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The Black Republican., 1865-04-22
ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

D The 18th of April viii be day forever
hmemorable in history by an act of atrocity
Ethat has no parallel in the annals of men.
sOn the evening of that day, the President OF
gthe United States of America while sitting
4ouietly in his box at the theater almost his
4only relaxation-in the capital of the coun-
Ftry, in the company of his wife, in the very
Emidst of his friends, at the zenith of his
spower was shot to death by an assassin,
awho. after the deed of blood, leaped from
zthe box to the stage and exclaimed: "NOw
Ethe South is ayenged-be it so to all tyrants, "
land succeeded in escaping. At the same hour
sthe Hon William II. Seward, Secretary of
Estate, while lying hOpelessly i'll in his bed
lin his own house, in the same city, is
ASSAULTED by desperate accomplice of the
murderer Of Mr.. Lincoln, and cut nearly
Ito death, in the midst Of his family and
attendants, several of whom were seriously
|if not fatally wounded.
In the face Of crimes so appalling, men
lare stunned. "Who next?" is the whis-
|pered inquiry.
These dreadful deeds are fitting finale of
this brutal and bloody rebellion. They are
the natural results of it. BY the rebellion,
these men were instigated to the perpetra-
.tion Of crimes that are but the great crime
into individual acts They are
the fell spirit Of slavery breaking from the
Iknife Of the assassin-slavery, that for. two
hundred years has educated whole genera
.tions in cruelty and the spirit of murder: !:
THAT in the end, drove half nation to a
rebellion to destroy liberty, now whets the
knife of the assassin to murder, in cold
Eblood, the most illustrious exemplar of free !
dom.
Rebels may condemn these horrible acts
they may seek to run down the response !
.bility to some individual insanity, but theyI
Can never clear the skirts of the rel
,bellion of the responsibility, for the mad
mess Of the murderers. The assassins areI
the natural outcrop of that vast stratum of
cruelty and OF crime which slavery has been
so long depositing below the surface of
society. The greatest earthly friend of the
colored race has fallen by the same spirit
that has 50 long oppressed and destroyed us.
In giving Us our liberty he has lost his ownE
life. Following the rule Of the great and
glorious in the world he has paid the pen
atty Of Ap05tleship. He has sealed with his
blood his Divine commission to be the Libel
rator Of a people. Hereafter, through all
TING, wherever the Black Race may bel
known in the world; whenever and wlere-s
ever it shall lay the foundations of its power;
build its cities and rear its temples, it will
sacredly preserve if not defy the name of
q Abraham, the Ma1t,i'."
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22
LETTERS.

In our columns will be found two letters
of no ordinary interest.
The first is from Mr. Thomas. J. Durant,
ESQ, through Cuthbert Bullitt, to President
Lincoln, complaining that slaves are pro
tected by the Federal authorities aad kept
from their masters, ana also complaining
that men have to take the oath of allegiance,
and that trade with rebels is prohibited.
The second letter is the answer Of the
President. These letters are official copies
from the War Department. The letter Of
President Lincoln win be read with pro
found inteA est
The comments of Mr.. Garrison, editor Of
the Liberator are significant, and are as
follows:
READ THE CORRESPONDENTS. -TLe letter
rom 7. j. Durant, Esq, Of New Orleans,
which we give in another column (Who has
ministrati0n, and who now assumes to be a
radical of the radicals in that sectiOn), is an
official copy from the State Department Of
Washington, and may be relied upon as COR
rect. The Presidents letter, in reply to this
Cunningly prepared epistle in behalf Of the
Louisiana semi-tratOrous Shareholders, Isl
one Of the most sensible letters that lie
has written, and shows well the difficulties
which he has had to encounter. 1t has not
been published till now, and has never beeni
seen except by u very few persons. 1t willI
be Interesting to our readers as an original
letter from the President in the early part
Of his administration, especially as he has1
given his consent that it should be pub:
Iished.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22
MAJOR GEN, n, P. BANKS.

