The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-11-14
1.-THE American Freedman. !"

A supplement in the. monthly america
Freedmen, intended to be issued for gratui
tous circalotion in the West, is just ISSUED
in its initial number, and is full of interest
ing information relative to the freedmen
and the work among them. 1t contains {
list of donations by Western philanthropists
and the following important resolutions,
which were adopted at a largely attended
meeting held recently, and recommended
for publication:
! ReSoIved, that we have heard with much
interest and satisfaction the statement made
| by Mr.. McKim, of the object and methods
of the American Freedmen's Union Commits
sion, and Of the success Of the freedmen's
movement co operating with the Govern
ment Bureau, in promoting education in
the Southern States.
3, That we fully concur in the opinion that
the education of the newly enfranchised
masses of the South is the paramount duty
Of the hour.
That the Instruction of the freedmen is
not only demanded by benevolence and re-
ligion and the general obligations of hu
manity, but by the best interests Of the
country, and the safety and permanent con-
tinuanoe of the republic.
That this work of education in the South
is duty of immediate obligation, admit
ting of no postponement or delay.
That no government however strong, can
long bear the strain upon it of 4, 900, 600 of
ignorant citizens condensed in one particu
lar section of it's territory.
That while it is demanded and confident
ly expected that the States now in process
Of reconstruction will provide for their peo-
pie system of elementary education, ade-
quate to their wants, it will not do for peo-
pic to wait either for the action of the
Gtrtes or of the United States in this matter
l.at our government 10 popular gov
ernmeut, and that therefore in every great
national exigency the people must take the
lead, and inaugurate the work 10 be done
that as during the war the peoples recruit
ing committees enlisted the soldiers, the
peoples Sanitary Commissions took care of
the sick aud wounded, and the peoples
"Contraband Relief Commissions provided
for the suddenly emancipated slaves: 80
now the peoples Education Commissions
must take in hand and inaugurate for the
South system of popular instruction which
shall save that portion of the country, and
through it the republic, from the calamities
Of popular ignorance.
That the citizens of Chicago, and the
people of the Northwest generally, have a
duty in this respect which remains to be
performed-tbat of uniting without regard
to sect, party or creed, with citizens of other
parts of the country, and by word and
works doing what may be in their power to
promote this great national enterprise.
That we fully approve the principles of
the American Freedmen's Union Commits
sion, under the presidency of our eminent
Chief Justice, and the distinguished gentle
men who are associated with him as Vice
Presidents; that their plan of action com
nends itself to our common sense, and is in
with the genius of our American
Institutions; and that believing its opera
ions to be we'll adapted to the accomplish
nent of their end, we heartily commend it
o the confidence and support Of the West
,rn people.