New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-08
Celebr.tiou by the Colored People.

We copy the following from the Harris
burg, Pennsylvania. STATE Jou'"a! Of the
second instant:
The colored citizens OF Harrisburg yes
terday celebrated the anniversary OF the
emancipation of slaves in the West India
islands. by grand jubilee at Independence
island. The large procession formed at
1890 A. II. precisely, on East State street,
and proceeded TO the island in the follow
ing order:
Exceikior Co1net Band.
b. r. Chester chief marshal, and aids.
Cumberland Guards, OF Carlisle, Captain ". Adkins
Juvenile Lodge OF Good Samaritans.
Daughters OF samaris, No :, William H. dorsey
Large number Of others in line.
The morning was spent in fun. hIruse-
ment and good FEELING and in sociar chat.
until p. NJ. when the banquet was served
up.
"A brisk shower Of rain drove the party
into the buildings and under the shelter OF
the platform.
At two o'clock Mr.. George II. lines ap.:
peared upon the platform and announced
the following officers:
William Nesbet, ESQ. president.
Messrs. G.. II. lines. Joseph G. Pople. Z.
II. Johnston, D. Il. Chester. NJ. Anderson,
John Gator, J. c. Palmer and Warren
Still, vice presidents.
Major Simpson, 4. Stanton. c. II. Cam,
George Galbreth and NJ. Hodge, Of Carlisle,
secretaries.
Mr.. Nesbet returned thanks for the honor
conferred upon him. He then introduced
General T. Morris Chester, of Louisiana,
who delivered highly interesting address,
abounding in historic incidents. The ad-
dress was forcible. eloquent and logical
account of the emancipation OF the eUo,ooo
slaves; OF the progress OF the cOlored race
from slavery and chains up to the present
day, when they exercise the rights and
franchises of freemen, and cherish prospects
for the future. We regret that want OF
room denies US the pleasure OF laying Cen
eral Chesters MASTER! effort before our
readers.
The following resolutions were then offer
ed and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS. We celebrate the day OF eInan-
cipation of 100000 slaves in the West In
dian islands, and IN connection Herewith
1900, 600 fellow creatures in like condition
in the United States; therefore.
Resolred, That we render thanks to al.
mighty God for the privileges of freedom.
Resolced, That we hail with great enthu-
siasm the march OF freedom around the
world.
Resoleed, That to Cuba, struggling for
freedom. we extend the hand OF friendship.
Resolred. That in our struggles for self
SOVtTumeuU VIC AuNOho tuC 6lN Va s1AA ~ 0O
friends Of liberty and education.
Resoleed, That we to-day are more con.
firned in the principles Of freedom, and we
stand at the doors Of American institutions
knocking tor admission to all their privi-
leges.
ResOlred, That we continue knocking until
all the barriers Of prejudice and unchl!stlan
sentiment shall be removed, and we enjoy
the schools, churches, positions IN CONNER
.s.,y xAn,, oil
Hon. J. Henri Burch mex: followed in
most powerful and brilliant addl ess, which
was profoundly listened to, and loudly ap-
plauded at intervals. Mr.. Burch gave
ample evidence Of cultured mind, and is
a most eloquent and fluent speaker, and is
thoroughly conyersant with State and ma
tiOnal affairs, and is the true and uncom-
promising champion Of the colored race.
General Barber, Senator from Louis.
lana, next followed in sound, logical ar
gument, which was attentiyely listened TO-,
and loudly applauded. General Barber at
one time was slave; learned the alph abet
from torn leaves out OF a spelling book; and
by close study by the aid of q pine knot in
his humble quarters. learned to read and
write. To-day he is an honored and re-
spefted Senator representing the free peo-
pie OF Louisiana.
William D. Forten, the ckaste. fluent and
1OTclDle ucDatCI, duu e1Uiucub SpOahot. !.
next took the stand and spoke for full
| fifteen minutes to the great satisfaction OF
all present. All the speeches should have
been minutely reported and laid before the
people, for they contained many strong
| and forcible arguments in favor of equal
rights, justice, and civil and religious prin-
| ciples.
Mr. lines then moved to tender a vote OF
| thanks to the distinguished speakers.
which was unanimously agreed to.
Music and dancing followed. and a grand
| illumination and pyrotechhic display at
P. NJ, and not single accident or quarrel
occurred to mar the pleasure OF the day.
Indeed, our colored citizens deserve great
praise for the manner in which this grand
success was conducted.