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The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
THE EDITORS ADDRESS.
THE BLACK REPUBLICAN.

To-day, from the delta Of the Mississippi,
from the city Of New Orleans, we offer to
the consideration and acceptance Of the
American people, a newspaper conducted
by American colored men.
The Black Republican Newspaper Asso
citation by which our paper is issued, is
composed, with few exceptions, of Ameri.
can colored men, most of whom were
bondmen. The editor of the Black Repub.
lican, now a freeman, was born, and has
lived most Of his life, slave.
Agreeably to the terms Of the prospectus
printed in another column, the object OF
the BLACK REPUBLICAN is the elevation
and advancement of the people OF color,
and the establishment Of liberty and justice
for all men.
We think that BLACK REPUBLICAN is a
proper name for the newspaper organ Of
American colored men.
We mean to maintain our race-not de-
ny it. The name Of our paper asserts at
once our race and our principles.
White men may be monarchists, aristo-
Gratis or oligarchs, but American colored
men should be nothing but Republicans.
In the prevalence of Republican ideas
and the establishment of Republican in
stitutions, are the hope and the safety of
our people.
As we have fought for these ideas on
the field, and have suffered for them
through revolution, so shall we proclaim
and defend them on the forum and
through the press in the face Of all
foes whatever. Admitting the fact Of
complexion, we still ask nothing on that
account, and shall yield nothing. AS
men, 1--we require whatever belongs to
man. By the help of God our paper
will be an instrument, however humble
to unite our people, to bind them to the
great Government that gave MS freedom,
to restore the National power, and establish
it upon the rock Of freedom and justice,
and to strengthen the hands and gladden.
the spirit Of our beloved chief magistrate,
Abraham Lincoln, in whose heart is the
cause of the poor. We shall give our
cordial support to the men and the
measures that look to the restoration and
enlargement Of free Louisiana, upon the
grounds Of liberty and equality.
We shall seek to obtain our rights;
not by overlapping them in pride or
anger, but by such patient and steady
steps as may best secure them.
Without further promises or declarations
we present the BLACK REPUBLICAN to the
people.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15

Great Britain, occasioned by the notorious
sympathy extended by powerful party in
England to the rebel fugitives. He does
not co mprehend very clearly the American
character He believes that sentiments of
honor and honesty cannot enter into the
minds of any but the titled aristocracy of
Europe, and that the American Democracy
is mob, without order or direction. John
Bright knows the Americans better, and
argues from the American character that the
irritation said to have been occasioned by a
long and vigorous war viii pass away on the
return of peace.
Lord Palmerston entertains similar views,
and declares that England has 10 cause of
complaint against US, and trusts that the
United States have none against Great Brit
ain. He alludes to the belief that the United
States Government may at some futnre day
make formal demands for reparation for
depredations committed by Englishmen
under the rebel fag but intimates that there
will be an offset to the claim The whole
tone of the discussion shows that the speak
ers no longer entertain the most remote idea
that the rebellion will succeed. Great Brit
ain is evidently taking in sail. She has not
been crowding on the canvas of late, and
there have been indications of proceeding
with marked caution.
The question that gave rise to the i'm
portant debate was the proposition to in
quire into the defenses of Canada. John
Bright positively declared that there is no
power in the United Kingdom to defend
Canada against the United States. Many of
the English statesmen entertain the belief
that the annexation of Canada to the United
States will be attempted after the suppress
| sion Of the rebellion. But these views are
not entertained by Lord Palmerston. He
rather intimates that the rejoicing in this
country for the peace which he clearly sees
in prospective viii soften every feeling Of
resentment that may have grown out of the
war The Premier's reasoning is very
logical, and the ripe experience of the
| speaker, together with his acknowledged
astuteness and knowledge of human nature,
| render his opinions worthy of the highest
| respect. We are inclined to agree with Lord
| Palmerston, and believe that a long season
| Of peace between the United States and all
| he world viii succeed the present war.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
OUR OLD OoLoRED MINISTERS.