Amid the profound sorrow of our people
for the death Of our great Chief Magistrate,
Abraham Lincoln, there is a relieving vein
tof subdued rejoicing upon the return Of
Major Gen. Banks to his command in the
of the Gulf.
His prolonged absence had begun to
weaken the hopes Of his numerous friends,
land to strengthen those of his enemies, that
the would return no more.
A few of those nearest him never doubted
for a moment that the General would re-
Esume his command whenever the important
public interests that held him at the North
would allow his return. Although he comes
bearing with him the tidings of great ma
Itional sorrow, it cannot entirely silence the
expression of affection and esteem that ami
mate our entire people toward him.
The announcement of his expected arrival
last evening attracted to the Levee many
thousands of people, although it was well
understood that the General wished to avoid
|anything like demonstration toward him
Iself, as inappropriate under the gloom of
national mourning.
The General with Mrs. Banks and their
little son, arrived about ten O'clock, and
,quietly disembarked at the stock-landing,
from which they were driven to their home
sat Fourth and Prytania streets.
Thousands of people thronged the Levee
.all the way from Canal to Jackson Streets
"a distance of two miles.
At Poydras street, the usual landing of the
,boat a large concourse assembled. headed
Iby a committee Of reception, with ba-
'rouche and four horses, caparisoned in
mourning, to escort the General and his
family.
The tidings of his arrival far up town
quickly spread, and many persons came to
the house to welcome him.
The General looks well. Although op-
pressed as much as any other one man by
the national calamity, he is still hopeful of
the future. He speaks in terms of high
,praise of President johnson, and of his
great capacity, integrity and devotion, to
.meet the tremendous issues of the hour.
All present felt renewed confidence from
.the Generals assurance that President John.
ison win make a strong Government. at once
1 wise and firm.
It must be melancholy qualification to
sGen. Banks, as it is to the friends Of free
Louisiana, that the last public utterance of
4 the immortal Lincoln, was an elaborate EN-.
Ephatic, and exhaustive approval of the policy
Eand the measures by which the Free State
was reconstructed and secured to freedom
/ and the Union.
Tbs words Of the President, now no more
"a speaker in this world. will go far to afix
Historically, to the name of Gen. Banks, the
stitle, the admission of which his wisdom and
foresight wrung even from opposers-of the
g. ReSt0rer Of States
4 Major Gen. Banks resumes full command
ia this Department
! Our people, for whom he established the
sacred right Of family; for whom he system
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22
JOLoRBD SUFFRAGE IN RHODB ISLAND.

#EDWARD HARRTS-ROWLAND G. HAZARD.
s. In the State of Rhode Island colored men
#are allowed to vote.
4 They have, recently, exhibited their usual
3good common sense, and their fidelity to
& those who labor for them, by nominating as
4 their candidate for Governor Mr.. Edward
Harris, of Woonsoclket, and for Lieutenant
4Governor Mr.. Rowland G. Hazard, of Peace
HDale.
For twenty-five years Mr.. Harris has been
the standing Gubernatorial candidate of the
4 Abolition party of Rhode Island.
1 When, to accept the nomination, was to
I Sincur the sneers and hatred of men, Mr..
Harris accepted it that he might hold the
small party in organization, and at the same
s time manifest his contempt for pro-slavery
opinion and his adherence to freedom and
justice.
y He is man Of vast energy and great
wealth; the latter Of his own making.
! As manufacturer of cassimers-woolen
fabrics for mems wear-Mr. Harris is almost
+ without a rival in this country. 1t was
largely owing to the superiority of his pro-
sduction that the English, French and Ger
4 man cassimeres were driven from the Amer
4ican market. Under the pressure of an,
7 Immense business and of growing riches,
a sMr. Harris never lost his love of freedomI
+ Anor forgot his duty to the ColOred man. The
! products ofhis mills are sold by commission
houses in the great cities of Boston, New,
] York and Philadelphia.
On one occasion, when urged to send
] them to Baltimore for sale, he answered:'
" | won't do it. | won't send my goods to a
! slave State. Blast 'em; if they want em let,
fem come after 'em! They'll all break some-l
/ time, with their oppression and extrava-.
agance!"
Mr.. Harris has lived to see his prophecy
FULFILLED.
Mr.. Rowland G. Hazard, Of Reacedale, isl
aalso manufacturer of wooden and cOttonI
fabrics on very extensive scale. He is al
/ man Of distinguished ability, of competent,
learning, and of known fidelity to the cause
8of freedom. Probably Mr.. Hazard is one of
the first mathematicians of New England,
las he is one of its ablest writer's and sound-i
lest thinkers.
If these gentlemen are elected to the:
offices for which they are candidates, Rhode'
Island will be governed upon principles of
ECONOMY and equity,
Black Republicans Of Rhode Island, we
|do not know which we should most con
gratulate, the candidates you have selected
that they are not the nominees of castles or
classes, but of free constituency, or your-l
selves, that you have selected such men.
May we, the Black Republicans of free2
Louisiana, soon be able to do likewise.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22

