The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-06

The New Orleans papers OF the 27h bring detailed
counts OF the second public meeting in behalf of the
Cuban patriots, held in that city the 20th The as
senby was organized by the appointment of the follow
sg officers: President, Captain James Stockton; vice
presidents, j. L. Carman, Gardner Smith, s. w. Cutter,
Patrick Irwin, James Smith, DR.. Wedderburn, J. l..
Levy N c. Hall, J. N. Burke, c. ID. Yancy. and l.. p.
White secretaries T. w. Hall, L. billiard. D. Du Pana,
and Alexander Walker.
The president having explained the object of the meet
ing in few pertinent remarks, Alexander Walker
forward and read the declaration OF independence OF
the czsns Of Puerto Principe. He then addressed the
NEE ting. and read the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted
Rssoived. That greet with Joy and enthusiasm the
Intelligence from the island OF Cuba, us indicative OF
the heroic resolution and devotion OF that people, and oil
their purpose TO make every sacrifice to obtain their indie
Rssossd Tha, the Cuban, having given an earnest Of
their sincerity and constancy in the struggle for liberty
is duty. brother republicans and men, 70 aid by all
power their efforts, until they shall be crown
Rs.oued That committee OF ten be appointed by the
chairman Of this meeting draught address 10 the ct
OF Louisiana and OF the United States In behalf Of the
Rs.oved That committee of ten be appointed by the
chair DO called the commitee for the promotion Of Gu
from our 10 aid the Cuban pariots and to forward
the same US speedily as possible
Speeches were then made by General Huston. General
Lopez, and Captain Clendenn. Mr. l.. J. Sgur trans
lated General Lopezs speech which was as follows:
Although would wish TO address you all nlgnt on the
affairs OF Cuba and her relations with the United States,
am yet compelled to restrain my earnest DESIRES by the
knowledge that my words cannot flow directly from my
| lips to your generous hearts.
at is now publicly known that the patriots OF Cuba
have struck the first blow in behalf of Independence that
they have raised their in their cause Yet
no one that knows not their lpess condition. and the
terrible tyranny under which they suffer- form esll
mate of the herosm of the effort which they have made
For my part, say that having myself early endeav
oed to the germs of liberty in the hearts OF the Gu
ban people, appreciate the magnitude OF the respon
sibty they have assumed and The obstacles they mus
overcome in order to achieve success know that they
have looked 10 you the noble American people, the pio
neers in the cause of human freedom for sympathy ant
aid in the cause they about to undertake. They
know not your laws--they were ignorant OF teaes-bu
in the confidence OF their hearts they drew the sword be
eying that YOU who had pointed the way, could not Tor
sake Them wnen they but followed your footsteps
They knew not tina, there any prohibition TO you
extending the assistance which your example had giver
them right expect and they that there
was perv aiding principle IN the human bosom which
prompts universal sympathy for suffering people strug
Cling with oppressor
But in this enthusiastic assemblage before my
eyes the evidence that the hopes of the Cubans
unounded and that you will not suher them long 10 Ian
gulsh beneath the tyranny of Spain.
"n conclusion, gentlemen, thank you for your KIND
reception of my SELF and for the enthusiastic feelings
which you manifest towards my oppressed country"
| At the conclusion OF this speech three tremendous
cheers were given for Lopez and Cuba, and the meeting
adjourned.