A cote mporary in this city, short time
ago, adv ocated the removal of these old
veterans Of the cross, and the substitution
of new men from other parts Of the country
in their places. The article in which this
was advocated was signed Light" 1t
should hay been Darkness for certainly
it must have been dark mind that origi-
mated such miserable idea. What remove
the old men who have come through the
fire, the men who, when they preached to
their people, had policemen standing at
their church doors! No, never. These old
veterans have come thus far with their
focks. They have come through much
tribulation. They will, with the help of
God, go to the better land with the people
whom the Lord hath given them.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
Chnrch Directory.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-Corner Cypress and
Howard streets First District Divine SERVICE at II A
M 3 and P. NJ. Sabbath, and Z p. NJ. Thursday
evenings Rev. N. D. Sanders, pastor; residence, at
'iis SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH-Melpomene
street near St Mary First District. Services at IL
NJ, 8 and P N. on Sabbath, and 7o'clock Thursday
evenings Rev. G. W. Steptoe, pastor; residence,
~ THfRD III s5t'1 BAPTIST CHURcH-Roman street.
and p NJ on Sabbath, and o'clock Thursday even.
ings Rev j. p. Davenport, pastor; residence at
'ijF FOURTH BAPTIST CHURCH-st Mark street,
near Common, First District. Services at II A. M,
4 NJ sft on ssoDs ana az evenings
hsT ST. 4 THoSas Il Fourth Baptist Mission
batR and cE5S ocook Thursday evenings Rev s. W
Rf46SGh sHf0f f Mission fR t oakland sEfs La
Service at II A. NJ, and J p NJ on Sabbath; Thomas
eTSHaf FoURfH H BAPTIST IL Ne Ser
vice, II ~ and p NJ Rev. Isaac Clifton: residence,
!" FIFTH T1s4T BAPTIST CHURCH-Basement Coils
cum Place, First District. Service, ?; n Sabbath
Ry hGs A Per-
dido and Poydras, First District Service, IL a. NJ.
and and 7 p n. Sabbath, and Thursday evening.
Rev. Anthony Ross. pastor.
SOULE CHAPEL-Marais street. between Ben-
vile and nd Cont Gd streets s6atb S1Gond Dstrlet d Tbr Il
days Ksy Se9ts SEC pRTp pR1Sn; pastor and R.ochns
7P NJ Sabbath and P. NJ. Thursday Rev. Henry
Green, pastor: residence, Howard street. near Com
ST JAMES CHAPEL-Roman street. between
Customhouse and Bienville Service II A. NJ. 3 and
p M Sabbath; Thursday night P. NJ. Pastors
Residence: Custom-house, between Claiborne and
a M Il. MIssIoN-CarrolIton Rev R. MeCary,
Pastor. Service IL A. NJ land P. NJ. Pastors Resi-
dence: Gasquet street.
E5Y@ Prayer meeting held at each of the above
named Churches at 6 o'clock every Sabbath morning.
Strangers and citizens respectfully invited to at
tend the Churches above mentioned. Seats all free
Divine Service Tomorrow Sunday.
Rev. A ROSS viii preach at II o'clock in Wesley
Chapel.
Rev. SCOTT CHINN viii preach att O'Clock P. NJ.
in Saul Chapel.
Rev. r. H. sTEPTOE viii preach at P NJ. in St.
Mark Church Fourth Baptist.
Rev S. ". ROGERS win preach at I P d. in ST.
Thomas Church.
Rev II. GREEN win preach at P NJ in winer
Chapel
Rev. THos. MILES viii preach at 3 P. NJ. in the
Fifth Baptist Church.
Rev. \. D. SANDERS win preach at IL A. NJ in the
First Baptist Church.
Rev. j. P DAVENPORT viii preach at 8 P. NJ. in
the Third Baptist Church
CONGREGATIONAL-Co Claiborne and Ur
sulines streets, Father Lamate, Pastor.
All Pastors of Churches are invited to send in
notices of their religious exercises for the Sabbath
on Thursdays, before II o'clock II.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
THE NATIONAL FREEDMEN's RELIEF AS
ISOLATION.

This association is doing noble work in
this Department. It has the charge, at
present, of the only Orphan Asylum in the
State where the children of Freedmen are
received, comforted and blessed. The two
Asylums that formerly existed, one under
this association, and the other under Mrs.
Hyde and others, having united and become
one, to be managed specially by the colored
people and generally by the National Asso-
citation, we may look for the most happy re-
suits. May God bless this noble enterprise.
It's usefulness to our people viii never be
measured.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR FREEDMEN
DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF.

