The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-01-15
CHICAGO,

CHlCAGO,
Yesterday, the promoted brethren of the color
ed persuation celebrated their promotion in the
scale of humanity, though emancipation, by o
grand procession in the forenoon, and no less
successful meeting in the evening at Olvet Bap-
fist chueche, on the corner of Polk street and
Third avenue. Shortly after o'clock, the little
chapel was filed to its utmost capacity by the
colored brethren, young and old, male and fe-
male, and scattered among them were not q few
OF their pale-faced brothers, but all seemed to
enjoy both the day and the special occasion.
Shortly after 8 o'clock
THE PROCESSION
was formed on third avenue with its right rest
ing on Polk street. First came, mounted on
horseback, the chief marshal, Henry H. May,
and two assistant marshal. William Alexander
aud An rev jackson, all of whom did their duty
ably. Then followed a platoon of IL policemen,
under command Of Sergt Wn, Buckly. Next
emusic was heard with its voluptuous swell"
and the Richmond House Cornet band tramped
along with drum and fifa Then marched along,
the admiration of the darkened sidewalks, val
liant soldiers in gorgeous uniforms, named after
the valiant Hannibal, the Hannibal Zouaves,
and commanded by Capt II. E. Moore. Next in
order came company A, Chicago Blues, COM
pany of grsnadiers in height and look, and CON.
manded by Capt. j. Hubbard. Another band
of music followed in the form of the Excelsior
band after which, and in a long drawn out line,
marched the Brothers of Union, with Capt. c.
H. Jackson in commend. After these drove a
carriage containing the officer, of the meeting
which met in the evening. yHere still another
band, Nevin's, enlivened the march after
which followed the Society of the Unite l Eel
lows; the procession, most creditable one,
closing with carriages.
TIE ROUTE
pursued by the procession was cast on Polk
street to State; south on State street to Peck
court; east on Peck court to Wabash avenue;
| north on Wabash avenue to Monroe street; west
ON Monroe to Dearborn street; north on Dear
born to Lake street; east ON Lake to Michigan
avenue; north on Michigan avenue to Rush
street; north on Rush to Ohio street; west on
Ohio to North Wells street; south ON Wells street
and Fifty avenue to Polk street, where the pro-
cession dispersed.
IN THE EVENING
the celebrators assemble at Metropolitan hall,
which was filed by colored citizens and their
better halves. The platform was appropriately
decorated with flags and banners; stars and
stripes waving above the newborn freemen.
Moore's excelsior band was only present and
discoursed excellent music. There were likewise
present number of prominent white citizens.
| THE OFFICERS
of the meeting were as follows:
Presidential. A. Bartlett
Vice Presidential. j. Smith.
| Secretary. N. Greenwood.
Chaplain-Rev. r. DeBaptiste.
A band of music was present and pleasantly
varied the proceedings.
The meeting was appropriately opened with
prayer by the chaplain, Rev. R Delsaptiste.
The secretary, j. N. Greenwood, then read
President Lncoln's emancipation proclamation
in excellent style.
MR. WHITES REMARKS.
| Mr.. Louis B. White, colored clerk in the
post Office, then made an address of which the
following is an abstract The occasion which
called them together was one which was of great
interest to every colored man in the land. They
had taken an important part in the rebellion
which had lately extended broadcast over the
land. Their freedom had been given them.
The proclamation which had just been read, and
which had declared the freedom of the negro
race, showed that freedom had not been given to
them merely to serve the union, but because they
were considered as able to become good citizens.
1t now became their duly to show that they were
worthy of the freedom which had been given to
them; they should do their best to educate them
selves up to the high position to which they had
been raised. and to prove that President Lincoln
did well in issuing the proclamation freeing them
and making them citizens of the United States.
Early in the war. the colored population had vo-
lunteered to serve in the armies Of the United
j States but their services were declined. They
were not considered as worthy to wear the
United States uniform. But the time came
when the United States trembled for its exis-
tence Again the offer was made, and accepted
by the government And they showed them
selves worthy of the trust. In the navy, Til
man had honored his race Other colored sol.
diers lad uade their names famous Ut Fort Pl-