PARIS GOSSIP on AMERICAN AFFAIRS
The Paris correspondent Of the New York
Times, writing on the l4th ult. tells us
that
After the death of the Duke dc M0rny. the
next subject Of conversation is in aIl circles
American affairs. The Bourse goes lp and
down on nothing else; It is the great oues-
tion in all circles where politics, finances or
commerce are the topics of conversation.
The Journalists who are nearest the Govern
mcnt labor in vain to stay the panic by
assuring the public that the United States
Government continues to disclaim any de-
sign of attacking France in Mexico, and
moreover, that it is against the interest of
that Government to seek war at the pres.
ent moment, even if the rebellion is it ite
last gasp; and that in any case there is still
time to come to an understanding On the
subject. But the majority of spectators
pay little attention to these semi-official
assurances, and judge the question BY their
own reason, and this leads them to an op
posite conclusion. This sentiment is to be
regretted, because on the one hand it paral
Yves business, and on the other it prepares
the public mind for war. by constantly
talking about it.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22
MASS MEETING AT THE WESLEY CHAPEL

In obedience to q call published in the
] prospectus Of the Black Republican, ou
scitizens assembled en- masse at the above
named church, on Friday evening the l4tE
] inst, to witness the first issue of the new
ipaper as above named. Long before the
ameeting was called to order the church was
3crammcd to overflow. At = o'clock the
Bmeeting was called to order by DR.. S. w
Rogers Captain J. B. Noble was chosen
President, Rev. G. W. Steptoe and Jos.
HGraves, Vice Presidents, and C. Antoin
and Edward McAuthor, Secretaries. Prayer
was then offered by Rev. Mr.. Harmont.
The President stated the object of the
meeting, and introduced Chaplain 7. w.
conway, who delivered an elegant address
upon the occasion, impressing unity, moral
|ity, and Christianity.
Mr.. A. j. Gordon was next introduced.
This speaker addressed the audience in an
impressive and patriotic manner.
The President then introduced the officers
|of the Black Republican newspaper The
editor, Mr. Rogers, thanked the stock-hold-
ers for the kind feelings shown toward him
in their selection as editor of the Black Re
publican.
The Doctor then gave way to Miss Anna
|Brunett, one of the little school girls, eleven
years old, whose speech was short but beau
|tlful. She concluded by saying that her
heart was too small, her voice too weak,
and her mind too limited to speak upon this
occasion. She retired amidst great ap-
|plause.
Major Plumley was next introduced, who
spoke with great eloquence upon the unity
|of feeling among the colored people. After
which Capt. J. B. Noble, the publisher, was
introduced to the meeting as such, a sub
scription taken, and the meeting adjourned.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22
Chnrch Directory.

