Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-11
Rev. i. Coleman.

Inc commlttee having retreu, Ool.
Grimshaw addressed the meeting in his
usual enthusiastic and fervid manner, elicit
ing frequent bursts of applause. Alderman
Vincent also made a few pointed and we'll
timed remarks, after which the committee
returned and reporsed the following
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, In view of the recent signal
victories which have been achieved by our
armies the citizens Of Wilmington have
assembled in Town meeting, to consider
what steps are proper for their due celebra-
tion therefore,
ResolUed, That we hereby record our
grateful sense Of these manifestations of
Gods overruling Providence in our behalf,
while struggling to perpetuate our national
Union, and secure Liberty to all the people.
ResolUed, That inasmuch as national
demonstration OF joy for these successes is
contemplated, your committee hereby re-
commend that the citizens of Wilmington
and vicinity, without distinction of party,
should bear their proper share in the same
ResolOed, That committee of rs citi-
zens be appointed by the chairman of this
meeting to make all necessary arrangements
for said celebration, and announce the time
torthe same, at as early a day as practicable.
The preamble and resolutions were un-
animously adopted, after which tie Glee
Club, under the leadership Of Mr.. Pickels,
sung several patriotic airs. Mr.. Pickels
a!so eame forward and sung a number Of
solos, to the great delight Of the audience
who loudly applauded his efforts.
DR.. Harlan next addressed the meeting.
When he had concluded, the meeting ad-
journed with songs and cheers for the Union,
Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Lincoln and the
glorious old flag Of the Union forever
The following named gentlemen are
appointed the committee, under the reso.
luton passed at the meeting held or
Saturday evening, to make arrangements
for public demonstration in honor o
our recent glorious victories.
COMMITTEE.
Hon. j. Maris, Mayor, Chairman.
First Ward.-W. H. Pierce, P. Plunkett
DR.. II, Garrett, P Holland, j. NJ. Scott
Second Ward-T. Titus, H. @. Nc
Lear, F. G. Messenger, w. Hare, J. L
Russell
Third Ward.-F. A. Taylor, E. I
Taylor, Lieut.. j. Lewis, H. L. Tatnal
T, Harvey.
Fourth Ward.-J. P. McLear, "
Preston, t. F. Morsland, P. ouigley
j. A. Duacan.
Fifth Ward.-Capt. O. H. Gallaghe
]. W. Hawkins, j. Pyle, E. Provost, v
G. Librandt.
The friends of the Union throughoJ
the counties are cordially invited to joi
us in our celebration. For the purpos
Of organization and arrangements, tn
following gentlemen are requested to aC
as committees of the several Hundreds: i:
Brandy,otne.-Isaac S Elliott, Gec
Thompson, Harry Lee, John B. Murph,
w Lesley Robinson, Hugh Sterling
Ohrtstiana. Peoples, Lammc
DUPONT, W S. Fleming, a. G. Banning
james NJ. Brackin, James Riddle.
White Gay Creek-Edw'd D. Porte
j. F. Williamson, D. j. Murphy, F. A
Curtis, j. w. Choate.
Nep CusHe.-John A. Allderdice, Ed
Challenger, NJ. NJ. Cleaver, Nath'l W off
Albert Butler, H. G. Booth, zadc
Townsend, ST..
Red Lion and PencadeY.-John {
CLARK, Jr, Merit Il. Paxson, Cha
Corbit, James B. Henry, Ferd. Janvier
81. GcOrges.-J. P. Bellville, ].
Boyd, G. W. Karsner, w, E. Janvier.
MU Creek.-John G. jackson, Lew
Thompson, Levi B. Moore, Solomon n
Curtis, Jacob Rubencame.
Agpoqutntmtnk.-L. W. Lattomus,
S. Hand, Thomas Scott.