The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-03
COLORED MEN DISSATISFIED.
THEY HOLD A ACAUCUS-SPEECHES.

A large number of colored delegates assem-
blcd in caucus 1T the Maison Doree yester-
day morning. Rev. j. V. Given, of Brook
lyn, New York, was chosen chairman, and
J. Faral appointed secretary. The Chair
man announced that the meeting was not one
of Hunnicutt men nor of Bolts men, but Of true
Republicans, and that the object was to have
u free interchange OF views. If NIr. Bolts and
Mr.. Hunnicutt have ambition, they must re-
member that ambition caused the death OF
Caesar, and may be the cause OF the death OF
the Republican party.
Several delegates addressed the meeting in
support of the proposition that the Conven-
tion called to meet on Thursday was dele
gated one. Nicholas Rickman, of Albemare,
spoke earnestly, and disclaimed all idea OF the
political slavery of the colored race 10 any
man or set of men. The country delegates
came to this city with the understanding that
they were coming to mass conventions, bnt
supposed it q convention OF delegates who
were appointed by the people. Unexpectedly
the gentlemen from the country had found
the whole city Of Richmond ready to meet
them. This was not fair.
Fields Cook, of Richmond, then gained the
floor, and spoke in the same strain. Although
from Richmond he did not approve of the
action of the Richmond mob. He had seen
too much disposition 10 lead the colored men
by the nose. We must not be led by wire
workers, who only seek office. Ofilce.seeking
will be the death of the Republican party
unless u StOp lS put w ". 81c SooAo hct ap
prove Of this contemplate chicanery. The
object Of the Convention has not'been effected.
We did not come to ratify any platform, but
TO harmoniZe the party; instead OF which, we
have nearly destroyed it. Delegates are gotns
away dissatitied. With all respect for Dlr
Hunnicutt, when he says that ae Is the party,
that he will lead the colored men wherever ne
wishes, then he must be thrown oferDoard.
Let us act with independence.
DR.. Brown, Of Pennsylvania, canYasser
appoin ted by the National Executive Commit
tee, made some forcible remarks, prefacing by
an ayowal of complete radicalism. But he
did not approve Of shutting the door upon any
who desire TO cooperate with the Republican
party. We can't afford TO drive them away
when we need their votes, Mr.. Bolts Is q
good Union man; Mr.. Hunnicutt Is, too; but
] believe there are better men thanSeither.
Tie your faith to none, but go for tho good OF
the party. E
II. Clay Harris, of Albemarle, complained
Of injustice Oh the part OF the colored citiZens
OF Richmond, who, instigated by certain log'
rollers, had flied the house appointed toT the
meeting. Seats should have been reserved LOT
the men from rural districts.
John Avsritt, of Lynchburg, stated tnat ne
did not come to discuss about Bolts and Kun
nicutr, but to work for the great Repubiican
party. He endorsed what was done 1nurs-
day, but not tho manner
Fields Cook desired to know whether the
caucus endorsed the action OF the Convention
Yesterday. A vote being taken, IL was re.
solved that the delegates mbled endorsed
the platform of the l7th of April, but not The
proceedings OF the last conyen ton, the worl
having been transacted IN an irregular man