Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-06
R. E. SCOTT.

our present distractions shall be forever Withdrawn from
federal discussion.
Very respectfully
TIE JOHN BROWN sYMPATHIzERs IN BOSTON.
! From the Boston Journal, Dee 3.
| considerable number Of persons assembled at Ire
mont Temple this morning. in response to a call, TO dis
cuss the question: "How shall American slavery be abol
hed on the occasion Of the anniversary Of the
ton Of John Brown. The meeting called 10 order
by j. Redplh and Mr. T. Sela Martin eolored) prOpos
| ed a committee to nominate list OF officers. He had
not finished reading the list when he interrupted by
hsses stampngs, outcres, az, &C., which rendered 1t
! impossible for him to proceed.
Suddenly Mr. James Redpath rushed from the platform
and followed by the persons the platform, some
half dozen in number and proceeded to one OF the seats
near the door in the quarter where the disturbance APP
parenty from, aud the next We Of him he had
venerable looking citizen BY the collar and attempt
ing 10 thrust him from the hall. The two lmmedi-
atey surrounded By a band Of evidently determined
meu. general hustle eusued and Rcdpath was forced
TO loose his hold Loud talk ensued and many threats were
/ made.
Mr. Martin was all this lime calling, "Will gentlemen
come to order" Finally there lu, and an excited
/ gentleman moved that committee OF one hundred be
appointed to preserve order The speakers voice
drowned with dersive applause, and cheer upon cheer
| for Gov. Packer, of Pennsylvania, aud others
F. g. Saubora OF Concord essayed to speak. He ojac-
lated "Ths is singular spectacle" ('AndreW" Gov.
Andrew, n"Andrew tor the charO These men who have
called the meeting have hired this room they not
entitled to lis use? Excited gent, platiorm-shakng
/ bis 6st-'This thing don't stop hers."
Sauborn-Ths is not the Boston have known An ex-
cited gentleman Of the entrances to the ball here
divided attention with Mr. Sauborn Cheers given
Tor various persona Mr. Slnborn ssid that gentlemen
could speak when the meeting vas organized The gem
emal the door here eDgossed the attention OF the
audience.
During this time the people who called the meeting
had sent 70 the Chief of Police for force 70 preserve
der That official appeared with large force OF
with him and after some little delay succeeded IN get
ting The sqdeqie s9ts ~ Abs 81 se Fl t hat the
meepg was not yet organized but that when it was it
was il would be open for al 10 take pant in it.
Mr. Martin then said that erroneous impression had
gone forth wiki respect to this meeting. IL was not pro-
posed 70 eulogLe John Brown bu. during the three ses
sons which we will hold IN Boston (hisses)- .c mean
o discuss the question "HOw shall American slavery be
abolished" The speaker was soon again interrupted
TIE chairman OF the committee presented lie; Of OH
cgrs with +. b Sauborn for President.
gentleman in the crowd proposed Richard 5. Fay, Of
Ivan, chsirman
The motion 10 favor Of Mr. Fay was first put aud
red by tremendous bis side OF the house, and
with but one or two noes from he other side they being
so much taken by surprise that they did no, know what
10 do.
Yr Fay proceeded to the platform amid hearty ap-
p,suss
Ths question was then put on Mr. SanbOrn's uomila-
ton aud his side Of the house voted for him, but
overwhelmed the ayes.
Then there was quite a rush TO the platform, aud some
lttle hus,lug In instances fists doubled
aud canes raised M Fay, however, bad possession Of
the chair and spoke and looked as If he meant to retain IT,
and there were men behind him who looked as though
| they meant he should.
scene OF the dircst confusion followed. Every man
took the floor. Mr. Hayes, superintendent of the Hail.
occupied prominent position the platform, crying
| E,r WPolice N tpolicat
The Chief Of Police busted himself by urging the peO-
| pie 70 sit down.
Mr. Fay called upon the police to protect him in his
| Office a. chairman of this meeting
Mr.. HAYES undertook 10 say that these people had
| hired the hall, and that they should have it.
A motion to adjourn made by Mr. Thomas Farmer, Of
Roxbury, was declared by Mr.. Fay to be carried
The aboonss called upon their side to retire to the
Melodeon. Finally both sides called for order and Mr.
FAY proposed reorganize the meeting The PROPOSE
ton was at once acceded all hands aud Mr.. Fay
i was chosen Chairman.
Mr. Fay said he was greatly obliged for the honor.
A Negro sitting by him said-Ar Chairman, will you
allow a wordg
The Chairman.-No, not yet.
Mr. Fay then proceeded 10 address the meeting. Com
planning at point that be thirsty the negro above
named profered glass Of water with 'I thine enemy
thirst give him drink" Mr.. Fay proceeded to address
the meeting pointing out very calmly the dangers Of the
dissolution of the Union and the effect which il would
have in preventing the abolition of slavery. He fire.
qaenty interrupted by Fred Douglas. In conclusion he
| offered the following resolutions:-
Whereas, IL is fitting upon the occasion Of the ami
versary Of the execution OF John Brown for his patca
aud bloody attempt to create instruction among the
slaves Virginia for the people OF this
TO assemble and express their horror of the and
Of the principles which led TO the foray therefore, be it
Resoivso l. That no vrtuous and law abiding citi-
zen Of this Commonwealth ought to countenance ympa-
| thize with or hold communication WITH any man who
believes that John BroEn and his adors and abettors in
that nearious enterprise right in any Of that
word
. That the present perilous uncture in our political
affairs in which our existence a nation is mperlled
requires Of every citizen who loves his country
forward and express his Of the value Of the Union
alike important the free labor of the North the slave
labor Of the South and the interests Of commerce
ufactures and agriculture of the world
| g. That tender to our brethren in Virginia our
thanks for the conservative spirit they have
manifested notwithstanding the unprovoked and aWless
alta made upon them by John Brown and his associ-
Ates acting with the coDnvsnce least with the
sympathy OF few fanAtcs Of the Northern States and
that hope they will still continue to aid in opposing
/ the fanatcism which is attempting 70 subyert
the constitution and the Union.
T. That the people Of this city have submitted too
long in allowing irresponsible individuals and political
demagogues Of every description TO hold public meet
| ings to disturb the public peace and msrepresent US
abroad. They have become nuisance, which, in self
defence determined shall henceforEArd be sum-
m lry abated.
s. That copy of these resolutions be sent to each Of
the persons named in the call for this meeting
The resolutions we're carried by large majority.
Frel Douglass claimed the floor and the Chair remind
ing him Of the short speech rule promulgated in the call
accorded to him. He was listened to With general at
tenton, in a regular ant.slavery speech. Time"
occasionally called The speaker called house
officer who was present big listed lubberly fellow,
aud vas called to order for personality. begged par
doa and proceeded. He made ausioa to a remark Of
Mr.. Webster and three hearty cheers were given for
Daniel Webster.
Whie Douglass was speaking, gentleman employed
Ia the CCs.om House and said that John O. Cuer had
threatened the lives Of gentlemen present and he moved
that the police be requested to search Claes person for
dangerous weapons
Mr.. Douglass proceeded. Having sli something which
excited al interruption the Chairman explained lie
say means say thai slave driver is than
q white one.H
Douslss-That's so. Jus. as Northern doughfAce 10
woE e than sllyShoi.r. Tremendous applause from
the abolition Edel Tue Char finally stated The question