The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-08-05
From the N. o. Picnyune, 9th .ult.l
Great Cuban Meeting in New
Orleans.

~RASsAEhBs -
1t is but seldom, and only at times when
matters of great and general importance
were TO be considered, that we have seen
so large or enthusiastic meeting as that
which assembled at Banks Arcade Inst
evening in relation to the present strugole
for Cuban independence. The meeting
organized at the call of Mr. John Gootlin,
who nominated the following officers:
President-Capt. James Stockton.
Vice Presidenis.-J. l.. Carman, Gard.
ner Smith, s. w. Gutter, Patrick Irwin,
James Smith, DR.. Wedderburn, ]. l..
Levy, N. C. Hall, Joseph w. Burke. G.
ID. Yancey, T. p. White.
Secretaries-T. w. Hall, T.. 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 made at Puerto Principe on
tho 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 n brief but eloquent address
Judge Walker, at the close Of his ad-
dress, offered the following resolutions:
Resolred, That we greet with Joy and
enthusiasm the recent intelligence from the
Island Of Cuba as Indicative of the heroic
rcso luton and devotion of that people, and
OF their purpose to make every sacrifice to
achieve their independence.
Rcsolred, That the Cubans having piy-
en- an cnrnest Of their sincerity and con-
stancy in the struggle for liberty, it il our
duty, as brother republicans and men, to
AID by all means in our power their efforts,
until they shall he crowned with success
Reshred, That commitasa,, OF ten be
appointed by the chairman o.assSs,aeetinc
to draft an address to the EassSsssg of Lou.
isiana and the UnitsSzssssgs.;lsfZsad behalf of
the Cuban reyoluliqssSS
Rcsoired, That Asa;Brnruittcc of ten be
appointed by the Chair to be chilled the
Committee Tor the promotion of Cuban
Liberty, whose duty it shall be to collec,
contributions from our citizens to aid the
Cuban patriots, and to forward the same as
speedily rs possible.
The President put the question on the
adoption of these resolutions, and 4 unani.
nous aye pea'ed from the assembled mul.
titude. Hc said there was no necessity in
calling for the nays, for he knew there was
no man among them who would saw nav,
The following named gentlemen were
then appointed, in accordance with the
ionr,h resolution, committee on colIec-
tions:
NJ. NJ. Cohen, D. I. Ricardo, Joseph
Genols, Malachi Kelly, J. J. Fitzpatrick
J: l.. Levy. J. L. Carman, Garner Smith
Emile !i;rart, Chas II. Noble, VIM
Burns, f. w. Perry.
Gcnl. +. Houston was next called for
and spoke for nearly an hour. He con.
Guided by asking three cheers for Cuba
which were given long and loud
at The close OF Gen. Houston's speech
Gcn. Lopez appeared on the stand and wa.
received by cheers perfectly electrifying
winch were continued for several minutes
amid the waving of hats and handkerchiefs
lie spoke as follows in Spanish, whici
was translated to the meeting by NJ. Sig
: ur:
pa Although I would wisl, 10 address vo,
SsE6 Ght on the affairs of Cubssani he
; relations with the United Sta,rs / am We
compelled to restrain my earnest desire b,
the knowlcd C that my words cannot flov,
, directly from my lips to Your glorious
hearts.
1t ~ now publicly known that the pa,riot
OF Cuba have struck the first blow in be
hall of indePendonce-that they have rails
cd their own arms in their own causc--vc
no one that knows not their helpless con
dtlon, and the terrible tyranny unde
which they suffer, can form an estimate o
the hcrosn OF The effort which they have
made. For my part, can say that, having
myself early cndeavored to sow the germ
OF liberty in the hearts OF the Cuban people
| can appreciate the magnitude of III.
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 America
people, the pioneers in the cause of huma,
freedom, for sympathy and aid in The caus.
they were about To undertake.
They knew not your laws they wer,
ignorant OF treaties ; but in the contidenc,
OF their hearts they drew the sword, be
Icving that you, who had pointed the way
could not forsake ihom when they had fol
lowed in your footsteps. II cy knew no
that there wa, any prohibition TO your ex.
ending the assistance which your exam
,le had given them righ. to expect; and
they were conscious that there was a per
vading principle IN the human bosom whlcl
prompts universal sympathy for suffering
people. struggling with All oppressor.
! But In this enthusiastic nSscmblagc, see b
fore my eyes the evidence that the hopes Of 1 h
Cnbans were not nnfounded. and that You will
not suti:r them long 10 languish beneath the "
| ranny OF Splin
In conclusion, gentlemen. | thank yon 70
yonr k'ud reception to myself, and for the en-
thusnslic feeling which you manifest towards
| my oppressed country.
| hem <Sprs Ir.nr H.. r..
Ehnde'' Hunt, and Capt. Ccndcnnen. TIA
Latter gentleman finally came forward, and adj
dressed tho meeting; after which a motion {,
adjourn was put and carried.
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REScoUNTRE BETWEEN GEH'Ls. Foorf
AND QulrMAS.-We perceive from the
! Memphls Ennlc. of the Dist uli thu .