The Black Republican., 1865-04-29

therefore let us rejoice for those who have
4 gone, and commisserate and comfort those
who remain. There is one man who has a
right to your prayers and support-he who
in grief has been Installed as successor of the
murdered President. In honoring the dead
we must not forget to support the living
He looked upon Tennessee as the center Of
the Union arch-it had been equally divided
in its political struggles-its climates and
| productions partook Of the North and South
and its interests were identified with both
! sections of the Union. 1t had given two
Presidents to the Union, both of whom had
greatly assisted in the advancement of the
cOuntry-Jackson, who had crushed the
serpent secession at its BIRTH and Polk, who
had carried out the policy of the former,
and extended the boundaries of our glori-
Gus country until it kissed the pillows Of the
Pacific. It was in contest with these men
and hundred others that Andrew Johnson
had achieved distinction and honor and
| had risen to his present position. If Lincoln
| could now advise the people of this coun-
try, it would be to support his successor, for
at an interview a few days prior to the
tragedy for which we are gathered to
mourn, it was satisfactorily ascertained that
their views on the leading issues before the
country were concurrent. Let us do, then,
! all in our power to sustain the Government
and perpetuate its principles of liberty.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. Graham then introduced the follow
ing resolutions, which were adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been permitted BY an alI,wise
| God, that the life Of Abraham Lincoln Presi
dent should be taken by the hand OF assassin,
| and that a murderous attack should be made upon
| William Fl. Seward, the Secretary of State for the
United States, and both under circumstances of
| strange aUrocity.
And whereas, the citizens of New Orleans have now
! gathered in solemn assembly, to signify their emo
| ton at these awful dispensatiOns
/ Be q hes0lret, That the people OF New Orleans
utterly condemn and abhor these infamous deeds by
! which the American name has been disgraced-the
Pesoiefd That the attack upon the President and
Secretary OF State 1nus0 inspire all friends Of Sc
/ curity and law tnroughou54he world with apprehen-
I sion and dsmay that the safety of every govern
ment is endangered and all the dearest rights Of the
citizen given TO hazard by such appalling, horrible
Bes6lsed That in the death of President Lincoln,
mourn the loss of fervid patriotism, unvarying
honesty, personal purity, liberaty which reached
magnanmity, a love Of liberty that was passionate,
more than any other Of his time was representa-,
tive Of the people OF America By the nobility of his
won his way to the hearts of his felow-countrymen.
They iovedand gratefully respected him while living
| Their tears flow for him now.
Resoaed That we learn with great satisfaction that
the assault upon MIR. Seward was not wholly success
f! and that the einenty servceab!e labors or that
| distinguished statesman and patriot may yet be
| continued for the benefit of the nation.
ResoGed That out of respect to the memory Of our
late President we will wear badges OF mourning for
eral places of public worship in nploring divine as
| ssta9ce, that this great public Christening may be
| made the means OF good to national life, ana
that the Ruler Of the Universe will continue to
vouchsafe to that loving protection fathers
| received, and which has not been hitherto with
Fesoleed That the citizens of New Orleans unite
coin preserved, in the expression of heartfelt sym
| pathy for the sorrow which has suddenly invaded
the family of which he was the loved and honored
head. The country weeps with them
Reotred Inat the Chairman OF this meeting be re-
quested to transmit copy of these resolutions to the
family Of the President and to the Secretary of State
GEN cANBY
Gen. Candy had arrived, during the pro
| gress of the meeting, from Mobile Bay, and
a committee was sent to invite him upon
the stand He was urged both by the dis
tinguished citizens upon the stand, and the
crowd below, to speak, and at last arose and
said, with much confusion 81 never made
speech in my life, and can't do it. am
much obliged to you foE the honor
A BENEDICTIoN
Was then pronounced by DR.. Newman,
and the meeting adjourned.
In the First Presbyterian Church.
Before the appointed time Q2 o'clock
the large church was filed with people,
mostly ladies, who were attracted thither,
partly because it afforded more comfortable
seats than the square, partly because there.
in they would be free from the crowd and
hustle. of an eager populace, but chiefly to
hear the distinguished orators announced
to speak on the occasion.