sN FIRST BAPTIST OHURCH-Oorner Cypress and
IHoward Streets First District. Divine service at Ii A
I&M., and P. NJ on Sabbath. and p M Thursday
street near St May First Dstrct Services at
~. and 2 NJ on Sabbath, and O'Clock Thursday
xeyenings. Rev. G. W. Steptoe, pastor; residence
q THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH Roman street,
%near Columbus Third District. Services at Ii A. NJ
rs and P NJ on Sabbath and O'Clock Thursday even
8ings. Rev. j. P. Davenport, pastor; residence, at
8 FOURTH BAPTIST CHUROH-St. Mark street.
znear Common First District Services at II :. NJ,
and Senoa Gn 9asoT anq al eebn
q ST THOMAS CHURCH. Fourth Baptist Mission
4 District Service a. II a. 81. and NJ on Sab
4 bath and o'clock Thursday evenings. Rev. s. W.
FHa RaaoB BGPTsT MoN Is t oakland sEis5 La
fSerVice at IL A. NJ, aud p NJ on Sabbath. Thomas
FoURrH BATsF se sr
Svce IL A M and P. n. Rev Isaac Gifon residence,
4 FIFfR BAPTIsT CHURCH-Basement Coils
seum Place, First District. Service, P. Sabbath.
81 WESLEY CHAPEL-Libsrty street, between Per
sdido and Poydras First District Service, II a. NJ
ssnd and n ?: D. I sabbath and Thursday evening.
Il RoUEE' 'CHAPEEe@Marais MAR street, between Ben
i a NJ and aud 7P. N. Sabbath, and P M Thurs
days, Rev. Scott 0hism, pastor.
4strsets, Fourth District Service II A. M and and
4 P sF Sabbath, and p NJ. Thursday. Rev Henry
ST. JAMES CHAPEL-Roman street. between
HCustomhouse and Blenyille. Service Ii A. NJ 3 and
gP. IL, Sabbath; Thursday night p. IL. Pastors
Residence; Custom house, between Claiborne and
. A n. E. MISSION-Carrollton Rev R. McCary.
Pastor. Service IL a. n. and NJ Pastors Resi-
bdence: Gasquet street.
ng- Prayer meeting held at each OF the above
Stran gers and citizens respectfully invited to at
tend the Churches above mentioned. Seats all free
Divine Service Tomorrow Sunday,
s Rev. A. ROSS will preash at IL O'Clock. in Wesley
fChapeL
Rev. SCOTT CHTNE will preach at 7 o'clock P n
lin Saul Chapel
4 Rev. R. H. sTEPT0E will preach at 3 P. NJ. in St.
Mark Church Fourt Baptist
! Rev. S. W. ROGkk viii preach at p NJ in St
Thomas Church
Rev. H. GREEN will preach at q p. \. in winer
aChapel
! Rev. THOS. MILES will preach at P Il in the
Fifth Baptist Church. 2
{ Rev n. D. SANDERS win preach at II \. NJ in the
Z First Baptist Church
4 Rev. J. P. DAVENPORT will preach at P. NJ in
I the Third Baptist Church. z
& CONGREGATIONAL Claiborne and Ur-
suiines streets, FathsrLamate, Pastor.
\ All Pastors Of Churches are invited 10 send in
notices OF their religious exercises for the Sabbath
on Thursdays, before II clock NJ
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22

drought here sick. The number of children
Swho attend school from the Asylum average
sabout forty, and twenty of them are able to
#read in the testament. We have an interest,"
sing Sabbath school, numbering from eighty
Ito ninety pupils, and the interest which they
manifest in the exercises, and the aptness
Awith which they commit to memory the
shymns and texts of scripture which are
ataught them, have seldom seen excelled.
Mr.. Gardner and his wife have been in i'm
Smediate charge of the Asylum since its es-
Establishment, and have evinced themselves
fthe true friends of the colored people.
ISurely an association working so efficiently
Efor our interests, deserves our fellowship
Eand hearty cooperation.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22
ICommunicated.1

