Daily national Republican., 1863-05-05

gnt would present their views.
He congratulated his race on their present
condition. He had seen the time when his pco-
pie had but few If any friends here. How
changed now We now have many friends;
and the great events Of the last two years have
proved Ii.
/ Colonel Turner explained the objects Of the
meeting. He had been laborng with the col
ored people for the past three months to pre-
pare them for this great step towards their ele
walton. lie knew the COlorcd people. He had
| sympathzcd with them. He had visited their
churches, Sunday schools, literary societies, and
their celebrations. His object was to do that
which was for the highest interest of their race.
Commissioner Dole. of the Indian Department.
! at the request of several citizens, made a visit
to the President to lay this subject before him.
Tree conference was held. The President
was anxious to do all he could for this people,
but he had become somewhat disCouraEcd
| Prominent men would 70 to him and ask M
| thority TO raise COlOrcd troops. and then 90
away, make feeble effort, and return and nsk
| for something else. "Now," said he, ''what
want OF you Is TO bring on your mca, and I will
hnd service for them. | am anxious for them.
| want them now.' Loud applause. Now
let us take Mr.. Lincoln at his word and bring
| forward the men. Yes" "Tlat's u'1 He
| (Mr. IT, had prayed over this matter, and he
| felt II to be his duty to engage in this work,
He had conyCrsCd with the young colorcd men.
| anu lONhA llGlll duAlOuS 10 enter the lists for
country and for manhood. Even though il
should be through bloody battle-nelds, he PRAYED
God that this race might reach that destiny He
designed them to attain.
Rev. Mr.. Winfield (COlOred) was introduced.
/ He was happy to feel that the time had arrived
when lhcy could enter on this work. He could
not Withhold his hearty support to the enter
prise. We have two noble leaders, Cturnug to
Messrs. Turner and Raymond } who have stood
Tor u.s. who have labUred and felt for us,
and who can appreciate our difficulties. No
/ better men could be got. Many men desire TO
lead our people in battle, and il might be our
iot TO iall INTO the hands Of others who do not
know Us so well. These are the men Of our
choice. We can safely rally under them. I
am willing to give my life to my country, now
that liberty and Justice are with her. Life is
sweet, but country Is better His home is Sc
cure in Heaven, and he should 20 trusting to
God, and if he fell, he should fall doing his
duty. Our people are free, and let us 20 and
defend them. We now have an opportunitv To
be men. Shall we longer endure the scorn of
that race which has oppressed usl IGreat en-
thusiasm and cries of NO." "No."1 MAY the
time speedily come when we shall see that dag.
under which we have been oppressed, but which
is now truly the emblem of freedom. float in
triumph over the entire continent. Applause
applause.
The choir here sung the Star Spangled
Banner" the entire audience uniting in the
chorus.
| Mr.. Chus. Tasco (colored) was called for
ward. He said that it seemed but Yesterday
When at TINS Capitol II was proclaimed TO the
nation that the black man had no rights that
the white man was bound to respect. But God
had raised up Abraham Lincoln Tloud ap-
! PlauseI and his party to break down this in
famous institution and erect Freedom in lis
pace. IApplausc.I The black Anan's blood
reldIned INC soil OF Bunker I'M, and shall it
not be shed nOwi - Yes" "Ycs,"I Our
country now promises us life, liberty, and the
pursuit Of happiness. We have been negligent.
DO We expect to sit down and enjoy these
privileges without some sacrifices on Our part
|" No, MOI" Let us tght."l Without the
| shedding of blood there is no remission. IAp-
| plausel
| Mr.. Samuel Wilson (colored) said that when
he looked TO the door and saw that the Union
bayOnet protected the black man his heart was
iul. Loud applause. He had conyersed
with the man he hoped soon to call his colonel,
and he believed him to be the right man. He
should 60 with him. Applause There were
no black "cOppGrhCads" The COppcrhcads
were Of lighter color than copper. laugh
ter. Shall We sit in case, or 20 and fghtl
Loud cries of Fight, fight" will place
nay name on the roll to fight. [Applause.
Which looks the most manly-the Colored man
with an apron before him, or with a gun on his
shoulderi When you get the gun, you will be
man. Loud applause. When we have
100000 muskets will they take our rights!
Never. They will not cnslave us again
Applause.
Mr. Bowen CcoloredJ- made some remark.
When We show that we are men, we can then
demand our liberty, as did the Revolutionary
ialhGrs-pcaCeaDly If we can, forcIbly if we
must. Ii We do not ightwe are traitors 70 our
God, traitors to our country, traitors to our
race, aud traitors to ourselves. ApDlaUse |
Richmond ID the place for us, and &c mean 10
go there. Applause. Our friend, jeff. Davis,
says we shall 20 there laughter and we will
goi but they won't be glad to sec us.
w. Ii. {. Hinton (COlOred) was called on to
speak. This Is a great day in which we live,
The occasion requires plain talk. The pail of
death aud worse than death hanging over us
will he removed, and We will come out in full
manhood. We are part Of this Government,
and let Us do our part in Its struggle. He was
willing TO say he would go too. Applause.
Let us show our appreciation of the labors Of
our friends in our behalf We will stand by
the President. Good" While on the one
hand people stand ready TO Uppruss US, on the
other hand are our friends TO hold us M
Then let US shoulder the musket and do our
duty. This duty is as binding as the law of
God. These men who are to lead us arc the
right mcn In the right place. We know them
and can safely trust them to load U.S. There is
no oiLgr way for our full deliverance, but
through the bloody sword and tho lcaden ball.
Applause. Arise and proclaim with one
grand voice Liberty or Death" IGrcat ap.
plausC.
VIM. Wormlcy (colored) was called on for
speech. lie came forward and said he was not
a man Of words but of action. (suiting action
to his words he seized pen and was the first
TO put his name to the muster roll amid great
enthusiasm) 81 want to 90 TO South Carolina,
get on the other side Of the rebels, and drive
them this way, so that you may catch them. ."
Laughter and applause.
Mr.. Green, large, nOble-looking cOlorUd
man, came forward and gave some excellent
and practical counsel, in a clear and distinct
manner. We have not space to give even
synopsis OF his excellent suggestions.
Joseph Washington, a contraband, was in .
trOduCed by the Colonel. lie knew what IL WAS
to Jc a slave. lie had no education, but he .
thought oi tLcse things. ltwa5 a serious time
ana serious, solemn subject. The unspOken
language Of this unfortunate victim Of the curse
was true eloquencc, and had touching effect
Oh the audience.
Heo' ltaltOn, very sprghtly Young colored .
man. hTm iuIl Of wit and good sense, addressed
logic. ''''O' anu
lie was followed by Rev. Mr.. Evans, of Mary.
lahd, white who spoke Of his sutTerlngs be-
cause nc had defended the African race.
kev. Mr.. Wilson (ColOrCdl gaye som. ,veu