The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-08-05
From the NO. Picayune, 9th ult.I
Great Cuban R1eesisag fan New
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1t is but seldom, and only at times ,vbon
matters of great and general importance
were to be considered, that we have seen
80 large or enthusiastic meeting as ,b,t
which assembled ut Banks Arcade last
evening in relation to the present strugole
ior Cuban independence. The meeting
organized at the call of Mr.. John Goodin.
VINO nominated the following officers:
President-Capt James Stockton.
Vice l,residents.-J. l.. Carman, Gard.
ner Smith, y. w. Gutter, Patrick Irwin.
James Smith, DR.. Wedderburn, J. l..
Levy, N. c. Hall. Joseph w. Burke, c.
ID. Yancey, T. p. White.
Secretaries-T. w. Hall, l.. L. billiard,
Durant Da Ponta, Alex. Walker.
Capt. Stockton briefly addressed the
meeting He said that they had assem-
bled there 10 hear read the Declaration of
Independence mnde at Puerto Principe on
the Fourth OF July, and signed by two hun
dred patriots, who were battling for the
freedom Of their country.
Judge Walker then read the declaration
OF Cuban independence. which was listen
cd to throughout with profound attention.
and on being called for, the Judge deliver
| ed brief but eloquent address.
Judge Walker, at the close of his ad-
dress offered the following resolutions:
| Hesolred, That we greet with Joy and
enthusiasm the recent intelligence from the
Island of Cuba as indicative Of the heroic
resolution and devotion of that people, and
OF their purpose to make every sacrifice to
achieve their independence.
Resolred, That the Cubans having piv
en- an earnest OF their sincerity and con-
s'ancy in the struggle for liberty, it is our
duty, as brother republicans and men, to
ara ny all means in cur power their efforts,
nh,li they shall he crowned with success.
! Reshred, That a commits. of ten be
appointed by the chairman oi2saeetinp
to draft an address to the faa5si;;Sfss OF Lou,
ls'ana and the UnitsSSEsss!st.SISsts6 behalf of
the Cuban rcvoluti4sfs
Resofrcd, That AEGmmi,tec Of ten be
appointed by the Chair to be called the
Iomtn'ttee TOR the promotion Of Cuban
i'berty, whose duty it shall be to collect
contributions from our ci'izcns to aid the
Cuban patriots, and to forward the same as
speedily as possible.
The President put the question on the
ahoption OF these resolutions, and unani.
nous aye pcaed from che assembled mul.
t'tnde. He said there was no necessity in
calling for the nays, for he knew there was
no man among them who would saw nav,
lhe following named gentlemen were
thcn appointed, in accordance with the
fourth resolution, committee on colIec.
tions:
| NJ. NJ. Cohcn, D. I. Ricardo. Josepl,
Ten"s, Malachi Kelly, J. J. Fitzpatrick
Emile Hriart, Chas II. Noble, W,o,
Burns, f. w. Perry.
Gcni. r. Houston was next called for
ana spoke Tor nearly nm hour. He con.
Guided by asking three cheers for Cuba
which were given long ard loud.
AT the close Of Gen. Houston's speech
Gen: Lopez appeared on the stand and wa.
received by cheers perfectly electrfyinp
which were continued for several minute
amId the waving of hats and handkerchicfs
lie spoke as follows in Spanish, which
was translated TO the meeting by Mr. Sir.
bss, Although would wisl, 10 address yor
I tstF3'Hight OF the affairs of Cubzrard hel
relations with the United States I! an. ve
compelled TO restrain nv earnest desire BY
the knowlc'ic C that my words cannot flow
directly from my lips to your glorious
hearts.
j. is now publicly known that the patriots
OF Cuba have struck the first blow in be.
hall of independnnce-shat they have rails.
ed their own arms in their own causc-vc,
no one that knows not their helpless con.
dtIon. and the terrible tyranny under
winch they suffer, can form an estimate o
the hcroism Of the effort which they have
made. For my part, can say that, having
myself early cndeavored to sow tho germ
o! liberty in the hearts OF the Cuban people
can appreciate the magnitude of The
responsibility they have assumed, and O
the obstacles they must overcome, in orde,
TO achieve success. know that the,
have looked 10 you, the noble American
people, the pioneers in the cause Of human
freedom, for sympathy and aid in the cause
they were about To undertake.
They knew not your laws; they were
ignorant OF treaties but in the confidence
Of Their hearts they drew the sword, he
iicving that you, who had pointed the way
could no, torsakc ihom when they had fol-
lowed in your footsteps. T cy knew no,
that there was any prohibition 10 your cx.
tending the assistance which your exam.
pie had gwen them right to expect and
they were conscious that there was per.
vading principle in the human bosom whicl
prompts universal sympathy for suffering
pcop'e, struggling with al oppressor.
Hut in this enthusiastic nsscmbagc. l see b
| fore my eyes the evidence that the hopes of III,
Cubans We're not unfouuded, ana that you will
not suffer them long 10 Iangui.h beneath The ~
ranny of Sroin.
In conclusion, gentlemen, I thank IN 20
your k'ud reception 10 myself. and for the en-
thns'astic feeling which you mAnifcs, towards
my oppressed country.
:, There were frequent calls for Judge I.arue
lsnndeli Hunt. ah' Capt CIondennon. TIL.
latter gentleman finally came forward. and ad
dressed the meeting; after which a motion tt
adjourn was pu, and carried.
RENcoUNTRE BETWEEN GEN'Ls. FoorE
AND QuirMAH.-We perceive from the
Memphis Eagle, OF the Dist ut., that n