The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-02-13

generals q aid in battle BY this sentiment rencl
commander once staid the flight Of his troops and or
changed defeat for victory Mr. Hunter said hs hmsel
and no portents the earth But he believed Their
was righteous God who presides over the affairs
men and OF nations and who will suffer the right
!aii ana wickedness TO prosper Our army will be abb,
70 conquer In the end "a sodier-'Thats So y Let
man give place 70 dependency no has gloom let him
niue with faith and diligence and courage we shall
assuredly triumph at last. Mr. Hunter who had beer
listened TO with great attention. here resumed his seal
amid hearty applause.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
n W. SHEyLEY, Esq, Speaker Of the House Of Dele
gates OF virginia was next introduced to the audience
and offered the following resolutions
= whereas while the existing war between the United
States and the Confederate States has been and still
war OF conquest the part Of the former has been
waged by the latter in defence fe liberty and pro-
pert and TO secure the right Of segovernment for the
Whereas, the President Of tho United States has rccsn,
dectlrd that there IS reaen authority either &Gie
C6rdyat seitain ne nfderacy NTH which he can
wake any ty,n, and that there be peace until tho
to the authority OF the government Of tho United States
and accept the laws OF the same Of which threaten
and all that Is cruel In conquest now therefore, be
Resolved That the events which have occurred daring
the progress OF the have but confirmed original
deerm nation TO strike for our independence and that
with the blessing Of God will never lay down our
arms until 1t shall have been won.
Resolved That rs believe resources to be suf-
1cent for the purpose do doubt that we shall
conduct the war successfully and to that issue, and
hereby invoke the people N the name Of the hottest Of
In its maintenance and support
Resolved, That tender thanks to our soldiers in
the field for their noble efforts in behalf OF the country
its rights and its liberties and take this
sure them that efforts Of shall be spared to
assist them IN maintaining the great 10 which We
hereby devote ourselves-our all
The reading OF the resolutions was followed by loud
applause.
MIR. sHgFFLEY's SPEECH.
Mr. EHFFFLNY commenced his rcmarkaby mOdestly
cribng the OIL ho held tho Of his being invited
for one @ho in his dn duty ats IN a n old
chair In which the presd ng officers Of the colonial
semblies formerly sat- to be here to advocate the
principles which were then the objects Of regard and
which constitute the glory of fathers We
ing anew the history Of tire past The principles OF
right liberty and self government viii fathers vim
dlcated have fallen to our lot also to maintain.
II we should fal, let the memcntoes which con-
meet us with the past DO forgot. Let the chair in
which Edmund Pendleon sat and tn other rel Of
ancient glorious days become funeral pyrc TO liberty
rather than be carried away trophy to grace Yankee
holiday. Mr. Shetey proceeded at some length b speak
Of tho part which Virginia had taken in cndeavoring
to prevent disunon and the rnanimity with which she
had entered into tho rebellion and the vaor and the
pcrtnacy which she had exhibited in the contest.
The news from Hampton Roads, Mr. $. said had reused
the community as by tho eictlic shock. As 1t
was heard every man vowed a0resh his resolve to
conquer, and TO support tho of his country
with renewed zeal (Applause) The fires Of 1851 are
burning as brightly as ever ard they burning up,
the croakes but croaking the do btes but doubt
ing The reconstructonis.s arc all gone the mon who
Hhu tnat tlcle was something better than
peace are cured now. Some had thought there might be
to get back and carry their bills and til If notes
and title Deeds and some soft ones thought perhaps
they could even their confeds Qaughte and the
wooy heads (tenewed Langhter.) 10 effect this some
were for commissioners to Washington FOR separate
State action, for ntion Of all the States anc
some for action by the House Of Representatives
Q.aughtcr) All this is cured now.
Mr. Shefeys remarks occupied about half an hour ir
their delivery and well received and frequently up
plat died.
JEW BrNJAMN's SPEECH.