We find on our table, copy Of the Re-
port of the Board of Education for Freed
men," Department Of the Gulf, which we
shall notice at length in our next issue.
The Board consists of Major B. Rush
Plumly, Chairman, and Lieut.. E. NJ. whee-
lock, Secretary. There are at present under
the direction of the Board" eleven thou
sand colored children being instructed. The
success of this great measure is a. fitting evi-
dence of the wisdom of its origination, and
the ability and devotion with which it has
been conducted,
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT UPON AMERI-
CAN AFFAIRS.

1t will be seen by the speeches of Disraei,
Bright and Lord Palmerston, which we pub
lish this morning, that English statesmen
have begun at last to anticipate the close Of
the war in this country, Oh the basis Of re-
stored Union and the complete yindlcation
ofthe integrity Of the National Government.
The question has been seriously raised IN
Parliament, and elsewhere-wha will the
Government of the United States do when
the rebellion is disposed Of? Disraeli shares
the apprehensions of those who believe that
there is a feeling of resentment here toward
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
PAY OF FREEDMEN.

Through the labors of the Bureau of Free
Labor of the Department Of the Gulf, the
freedmen working on the plantations have
secured more than one million and a half
dollars as wages for labor performed during
the year 1864, under the orders of Maj. Gems.
Banks and Hurlbut. If these wages had to
be secured through the civil courts of the
State, it would have cost them for fees and
court charges, more than one-half of the
whole amount. Under the plan inaugurated
by Gen. Banks, these wages are secured to
the laborers without charge
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
PERSONAL,

We were very much pleased to observe
that that most worthy and skillful officer
and courteous gentleman, DR.. R. H. Alexan-
der, has donned Coloners shoulder straps,
he having been promoted to that rank. DR..
Alexander has been the Medical Director of
the Department of the Gulf for more than
two years, and during that time he has won
the respect and esteem of all who have been
thrown in contact with him, and the love of
all the soldiers in the army of the Depart
person can be found who will accuse him of
ever having swerved from the straight path
Of duty, but thousands can, who will assert
that all have been treated with equal justice
and fairness. Few men could have filed
his highly responsible position as well.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
EmuOrtant Information for COIOEed
Troops and their Friends in the De-
partment of the Gulf.

Important Information for GoloEed
Troops and their Friends In the De-
partment of the Gu1.
BUREAU OF FREE LABOR, DEPT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans Nov. IA, 1864.
CIRCULAR.
For the purpose of facilitating communi-
cation between colored men enlisted into
the service of the United States and their
friends on the plantations and elsewhere
within the military lines of the Department
of the Gulf, the following information is
published.
l.-coNCERNING THE WHEREABOUTS OF COL
ORED PERSONS.
There is a registry connected with this
bureau of the names and locations of all
colored persons on the plantations. By
making inquiry, directed to the Superin-
tendent, stating the familiar name of the
parties of whose whereabouts information
is solicited, attention will be given TO the
matter, and reply forwarded without de-
lay.
As large numbers of colored troops have
been hastily enlisted and separated from
their families, with no means of ascertain
ing anything about them atterWard, this
information will be of value.
2.-THE TRANSMISSION OF LETTERS AND PACKA-
GEs CONTAINING MONEY.
All letters and packages containing
money, which are designed for any persons
within the military lines, should be forward
ed to the Superintendent of this Bureau, not
by mail, but by some trustworthy person,
who should be required to give his receipt
for them and receive one in return, as his
voucher for its proper delivery. The party
for whom q package is intended should be
carefully named and the address stated.
When received such letters and packages
win be properly forwarded and accounted
for to the parties sending them. Whereit is
lat
ters should be addressed to the care of the
Superintendent of this Bureau, Lock Box
$50, New Orleans Post-ottice.
3.-LETTERs.
All letters should be addressed as directed
at the close of the foregoing paragraph.
4.-CARE OF THE FAMILIES OF CoLoRED
SOLDIERS.
Certificates from either the commanders
of regiments or companies should be for
Warded through this Bureau to all families
of colored soldiers in this Department.
With these, the parents or wives sOf such
soldiers can receive such protection and
benefit as are granted to such persons by
existing military orders. There are many
instances Of suffering which could be re.
| ieved, if officers would give certificates
| showing that the persons for whom aid is
intended, have husbands or sons in their
The Government of the United States has
made generous provision to such persons,
and there can be no good reason why any OF
them should suffer the cruelties and troubles
which have fallen to the lot of thousands in
New Orleans and out of it during the past
two years.
THOMAS w. CONWAY,
Superintendent Bureau of Free Labor, De.
partment of the Gulf.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, Nov. IA, 1864.
Approved.
BY command of Mai. Gen. Hurlbut
(Signed) GEO. B. DRAKE,
apis Major and A. A. G..
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
TO THE BLACK REPUBLICANS OF AMERICA

