The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-29
THE CoLoRED CONVENTION.
Hitch scenes-Captaim Johnson's Military Re.
port, and the Lottery Policies.

Hitch scenes-Captain Johns0n's Military Re-
port, and the Lottery Policies.
On Thursday evening the convention Of coiored mon
met at the Shiloh Presbyterian Church, William j. viii
son, President in the chair, and j. Jones White and
John J. Thompson acting secretaries
The minutes were read in which graphic and satiri-
cal account Of the meeting of the previous evening
given which caused much laughter
MR.. JoIINsoN's REPORT on MILITARY AFFAIRS.
Mr.. HrSrr W. JonssoS, the author of the report on
military tactics that the report, which ndeh-
nitcy postponed Wednesday evening, be now taken
up lie wished to have fair expression OF opinion
on the subject Much confuson.)
The Cn,nM,s said the speaker was not in order.
MIR Jonssos then moved a reconsideration Of the
question.
The motion was lost.
MIR Jo>soN asked the report from the Secretary
and having obtained it. handed it to the reporter
Doctor Wnirs- the Secretary. asked the Chairman
whether Mr. johnson had right to publish the report.
when il did not pass the meeting
Cn,RSA.-sir. johnson may do what he p,eascs in
that respect. II is upon his responsibility.
The report IS follows -
Your committee to whom referred the resolution
military organization most respectfully report in the
language OF the resolution that all history teaches that
every people should be prepared to defend their liberty
by knowicdgc of the of offensive weapons This,
in the minds of your committee il fact and howey e
much may, Christian people, mbued with the
religion Of Jesus Christ lament the nature of that
leads him to destroy his fellow cannot alter the truth
Of history II il has pleased the a-wse Creator for
purposes, perhaps know not off, thus to construct the
the physical organization Of should be prepared
stefu duty in this event of his providence well
as in every other and if doubt the truth of this
reasoning. have only TO look Mt the working of God
with the jew, his chosen people, for the proof Of his
provideniia instruction of seprotection by the
offensive wcapons which may - considered as standing
illustration Of his dealings with all mankind.
whsa the Jews left the bondage of Egypt. they pro-
ceedcd Immediately TO the promised land and when they
upon the borders of Canaan. their great awgiver
Moses. commanded them to send forth spies to
tain the condition Of the country. and the nhabi-
tants thereof. and when the spies returned to
the Ccsnp Of Israel they reported that the country
flowed with mi,i and honey but the approach
es to i were guarded by warlike people, who
bore upon their persons coat of mail and
int heir hands the weapons Of death.
Moses. after council with the Most High commanded
that his people should return again to the wilderness
there remain for for forty until the mothers and
fathers Of Israel Who out Of the land of Egypt
with wornot physical frames and unsked in habits Of
should die of-whcn. from their offspring, there
should grow whose structure, and skin, and
knowedge in the Of offensive weapons should enable
them successfully to contend with their powerful adver
ssrics Then they again led by their noble
mandcr 10 the frontiers IF Canaan and told to behold the
God Of Israel had given them and their poserty to in
hcrt forever Go yc in and possess it,"
Then cosnmcnced the preparation for glorious =
and We may have some idea Of the exalted position Of
Joshua their valiant captain when he stood upon tn.
mountain top. viewing the armies Of Isrea they filed
up the valley below. when he turned and looked towards
the heavens. and stretching forth his hand mnandcd
the sun stand stl till by the glorious light of that
splendid orb he should put to flight the enemies that
deied the host. Of the Living Cod And sir. your
mtec might 90 showing the necessity Of knowledge
# the Of offensive weapons from the days Of the
great African Egyptian conqueror Sesostrs down to
the nyncblc Napoleon whose valiant deeds Of military
Swallowed forth by the prophets of the Most
High might extend the chain Of events little
furihcr-cycn . the time OF the immortal Washington
There sufficient why should report favor
able to the resolution upon which were appointed ;
and do further request that the Convention will urge
upon the c"orcd II the cities Of New York
Brooklyn and Wiilismsburgh the importance Of
izng military companies for the defence of their country
4 not for themselves.
