accounts.
THE MEETING OF THE UNIoEIsTs OF WILMINGTON.
From the Wilmington Herald OF the Onion, March ISL
The gathering Of citizens the Theatre last night In
pursuance to the call of the Mayor very large very
enthusiastic and highly respectable No larger or more
In this city in many years. small detachment OF Colo
mel Randes provost guard stationed At the door
with strict orders TO refuse admission 10 all officers and
prvaes either OF the army or navy None other than
citizens Of the admitted except the
pondens and reporters q the press o. New York and
army, whose dress made them unrecognissblo. Il
purely gathering Of citizens free from any foreign
element ~ was possible Tor public gathering 70 De-
In the throng that filled tho body and galleries Of the
large house. noticed majority Of the present male In
ha6itants Of the Among the number pSesent
the following well known citixens:-
xys G: .o Amras R. aa vss
Bailey, Dr. Carr, H II. Munson, L. N. Barlow, Dr. Nc
Linn, j. Lyon, E. A. Keith, r. W. Tanning J; n Ned
W. Holden ". H. Coleman, c. Hursell, DR.. schonwald,
J. N Strouse E. Kidder, John Bishop P Shemi, q
Hsss Ess Wa Tss p. ss'5s sa
son, + T. Peck, A. N Nef, Captains IAwton, Richard
Brady, Jas. shaekeiord, 4 Martin, W Anderson Dr.
costin, VIM Peden, 6. G. Morse, Daniel Baker.
N. O. waddell, NJ Harding, James, Gram. A. j.
a ass: J. ss5y rs u s'1s
lewis :, $. West, G. con.y, Daniel Fergus, v a
Smith, Nathaniel jacob, J. Van Sickle J. G. Wood Dr.
Holden J. G. Bauman, =. n Augostin, N Augostini,
ss hnn.ns Johnson sa%ss Ai'ePe aharps.en Martin
Williams John Bremen VIM. Patten, Dr. Anderson X
J. Price, John Grinith, NJ Carr, l. Madison, ) D. Wal
lace, John Wright, J. " Corbett J Ps.,eway, WIN Pet
teway c. Tiuckcn, c. Polvogt, Vim. Porter II. GiTkin,
Owen Hanchey, II. Loeb James Milyin, A. Y. W. Hew-
sslan Aesr %ooaSu In She s.s
seated large number OF ladies' who ssemed " be
eagerly interested in the proceedings.
The stage handsomely draped with American
flags placed there anticipation Of the meeting by
loyal citizens who apparently entertained no doubt OF
OF the First aud Second bradcs Of Ames' division,
General Terys corps were In attendance throughout the
evening During the assembling ri. the meeting the
Third brigade band dscoursed some eloquent music
outside, introducing their programme with
Wen Rally Round the FAg
At the appointed hour for the commencement OF the
meeting the band OF the First brigade struck up the tar
Spangied Banner during the performance OF which
the curtain run up, displaying the American colors
in tho Of s stag Se Of n
Mayor John Dawson stepped upon the stage and called
the meeting to order with the following brief remarks:
MAYORS sPExcu.
Fellow CrTrzxSs-In conformity with the expressed
wishes OF many citizens have published the call for q
town meeting which has appeared In the Herald q ne
Union That meeting has now convened, and IL has been
suggested to that II proper should preside having
thsaonor OF filing the Office Of mayor Accordingly
haet called the meeting TO order II, however, another
person should be preferred chairman, hope will be
announced, that may withdraw, as it Is desirable
perfect harmony should exist In this organization.
lCheers for the Mayor and cries go on. ~ As there
seems 10 be no objection will preside. (Cheers) The
object Of the meeting is TO counsel together as TO tho
be pursued that VIII best subscrye the interests
Of this city and state, produce peace and promote the
welfare Of the national government. The arms OF the
United States have been victorious and occupy this
cty-thc national nag again waves over us and In
truurph-checrs)-a hope to enjoy the rights and
2prvilegcs Of citizens (Appause In years gone BY all
xer this vast land from ocean 10 ocean and from the
irtea tho qtlf
that he American and wherever he looked upon
that Gag Of his country he was ready to eIclim-
Ger the land Of the free and home Of the brave
Ny friends let night forget and forgive all past
political differences and live for the future resolving that
from hencefoth II shall be and object to secure
peace, promote prosperity and add 10 The riory and
grandeur OF our common country prolonged applause
After the performance OF another piece or music,
senby moved that the Chair appoint two secretaries
which was carried The Chnr appointed for secretaries
Mr. Thomas Evans and Mr. William Larkin who came for
ward and took seats the stage
COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Edward KfrDER moved that committee OF eight or
ten at the option OF the Chairman, DO appointed 70 draft
resolutions Carried and the Chairman appointed Daniel
b Baker Arthur HILL James oassdey, Edward Kddcr,
William utley, James >hackleford, Jacob Loeb Asa
A. Hartsneid Parker Ounce, N. McInnis
The committee retired To deliberate, and during their
absence the band furnished some further music
AZ the conclusion Of the music awkward pause
sued waiting for the return Of the committee on rcsou
tons, during which calls made for speakers
none OF whom appeared At last the committee appeared
and handed In their report which read by the
tary, foIlows:-
whereas the city Of Wilmington has again been restored
V the authority OF the United States, and the opportunity
given tho crena without regard past party differences
give public expression TO their Views
Resolved, That will remain homes nd cheerful
submit 70 the authority Of the national government ped
" u a loyal obedience and hearty support
Resolved That believe that by this pro
noting not only the interests OF Wilmington but also
state OF North Carolina By doing what Il power
store her 70 the Union Ia which she enjoyed great pros
pe In the past and In which alone SHE look peace
and republican freedom for the future.
Resolved, That assuming good faith the oil
ctaonS OF the United states do place ourselves