New-York tribune., 1867-08-02
EHANCIPATION.

CELEBRATION IN BROOKLYN OF THE ENANCIPA-
TIoH OF THE BRITISH WEST INDIA SLAVES.
The colored people of Brooklyn and its vi
cinity yesterday celebrated the First Of August the
anniversary the liberation OF the slaves OF the Brsh
West Indies-wth appropriate observances During the
day two Grand Picnics" were held, at Lefferts
Park on Tompkinsave where the thoughtful peo-
pie observed the occasion with religious and other cere
%GIs the other at S SeR s ra aT iS General
distinction for great proportion OF the visitors wprsea
Inclination or curiosity prompted. Probably between
5000 and 1900 people, men, women, and chdren nsed
the two parks the majority being at tie hyreaenuo
Al o'clock some 5000 people had assembled in Myrtle
their ability The roads ia the neghborhood of the Park
were crowded with vehicles Of every descrpuo1-fron
Wheels. and drawn by single skeleton horse Most OF
the turn OUTS" however, were Of me better class
no "darkey" can be induced 10 WORK on
Day Near the 81 rSrer See s1s
peanuts &C. dispensed to eager purchasers Within
Wsre ali coer from W the darkest to There
all styles, from the spruce dandy Win immaculate
appearance The crowd scattered through the
pleased them lest The greater number paronzed the
dancing floor aud INDUCED In Jigs, reels &c untli wea
The swings and revolving horses kept in constant
pied the attention Of the more athletic OF party Two
or three old eD who had evidently stTayed over from
of the ground This proceeding attracted many
who Joined with so in The singing or course every ,re
the pockets of the company Ihe man with the wsgng
ana he Of I pine
Will give you ffty cents gentlemen Then there was
trundied wheel half mile" and did other wonderful
things In the short space OF hall an hour g., ron
eral orderly There were few embryo fights but tney
Sdierons Incidents Occurred, % and amid general enjoy
ment the day drew TO close Quite large number OF
prizes distributed among the purchasers OF tickets,
and before o'clock the greater portion Of the COM
pany were homeward bound"
children OF the sabbath schools prayer, and reading Of
the Reconstruction act recently passed by Congress
Mr. w. H. Morris Of Lincoln University and an address
by the Rev H. NJ Wilson. The Grafton of Mr. Morriswas
thoughtful welcOnsidered and earnest appeal 70 MS
appreciate and adapt themselves to the new
senty bToush arD ASdng to tRe occasion which
had called them together, he said that the
coored people of the United states had been FOR years IN
the habit Of celebrating the emancipation OF their bre
come them OF far deeper and personal interest
while II imposed upon them duties and responsibilities
Sovernment GO TSe 'H cf the UDited states by single
act had raised 100000 OF their race from
In many Of the States Of this Union these freemen
now entitled to make their voices heard III the M h
eved that many years would pass before in no state
a freeman's rights because It had pleased 'ne ne
Creator to clothe him In black skin IN
sbiIy it becomes the imperative duty Of the eoldred
TO demonstrate their capacity to appreciate and
been been Conferred upon them Let no means of
education he neglected, which will fit them TO properly
common schools IL shame for any child 10 grow up
In ignorance Of at least the rudments Of education
when they called upon assume the duties of Amer
ican citizens they shall be qualified TO exercise those du
Mr Wilson's address equally suggestive and appro-
pirate Social games and conversation filled up the
InIa NJ fha dnV
imninently threatening rain warned the participants to
seek their homes
TIE CELEBRATION AT HARTFORD.
HARTFORD. Aug 1.-The 33d anniversary of
the emancipation Of the British West Indies cele'
Weathersfeld to-day The attendance was very large;
9e %crcss and
other places the vicinity At o'clock the meeting was
tse Committee OF Arrangements, who introduced the
Hon Francis Gett the orator OF the day On taking
.h. s,and Mr. Gett was greeted with the hearty
and cheers the swinging of hats and hand
ferchies and every possible demonstration OF delight
M. address about 40 minutes in its delivery and
was listened TO with intense interest to the close Follow
ing Mr. Gillets address Mr. j. C. Waters, student Of
Lincoln University offered the following preamble and
For many years W, have annually celebrated on the l Of
Ausu n. emancipation Of 100000 slaves Of the West India
WSsreas Until recently 100000 Of brethren the
subjected cruel vsss oT more than tao centuries for no
Ws.rsas slavery no longer country therefore belt
Isod recognize in the abolition o. slavery West
Iored That the history Of the freedmen the British Isles
country conousSey that they uerd the great
hoono Of human freedom
oUed the Of emancipation throughout the world
freedom Is the natural condition Of
That thanks due the friends Of emancipation
the country for their efforts the human
Rged That notwithstanding the deception Of modern Moses
believe the principles Of justice will triumph and might saeeunb
night
Ror,d That In the brilliant lights that illuminated the councils Of
the ALth tried friends
and will broad vide ard deep foundation Of
our Government upon the principles Of eternal justice.
Rssolusd That hail with delight the though faint toward
freedom aud Cuba aud that the time far distant
tue shall he dedicated human liberty
Rssolrcd That will the af Lincoln and us
In hearts when Rebel Is his
The resolutions were unanimously adopted after when
further remarks made by Mr. Waters and tho heN,
Mr. Harrison of Springfield, Mass The proceedings "eio
interspersed with music by fine band -, ,hts
Ex-Gov Hawey true and tried friend OF elu1
was invited 10 deliver address, hut owing 70 Ps
OF business engagements he compelled 10 na ho
The programme OF the day concluded WIN s SHant
a Gnan's Hall, which n every way ~ 'ery
affair Music furnished by leonaiu 49, tr tbe
Band, who performed many choice ,o.e ysrv har-
DANCERS At q late hour the festivities ciosou ''' ~
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