New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-10-12

cheering and cries of war! warD 1t was, he
said, his religious faith that we should have
Cuba Spain should apologize or fight. He
did not believe she would apologize, but that as
sure as the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh
to the lamentations of the Children of Israel, so
that he would not hearken to them, so sure would
pride and arrogance harden the heart of
Captain General Canedo, so that he would not
listen to our demands of satisfaction. He
did not expect an apology Eve don't want it,
from several voices-give us the IslandD The
Government of Spain was despicable sarcasm
on all governments! One man was employed to
tie the Queens shoe; one to see her go to bed,
and others to do like small services. 1t was an
that arrogance engendered at the conquest of
Grenada, when the last Moor turned with sor-
rowing eye to gaze on the gorgeous towers of the
Alhambra. The judgement day of Spain's do
limitations was at hand, when the last vestige Of
her power on this Continent should disappear
and nothing should be left of her but the mem
cries of the past! America would wrest from
her the last of her discoveries and of her con-
quests. 1t was the will of God and the will of
coming on of DOOM The American Continent
should be possessed by one people and guided by
one government, the model of the world to come.
Judge Larue concluded amid great cheering.
The Hon J p Benjamin, U. S. Senator elect,
then came forward and made mastery and
brilliant effort, which for want of space we are
unable to give--in which he advised the people
to be calm and dignifed, but determined, and
suggested that the government should demand
satisfaction Of the Crown Of Spain und enforce
IL at the point of the bayonet. He however did
not believe that that arrogant country would
render satisfaction, and that war and the con-
quest OF the Island of Cuba would be the final
result of the difficulty. Col. Campbell and
others followed, at which time our report closed.
TIE MEETING AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
At this point there was no regular organization,
a large body of the audience in the square hav-
ing moved to the spot and called for a speaker.
The Cuban flag was unfurled on the steps of the
church cheers upon cheers were given for the
little lone star, and soon after Mr.. Lemley, a
lawyer from the Fourth District, made his APP
pearance upon the rostrum He made brief,
but effective speech, which was we'll received.
He was followed by Dr. Ungra, also from the
Fourth District, who spoke both in English and
German. He was very enthusiastic, and al
lowed himself to be drawn into some expressions
which we did not think well timed or :judicous.
Next came Mr.. B. f. Hoaghton, promising
young member Of the bar, who made most eff
fective appeal to his audience. His language
was moderate but forcible, and the applause
which he received told how well the sentiments
he expressed conceded with those of his listeners.
DR.. Lockwood was then announced, and, in
brief address, he made very favorable impress
sion.
Mr.. L. J. Carroll having been sent for and
requested to address the assemblage, which at
this time was large, he appeared upon the stand,
or rather the steps, and made a speech, which,
though not of great length, was most effective.
1t was listened to with great attention.
Next came Messrs. Judson, Abbotte, VIM.
Scott Haynes, White and others; all of whom
were received with applause.
TIE MEETING AT THE CITY HALL-There was
tremendous gathering in and about the City
Hall, and large number of ladies present made
the scene one of much interest and attraction
Capt. Stockton was selected as President, and
he made q few remarks by way of an introduce
ton to the regular proceedings. Mr.. Wyndham
Robertson was the first speaker. He was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Carroll, and after him came Sam
G, Reed, jr. Col. Holiday, Judge Beecher, Mr..
Roberts, Mr.. Houghton and others succeeded,
and all spoke with much effect.
MEETING AT TIE THEATRE.--A large meeting
was got up in st. Francis street, which runs
from the square to Poydras street. A fine plat
form had been erected here, and Recorder Win
ter was called upon to preside.
The assemblage was large, and it was most
enthusiastically addressed by Messrs, Haynes,
Carroll, Warield and others. We missed full
report of this meeting, which was promised to
us by one of the Secretaries.
Ofthe whole meeting we may say that it was
from fifteen 10 twenty-five thousand strong,
and throughout there was exhibited an ardent
| and national spirit. 1t was an army in itself,
and Spain may we'll look to the results of such a
u demonstration.