The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-08
Sympathetic Meeting at the
Cooper Institute.
BITTER PROSECUTIONS OF THE REBELS.
Interesting Statement Of Rev. MeSsrs.
TayI0r and Conway.
SPEECHES OF EMINENT CITIZENS,
&C., &C.. &c.


ing for the purpose Of considering the case Of tho
suffering loyass Of North Carolina who for their love
OF the Union and devotion tho countys cause have
been exposed to the most lendsh persecution at the
hands Of tho rebels Of that State, in against
inc authority Of the federal government The purpose Of
The meeting also to hear tho statements of two cler
gymen-thc Rev. NJ n Taylor and Chaplain I NJ Con
way-who have been sent to this city by Major General
Wool and the loyal citizens o the coast Of North Carolina
to give fair statement Of tho prvatons and su,crngs
which these people have endured Tho large han Of
the Cooper Institute crowded II could
be, and the platform just full OF the most
respectable and influential Of citizens OF both
N TACT the gathering Of ladies IN such numbers very
cheering for the cause.
The meeting called TO order in the usual FORM and
Foatiah Peit, Esq, President Of the Chamber of Com
lnerce of Naw York presented the Hon George Bancroft
who presided over the meeting
on opening he proceedings the CHAIRMAN briefly stated
the object of hcf coming together and after invoking
the attention OF every TO the statements which the
Two elergymen would make, presented the Rev. NJ N.
The reverend gentleman made brief exposition Of
the facts Of tho case. lie showed that tho men and
men Tor whom the sympathy of the people Of New York
w now invoked were true and loyal TO the Union
as any men or women in any part Of the broad
States that ayed and acknowledged the Supremacy Of the
rational ag and ht for this very they had been
exposed q tho most terrible persecution which revenge
and yindic.iveness could invent They prnc ally
fishermen on the coasts of tho state, who had been cut
onfron The main land, where they usually obtained their
supplies o salt ard corn and with their wives and chill
drcn they were exposed to very suffering lie
had abofcd among them their pastor long time
and glad to be able to testify the in which
they had borno with the tyranny evnced towards them
always maintaining in their worst snncrings the
love ard devotion 10 their united country they always
had. They were sadly need of assistance ana il
was with fun confidence Of the sympathy Of their
rcn in New York that he appeared before them
ask fof aid in th,lr hour Of necessity.
The Rev. Mr.. CONWAY, who is well known in this city
as IN indcaiigabe and jealous minister the
porray the sunerngs ol the loyass Of the North Caro-
linn coast. He ahunany proved ,ha, the people
true 70 the nion and argued that If they had not been
they would not have re:cated with the Twentieth IN
diana regiment when they had the opportunity doing
50, but would have gone Of with the rebels. But no
their hearts were with the right and the men and
even the women. with scarcely anything like clothing,
with rags upon their backs and suffer ing from every kind
OF want followed with the regiment from Chicamacoico
Some Of the men, old and feeble walk repeatedly
took their crutchcs and thus attempted 10 get away
but many Of these, unfortunately, not having sGccnt
strength TO keep up their bo!ies dropped upon he burn
ing sands and thus were seized by the eacmy When the
rebels upon The field and found that The com
munity had rctrcated IL became clear them they
firm and the Unon and therefore traitors to
them. With desperation they proceeded 10 commit all
the evil OF which they capable in weak revenge on
these loyal people They entered the houses and destroy
ed everything. With their musets they broke and bat.
tered the windows and laid waste everything that had
been gathered by the perseverance Of long ana tedious
years These Leope went to the hoscs Of their neigh
bo's who were even poorer than themselves. leaving
behind them their once comfortable homes, now
laid waste; and ali this because Of their love
for the onion of their fathers. These people send their
voices the waters and over the hills and call upon
all Of us to show that they and brethren that
we viii give TO them us IL has been given TO e and that
even tho last loaf shat he ready to share il with
them. cloud and continued appausc.)
The CRAiRMAE said that all classes of New York were
for the Union. The coarts, the pulpit the army and
every voice spoke but the same sentiment. The poet
too, touched tic came Tyre for the love Of country for
what woud be left II trGe poetry II divesed Of
patriotic feeling II not for him. then say who was
Americas greatest poet but he would Introduce TO the
meeting william Eulieu Bryant.
