The New York herald., 1867-04-02
SOUTH ARoLINA.



The Cslered Mass DIeetisg in Charlessos-Ex-
traordinary speech by q Modern Selon-The
Ri0t-T0rchight Processi0n-Spccch by Gen.
eral 6ickles-NIecsing of White Republicans
Resolutions Adepted-TAe Board Of Trade,
) &C., sc. =. ,os,
This city is passing through an intensely exciting
luton The freedmen under the leadership of their
radical friends have held three public meetings within
the past two weeks. At these assemblies ono is
allowed to speak until they first publicly endorse the
radical platform put forth the 2ls instant The
sequence s that yet prominent Southern men, as
was the case in Columbia, have come out in their sup
port An invitation to Governor Orr to preside At the
meeting Tuesday, provided he approved Of the
platform. telegraphed to Columbia The Governor,
In his reply simply declined the courtesy account Of
official business.
The attendance at the meeting has been estimated by
impartial judges at between five and six thousand IN
cludiug men. women and children The crowd
very orderly though their excitement wrought up
to the highest pitch principally however. by the ap
pearance the platform and address Of soon Robin
son, OF the New York Tribune HIS long gray hair and
gray beard in addition to his sepulchr voice and up
hands and eyes TO heaven he stepped forth to
address assembage, seemed act like electric
shock on the multitude AS his speech was brief one
l append it. He said
Where am II Will somebody pinch me or kick mo
so as to awake mes am l dreamngs 1t cannot be
true l am in Charleston. Why, this is where
l used to come 70 witness great slave auctions.
Is this south Carolina, Has South Carolina
well: will put them up at auction. | will sell
you all together. never divide families never tear
from their mothers. and will sell you all together
Now am going 70 put you up Here is good planta.
ton hand Great laughter Here "a first rate house
show that you sound. Now, going, going going.
OH look up Do you that spirit With ass i is the
spirit Of Abraham Llncoln Abraham Lnc0ln God Al
mighty, look Abraham Lincolnl He bids for all the
slaves in South Carolina Hc has bought you all with
look up and bless God that Abraham Lincoln died for
you Knoe down BY your bedside asa night
mako you free Oh, what sight is this.
Obi that have lived to see this sight: Il is what
bells were determined die the DITCH Ibelieve
this It, This is the last ditch. Oh Mr.. Chairman, that
had voice TO speak to you for an hour l have only
show myself, to show that q man from New
York, from the Tribune efco can come TO Charleston
and stand before ton thousand people and declare that all
all my long life. will remember it while hive and
think OF Il upon my dying bed. shalt look upon this
day as one OF the most glorious Of all my e Bless God
During the delivery Of this speech some Of the females
went nto Mysteries and were carried on the ground The
Of the men was ndescrbabIe. The shouts
and waving OF hats continued for Eve or ten inmates
after the closing remarks OF the speaker.
.
that followed in the evening the above and other ad
dresses Of violent character donuucat0y OF the ars
a & By Il. coosd
who assert that commenced by drunken colored
barber followed BY some ty or sixty coicred boys,
turning from the meeting whose conduct instgated
by somo two or three ignorant colored The COL
ored leaders they do mot wish their people TO ride
tho cars and that they AFFORD to wait their time
They claim six thousand voters while the whites have
not more than half their number.
The followig speech, delivered 70 tho freedmen by
sion has elected the warmest encomiums Of both whites
and blacks The General sad:-My friends thank you
gratifying II is your privilege, not mnc to take part
partisan In the political action Of the day Ny duty
70 %
and conscience may dictate This duty shall cndeavor
to perform The coored race In this country have
gained Just praise for their admirable conduct during
the and pending the recent agitation OF their civil
and poncai enfranchisement In my department can
truly bear testimony to your patient forbearance When
sorcy provoked reaae by cruel acts of violence and
Illumination you have borne yourselves with unfaIterng
confidence The asy Of your s was ,o mol dis
now citizens Of the republic. Remember that the
atty and courage OF citizens You must try ana
the-hopes Of your friends and repc the forcbod
privileges TO which you have been admitted Appause
Whenever any large addition has been made 10 tho
voters Of state the same apprehensons have been ex
pressed that heard with reference
Those already enfranchsed are easily alarmed at any
considerable change the established order Of things 50
liberty and power are the hands Of earn
their bread by the sweat OF their browa Applause
@ .s With ,nS
than those whose labor make up the sum Of nations
wealth tApplause So long as the destinics OF this
made by justice; whose liberties depend the
courage with which they are maintained the old flag
Great appausel 1t would be difficult, under the most
favorable circumstances for any race Of to engage
you have now TO do IN the most interesting political
events without being deeply moved by their importance
and novelty. Let me advise you as friend, and
without experience in public affairs to preserve
all times the utmost moderation OF language, temper
and conduct. Avoid everything like violence, impa.
thence indecorum Do not give your adversaries
lust occason to complain OF the least disrespec shown
to them in your discussions, private public
And beware OF those who would endeavor to
excite anmosities between the white and black
The prosperity Of the South, the welfare OF the
country, intimately associated with the har-
mony and good feeling which should exist between
ever seriously mpas the OF one race must re-
suit seriously to the other. Intelligence, culture capt.
ta land, are not less essential than labor, and yet
without labor these can have no solid and enduring
foundation You have already shown your appreciation
of these advantages by the eagerness with which you
have employed the opportunities lately given you to
educate yourselves Il win not be long before the white
race In the South will see how deeply they inte-
rested in the education industry thrift and progress Of
lies the security Of ALL Abundant time and opportunity
will be Afforded and ample notice will be given Of all
successive Stops ORGANIZATION
the State government within my command II will not
be necessary, II be otherwise than injurious
yourselves for 10 neglect your regular employment
and associations 70 attend to political affairs promise
you that without any such sacrifice your part every
in the Carolnas entitled TO voice IN the decision
of the great question TO be passed upon under SUPER
vision shall have fair chance to act his part without
lot hindrancc from any one. Ny friends, wish you
all good night Enthusiastic cheers)
The General In conversation with Of the directors
OF the street cars advised him TO abolish all distinctions
as to color Of passengers and quietly introduce give
way to what at present appears inevitable the practice
Of carrying any orderly, well behaved person. white or
black should the question como before him TO the
right Of the company 10 eject colored passenger he
said he would feel bound decide In favor OF the latter
mass meeting composed mostly OF northern white
men have taken up their permanent residence here
since the war was held last evening" Mr. Joseph Hilton
formerly OF New York, presided, and Mr.. J. ID.
Kavanaugh acted as Secretary. The following rcsolu
tions were adopted
Resolved Frs that AZ national republicans we adhere 10
ceraie the principles set forth In the platform adopted
BY meeting loyal men, held at Military HAIL. in this city,
March lStf7