q Edit0rS Btoch Republicdg1-I think we, as
tseolored citizens of the United States should
Hremind the Governments and citizens at large
Aof the United States of the loyalty and true
Il patriotism of the colored men. They are
n Loyal and true to the flag of their country
ROut OF four millions of that class of people,
3 do not think that ten disloyal have been
found among them; and ont of two hudnred
thousand colored soldiers in the army and
&navy Of the United States not one has been
9known to be a coward or has turned his
8back to his enemies. We now want our,
Srlghts as cltizens-the privilege of the bal;
Slot box, to put in Office those we know to be-
4 true to the flag Of our country, and also to-
Athe friends Of freedom.
We have enlisted in the army and navy of.
athe United States, and fought side by side,
AWith the white man. We have been pressed
3lnto the service, while he has not been
4 we have been put in the wheel and drafted
fSlde by side with the white man. We indI
What there has been no difference whateverI
ssmade IN getting men to help in subduing
$this cruel rebellion; and now we ask thei
squestion, in the name OF humanity and the;
1 just God of Heaven, will this Government
koverlook all these folks, and vet withhold!
sthe right of suffrage from them? If they2
Edo, the blood of our brave soldiers who have
sfallen upon the field in the defense of our
scountry, will cry out against this Govern
sment and the wrath of Just God will con-,
stinue to fall upon this once glorious and
shappy country.
The murderous outrage committed in the
sDstrict of Columbia on q our noble Presi-
sdent, Abraham Lincoln, and upon VIM. II.
sSeward, Secretary Of State, is proof to show
show far you can trust the loyalty of Copper-Y
sperheads and Rebels, who take the the oath
sjust to carry out their malicious ideas and
Eplans. They are allowed to visit the capitol,
tand go in and out with the President and
1.-THE people, because they are white and hayef
Etaken the oath. Colored men are not al
/ slOwed that right, because they are black; I
sbut they are loyal and true to the flag of the
United States. I
Let peace be declared, and those who are
lin arms against the flag of our country re-
IuIL holIS anu have access. 10 Ulc DdIIOI
lb0X, and the colored men, who it does not
Erequire bayonets and swords to keep loyal,
Fare not allowed to vote you will see what
twill become Of this Government in a few
Fyears. There will be more brave officers
Eassassinated and murdered by white loyal
smen, so called.
The cOlored men are loyal, and it cannot
sbe disputed. Let us tell the world our
wishes We want the right to cast our votes
lin the ballot box in behalf of our free Gov
sernment, to keep it free.
JOHN H. WINSTON 1
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22
ILLUMINATION OF NEW ORLEANS.

On Saturday evening last, the 18th inst,
the city of New Orleans took the first rank
in the South in honor of the late Union vic
tories.
THE SANITARY COMMISSION,
corner Carondelet and Common streets,
|blazed with $50 candles, placed in order
from top to bottom, above them one large
|U. S. flag floating the breeze.
DIR. DosTIE's OFFICE,
No. II ST. Charles street, held out 100 trans
parents of National colors, three large Ma
tional flags, one large star, twelve feet in
with ffty-two little gas
burners set in order, all of which were cum
|ningly attached to the gallery of the second
story. Above the star hung an American
vase decorated with National colors and
silver stars.
CTSTOa-HOUsE.
This building was decorated with 1918
burning candles and a large number OF
American flags.
PARK HOTEL,
The Park Hotel held out a challenge to
Lafayette Square with 800 candles, and
.Americap flags flying, with Z. S. soldiers
ION guard beneath the balconies.
HON. THos. J. DURANr's
Imansion held the south-side Of Canal street
displayed the American coat of arms,
surrounded by d vast number of tran
parents of National colors, and splendid
bust of the Chief Magistrate.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22
RESTORATION TO OFFICE.