Mr.. BRYANT received with much enthusiasm Ifc
said that the resolutions had bcen handed him for pre-
scniaon and he would therefore request tho Secretary
to read them.
The Secretary then read as follows
Whereas, we have listened with great interest TO the
stat ments made by tho Rev NJ ~ Taylor aud Chaplain
7. N. Conway, sent q city by Major General Wool
and hy The loyal citizens OF the coast Of North Carolina
to inform as to the trials and suierngs Of the inab
tants 81 that state who have remained the Eaon
and who, through their devotion TO govcrnmeht,
have been reduced tp great want and distress therefore
Resolved That sympnthizc most warmly and sin
ccgcly with all loyal fellow citizens through the
Southern States who, avorawcd and crushed by
rebels aid traitors true TO the old dag and anxous
to proclaim their allegiance to II. cloud applapsc.)
Resolved, That we tspcc ally oncr our knl sympathy
and fraternui affection to those loyal inhabitants North
Carolina, who, deprived Of their usual means Of support
by rebel forces reduced to great distress aud
ing; that wc hereby pie ge ourselves to send them at
such necessary assistance in food and clothing as
they may need (Applause)
Resolved That carry out this object we hereby ap-
point Committee Of Relief, who shall collect from the
city and elsewhere sch funds may be necessary for
the purchase Of food and supplies and forward and
distribute Tie same in the most iudicious manner.
few words in support Of tho resolutions He
congratulated the meet n that they assem-
hicd that night on such mercifu mission.
lie deporei as great calamity and civil war cspc
ciiiy greater calamity still But out of its miseries
might arise thousand mercies. II used oppor-
ntics and privileges aright we will Of
struggle better and worthy nation than before
worthy Of tho smiles Of Heaven and the glorious
stitutions under which we live. (Appause.) Tho suf
cring men North Carolina VINO suf,r because Of their
loyalty, working out the same problem ourselves
and are entitled to every support aad aid that we can
ui,+a thapl tGV nrs
borious set Of men They belong 70 the great deep but
they have not copied its turbulence in their lives They
brethren IN the great Of the Union; and
must bear in mind that it costs TO be friend Of tho
Union in North Carolina ian here in New York Here
man may be friend and yet be coward and sncak
there he lnnrt be martyr and hero; and must give
the brave OF North Carolina the praise that due
martyrs and heroes Gond applause Every step that
they take in danger Of their lives They have already
rsked everything for their love Of the Union the
twenty millions of free Northern hearts with their rich
fields, spreading commerce ard oyeriowing granaros,
stand by and this gallant band Of three
thousand want. (Cries Of "Neyer.n) If were to
refuse them aid in their struggle, we would deserve
worse fate than that designed for us by tho traitor We
would deserve to have rich inheritance taken from
and cut up into plantations, and ourselves made to
work them under the lash OF the martcr along with
his negroes. (Appausc) tic cordially supported the
cause
The CHAIRMAN announced that General Anderson would
have been with the meeting but for tho strict injunction
of his physician the contrary. Nevertheless his was
that coult only be mentioned with honor. cloud
applause and three rosing cheers for General Anderson
We know that by hs foresight he took Fort sumter, and
IL he had been properly supported he would have kept Il
to this day. But be had orders not TO prevent the
enemy from erecting batteries, which were every
day springins W around him, and by his military
know 20 and mathematical science he knew that tho
day was at hand when hc could hold the fort longer
Another military officer TO have been here Tonight
but he unfortunately weak that he could not bear
the excitement Of meeting such audience. But We will
MI bear testimony the patriotism Of the Lieutenant
General, tremendous applause and the rising Of the
whole audience with three cheers for General scott)
whose patriotism a coat OF mail without crevce
through which one weapon q secession cond penetrate.
If ho were here the shout Of applause with which
you have greeted his nanc would be the tsst remedy
for his restoration health Our purpose now IS TO
prove to tho world thu, tho Of truth and justice,
ana right is also the cause Of strength We have now
largo army ia the field have given tho President every
thing and than lie has asked and now we say to him
preserve the Uuon and If he does not The fault win
Ito with him-Coud cheers)-and with his advisers.
hcers} Bat II the President be In doubt as TO the
whole nature Of his duty him bear the words Of
Of his predecessors. When notification raised it's head
IN South Carolina General Jackson issued proclamation
warning the people Of South Carolina against the
auences One night III tho watches Of the night. as he
at alone, be finished that proclamation, aud as he