The New York herald., 1845-08-02


Last night large meeting mostly OF colored peo-
lie took place in Crotsn Hall, in honor of the Ami
Sersary Of the Abolition Of Slavery in the British
Vest Indies. The usual degree of tardiness in
:omng together was visible, and it was half past 8
,efore there was any stir among them towards be-
.inning the exercises. Although the call was ad-
dressed 10 the colored citizens, there was good
number Of whites in attendance, some of them ap
larenly Of the clergy. AT length,
Mr. POWELL, a colored gentleman, announced the
lour of commencing the exercises as arrived, al
half past O'Clock, prayer was offered up and por-
ion Of scripture read, after which, by the unanimous
wish Of the meeting,
Mr. ALBERT VANirL took the chair and said that the
occasion was most glorious and august one lar ecps-
ing tho in brilliancy and the Of the in
force II fitting that all should rejoice but especial
Is the of Africa who constituted the majority OF
hat meeting natural for to rejoice at bless
ings of all kinds 1t was for them to glory in the
emancipation of 500 900 men in the West Indies The
page history detailed of emancipation of
lnen-of brave men by sanguinary deeds, but such
as the present had no parallel, either in extent
the peaceful manner OF its accomplishment. Of
freedom coming the Atlantic to bless thou
sands let them cheer it, it for them to exult in it's
approach to bless this now ensaved country.
The CHAIRMAN here and said that it was meet
ing adapted to the spontaneous expression of feeling
snd intended to be SO therefore he hoped all would
come forward freely without particular invitation and
as it was late, he would recommend speakers to
fine themselves to 10 or Is minutes each.
A gentleman stepped forward and drew the notice Of
the audience to couple Of articles which appeared in
of the city papers, worthy of the attention Of
friends of emancipation also to accounts he lately had
from the West Indies, well Ohio, of events well
pleasing to the friends Of the He could If it did
not require too much tme state great variety Of Incl
dents going to show the rapid progress Of the ansa
very There some things to deter, such as
the annexation of Texas but he had strong ground for
believing that they would live to yet celebrate to
cipation Of the slaves Of America
Mr. HAMMELroS (colored), on invitation sung an
sSns says tsw
MIR. VAN RANssALAER arose and said it was worth
while to inquire why there was more sympathy shown
for the West India slaves than those of Americ a? Why
there was more joy shown at their emancipation than
those Of New York; The fact was, the slaves Of the
West Indies really free and equal while here they
perfect freedom here no, not in Massachusetts,
Those Of the West Indies are really emancpated and
they could heartily join and rejoice at that event. which
government was compelled to bring about by the
sure from without. Thousands Of colorsd men. who
of molasses or hogshead Of rum, were restored to
equality and the dignity OF mans nature Although it
true that h m S act principle
religion. To realize all the sympathy that should
be manifested for the suerings OF the slave would
qure one to be in the same situaon-but was pract
cable and meet to rejoice the lst of August and in
doing recall the Of the three millions of slaves
who groan in this country. There might be there
could not understand how many three millions
were-he would explain-it just about many as
there letters in that Bible Yes were as manv
colored people in chains in America there let
ters in that blessed book He would ask them to double
their diligence to remember that from 80 to 900 slave
children are born each year in the United States He
wanted them to feel in regard to them if we white
men were confined in Agiers Let go down into their
hearts, and rest in their breasts until the last link fell
from the limbs Of the slave He would speak little OF
the institutions Of this republican country They were
as good he wanted, because they republican
but he never would be reconced to slavery. (Cheers)
Never, so long there Southern planters heel
on the neck Of slave. (Cheers) If he wanted to
his views in few words he would quote from one
of the greatest and purest of men, William Lloyd Garr
son. (Cheers) The speaker quoted at length from the
preamble and resolutions
Whereas, unustifabe feeling exists against the
And whereas we have resolved to every means in
to dsabuse the public mind and prove to our
fellow-ctzens loyal subjects and good citizens,
and deserve to enjoy equal rights and privileges with
Resolved As last resoft that committee of three be
appointed to draw an address to the people OF the
United States and appeal to their patriotism and
OF justice in behalf OF ourselves and our ensaved bre-
thren.
Resolved That when these moral have failed to
produce the desired effects it will become serious and
solemn question for to consider whether it is not our
lnty to seek asylum in another country where
,an enjoy equal rights and privileges as other men.
Il. quaker here and observed he did not think
the resolutions judicous. This was the proper country
Of cocred citizens and they had good right 70
Others and they should not forsake to look for
another but look out for full redress OF their griey
ances which surely would yet take place.
Another member added that the resolutions had not
been seconded he would any remarks he would
otherwise have taken occasion to make.
Mr.. JOHNSTON then proceeded to give graphic &C
count OF tho agitation in favor OIL and final triumph and
results OF emancipation in the West Indies, and lis
tened to with keen interest He followed by
raj other speakers but little said possessing the
rt Of vey.
piece OF vocal music followed, and then collection
taken up. The meeting separated with singing the
. old hundred" and benediction