Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-30
THE HUB.

evening, August 10, by the Colored |
National League in the Charles St. |
j. j. Smith presiding. The
meeting was for a double purpose,
the first being an expression of sym
pathy in the form of resolutions to
the late John O'Reilly and the other
a lecture upon the life and character
of Nat Turner, leader of the Negro
insurrection in Virginia in 1881; by
j. w. Cromwell, editor of the PeO-
pies Advocate, Washington, ID. G.
The following resolutions were
drawn up and unanimously adopt
ed:
Whereas it has Pleased God to de-
prive the world of John Boyle O'Reil-
ly, one whose sympathies and words
were always with an oppressed peO-
pie, regardless of color, thereby re-
cognizing all the brotherhood of
man-Whereas he gave among his
demonstrations of his professions of
friendship to the Colored people en-
ployment TO them in his Office, and
assisted young colored men to secure
opportunities by which they could
learn trades and professions, believ-
ing that no person should be depriv-
ed on account of color of an equal
chance in the race of life; therefore
be it
Resolved-That we, the Colored
People of Boston wish to record our
regret at losing SO great a friend,
whose voice, life and pen were dedi-
Gated to liberty, humanity, and JUS
tice for all men.
ResOlved-That we, the Members
of the Colored National Les rue, and
it's friends liz mass-meeting assem-
bled, do extend to the wife and farni-
ly of our much beloved and departed
friend our heartfelt sympathy and
coincidence, giving them the assur-
ance that he is not a loss to them
alone, but TO the oppressed of every
land, and that his words and good
works will live in the hearts of
an appreciative and grateful peo-
pie.
The lecture was very interesting
and listened to attentively by the
audience. Both subjects were dis
cussed by the members of the
| League.
Rev. DR.. Rufus Perry, of Brooklyn,
~ Y, delivered mastery sermon
at st. p. b. Church last Sunday
afternoon, and TO a large audi
ence.
Revival services commenced at the
A. M. K. Church, Plymouth, Mass,
August 25th, conducted by Sister
NJ. |. Williams of this city.
/. b. Jeter, formerly of Columbia,
s. c., is here for the purpose of or.
ganizing a Presbyterian Mission in
this city. He is candidate for the
Presbyterian ministry.
The following address was deliver.
ed before the st. p b. G.. Aid Society
by Samuel w. Walker July LIST. and
the Society voted TO publish in the
Richmond PLANET and a COPY bt
kept on file. The following is th,
address:
| i come-I speak though not IA
unto "a company of egotistic men
enthusiastic of political ASPIRATIONS
Nor yet as unto a band of philanthro
pists; but / come as unto band O
ladies and christian workers.
grand and noble banda type of til,
/ highest and truest woman-hood,
praying band. Yes / say a prayin,
} Band. Yea on Bonded knees. An,
souls enshrine at Gods eternal sac
red altar. Yea in the solemn mid
/ night, watchers pleadeth. Some i
pleading for their Shepherd. Som
ispleading for the prosperity of Zion
Some for the glory of the walls, Will
some may be pleading for wander
ing boy, or an Indifferent daughter
| and some for friends and kindre,
dear with burning fibre on the hearts
Pickering altar.
But the answer seemeth to com
not. But oh sisters dear, plead carr
estly, plead gently for them. Tho
shall be MISUNDERSTANDING, some
where though unanswered yet. tn
prayer your lips have prayed i
) agony of heart these many years
Does faith begin to fail thee? /
hope departing and think you all i
vain those falling tears. Say no
my sister that the Father has no
Z heard your prayer. You shall hav
your desire SOmetime-somewh
Unanswered yet though when yo
first presented this one petition a
the Fathers throne. 1t seemed yo
could not wait the time of asking
, So urgent was your heart to max
it known, though years have passe
since then. Do not despair, the Lor
!. will answer you, sometime some
where, unanswered yet but you ar
not unheeded. The promises of Go
> forever stand. Your importunit
shall be rewarded. Ny sisters hay
faith in God. 1t is your Lords con
z mand. AS Jacob gained the victor
in prayer so shall you gain the vi,
tory. Sometime-somewhere una1
swered yet, nay do not say ungran'
: ed perhaps your part is not yet hOl
come. The work begun when frs
your prayer was uttered. And Go
: will finish what he has begun if yo
will keep the intense burning thel