New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-02-03
Public Meeting in Savannah.
From The savannah Repnbhcan. Jan. 2


The Citizens Meeting at the Exchange yester-
day noon to respond TO the generous contributions OF
the NewYork Boston and Philadelphia people Tor our
needy of the most enthusiastic and sympathetic
assemblages that has ever convened IN the Forest
City" Owing the very short notice which was gwen
70 the public Of the meeting. was feared that The at
tendance would not be with the occasion,
but long before the hour announced for the opening oil
the meeting the Council Chamber IN the Exchange was
crowded with large number Of the most prominent
citizens of Savannah. From the p0rtico Of the tx.
change the superb band of the Third Brigade Second
Division, Twentieth Army Corps, led by Mr.. David H.
Bowen, filed the air with harmonious sOuncS PRIOR 10
the opening of the meeting At half past twelve O'Clock
the Council Chamber filed TO OVERLOOKING. hundreds
being unable TO obtain admission standing room
within sound Of the speakers voices. We experienced
thrill of delight cast glance OF the audience
crowded within those historical walls. We instructive
~ eOntrasted the present hour with that OF SIX weeks
since aud as we silently reverted to the dreary pictures
of the past hearts filed with deep gratitude
for the privilege Of being permitted to i've to witness
such glorious metamorphOsis III the sentiments oil 80
many who but few months ago could ind no language
strong enough in which TO express their dennnciaton
and hatred Tor the Government of the United States,
and the Northern people.
We were glad to notice the presence OF the honest
hard working mechanics of our CITY the INDUSTRIOUS
classes whose skill and enterprise have IN days gone
by contributed much toward the rapid development
growth and prosperity of Savannah. 1t was encour-
aging and augured well not Only for the future progress
OF Savannah but for the State of Georgia TO see such
gathering Of intellectual earnest, thinking men, deyot
ing themselves heart soul and body 10 the objects OF the
meeting 1t was inspiring scene, and one which we
shall not soon forget.
When We contemplate the occasion Of this meeting
having witnessed the assembage OF the efuent and
needy the of influence and the humble and unpre-
tending the merchant aud the mechanic, the gray
haired and the man OF younger days-aN with eager
enthusiasm dcvourng the expressions of good will and
fellowship which fell from tue lips OF eloquence and pat
riotisn-it gladdens heart 10 dwell upon the
thought the dark days Of terrible ordeal are fast
passing away and that the future shadows forth the
blessings of early peace and the return Union OF
country and OF friends and of happy days TO cone
There is in such asscmbages of people having passed
through the gloom Of dependency, bright ray OF
hope through their cOuutcnances as tbey ghnly
greet the light which the sun-bust OF delverance
breaks in upon them 800
mold was called to the chair, and Mr. John Gammel
requested to act as Secretary
The Mayor. taking the chair. made the following
remarks:
FELow CITIZENS: For the second time since the cap
ture Of our city it has become my duty TO summon you
u meet together in public assembly Inc occasion
which brings YOU together today which will ever
be remarkable in the annals OF the last few weeks
So pregnant they have been BY events which makes
reports in history and which almost condense life
time in day. 4 tTief record Of the circumstances
under which we placed will be necessary for II
clearer understanding OF present condition. The
capture of Savannah the 2lst Of December e6i pro
duced greater alterations IN our condition than mere
military possession and military government The
Confederate currency. already inflated TO an al.
most nominal value. was still the medium OF
exchange while Savannah was in the COnfederacy, but
the moment the United States reganed SaS afna, Con
iederate money was literally not worth The paper on
ment were reduced 10 dead level Of poverty. Cut OH
from all communication witt the external world. with
no means to purchase provisions and no provisions to
purchase, did not exaggera;e your condition IN my
opening remarks on the 2Sth Of December. Inc want
OF fuel was supplied tar as practicable by the direc
ton Of the noble Geary anc am happy to state that al
the earliest practicable period his successor Breye
Mai Gen Grover will teke measures TO infnsh wood
20 inhabitants. The statement mace al the meeting
OF the citizens, and the observation 81 eyeWitncsses
from the North, struck sympathetic cLord III
the breasts Of many generous citizens OF
New.York and Boston, and recollect'ng the time
honored adage Jis dat gu eO dat (he Ves uouDy WHO
gives quickly in the shortest possible ne at the most
incement Of the year, behold tie Dobie steam
ships winding their way sou4~alc Ireighied VIII
wbole .souled philanthropy has been their sole guide
These ships t1is acceptable freight these phlanroplc
gentlemen Of the committees OF Aew-fork and Boston
are here and il is 10 give you an opportunity Of eXpress
ing yogr heartfelt gratitude Eat you nave met together
this day do not envy The man " no Is rot wlhR 10
Join heartily and sincerely IN Las expression OF ieehg
bnt do no, believe there is one such within the sound
of my hope tkst this DAY VII prove tAat the
citizens o. Savannah justly appreciate Tie generosity
of New-York and Boston. and that they VIII further
show that they look upon this action as the owe Brach
M Peace and that they will meet II on their part by the
farest frankest acceptance OF IL SUCH such IRON
what have believe 10 be the pTe1 aon sentiment
of people War stirs up the very foundation OF so
ciety We are IN the midst of jare-Ag elements,
bpt ray Of light IL dawung. We may expect that IL
NIL Iced TO moro perfect day, ard must in the
meantime endeayor 20 profit BY the words If s. Paul:
Trb0atoD worketh patience, snd patience ez2eroLce,
and experience nope
10 fhcn introduced 10 the meeting The following
gentlemen viz Mcssfs. Archibald Baxter q. II. T..
BsLeoeb Frank LathrOp, representatives OF tire city OF
New York, Messrs. II o. BRIGGS, ". II. Baldwin H.
d. HYDE representatives OF the city Of Boston, Mr. L.
H. Ciitenden Of the owners OF the steamer Rcbecca
Clyde; Mr. John M.iidden one of tle owners or the
steamer Greyhound Capt Veale L. = a., and Licut
Charlotte L. s. a. acting with lie Relief Committee
on he part OF the military authorities.
ON motion, the Chair appointed the following Com,
mittee Of thirteen gentlemen TO report resolutions,
viz: 49, - 49,, 49,
~ woodbridge. " b. Knapp, T. r.. Hills, sWm.
Hunter q. W. WyLy, i. Padeliorc \. champion, y. |
wi lsh John X wilder, IL. A. Crane.
OTgDg the ohsenco 81 THO Committee, By invitation