Hon. j. p. Benjamin, Secretary of State the third
speaker He congratulated tho large assembage the
change Of sentiment among the people, and apparent In
the meeting, in the sudden rcvuls from tho dcspon
dency of few days ago to the high resolve holy deter
mnation and patriotic emulation Of this period. Hope
and confidence renewed in the hearts and minds Of
men what is the Of 1t Have any great military
successes been announced No. IL is the knowledge and
consciousness that has come home TO ALL that IL felt In
the of all hearts, that conquer in this fight
op die. Thank God, oil know it now th.t the
path OF duty Is placed before clear, straight
and plain, and all know that must tread
II or perish. Our terms arc independence. With
that one word treaty scroll, say TO Lincoln
pet what else you please, will sign tho decd" Mr.
Benjamin. at this point OF his remarks entered into
re- al OF the circumstances that led to the sending by
President Davis Of commissioners with the aud
next touched upon the necessity OF supporting the gov
mcnt and reinforcing the army. War game That
could not be played witho men, and hapc.
He (the spcakcrl was h re to-day to tell very
wholesome truths. He would be blamed and abused for
them praDbly, but he could not help that When our
appeals for help viii you withhold that aid,
whether that aid be white or blackp Great
ca facts showing iha ghng Element aas available alas
between the two sections. In 1850 the Confederate
states exclusive Of Tennessee and Kentucky had with
in her boundaries ono mill on sixty thousand fight
Ing men between the ages of eighteen and forty 1.-Two
Vars Against this formidable force tho enemy have
arrayed three millions Of Mt various periods since
1881. There in the South six hundred and eighty
thousand black men Of fighting age and capable Of being
made lighting men LEI ay s, s0ey eg,s sa runs
Dont pres them, for that miN max, ties. array
and they will DO fond fighting against instead
OF for US AS yet but side is told them The
Yankees can beat u from the beginning to the end
OF the year at making bargains. Let us stop the
negro from going over to the enemy by saying: II
freedom but will per of the earth for you
live in that cold climate Fight for your masters and
you shall have your freedom without mourning the other
danger Let prom the negro In good Ia tn that II
he will fight for us he shall have his freedom. Voice
never lived in any but slave country and like most Of
his audience, doubtless, had his black mamma nurse
s,t he would Willingly give up all for the attainment
sending the black to the aid OF General
Lcei (Checn) virgina, who gave birth to
secession and led of in the first cannon shot OF the
luton. South Carolina after another III South
states wheeled into line Virginia held la X for her
love for the Union was strong and warm and affection
ate as the love OF mother for her child People began
to ask what Of Virginia. Then came telegram saying
that Virginia was going to abandon the South that she
was lukewarm, reluctant and holding back. Voice
"Who held her backfy But another telegram in
formed US that Virginia was with US, and, like South
OF wS are W ana ee
must. When shall il be doneY voices-''Now, now,
now.'D Yes, now. Ask your Legislature 10 pass
resolution recommending tho mcclure to Congress, fnd
In twenty days General Lee be reinforced by twenty
thousand men. The speaker scnsaonist, no
aarmist He had TO the meeting for the very pur
pose OF giving ueranco TO some dstaste.nl truths.
Without ue ddopin If some dec ipc, eneygrc, n L,oey
meoe Ike this, there iras dangcr-rey great dangerto
avert which, were he much virgnian as he
Lousanian he would not hesitate to make this last sacr
6ce Louisiana will follow Virginia and she cannot take
one step to which Louisiana will not respond This only
alternative is presented. Either must fight the Yam
kee with negroes or they will take and hold them
n shield, fighting Us with their emancipation proclama
tions In force And IL there be such place hell upon
earth then would be illustrated by condition This
struggle and subjugation accomplished, our
slaves freed and slaves What the Yankees propose
TO do by the amendment TO the constitution OF the United
States is to free the negroes they conquer and II
they fail TO conquer TO let them remain they
In conclusion, Mr.. Benjamin paid compliment TO the
Virginia ladies for their patriotism and devotion TO the
cause, and closed with eloquent apostrophc to peace
JOHN A. GILMER's SPEECH.