New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-30
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TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 30, 1861.
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SOLDlERS.-PurSuant TO advertised call, lhere was
a large meeting Of our citizens at the Merchants
Exchange last evening.
The meeting was called to order by hr. T. 0.
Snlly who nominated the following as officers Of
the meeting: President, VIM A. Gilmore; Vice
Presidents, p. e. Bonford, W. r. Miles, J. Finney,
A. G. semmes, John Pemberton, Fl. 7. LonsdaIe,
W. A. Violet, S. O. Nelson, A. B. James, Iiami |
ton Wright, G. s. Hawkins, W. e. Leverich, Fl. |
Avery, NJ. Greenwood, A. Glenn, P. s. Wilt, j.
Bernudoz, J. P. Frcret, s. P. DeLabarre, P. A.
Giraud, r. Gardcre J. D. Denegre, D. 7. Ricardo
Secretary Sam. G. Reid
Mr.. EInore, on taking the chair, explained the
object of the meeting, and stated that motions
were in order.
Judge Ogden moved that the chair appoint
| committee to draft resolutions. Carried.
| The chair appointed MeBsrs. A. n. Ogden, ". r.
Miles, p L. Bonford, j. Finney, 7. 0. Suly, A. G.
| Semmes and John PeInberton. The committee
| having retired,
Calls were made for the Rev. DR.. Palmer, who
had consented to speak, and that gentleman ap
peared. In eloquent and feeling language he de-
scribed our great Indebtedness to those who were
far away fighting for us, and the duty we owed to
them, not only in honoring the dead, but in minis
teriDg to the warts Of the wounded and the sick,
and caring for those who have still farther fighting
! to do. He took general review of the war, and
of the respective attitudes of the North and the
South before the world His picture Of the Lin
coin administration and its doings thus far was
given with the greatest emphasis He alluded to
the monstrous proposition to collect 400, 600 men
and 500 100000 to aubjugate the South. He be-
leved the North could never raise or support the
army called for; still, should such an army be
raised, lie was confident that army could be
|
subjugaed until it is entirely destroyed He spoke
of the might Of cotton, and predicted that unless
this war came speedily to close, it would en-
brol all the civilized nations of the earth, The
reverend gentleman delivered a thrilling and really
splendid address, which was immensely applauded
throughout
When he concluded, Judge Ogden Of tue COM
mittee resolutions, appeared on the stand and
read the following:
1t has pleased the Almighty to crown With tri-
umphant success the first great battle fought in
Virginia on the 18th and 2lst Of July, 1861 by the
army Of the Confederate States Of America, in de-
fence Of our soil and of the freedom claim our
birtirigh Those victories have not been achieved
without the loss Of precious lives Of our best citi-
zcns, who have rushed to the battlefield and been
foremost in sealing by their blood the covenant
soemnly entered into by the Confederate States to
) maintain their freedom. The casualties incident
to war have left many of our brave soldiers to suf-
fer and languish from wounds inflicted in battle
and disease contracted in the camp: it therefore
becomes people claiming to be worthy OF
the priceless possession of civil liberty; and Of such
great sacrifices made in our behalf by those who
. have gone forth from amongst US to fight our bat
ties, that we should unite as q people in the eX-
preston Of our feelings on the occasion Of re.
cent victories in Virginia, and that we should by
prompt and united action afford the most efficient
relief to the sick and wounded of Our army. The
!: people Of the city of New Orleans, assembled iE
:: mass, do therefore resolve
r l. That we recognize in these victories on the
side Of liberty, against tyranny and oppression, the
hand Of the same just and righteous God who
! guided the armies of the country when led by
= Washington in defence of its liberty; that oul
hearts are filled with gratitude to the most higf
and mighty Ruler Of the Universe for that sigma
/ interpositiom behalf, manifested in tht
3 strength and courage given to soldiers and tht
" terror which seized upon our enemies
2. That the victories obtained by arm
- against proud and defiant enemy, with vastly So
perior advantages of men and arms on their side
and the humiliaiug defeat of their boastfll army
g have inspired US with renewed and unwaverns
~ confidence in the prudence, foresight, wisdom nt
" valor OF the distinguished chief at the head of on
Government, aud for his presence on the field 0
= battle and his active and jealous services in Sc
" curing complete and triumphant victory, we rem
to der him the homage OF most grateful hearts.
3. That Louisanians we feel a deep pride
- that one of her sons, the noble and gallant Beau
: regard, was principal leader OF the army, an
: by his skill and undauned courage, contribute
{ SO much to the success of our arms and while "
deeply depIOTc the death of the brave officers an
I men who have fallen in those ever-memorable bal
m ties, our hearts are filed with joy that the sons
IL Louisiana have been among the foremost in til
greatest struggle for liberty which history record:
- A. That we pledge ourselves to the Army Of th
Confederate States, now on the held, that we stan
! ready to make any sacrifice required of US for tn
T. support OF the cause in which they have engaged
nd that during the it shall be the business of a
rs who remain at home to give their hearty and yea
40 ous cooperation in all measures which may be nj
Cessary to conduct the war to a successful issue.
= 5. That in view of the necessity which now ex
lists, of alfording aid and relief to the wounded an
5 sick of our army, and of providing for the future
rs in the course OF the most unchrstian and savas
at war, made against us by malignant Zoe, we ar
called on to adopt measures by which means ma
- be raised to afford at all times, such and II
W lief as nay be required for the sick and wounde
u.s. OF the army and for that purpose, that comme
A. of - members be appointed by The President
the meeting whose duty it shall be to solicit sui
:. scriptions to fund to he devoted to that obet
during the war; the said committee to have tt
power Of appointing from themselves, Or outsiG
III OF the committee such officers as they may dee
necessary to further the purposes of their appon
ment, and that at the close of the war, whatev
funds remain in their hands be divided among Il
widows and orphans of the soldiers from Louisan
who may fall i'll battle or de while engaged in Il
nat service of the country.
The resolutions were unanimously ratified by t
, meeting, and, on motion, the chair authoriz
! to appoint the standing committee called fc
& | Whereupon he appointed the following genteme
OF p. Z. Bonford, John Pemherton, w. A. Gasque
Hamilton Wright T. 0. Sully, R. A. BOurk, S.
Nelson, D. Kcmper, W. A. Violet, A. B. JAIME
Henry Renshaw, P S. Wilt, j. Bermudez, J.
Freret, s. p. DeLaharre, A. NJ. Buchanan, P.
at GTaud, R. Gardere S. B. Newman, D. I. Ricard
to j. d. Denegre, j. Fiuney, and Henry Bier.
l., motion, the chairman, Mr.. Elnore, was added
i the committee.
& Mr.. Sully moved that gentlemen present cor
IL. up and subscribe contributions before leavi
the the meeting. He well knew that the people
If Virginia were doing and would continue to do
= in their power for the sick and wounded in tn
II midst but this was no reason why New Orleans
~ Louisiana should not do something in the matter
The motion was carried and gentlemen came
, and signed their names for amounts to the agg
low gate of $500, after which the meeting adiouru
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