We hear that the Supervising Special
Agent, being superseded, is about to re-entel
upon the familiar duties of Secretary of the
|Opelousas Railroad. To do so intelligently
ut will be necessary to secure an exact state
ment of the number and loyalty of the
alleged owners of that road. By application
to this office and dividing profits, an exact
Hist can be had.
Seeing the prevalence of exclusion, We
did not apply for admission, but got up a
small . illumination and drink" " on our
own account, which were successful and
satisfactory, only they were not published
lin the proceedings.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22

A fair for the organization of the Orphans
industrial and Educational Home for the
sChildren of Freedmen will commence in
this city on the first Monday of May next,
land will continue for one week. The place
where this fair will be held shall hereafter
|be designated. All benevolent persons and
friends of progress are respectfully invited
Ito contribute, through donations of all
kinds, in Che assistance Of this object. There
will be a floral bower, and persons having
gardens are respectfully invited to furnish
bouquets for its ornament. Donations will
be received by the following persons, at the
places designated:
At Mrs. Williams's, No 222 Coliseum street.
At Mrs. DIR. Roudanez's. No. 1877 Custom
house street.
At Mrs. J. p Lannas, Union street, be-
tween CascacalvO and Greatmen.
At Mrs. J. B, Roudanez's, No pa Dumaine
street.
At Mrs. Charles Auberts, Union street, be-
tween Goodchidren and Morales.
At Mrs. Viger's, No. 206 Cont street.
And also at the meetings held on evervI
Monday evening at 7-o'clock, at the church.
corner of Prytania and Calli0pe streets.
Mas. LOUISE DE MeRTIE, President.
Miss MARY B. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Mrs. DE-. R0UDANEz. Treasurer
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22

FUNERAL OF JOHN MORANT. funeral
sermon Of one Of our old citizens was deliV-
cred in st. James Church on last Sunday
evening, by the Rev w. A. Dove, pastor Of
said church. The sermon was solemn and
impressive. Not having an invitation, we
were not present but are pleased to learn
that due respect was paid to the memory of
the dead. We learn that a large number Of
societies we're out in full regalia, and at the
cCi71lusior of the sermon, the Union Sons
Relief Society went to the residence Of
the late Capt. Hooper, Robinson street, took
charge Of the corpse of a poor colored WON
ar, and Inferred her remains in the Ameri-
can graveyard for which they deserve
the highest praise. Peace to the ashes of
John Morant. Henry Clay is President Of
the Union Sons Relief Society.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22
bfR. CHAs. oGILY1E. GROCER.

This gentleman paid due respect to the
occasion at his large wholesale and retail
grocery and at his mansion. Both were
Illuminated and decked with transparents
and National flags.
ON CAMP STREET.
NO. 90 Camp street. the Picayune and
Times, and many other buildings and
dwellings shown forth brilliantly.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22

DIVINE SERvICEs.-Rev. n. D. Sanders
viii preach at O'Clock P. NJ, at the First
Baptist Church; Rev. S. Chin at Saul
Chapel, II A. NJ. and P. NJ; Rev. H. Green
at Winen Church, 3 and P. NJ; Rev. G. A,
Steptoe at Second Baptist Church. P. NJ
Rev. S. w. Rogers at St. Thomas Church,
and P. NJ. Rev. r. H. SteptOe at st. Ma rk
Church, 3 P. NJ; Rev. j. P. Davenport at
Third Baptist Church, IL A. M. and 3 P. NJ;
Rev. Thos. Miles at Coliceum Place, at P.
NJ; Rev. W. A. Dove at st. James Chu rch,
ii A. NJ. and P. NJ; Rev. r. McCary at AL
giers II A. NJ and Carrollton at P. NJ.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22

GRAND. EXHIBITIoN.-We have received an
invitation, from the managers Of the Lang.
ston Literary Association, to be present at
their first exhibition on Monday evening
oath April, 1866. We accept the invitation,
and will be present if possible. The friends
Of the Black Republican are respectfully in
vited to attend
The Black Republican., 1865-04-22

The New York Tribune's city Of Mexico
letter, Of the 2Oth of March, says: Bitter
feelings exist between the French and Aus
trian troops now in mexico, and numerous
quarrels take place. Sevreal editors have
been arrested for commenting on the con
Duct of Marshal Bayore, Discords in the
-A'perial army are said to be increasing