Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-09

by citizen ana totuitT 70 S1e great name
that to-day passes forever into history
and into the hearts OF the American
people. The great conqueror had now
been laid nj rest at the feet OF the con-
queror Of all--Death.
Captain z. A. Randolph followed Mr..
Mitchell. He spoke IN the highest
terms Of the dead hero. warrior. and
chief, whose deeds, as well as bis name,
were familiar to every civilized nation.
General Grant was given 10. the world
IN time Of the greatest need Of his
country. Alta time when the efforts Of
all the Abolitionists had failed TO strike
the shackles froS the hands OF the
slaves, and TO accomplish it war alone
seemed the necessary means TO the
end, came forth the man whom Destiny
had pointed out TO lead to victory the
Onion arms, and along with his glc-
rious victory came freedom for all.
The speaker dwolt at length on the
military life Of General Grant. He re-
ferred TO Mr.. Lincoln's emancipation
proclamation as having only been fully
put into eject by the sword Of General
Grant.
The audience paid the strictest at
tentiOn to Captain Randolph's speech,
and at It's close the choir sang an ap-
propriste hymn.
Captain r. A. Paul read an address
Of considerable length, giving a concise
story Of Grants life as a soldier, which
was loudly applauded.
The secretary, d. W. Davis. deliv-
cred an grafton eulogizing General
Grant. The friends Of the negro wore
passing away, and the day had come
when the colored people had tolook out
for themselves. They now had the
ballot. had political and religious liber-
ty, held the balance of power between
the two great political parties, TO be
used for good or evil as they might
elect.
His speech elected great applause as
be referred to what the great hero had
done for his race.
The Committee on Resolutions, which
had been previously appointed, reported
the following, which were adopted
In this sad event we feel that America
has lost the greatest Of living Ameri-
cans. Ulysses S. Grant sprang from
the ranks Of the people, yet it seemed
that nature had set her Distinguishing
mark upon him. We recognized in him a
man whose sympathies and affections
went out to his whole country, and
alike TO all It's citizens. In all emer-
gencies and at all times-eyen at times
when more timid nature would have
been slow to act-he acted with de-
cisiye promptness that was phenomenal.
| His was always a calm and dlgnited
compOsure, even under circumstances
the most trying and critical. When the
war-clouds Of secession and rebellion
| gathered and burst over our country.
Nature seemed to point to him as the
man fit TO lead and command. AL
through the greatest Of modern strug'
giles. when passion and bitter luminosity
ruled. his one grand and sober purpose
was to save the Union and to deliver
from bondage race Of people. Ulysse;
S. Grant was quick to act and fertile II
resources. And when by his owl
matchless soldiery the Union seemed
safe and restored, he. with a magma
nimitv worthy Of the man, said " lie
US have peace.
ReSolred, That as a token Of respect
our colored militia wear the appropri
ate badge Of mourning for thirty days
Resolred, That as colored citizens 0
tie South we hold in grateful remem
brance the protection given us whll'
President Of the United States.
ResOlred, That the earnest symps
thies of the colored people Of Richmond
be hereby rendered the family Of thu
deceased in this their hour Of sad be
reayement.
Resolred. That q copy Of the memo
rial and revolutions be presented TO tn
family Of General L. S. Grant.
The meeting was dismissed with tn
benediction by Rev. W. II. Lee.