All OF which i respectfully submitted. by
VI. W. JOHNSON Chairman Of the Com
MOTION FOR TIE ADJOURNMENT, SINE DIE, OF THE
CONVENTION.
Mr. Bti moved that the Convention adjourn sine die,
Tomorrow chs evening. at II o'clock
Mr.. II. JOHNSON moved that the Convention ad-
.journ. sine 6it. nov. (iaughtrr)
Mr.. Gfofcf 7. DowNi>G. who keeps excellent picked
oysters said intended % hold these conventions
half-yeagly in future
The motion OF Mr. Bell carried.
1IiG rfrorr on POLITICAL RELATIONS.
Mr. Z,tr called FOE action ON the report political
A Member called for the reading
Mr.. Tow Down Gather u George to. who also fur
rishe the best 81 oysters at No Broad street remarked
Tint the report published in the Herald, and it was
unnecessary to have II read again.
The report; motion Of Mr.. Iullc, was adopted.
INK REPORT on TEMPERANCE.
Acrs called for upon the report ON temperance.
Dir. BoHrt JoHNsos said he thought that report
ought - he passed slightly. almost
impossible 10 find gentleman. at the present time,
who wouid not take many glaSs"s IL liquor as he
thought necessary. The lac In favor Of that
report that the subject had been lulled to sleep
pmong the colorcd population. lie could not go TO q
that Ia did not find young men; drinking.
bling. and practising all sorts &C things. Intcmpernncc
had rubbsd their young men II respectable standing
and moderate drinkers were fastening to drunkards
rave II wa therefore. time to the ball Of
cranec in motion The present practice Of drinking
dlgTscefi To every white and black that in
dugcd in i, aud he cautioned the colorcd people that
In he nxufxp
men who drank. Cries II oh and great laughing
and eoqu,t,i.h hiding q fices among the womcn)
Mr.. sIssLrf-lIow do you know
Mr. Joii,soN-If see men oppo.ing me, put them
down fond Of drink. (,oars ~ laughtcr) 1 could
this city since ISIS; and there have been more and
from the hearts and eyes II from thi
than from any other hope you are all opposed to in
toxioating drink vet expect there but few Of you
Who viii come against IL, (oars a laughtcr) One
keeps Froncry and another i his friend In 1915 the
Temperance glorious AMI every man almost
wore u badge How different j. it There only
900 coorcj frceolier in this state how many would
there he bud for intcmpcrancc!
MIR Dow ,iS uhc cllcr) Who keeps excellent brandy
Mt No Broad strccd said don't know any decent man
WHO doc. not take drop Of brandy or wine
.Grtat iaughrr.D have lived in the city Of New York
fer te last twenty years, during which time have kept
bar. Temperance gentlemen talk Of conn,n alcohol
which be- purchased al three cents for drink This
doubt, i, poi.on0us stun Eut " they TO me
they would have q pny shilling q drink. Though L
have taken my gnss Of brandy and water to-day
sober that gentleman who has ut made the speech
temperance (Grcat lnnghtcr) hope when gentlemen
get they vii he more discrcet aud abstain from those
sweeping remark which do good. Temperance l.
good thing; but " l. necessary in other things
well drinking hope the g,ntleman will distribute
bis wealth among the poor who are total abstaincrs
(auvhtcr.)
Mr. JonssoSI had no particular allusion to this gen
tleman hut there !. much li2 and truth In temper
ancc that " ~ way into 81 quarters. (Laughter
The adoption of the report carried without dis
scntcnt~y voice.
CnsfnMss--t unanimous.
Mr. Dow.iNe. (the Cldcr)-Do you believe that vote
true
Nofci--No; for you took glass Of brandy and waite
today and many others here did the same thing
HfroRI POLICY
Dir. D,fi hcrr read the report q the committee on
policy gambling. ~ foluws:-
rIroRr on POLICY GAMBLING.
In rortsaying the characteristics Of any people,
there i always dark side as well MS the bright
To make The picture perfect i Is requisite that the