Ff'ierads-You were called by the enemies
of freedom by the name which we place at
the head of our newspaper. You were never
ashamed oft, but thought it an honor. So
do we. The enemy used it as a weapon
against you and us We use it as weapon
against them. We believe in capturing the
enemy's guns and then. turning them upon
himself, well shotted, as Grant fires his
salutes.
Black Republicans, we give you cordial
greeting. We send you the BLACK REPUBLI-
CAN; send us in return your name and FIVE
dollars, and we viii send you ifty-two Black
Republicans per year; enough to help in any
town election, as Prentice would say.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
THE NEW YORK MILITARY AGENT FOR
THIS DEPARTMENT

In accordance with an act of the New
York Legislature to provide additional aid
to the New York soldiers serving the United
States in the field, an agent has been sent to
this department. We welcome in his noble
mission, Mr. Geo. C. Ellison, well-known
friend of freedom. He is warm friend of
the soldier, and the warrior with black
face will be treated as fairly as any other;
the same liberal treatment will be extended
to one as to the other. Gov. Reuben E. Fen
ton could have made no better selection than
Mr.. Ellison for this blessed mission. Aid is
rendered in procuring back pay, bounty and
pensions, and when necessary, transfers, fur
loughs, discharges, transportation, etc.
A registry is kept in which matters relat-
ing to New York troops is carefully recorded.
Any information regarding New York sol
diers will be furnished, and communications
for that purpose should be addressed to the
agent through the New Orleans Post-office,
care of Hon. Chas. Smith.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
BY command of Major Gen. HURLBUF.
j. c. STONE, Capt. and A. A. G.
A Fair for the Benefit Of the Orphans of
Freedmen.


A fair for the organization ofthe Orphans
Industrial and Educational Home for the
Children Of Freedmen will commence in
this city on the first Monday of May next,
and win 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
to contribute, through donations of all
kinds, in the 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. DR.. Roudanez's. No. l67 Custom
house street.
At Mrs. J. P. Lanna's, Union street, be-
tween Cascacalvo and Greatmen.
At Mrs. ]. B. Roudanez's, No. 244 Dumaine
street.
At Mrs. Charles Auberts, Union street, be-
tween Goodchildren and Morales.
At Mrs. Viger's, No. 206 Cont street.
And also at the meetings held on every
Monday evening at o'clock, at the church
corner Of Prytania and Calliope streets.
MRS. LOUISE DE MoRTIE, President.
Miss MARY B. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
MRS. DR.. RoUDANEZ. Treasurer.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
MASS MEETING.

There viii be a meeting at the School Of
Liberty on Monday evening next, for the
purpose Of taking into consideration how
the noble objects Of the BLACK REPUBLICAN
can best be attained. All friends of Repub-
hcan liberty are invited.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15

E@ We learn that the Fair will be held
at the "Soule House."
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, March 2S, 1865.
Special Orders No. S4
[ExTRACT.l
4. The property known as the "Soule
Mansion, on Esplanade street. is hereby as
signed as an Orphans Home, and placed in
charge Of Mrs. Louise de Mortie.
Such assignment will continue so long as
said Orphans Home is kept up without
charge to the Government, and in credi-
table manner, provided the military occu-
patton Of said property shall continue.
Any officers or others hitherto assigned to
said building or quarters, viii be provided
for elsewhere, and the possession given to
Mrs. de Mortie as soon as practicable.
BY command of Major Gen. HURLBUF.
j. c.. STONE, Capt. and A. A. G.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
Dumas Exchange,
90. 0........... .GRAVIER STREET. ..........3 3
A NEW COFFEE-HOUSE,

The undersigned respectfully begs leave to inform
his friends and the public in general that he has
opened House of Refreshment at No. 300 Gravier
street, between Howard and Liberty streets, where
strangers and citizens may be respectfully
dated in the way of refreshments. The public
respectfully invited TO call and anime
apis EDWARD COLWELL.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15

