The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-05-19

SOCIAL EQUALITY.

t has heretofore aroused. The scheming |
politicians and the run-mad fanatics of |
he Radical school, have given the world |
practical illustration of the legend of
he wizards apprentice who learned the |
magic words which conjured forth the |
foods without knowledge of the coun-
er-charm by which they could be stayed.
They taught the African that distinctions
IN account Of color should not be recog-
nized, and that the African is imam
and brother" to whom in the social as
well as political arrangements of life the
hand of welcome should be extended by
the governing race. They have taught
him that it is unchristian to recognize
these distinctions, and that the conven-
Of life which have interposed
to prevent social equality are relics of
barbarism that should be legislated out
of existence. Hence, instructed by these
Reformers, the negro says, it is not ac-
commodations equally good with those
enjoyed by the most favored classes, that
We seek, on the Railways, in the Hotels,
and in the Public Institutions of Learn
ing and Charity, but we claim that moth
ing shall be expressed in fhe laws, nor
practiced by society under the shadow of
law, which denotes that one man or
woman or child as white, and another as
black.
This is the meaning of the measures
which Gleed, Gray and other negro mem
bers of the Legislature have thrust for
ward on every occasion where a bill has
been introduced to charter a railroad or
hotel company or institution of learning.
These measures to compel Social
have received the support not
only of the negro members of the Legis-
lature but of white Radicals who bow
before the majesty of the political power
with which they are invested. They
know that it is the source of their eleva-
ton, and they hold it in especial awe.
The debate in the State Senate cannot
have escaped the notice of the public. 1t
is the forerunner Of a long and fierce
agitation in the counsels of the State and
which will be carried from the halls of
legislation to the hustings. The keynote
of the crusade was sounded by Charles
Sumner in his letter of congratulation to
n recent Radical celebration at Indian
apolis, as follows:
| send you my congratulations. Much has
been done. but the cork is not yet complete.
The Constitutional amendment must be en-
forced so that it shall be every where even
in Kentucky. living letter. THE SAME
PRINCIPLE MUST BE CARRIED INTO
THE JURY-BOX, INTO THE PUBLIC
CONVEY AN 'ES, AND INTO THE
SCHOOLS. All must be equal before the
law. and there must be no exceptions. To
this end, you must support those only who
will sustain sincerely and truly the equal
rights ofall.
This must be your shtJboleth. Accept my
best wishes.
CHARLES SUMNER.
And again in the resolution of the
Anti-Slavery Society, declaring:
We welcome our wronged equal to ouI
/ sides. We promise him henceforth to make
/ every effort to secure TO him a safe exercise
of all his rights, and the present opportunity
1 Of social enjoyment. relaxing not one whit o
our watch aud aid until no vestige is left IL
social. cirI or religious life, Of that hdtefu
prejudice lrhich has poisoned and still so ldrgeL!
disgraceS our legislatures.
This is the accepted doctrine of the
Radical Reformers. Sumner is the lead
er. The so-called Liberal Republicans
in the South who are ashamed of theil
new political associates, are the reserves
and they will soon be compelled to take
their part in the contest, at the front, OF
will be drummed out of the ranks al
deserters.
But here is more proof. 1t is the
speech of the negro orator, Langston, be
fore the Lincoln Literary Association a
Washington City, as published, with
appreciation, in the Washington Chronicle
the organ of the Grant Administration
l will, in closing, say that l deem thu
work of equal rights as not ended. wher
aliens. true and loyal men to their race and
adopted country, are considered when col
red as ineligible to naturalization, ahC
consequently Ineligible TO citizenship. More
over, ii is not ended when the doors of school
houses are shat against one by reason Of hi
color; lcheR yoatT public houses for general con-
/ renieRce are only for the general convenience OF
| q special class loheR your common carriers a.
| steamboat companies. railroad companies. thei
agents and others are uirtuGlly special carriers
and last. but not least, trheR your churches bull
| Rp0n the doctrine and creed that God hat
made Of one ilOOd all nations upon EARTH har
| the iHUidi0us distinction of color. Let me say
| that while this exists reform is not ended
the negro has not all his rights with tn,
| white man; there is still work for tn,
| Hon. Charles Sumner. God defend and pro
| tect him.
Nor is it to be denied that the doctrin,
here proclaimed is gaining ground. How
could it be otherwise when it is fostcret
by the national Administration represent
ing one of the great parties of the country
and proclaimed by its acknowledged
leaders as their ''shibboleth." 1t mad
a great step forward when the Mayor o
the National Metropolis under the patron
age of that Administration, officiall,
published an Ordinance of the City Coun
ell allowing all colored persons to visi
theatres, be entertained at all hotels ant
restaurants, the same as white persons
and providing that all persons refusin,
them such entertainment are liable t
arrest and heavy fine.
Again we have an illustration of tn
new doctrine in the following circular o
the man who by the grace of the Radica
party has been made Superintendent o
Education in Louisiana: