Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-27
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEWS.

TEE CoLoRID PEOPLE OF THE FOURTH
WARD AND THE DRATT-On SATURDAY asns
the colC-ed people of the Fourth ward neId
meeting At the Rev. Father Bowlands caurcn,
corner Of L and 4th streets, for the purpose OF
increasing the fund TO be e1Penaea IN ewing
the ward from the draft The meeting was not
so large as the former one, but II was quite
spirited, and the choir attached to the church
enliyened tho occasion NV. win some excellent
Mr. Archibald Lewis acted as Secretary.
Mr. Slade announced the object Of the meet
ing, and stated that while he was in favor of
the colored men eniisting and fighting the bat
ties OF their country, he wished them to have
pride for the city and their ward. So far the
Seventh ward was the banner ward, and he
was fearful would continue to be, notwith.
snnding the Fourth ward was larger in wealth
ana resources. The speaker then urged the
colored people to contribute to the cause, and
remarked that at their former meeting they mad
omitted to invite Gods blessing upon their de-
liberation, and as he was In favor OF asking
God for everything, he would call upon Rev.
Father Rowland TO offer mp prayer 70 the
Rev. Father Rowland responded, and offered
mp fervent and appropriate prayer, calling
upon @ cd to bless their deliberations and instill
their hearts with heavenly wisdom.
After the singing OF an anthem by the choir,
Rev Father Rowland addressed the meeting.
. nd hoped individuals would not stand back
ecause they did not fear the draft Although
old man himself, he would contribute, and
often felt as If he would place his musket
on his shoulder and 60 to the wars He knew
the time when colored people would not dare
change, and the colored people were free from
their bondage, and they should now prove
themselves worthy Of the privileges they en-
ing the colored people, for it had often been
said that the colored race was God forsaken,
but now was the time to show the white peo-
pie that the colored people were an intelligent
race, and willing to respond when their coun-
~ called.
Mr.. Freeman was under the opinion that
they had assembled to raise money and not to
talk, and in order to make favorable appear
ance, all should come forward and contribute,
to retain the good credit Of the colored people
Several parties present came forward and
contributed; and after they had taken their
seats, the Chair (Mr. Slade) introduced Mr.
had battied against slavery all his life. and had
almost passed through birthstone for the COL
ored race.
Mr Finney then proceeded to deliver a
lengthy speech, setting forth the causes of the
war, which che contended) had produced ben
eficial results. The speaker concluded by re-
marking that il there were any present who
desired to enlist, they could rest assured they
would not have more than six weeks to serve,
rs few more successes as those we have
achieved lately will close up the war; but if
they did not wish to enlist they must act
promptly, as the draft would probably take
place on Tuesday.
Mr.. Waters was in Government employ, and
had to wait Uncle Sans pleasure, but he had
q little left, and was willing to give his share.
The wires Of to-day have flashed with the
tidings Of another victory, and the rebellion is
on Ns last Legs, but the Government wants
Those who desire to avoid the draft must not
stand back. Some Of the young men will sit
back with fifty cents IN their pockets for the
purpose Of going on a spree; but If the draft
be to Petersburg, Fredericksburg, or some
other kind Of "burg," with guns on their shoul-
ders. [Laughter
Other parties came forward and offered their
contributions while the baskets were passed
around among the females. In this way con.
siderable sum was realized.
Mr.. Freeman reported that he had collected
2IS. The other collectors were absent, and ne
returns were made. The total amount in hand
is q little over $780,