New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-01
THE FIFTEENTH DMENT
THANKSGIVING MEETING.


The cOlored people were jubilant over the
ratification OF the Fifteenth Amendment at lions Church
last evening. They commenced pouring into the aisles
at al early hour while ,the organist played Tho Red
White and Blue" over the pulpit were suspended, in
flaming gas Jets, the words, Gloria M EIoelsS Dec. aud
the pulpit itself covered with the American Flag
The meeting opened with "God moves 10 a mysterious
way" and Old Hundred" The Rev Dr. Ray read the
5sth chapter OF Isaiah which he sad was sneulary ap
propriae for the occasion. When he had finished, Mr.
Butler escorted Miss Charlotte L. c. Harper Of
Grammar yschool No. . before the altar, with
a copy OF THE TRIBUNE In her hand.
she looked over congregation moment and then in
clear voice read official proclamation announcing the
raticstion OF the Fifteenth Amendment After perfect
storm applause the entire assembly joined the choir
in singing Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
The Rev. Mr.. Turpin then introduced, and he
spoke a. follows: ] am gratIhed by seeing
q day like this. Great changes have taken
place during the past - years. II Is through
power bey ond the comprehension OF human Intellect
that brought about this wonderful result III was Cnt
alone in the United states Congress and advocated the
abolition Of slavery Who would nave dared ne 10 hg Hd
To-day the black mans hands not only free but he
is now given the right 10 use his tongue The sum- moon,
stars and all the waters of the earth praises God for
His goodness. "A song OF triumph composed expressly
for the occasion. then sung by the chair.
Mr. Butler SAID that he felt light as bird, he felt as
he did, when he got into the old Bay state the only
Al this iuncture Mr. Aaron NJ Powell editor Of The
the pulpit amid great applause He SAID that III the pres
ence Of the assembly he felt disposed to reverence sill
rather than uteraDce and he oppressed by the
enthusiasm which the great event awakened within HIM
His mind went back 10 the time when 1t seemed foolish
prophesy that the present century wOuld ever
the abolition OF slavery II privilege 10
share with the congregation III the thanks they had 10
offer The present IS the beginning OF new ca
in life. Well may we rejoice on an occasion IKE
The question Of citizenship for the colored manis not
The speaker said that he went TO engage Irving Han
few DAYS since for the managers OF the AntslaveTy
hn AIN
ana lad that the hail was not engaged
for the day mentioned. &" You will not have any
colored persons present = SAD the agert ratneI
cannot have the hall for any price thousand dollars
would not be sufficient 10 hire II for such purposes ~
rule which we never peah rHsH b ss" # se
wond create dissatisfaction among ms patrons
man sweeping yOnder" Yes, Sir; but he Is serrant'
Laughter and hisse-l was astonished. continued
the speaker. and had supposed that tmted
states Senator would be allowed to slt
in building which IA rented TO the
democrats OF Tammany Hall. Great applause
Ten wears ago we were mobbed whenever We attempted
10 speak between Albany and Buffalo. The gang who
erned them was Horatio seymour the who led the
political Rebels in the North during the war l~hd aP
IL was then announced that on the sth inst
grand mass meeting the eOlOred citizens would he hed
at Cooper Institute. Wendell Philips, Fred Douglass
Senator Reyes aud Others Will speak on that occasion
In the morning parade Will take place, ana
ON the day following the Anti-SlayelX socie,y
viii convene at Apollo Hall. There VIII also DO
a meeting Of the cOorcd women OF New Oik
al Grammar School No. 2, on Monday evening next On
the Saturday evening following the mass meeting. u
grand reunion festival will be held at Apollo Han jana
Ward Howe and others are expected to speak.
CELEBRATION BY TIE SCHOOL CHILDREN.
The pupils of CooIed Grammar School No. ],
In MubCrrys celebrated yesterday. the ratification oil
the Fifteenth Amendment by singing, recitat0na, etc
The Amendment and the Proclamation Of the President
were read by Miss Robecca Samuels, aud REMARKS we're
made by Messrs = Porter, Wright oeaman ana Robert
Watkins
TN mI.H REPUBLICAN CENTRAL CLUB
At the meeting of the Irish Republican Cen
tra club last night after the admission OF number of
members. the following resolutions we're unanimously
adopted:
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