Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-07-01
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Thu assault with briekbats made upon Mr.. I.
Il. NeEton,a faithful teacher of coloredschool
ct Somsrvile. and his forced departure ron
that place. has already been detailed in the
PosT. Lieut. Adams. with troops, was inmedi-
ately dispatched to preserve the peace. Mr..
Newton returned on Saturday the 18TH IN COM
pany with Col. Palmer. Chief Of the Freed
mems Bureau. and on Monday tWo teachers from
this city. Miss G. b. Newton md MIS- Ia. y.
Burnett, H~entdoHnto assistin thepreparations
for the closing exercises OF the schools, which
had been interrupted By the driving away Of
he presence of Col. W. ". Brown, of the
Bureau, together with ~tWenty-hVe soldiers of
the 18th US. l., had quite q peaeefuI influence
upon the community. and although there had
been threats that the exhibition should not take
place, if they were obliged to kill Mr.. Newton
TO prevent il, yet the exhibition did take place.
1t was not decided to have It in the grove IN
week vigorous efforts were made By the teachers
10 prepare for the occasion. and on Friday be-
tween 10 and g. m, aproeession OF six or eight
hundred persons was formed at the N. Z.
Church. and led by Col Brown, they marched,
with flags, through the principal streets to the
grove, where they were entertained BY concert
Rotations, dialogues. deciamauons and music;
The dialogues Of The Evil Adviser" and
The World Is Round" were well spoken ana
acted. The Inventory Of 8 DTunkard, and
Tobacco Lovers, called Iortn nSary appI9se'
Every class. from history to alphabet had 3
concert recitation, giving each pnpla an oppor-
tunity to take part in the exercises There were
overffty pieces On the programme. 70 Hhish the
audience listened with Attention. Inc longs
were sung with spirit. I the WOODS. to the
Woods. Away" was particularly appropriate
to the occasion, and the children sung il as
though they appreciated its fall meaning.
The hurried preparations for dinner only ad-
mitted of q basket picnic, but d nice table was
set for the teachers. md the soldiers, who were
especially invited, were bountitully supplied
with refreshments. The entire command was
invited, buta part Of them were detained in
camp, on duty. Those who were permitted 10
I attend, seemed to enjoy not Onlyt n dinner. hr.
the other exercises OF the day, and the officer
in command. by hk presence also expressed
I his appreciation of the efforts OF these people.
Alter Inner COloaei Brown addressed the
people. Il was q glorious day. he said. to see
these children standing beneath .the dear old
hag." looking and speaking 30 intelligently. II
is glorious to think the day has arrived thai
such 8 thing is permitted. He exhorted them
to be Industrious. temperate. courteous, patient;
but brave and willing to sacrifice even life Il
/ maintaiR the principles Of right. The mills ol
| God grind allow but grind exceeding sure, And
If they should perseVere in their sttempts h
educate and elevate themselves; II they WorE
hard and ecoponi1e, saving their MONEY tn huI
land and provide themselVsE with homes ever
their enemies will be Obliged to acknoWIedee
that they have rights which must and will 5,
respected. Dare to do right. dare 10 Be trus.'
! under All circumstances willing to abide N,
consequences whether they may be. God 3
] With those who endsaTor to do right. He spokI
Of the war and iu effects, and the results tia