At II o'clock the organ began to peal forth
in mournful tones the symphony of mourn
| ful requiem, which was soon taken up by
the choir. The pulpit and the galleries were
draped in black, and the pillars that sup
ported the galleries were wound round with
strips Of alternate black and white; while on
either side of the pulpit dropped a large ma
tional flag, each trimmed with black.
The Organization.
| At few minutes past y o'clock, Dr.. j. G.
Belden called the meeting to order, and an
nounccd the officers Of the meeting. Gov.
Wells had been selected to preside, but as
he was not present, the duty devolved upon
Mayor Kennedy, and the following Vice
Presidents:
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G Batt, j g. A Fellows. p T. T. Biings In IS fF 3. II
Durell, 4 P Dostie A. Baudoin, 9. Z, Alter, Miles
6eFton. j. E. Shaeffer, j. Ad. Rozer, R. f. Morse.
J. E. Morse, Jacob Barker. Michael Hahn, Judge
Dex ter Judge Toca. W. Il. Q. King, Paul Morphy,
Thos. Fellows, J. Downing, Daniel Harrison George
Judge Veazie r. NJ Montgomery Geo Jones, ". s.
Pike. N Judson, Williamson Smith; F; E. Theard,
lard, Edmond MeaRisr " II Seymour, Ms'l v. II. l.
jSs9 HjggsRsw - chss Psabqdy % yn9 & CpIins W
| ton E. Abel, A. Cazabat Thos K. Price, Geo 4.
Eosdiek, w. H Henning, $ Bevens R. W. Ogden,
RhPaR j. Fas r Garter h H6s1d Ms60R R6B Bay Ear
Mendiverri Mem p f. Morgan, Rufn5 wapes 6. A.
Weed, VIM, R. Mills, Spencer Field, Dagid Stickney,
Shearer, j. NJ LapeyrelAle Brother, oscar BercieT.
Secretaries: W 7; Gilbert 5. G. Brewer, E. G; Bill
| lings DR. D. L. Gibbens, Alfred Kearny, Thos. Sloo,
Sumpter Turner
| Mr.. Whitaker moved that a committee of
| nine be appointed by the chair to prepare
and present resolutions expressive of the
sense of the citizens of New Orleans on the
mournful event that had called us together.
The conmitte was accordingly appointed.
ADDRESS OF MAYOR KENNEDY.
Upon taking the chair, Dr. Kennedy re-
marked that the duty Of doing so had de-
volved on him rather suddenly. That he
| could not be expected to give them q set
! speech, or to eXpatiate OIL the merits of the
| deceased. He had known the late President
| slightly, but had formed from their very
| limited intercourse, the opinion that he was
q very sincere man. But there were gentle
men present, better able than himself to
expatiate on the life and character Of Abra-
| ham Lincoln. He introduced Christian
Roselius, ESQ.,, who spoke in a most impress
| slve manner tor about half an hour. We
! cannot give the remarks of any OF the speak
ers III full but shall endeavor to give fair
| view of their meaning. Mr.. Roselius said,
| in effect:
| SPEECH OF EIR. RoSELIUs.
When the heart is oppressed with the profoundest
grief and sorrow, ind it difficult to find words to
express our feelings. The horrid deed that has de-
prved of the life and services of beloved is of
such horrid description, of such dreadfui nature,
that it has embarrassed US. at loss for words
/ fo address you. Your stricken c0untenances and
1 the drapery l see around me, increase my embar-
| rassment. You must not expect such eulogy from
| me as the occasion demands-I am unequal to the
/ task.
4 Abraham Lincoln was raised from comparative OBJ
scurity to the Presidency at time fearful to look
back upon He had steered the vessel of State safely
/ through the convulsions of the four years that
| the people have been engaged in fratricioal
| war Ruin and desolation has been rife on every
| side When men, almost losing faith in oyerrul-
ing Providence began at times to despair Abraham
lincoln stood calm collected and deliberate, with
fixed purpose which ne never lost sight ofthe p1r
nose OF sustaining the law, preserving the Union, and
| crushing the unhoIy rebellion against the best gov
ernment ever conceived by the wit of man And how
| did he conduct the public affairs during the most
critical period of this naion history? Prompt n1ea