The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-05-24
SYMPATHY FOR NICARAGUA.

of New York, held at National Hall, in that
city, on the evening of May 9th. 1t was u
demonstration of sympathy for Nicaragua, and
opposition to British interference on the Ame-
rican Continent
A band of music was in attendance, and an
appropriate transparency was erected in front
OF the hall. The room was entirely filed SO
that many could not get in, there being about
two thousand persons present The meeting
was called to order by Alderman John Clan.
cy, who nominated as President J. McKb-
been, Esq, who was unanimously elected.
long list of Vice Presidents and Sccretar les
were then elected.
Capt Isaiah Ryndcrs offered resolution to
the effect: That the Nicaragua people, after
struggling ten years for liberty had u right to
call upon Gen. Walker to aid them Gen
Walker had right to assist them in obedience
eminent shall be the first to recognize the in
dependence Of Nicaragua. That Americans,
ms citizens, have n right to sympathizc with
the cause of liberty everywhere; an that the
British Government has no right to call us to
account for such sympathy That American
interests will not allow foreign power to
rule in Nicaragua, unless that power is friendly
to American interests. That the existence of
the present government of Nicaragua is cs-
senial to the liberty Of the people. That the
neutrality laws, by imposing conditions upon
America, without cXacting any return from
England, are disgrace to rcpublicanism, and
should be considered u disgrace to the Ameri-
can people. That the American people should
be protected all over the world in the exercise
Of their rights, whether they he in Japan, Pa
mama or Nicaragua. That the cold-blooded
butchery of American citizens at Virgin Bay,
by the heartlcss Costa Rican savages with
British arms in their hands, is an outrage
which should be punished. That the aggres
sivc spirit of the British Government should
receive check by the enforcement of the
Monroe Doctrine. That General Walker,
surrounded as he is by band of savages ten
times the number of his assistants, needs ma
tcrial aid and shall have it.
These resolutions were adopted by a unani-
nous vote.
Mr. OaksmiIh then read Geographic dis
patch which had been received from General
Cass
" 1t is not possible for me to attend your
meeting, though | sincerely hope that the
movement of General Walker will be success
full. | think the present interests Of this coun-
try, Of that country and of the world require
it," Tremendous cheers.
Dspatchee were also received from Senators
Douglas, Weller, Toonlbs Peck and several
others.
Judge Dean was the next speaker His
speech was mainly in support Of the following
four points:
THAT it is the duty of our government to
recognize the Government of General Walker
in Nicaragua. That this Government should
recognize the right of its citizens to emigrate
and co!oniZe in other lands, and to any nation
that chooses to receive them That the Clay
ton and Bulwcr treaty should be Immediately
abrogatcd. That indemnity should be deman-
died for the outrage at Panama.
These points Mr. Dean supported in an elo-
qucnt and energetic Speech, which was vocf-
crously cheercd, and his points endorses by the
people.
Gen. Hiram Walbridge then spoke. He
made an energetic speech, in the course OF
which he read resolution WEIGH he had intro
duced into Congress, asserting that this Gov
! ernment would not countenance any attempt
OF foreign powers to propagate their princi-
| pies on this continent. The motion was not
carried IN Congress- but 1t was cordially en-
dorsed by thcmecting, and General Walbridge
was enthusiastically appauded throughout his
speech
Captain Isaiah Rindcrs read resolutions of
sympathy with General b. Hall Lyster, Wal
ters and Others who had been prosecuted by
the United States Government because of their
sympathy for Nicaragua, which were unani.
mously carried He then showed the nccessi-
ty right and duty Of American citizens to as
sist General Walker How had England ex.
tended her territory?
yoice-Bravely, because she stole it,
Capt R.-lt that man thinks that stealing
is brave way, advise the persons next that
man to look out for their pockets. (Great
langhter.) Though the United States govern.
ment might have had reason for not receiving
Col. French as the Minister of Nicaragua at
the time when he came it is different now that
the governments de facto is known to exist,
but as to Mr., Marey's conduct
A voice. )-Three cheers for Marcy Phere
was slight response.
(Another voice. )-Three groans for Marcy
Tremendous groans.
Mr. Austin " on had ought to be ashamed
| of vaur caluae C,ioc Of t.D,t Hin, ont uo,a