The COMMON STREET CoLoRED SUNDAY
ScHooL.-This school started one year ago
under the SUP 4rintendency of Rev. MIR. Con-
way. It numbers on its rolls more than a
thousand scholars. Nearly every Sunday of
the whole year has this noble enterprise
called from thestreets many who otherwise
would have been training in sin and wicked
ness. 1t has done great good, and its inter
est continues.
1T remains in charge of Mr. Conway.
though it is connected with and supported
by the National Freedmen's Relief Associa-
tion. Mr. w. r. Harmount, the agent in
this Department for the Association, is the
Assistant Superintendent. The school viii
soon have tits anniversary in the Orleans
theater in this city.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
OUR NEIGHBORg,

We notice that the Times and True Delta
are disputing about their respective circula-
tions. Happily the issue Of the BLACK Re
PUBLICAN is so much greater than that of all
other journals in this city put together,
that no one thinks it worth the while to
contend with us. Our printed number is
5000 copies-fve thousand! VIII adver-
tisers please notice? VIII Postmaster Par.
ker remember that we lead?
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
THE SONG OF THE BLACK REPUBLICANS.

E SONG OF THE BLACK REPUBLICANS
l.
Now rally, Black Republicans,
Wherever you may be,
Brave soldiers on the battlefield,
And sailors on the sea.
Now rally, Black Republicans
Aye, rally we are free!
We've waited long
To sing the song
The song of liberty.
Free workrnen in the cotton-feld,
And in the sugar cane;
Free children in the common school,
With neyernore a chain.
Then rally, Black Republicans
Aye, rally we are free!
We've waited long
To sing the song
The song of Liberty.
III.
We are the Black Republicans,
We glory in the name;
Oppression made it one of i'll,
Wen make it one of fame.
Then rally, Black Republicans
Aye, rally! we are free!
And sing the song,
We've waited long
The song of liberty
~.
We get our color from the Lord,
He made it so to be;
He gave us freedom by the sword,
His grace win keep us free.
Then rally, Black Republicans
Aye, rally we are tree
We've waited long,
To sing the song
The song of liberty!
Now grandly, Abraham Lincoln stands;
Beneath the Flag of all:
He flung us Freedom through it's stars,
From them our " Rights win fall,
Then rally Black Republicans,
Aye, rally, we are free;
We've waited long
Tossing the song
The song of Liberty.
VI
Then rally, Black Republicans,
Wherever you may be;
Brave soldiers on the battlefield
And sailors on the sea.
Come rally, Black Republicans
Aye, rally! we are free!
And sing the song
We've waited long,
The song of liberty!
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15

HS The Freedmen Of louisiana win vel
come Major Gen. N, p. Banks, who gave
them homes When they Were homeless; wages
and employment when they were in want.
schools and teachers books and Bibles. when
they had never had them before. we vel
Come the General, and shall hear from him
soon e,n9 Upon notice Of his arrival our people
49, greet him upon the levee with one
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
OFFICIAL.
BUREAU OF FREE LABOR.
DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, April I3, 1855
INFORMATION FOR FREEDMEN.

TO ALI WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
/ Freedmen work for whom they please.
z II they make a contract to work for a wear the
contract is binding, and only be broken y
cause.
j. Tney can get Just as high wages as possible.
and make the best bargains they cam but if no spe
cial contract is made in order to secure protection to
the helpless and ignorant the rates xed in orders
will be paid them
T. They can go to the proper officer and lodge a
complaint or make their defense the same as otter
people Ii this privilege is denied by any parties,
the same should be made known at this Office.
o. On arriving in New Orleans, they need pay no
money Tor protection or for passes to return to their
homes. 7r
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15

NoToE.-Al newspapers, upon receiving
the BLACK REPUBLICAN,, are respectfully in
Tited to send copy Of their paper in ex-
change.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15

/ REPEAT THE DECLARATION MADE A YEAR
AGO, THAT WHILE ! REMAIN IN MY POSITION,
/ SHALL NOT ATTEMPT TO RETRACT OR MODIFY
THE EMANCIPATION PRoCLAMATIorS, NOR SHALL
| RETURN TO SLAVERY ANY PERSON WHO is
FREE BY THE TERMS OF THAT PRoCLAMATIoN,
OR BY ANY OF THE ACTS OF CONGRESS. If
THE PEOPLE SHOULD, BY WHATEVER NODE OR
MEANS, MAKE 1T AN EXECUTIVE DUTY TO RE-
NsLAvr SUCH PERSONS, ANOTHER, AND NOT
/, MUST BE THE INSTRUMENT TO PERFORM 1T.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The Black Republican., 1865-04-15
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