New-York tribune., 1871-03-31
THE DAY OF JUBILEE.

PROCESSION AND SPEECHES.
Tho colorcd citizens of this city celebrated
Yesterday the anniversary OF the proclamation oi tne
Fifteenth Amendment, which secured 10 them inc ui
dignity OF American citizenship Elaborate preparations
h1 hron made 10 honor the day Alright and to make the
demonstration worthy Of the great event which insured
eoual rghts political well as CIVIL TO four millions OF
slaves The unpropltious weather somewhat dampened
the arder OF the colored population, but did not
interfere seriously with tho details OF the cole
braton Notwithstanding tho leaden skies and
drizzing rain, Wayerley-place, Fffthave., and tho
adjacent thoroughfares were ronged during tho fore
noon with dusky faces eager for tho appearance Of tho
procession. The stoops in the fashionable quarter were
blocked up with coored women, their ebony faces con-
trasting strangely with their white gloves and pink
sashes. In the excitement OF the moment umbrellas
had left at home In many instances but mindful OF
the crownng achievement OF equal rights at the polls TO
men OF all colors Uncle Tom and Topscy waited patient
ly for the procession, sacrificing SILK hat OF new
Dress II might be, to patriotic duty.
The procession very creditable under the disad
vantageous conditions OF tho weather and without being
particularly imposing wGs an Improvement upon the
initial experiment OF last year. IL seemed strange IN
view OF old prejudice that procession OF blacks, how
ever quiet orderly should pass through the streets
without eneOunterng opposition at some points; but
there never q moro orderly demonstration In the
city, There were no scenes OF violence or bloodshed
and as by n instinct all classes irealiZed bow
comprehensive the doctrine OF equal rights TO all
without distinction OF color. The procession and
the public meeting at Cooper Institute were the prom
features Of the days demonstration. There were in
addition many private balls and parties in the evening
at which the look of grim determination and patient re-
signation which dusky faces had worn during the day
was changed into genality and merriment.
THE PARADE.
The procession began TO form after II o'clock
under the direction of T. W. Titus Grand Marshal; but
owing delays incident upon the unpleasant weather
start made until 1880 D. The procession In
cluded the following organizations:
Police Grant and Collar Gibbs in uniform and mopei ssimoro
Independent Guard noon Guard Committee and invited guests
Ro oS Hotsboer Gceson Tuon Social G..octoS
bsh Ward Rg2aio,s hsys,s CoS Band Of NeThssea @
Twentieth Ward Grant Cab, ami other organizations
with American lags and filed with young ladies repre-
senng the different states, while in the center OF the
group was lady c0stumed as the Goddess OF LlneIV
The Grant aud Colfax Club OF the city we're wei mounted
and armed with sabers. The Twentieth Ward Cub ear,
ried new banner made OF bunting and silk. which mad
presented 10 the org imitation during the morning
by two old ladies' The SkidmoTe Guards appeared IN
new uniform resembling that OF the yin Regiment me
civic associations appeared in fun force neatly ated
IN black brOadcOth with silk hats and decorated with
sik badges and variegaed scarfs In te carriages were
delegations from Philadelphia, Washington, Paterson,
and other cities At the lowest estimate, 5000 coloTed
citizens appeared III the procession.
Macdougal-s, Prince-st. Suvanst Sprng-st, Hudson
ST., Canast and Broadway to Union squire, where the
Washington and Lincoln. IRe procession tHen moved
through FouTt entlst: fithaye;, twenty trlrat,
third-st, FOurhave, TO Union-squaie, Where tho line
was dismissed Although the rain poured in torrents
while the procession moving no disposition was
manifested to disband the organizations and postpone
Gardless OF physical discomfort Detaehments OF police
kept strict order along the line Of march and everything
passed from first TO last without the sightos dis
turbance interruption. The reports that Col FISK
would present the skidmore Guards with stand i OF
Opera House were uniounded.
THE MEETING AT COOPER USION-SPEECIIEs BY
THE REV. II. II. GARNETT AND OTHERS.
The celebration in the evening terminated with meet
ing held in the hall Of the Cooper Institute. There was
large audience present and considerable enthusiasm
manifested. At the back of the platform several
American flags were tastefully looped and on the
stage was raised dals covered with bunting. band
at frequent intervals dscoursed appropriate music At
o'clock Augustus Bishop called the meeting to order,
and proposed as Chairman the Rev H. highland Garrett
who after prayer by Bishop James said:
FELLOW CIr1zENs; esteem It to be the very highest
honor that any citizen 0fNewYork could have conferred
upon him to be called 10 preside oyer meeting Of
this character ana uioH an o'ch.lon NE me present
have heard IL somct.- tcd n the ratification of the
XVIII Amendment 70 q constitution OF the United
States would after all prove 80 le success wondered
that any American citizen should ever PROFOUND such
question. let say however 10 SUCH II such there be
here tonight that The ratification of this amendment the
o the people Of this country success
to the accomplishment OF every duty upon
American citizens and as men lApplause.l IL rs
pleasant for dwell the glory or our past his
tory the herosm OF onr e0lored fellow i.:&s sut we
have work that cannot he done with tie sword and the
bayOuet, but in own homes, In our own families,
and, above all, as citizens Of This Republic to see TO
when so to the baot-box, that We east clean votes
for the who are true 10 justice true 10 humanity,
and true 10 liberty. Great applause II there Is one
right which We ought to exercise above n Others b
that OF free use OF our ballot and the use OF the liberty
Of sneech,
and take the liberty speak upon II, asking no or
woman present 70 sanction what ,ayI mean the Santo
Dom:ugo question [Applausc II there Is a subject
hEf should
weston Nv friend Douglass q might have thought
that he sent there merely 10 give color TO the under
taking faughterl tells us tn@t Tue Donincans are
quisiton to santo Domingo 20 The United States
but it would be gain TO anx Hayt for they are an
a racel Great Godl ask il the horoism aud The
bravery Of people that SleGd $ out 'gansi the
veteran soldiers, who had carried tae sword into
EF FTrv Of oik ace ei' rcfes an of Eae'e NS no TIE IL
this be an evidence OF the nferiority Of the
Hayans let me tell you ye black soldiers who fought
You are likewise inferiori lAppsuse Baez Is selling
OF gold He would not have succeeded II our Govern.
ment had not sent our navy and told orr Minister at
by this country as a cause OF 10 is impossible 10
sen part of the Island without involving the race in war
The patriotic heart ia with Charles Sumner. Great
applause The audience rising at the request Of the
President we venerate the name OF Lincoln and the
names OF John Brown and his u brave followers but
love none more than we do Charles sumner the giant OF
the Senate. tGreat applausc.l
The Secretary then read letters Of regret from Pres
dent Grant, Vice ePresident Colfax Secretary Boutwell,,
Senator Conkling Senator Fenton and Representative
Rainey Of n. G. The following resolutions were next
read by the Secretary and unanimously adopted:
R,rd That renovation Of State Constitutions.
republican the adoption and progressive articles
Amendments the Constitution Of the Uni,e
states liberty ard equality and the approval Of the people
their especially the sdopioD oi the XVIII
Consuon Of the United states only for
enfaucsd, hut that the people
Tinted custoans Of the Of Republican Liberty