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November 6, 1863
The Union
Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware
What is this article about?
A large Union meeting in Delaware on Tuesday endorses Nathaniel B. Smithers for Congress, criticizing opponent Mr. Brown's Southern sympathies. Speeches by Smithers, Bradford, Bear, and Reeves generate enthusiasm for the Union cause.
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THE UNION MEETING.
We invite the special, and careful attention of our readers, to the proceedings of the large Union Meeting held at this place on Tuesday last.
The large number of our citizens in attendance, (and it was regarded by many, as one of the largest meetings held at this place, for years past, the resolutions unanimously adopted—the speeches, and ability of the speakers—and the great enthusiasm manifested by our citizens, all go to show, that they have entered upon this present canvass with earnestness—and with a resolution to elect Nathaniel B. Smithers, Esq., as our representative to Congress.
In regard to the fitness of the candidate—and the manifest propriety—yea, necessity of electing Mr. Smithers, we would say there cannot be a moments doubt, or hesitation, on the part of every right-minded, true hearted, loyal, Union man in Delaware,
Mr. Brown's antecedents—his present proclivities—and openly expressed sympathies with and for the South, must and will condemn him, in the minds of our Union loving citizens. He will be allowed to remain, we trust, in that ease, and retirement, which he seems to have sought by his recent migration into our State. We have native talent enough among us to represent us in Congress—without invoking the aid of a septuagenarian—and broken down politician of Pennsylvania.
The speeches of Mr. Smithers, and of Mr. Bradford, were in their usual happy style, and characterized with their great ability. And the speech, also, of Mr. Bear, (the Buckeye Black Smith,) and Lieut. Reeves, were able, appropriate, and effective, We regret that we are unable to give a correct report of all their speeches. They will be remembered, however, by all who heard them—and will be productive of great good to the Union cause.
Again we invite attention to the proceedings resolutions
We invite the special, and careful attention of our readers, to the proceedings of the large Union Meeting held at this place on Tuesday last.
The large number of our citizens in attendance, (and it was regarded by many, as one of the largest meetings held at this place, for years past, the resolutions unanimously adopted—the speeches, and ability of the speakers—and the great enthusiasm manifested by our citizens, all go to show, that they have entered upon this present canvass with earnestness—and with a resolution to elect Nathaniel B. Smithers, Esq., as our representative to Congress.
In regard to the fitness of the candidate—and the manifest propriety—yea, necessity of electing Mr. Smithers, we would say there cannot be a moments doubt, or hesitation, on the part of every right-minded, true hearted, loyal, Union man in Delaware,
Mr. Brown's antecedents—his present proclivities—and openly expressed sympathies with and for the South, must and will condemn him, in the minds of our Union loving citizens. He will be allowed to remain, we trust, in that ease, and retirement, which he seems to have sought by his recent migration into our State. We have native talent enough among us to represent us in Congress—without invoking the aid of a septuagenarian—and broken down politician of Pennsylvania.
The speeches of Mr. Smithers, and of Mr. Bradford, were in their usual happy style, and characterized with their great ability. And the speech, also, of Mr. Bear, (the Buckeye Black Smith,) and Lieut. Reeves, were able, appropriate, and effective, We regret that we are unable to give a correct report of all their speeches. They will be remembered, however, by all who heard them—and will be productive of great good to the Union cause.
Again we invite attention to the proceedings resolutions
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Union Meeting
Congressional Election
Delaware Politics
Nathaniel B Smithers
Southern Sympathies
What entities or persons were involved?
Nathaniel B. Smithers
Mr. Brown
Mr. Bradford
Mr. Bear
Lieut. Reeves
Where did it happen?
Delaware
Story Details
Key Persons
Nathaniel B. Smithers
Mr. Brown
Mr. Bradford
Mr. Bear
Lieut. Reeves
Location
Delaware
Event Date
Tuesday Last
Story Details
A large Union meeting at this place endorses Nathaniel B. Smithers for Congress, highlighting his fitness and condemning Mr. Brown's Southern sympathies and Pennsylvania origins. Speeches by Smithers, Bradford, Bear, and Reeves are praised for their ability and effectiveness in advancing the Union cause.