Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-05-19

The MICRO SoLpIERs.-Another meeting of
the colored population was held last evening
at Israel Church, on South Capitol street. in
connection with the subject ct raising the negro
regiments.
The meeting was organized by the selection
of Rev. Mr.. Turner as chairman, and +. a.
Tayerns rs secretary.
The Rev. David Smith opened the meeting
with religious services-lining the hymn begin-
ming Gam soldier of the Cross which was
sung with much fervor, after which he led i'll
prayer, returning thanks that they were pre-
mltted to meet on this occasion and in this
iaudable cause, and asking that they might
properly improve the oderedtunity of enlistng
10 offend these United ;tates
On the Invitation of he chair, the executive
committee came forwa ID and occupied n front
seat.
Lieut.. Col. Raymond (white) arose and pro-
posed 10 state how til recruiting of colored
men was getting on. He reported progress
aud had no doubt of the speedy formation OF
the regiment. He expected to have had two
companies mustered in to-day and quarters
assigned them, but he had been disappointed
not that there was any diffic uIty i'm obtaining
the order from the War Department, for they
gave ii promptly-but il did not reach Gen
IieintZleman IN time TO allow him to carry it
out. There was the most friendly feeling ex-
lstins al the War Department. towards them,
and determination not only implied, but ex-
pressed that the undertaking should succeed
The morrow he hoped would shine on the mage
Of history on account Of the mastering in OF
two companies, al least. Of colored men, vail
ant and true. IAppiause.l TO show that they
were valiant and true when ain occasion de-
rnandea, the speaker read from Yesterdays
Washington Repaiaicon. which he followed by
proposing three cheers for the paper 1.-THE Re-
iUbiicGf,) that had contributed so much 10 this
movement among the blacks. The cheers
We're duly given. The speaker concluded
with an al1usion 10 4 Nag which hung from
the pulpit, and which WAS presented him by
colored lady named Julia Henderson, with a
letter in which the wish was pressed that it
might be the first to enter Richmond.
The reading of the letter by Major Green
was followed by much applause: after which,
= vote OF thanks Was rendered 10 the lady for
her generosity.
The chairman Of the executive committee
here announced that Dr. Cooper, of Michigan,
was present, and would address the meeting
Dr. cooper said the object of the meeting
should interest every colored man and woman
TOO. 4 great change was about to take place
IN which all were interested. He lived near
Chicago, and there is not man there but is
ready 10 shoulder arms and fight for the ascen-
dsncy of his race. Why should not the people
OF this Metropolis do likewise All that he
met with wherever he went We're eager for the
Tray, and he hoped that the colored men of
Washington would not be behind. The fear
that the colored soldier win not be properly
protected by our Government is without foun-
cation. Secretary stanton has given 4 letter
stating that fear need be unprecedented OH
this point. A soldier black white is SOL
der, and must and Will receive the protection
of the Government Notwithstanding JEFF Davis
and his Internal crew. EApplause.l The
speaker concluded with an invitation TO all to
come forward and sign the rolls.
i y,
followed. He had seen negro regiments fight
alongside OF Englishmen, and their bayonets
were never behind. Mr.. Lincoln has given YOU
the opportunity, and you must come forward
and put your shoulder 10 the wheel.
The Chair here stated that any who might
wish 10 do so could come forT ard and sign the
rolls without the lear OF ihterruptins the
speakers. He hoped that if they did SO they
would stick 10 il.
Henry johnson, (colored,) of North Carroll
na, was next introduced. He was going to be
3SIOlH ,.yant tod IN i'm h1r
let them be only hoped that, If the rebels
didn't get the field, his friends would bury
him. While the men were fighting the women
must fight too-while the men fighting the
rebels in the field, the women must fight the
rebel women in this city, and whip 'em, too.
fLaughter.l He was elevated when he heard
of the election of Mr.. Lincoln. and after the
war the colored regiments were coming back
to elect him again. [Applause.l Some didn't
want TO go along with the contrabsnds. For
his part he Just as lief go long with a contra
band as any other sort of a band. Laughter. ]
The fact was, the contrabands were getting
ahead. Just below this very building they are
marching around. They had nothing but
sticks for guns: he believed if they had sure
enough guns they would shoot somebody.
IIanghterl
Before an opportunity was presented for them
10 do so, many OF the colored people were
splitting tor a tlght-they We're ready and anxious
10 die for their race-but now whar are dey!
They bad this, that and the other to say against
going. What do you want Mr.. Linkun to do
feed You Oh ice cream! Loud laughter Had
yct. the pride of the white man, we would have
been free long ago. Suppose these white men
here were about to be drove into slavery,
wouldn't they fight. Certainly they would;
hut you, you would stand tamely and let your
hands be crossed behind your back and told to
go on dar niger, without resisting It. Go in de
war, and when JEFF Davis sees you he will
say: 'sMy Lor, look at de niggers.'
This speech was decidedly the hit OF the
evening, bringing the house down in oft repeated
ard prolonged screams of UNDERSTANDINGS
BILE more, perhaps, To the manner than the
matter OF the speaker.l
J. T.. Green, of Michigan, was disappointed
that Seward was not nominated, but he voted
for l. ncoln, and was now ready TO aid him in
The work he had undertaken.
Rev. James Reed had purchased his liberty
yeare ago. but could not say he had ever felt
bims.lf free. There is not a free colored man
in the District of Columbia; not one. Though
the President had by proclamation made US
free. Lye were still slaves You boast that you
a re free, but what guarantee have you that 1t
VIII not be taken from you! You are at the
mercy of an army OF whites. vine can turn upon
YOU and cause You 10 fall at their feerlike a
puppy. The white man will never acknoWi-
edge YOU as free Ii, now that he has put the
musbet Your hand, you refuse to use 1t. Go
forth, then. suffer and fight, and prove your
selves men. And yon, young women, VINO
would keep these young men from going, you
know IL you were to get married you wouldn't
be able hardly to get enough 70 eat out lie!
them 60, and after the war is over they viii
hold important places, and IL there Is anything
10 he given ny the Government 1t will be given
TO them IN preference
fCrise for Hatton.
The chairman agaia invited signers, and on
taking his seat the cries for Hatton were re-
slewed.
Gen Bingham fThits) was introduced, but
was interrupted with cries for Hatton.
Hatton At Iength came forward, and said he
didn't feel in the keller for speaking. IL was
reported that though he had signed the rolls he
%euld back out. Not so. He was going under
Turnfr, and hoped 10 do his first fighting in
The Iaother State OF slayery-firginia lie had
noticed a greaG deal Of stamping of fee and
n!apriEg Of hands when the name OF liberty
vas pronounced, but although number oi
u Vi. atinns had been given thus far, there had
nOr been 4 single response. He thought that
sny man who would act this way ought to he
i,cpt across the tincs. The speaker here ga We
an sccount OF fight himself aud friend had
on tlIsir way IL the meeting With three Federal
scldurs-UhC,G he said they 'Ina3e to gun
I ana was when negro dare not strike a
vLt,e MIN, bur he is getting up Ia the " GRID
DC%.
Tie chairman of the executive committee
said he eonld not say with his Methodist
fY.r,.as lhai they were hluua 10 the iand O