New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-12


ings throughout the whole day were characterized by
the same quetness and order and would reflect much
credit upon any body Of citizens.
In the Chapel David Pickett called to the chair,
and s. w. Newton opened toe exercises with prayer
The Declaration of Independence was read by james
Barmfeld amid profound silence. II. d. Edwards
aferward addressed tho audience in m eloquent and
impressive manner mainly upon the subject Of industry
and the necessity Of labor He described the true
meaning of freedom and the blessings that would follow
its judicious Improvement lie couDseled them to
teach their children to read and write and bring them
up in the fear of the Lord. Altogether, his address
was moderate and judicous, and received with
general appreciation. C. Carroll also spoke in similar
strain, and endeavored to impress upon the people
tho value of the wholesome truths told tlcm by Mr..
Edwards.
After the exercises were concluded at the Chapel
the procession formed, and marched to grove
near the Ladios' Hospital. where bountifu feast Of
everything good awaited the multitude.
Col. Haughton drove over 70 the grove and we found
reserved for at Of the tables assigned to
the white guests and at which glad to sec several
Of the citizens already assembled beside good many
officers. including Brig. -Gen. c. II. Van Wyck, WHO
was passing through here to bis command ct NcwJer
sey and could not resist the temptation OF enjoying the
present novelty In front of the General stood large
monumental cake, dressed in mourning, and with
flag bearing the inscription: IN MEMORY OF OUR
FRIEND, ABRAHAM LINCOLN" 1t was touching TO see
the reverence with which it brought on the table
The cake ard flag were both presented TO Gen. Ven
Wyck, and believe lie has sent both North.
After dinner, the General loudly called IT, ana,
standing upon table, he could be plainly seen ana
heard by the thousands aroand BIN. 7 wish MS aa'
dress could be published for the berht OF oo'h "he
and black. He gave On eloquep< Illustration oi tneH
present condition FreedAlen, ana now they must
show them selves WORTHY tie trust reposed in them
By their Northern eends. His address was SIMPLE
but repete with .oquence moderation and good sense
He was followed by Colonel Haughton. who has already
had the Glance to put bis theory into successful prac
tce b,oughout this country. illusions TO industry and
contracts with former masters were listened to in
tntly and received with general appreciation. Bob
speakers were repeatedly interrupted with cheers.
After tho addresses had been made dances and
games were again renewed until long after daEh, and
1t o'clock there was grand display of pyrotechIcs
rom the College green. The 56tA New York Band was
also present to enliyen the after part Of the day '
midnight every thing vas quiet, and Tho 49, INNS '
vast crowd has dispersed to the various plantations
bee was a grand success and the cOlored people can
be Justly proud Of the day. 1t hes created much bet
ter feeling between the old master and the new Freed
men, and it TO be hoped that the good seed is not
sown in vain. Not white person had anything to do
with the arrangements Of the meeting.
The destruction OF Columbia is complete as far as
busire. is concerned. Tie people sTe In most des
tu,e condition. and much suffering exists. There Is
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Union. than in any otter place in the State and Col
Haughton deserves much credit for the manner IN
which he has conducted Affairs in this locality The
citizens speak highly OF the Colonel end his regiment
tho o5,h Ohio Vcterans-an only afraid they VIII
be sent away As general thing. this Is not very
good recommendation for United States officers but
am pleased to say that this is an exception.
Ra,ons are issued 10 the destitute citizens and IT 10
amusing to read some of the letters received By the
Post Connandant. and the Provost Marshal. The ex'
cessive amount OF cheek displayed. would astound
Hottentot. Perhaps it Is not generally known
In the North that OF all the rations Is
suea TO destitutes in this State two-thirds 80 to
clie people. The ladies would greatly prefer sending
their servants for aons. Tic Colonel told me Of one
case where half starved daughter OF chivary applied
for ratons in most insolent saying that she
was entitled TO food from the Government, and II 1t
was given 70 her as risAt sDc would receive IT, out
not as matter OF charity Upon being told that it Hds
matter Of charity, she departed highly indignant.
The ration issued to white person is full soldiers
ration. which amounts TO sbont s5 per month. The
coorcd people receive only rice and corn meal at
cost of 81 per month. A.
Tho weather IA Intensely hot. and described as de-
ci,etily heavy bv the oldest Inhabitants reaches
aud melons are abundant. -"