The Black Republican., 1865-04-29

An immense meeting of the citizens
of the Second District was held on the
2lst in Congo Square, in consequence OF
the news of the late deplorable tragedy at
Washington, on the l4th inst. The meeting
was called to order by Hon. Louis Gastinel,
who announced the following officers:
| Prcsieent-Judge DoNATTEN AUGUsTTN.
| Vice Presdeats-Hon Louis Gastinel, Hon. E.
Abel, Hon G. Duplantier, Hon. A. WGolfey, P. E.
| Theard, Chas Leaum0nt, John p Montamat Ar
thur thur Gehe panS Rsb1a1 f. M UroI sr1z f.
| j. " Bohl, G. o. Flechier, Valery Daunoy, j. L,
Ti5sot M dc D. 6a2aPsgh Rag1 Henri DuFel B xnot g
@. Flanders, b. f. Flanders, M. Blache, A. Baudouin,
tenersaP r. ChS Be9ehS chas caborGe Antho
4 ny Fernandez, Hon. M. Z. Bonzano, John Gauche,
eoade M D. w Rdd d BSTnet maPPper E
| Gottschalk, A. Morel DR.. o. Huard, John Younes,
| Victor Dejoux, FL GasteLanos' James Q. Kathman,
| Buckley, Fl. G. Sturken, H. Odentha, Martin Kuhn
PoySa S6e6 R Brad6nE "a b B T. ESsle ssden
Seretaries-R. F. Daunoy, Victor Gerodias Francis
Bosmare.
And the following committee to draft
| resolutions
Louis GastineI, John P. Montamat, E. Abel, j. v.
Boil, Paul e. Theard.
Prayers by Rev. G. W. Bryant, of the
Christian Association.
Mr.. Gastinel then introduced Judge
Augustin, the President of the meeting
who stated the object for which the pepoIe
I had been called together. 1t was, the Judge
said, to express the feelings of abhorrence
entertained by this community at the great
crime that has deprived these United States
of its honored and beloved President, and a
great and good man of his life The Judge
then closed by saying that there were sew
eral younger gentlemen than himself who
i IL G..
resolutions.
Mr. Montamat then began to read the
resolutions, which had been prepared by the
committee, as follows:
WHEREAS, In the midst of our rejoicings for the
victories with which Heaven has blessed arms
the nation was amazed BY the astounding news of
the death Of our good and great President Abraham
Lincoln therefore be it
Resorea That in the death of wise, vgilant and
incorruptible statesman, Abraham Lincoln, we
deeply mourn the loss of noble friend and the true
American Patriot admired and loved by all true
American citizens of this great Republic
Re50Ced That we, citizens of New Orleans and of
the last day of his precious life was devoted to the
restoration Of our beloved state into the great Union
Reso're9 That our heartfelt sympathies be rendered
to the family of President Lincoln, in this terrible
Resoeed That we humbly and devotedly pray the
Almighty God TO spare the life Of our great states
man, our worthy Secretary Of State William II.
Seward, to this deeply afflicted nation.
Res0red That full of confidence ia the ability and
patriotism of Andrew johnson, new President,
him, and pledge to give to his Administration the
same cordial and devoted support which was accord
ed TO his lamented predecessor.
Resord That copy OF these resolutions be printed
in all the newspapers published this city and that
y Of the late President of the United States and TO
William II; Seward, Secretary OF State.
ReSOtred, Ihat we earnestly recommend to all true
and loyal citizens to display at their respective homes
a token OF mourning tornorvow, tie I'D inst, and
Reso1red That when this meeting adionrns it will
adjourn to meet to-morrow, a II O'Clock NJ, on La
fayette Square, to join with all fellowcitzeus in
giving solemnity to the ceremonies which will take
place then and there.
Before the reader had concluded, the plat
form, upon which there were about II hun
dred people, broke down with d crash, and
produced for few moments scene of great
excitement and alarm. Fortunately, no one
was seriously injured. We noticed that the
venerable Judge Augustin received slight
scratch Oh his head, which, however, we
hope may not prove serious. We learned
that several others were slightly hurt, but
as they left Immediately for their homes,
and as there was much confusion, we could
not learn any particulars.
After the accident, and the departure Of
many Of the speakers in consequence of the
injuries received, it was impossible for the
proceedings TO go on.
On motion Of Mr.. Mortanat, therefore,
the meeting adjourned til IL O'Clock to-day,
at Lafayette Square. Previous to the ad-
JouTnment, however, MIR. Mann delivered
short but excellent address He regretted
that the accident had in this manner &C.
feated the objects for which the people had
met together. He censured the workmen
for their inconlpetency N thus erecting SO
unsubstantially. The assassination Of the
President of the United States was the first
crime Of the kind that had ever been per
petrated against any republic il the history
of the world.
1t was an awful deed that deprived the
President OF his life, and was deep disgrace
to all America. AT the very time Of his
death he was battling, as he had before
been, for the restoration Of Louisiana to her
position in the Union she occupied before
che Inauguration Of secession. He hoped At
the adjourned meeting, 20 De held at La
fayette Square, their proceedings would not
be interrupted.
The people then dispersed to their homes
with evident feelings Of disappointment.