The New York herald., 1870-09-23
C0L0RRD M IN I'M COUNCIL.

COLOHHD ID IN LIN COUNCIL.
Tho Newly Enfranchiscd Element "wheelias
Into Ine''-Thres Congressional Districts
10 be Locked Afrer-Ths Colored Msn VS..
PoU0HKRRPsIB, Sept. 90 1870.
convention Of colored people assembled In Zion's
church, IN this, city to-day, to take into consdera-
ton the political and educational interests OF the
Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth Congressional dis
teicts OF the State Of New York. The call for the
Convention was signed by A. Boin, Angorus Fow.
Ter. walker strever, Isaac Deyo, Jacob Thomas,
Garrett Deyo and Sylvestervan Zee.
The Convention was called to order at twelve
O'Clock noon by Abraham Bolin of Poughkeepsie.
on motion Charles Morris was appointed temporary
chairman, and Jacob Wright Of La Grange, secre-
tary. Samuel p. Jones, OF Fishk landing addressed
the Convention relative 10 delegates from his DIS
trict and moved that all present and within call be
members Of the Convention. This motion was agreed
to. Isaac Deyo moved that the Chair appoint
committee on permanent organization. Agreed TO.
The Chair appointed Messrs. A. BolIn, Charles
Cooley, Samnel p. Jones' Walker S:rever and Adam
Strever as such committee. The Convention then
took recess till half-past two p. M.
Upon reassemblng the minutes of the morning
session were read and approved. The Committee on
Permanent Organization being ready TO report that
was the nrst order Of business. The report was as
fo.lows:-Presldent, Isaac Deyo, Of Poughkeepsi.
Vice Presidents, Rev. Jacob Thomas OF Orange
county; Adam Strever OF Stanford Duchess county,
Charles Morris, OF Dutchess county Seer etaries,
Samuel p. JONES' OF Fishkill Landing; Chas Cooley,
Of Pcushkeepse. On motion, Messrs. Rhodes and
Thomas were appointed to conduct the President to
chair, which they did.
Ject OF the mee:lnR, AFTER having first thanked the
Convention for the honor conferred upon him: He
SAID is effects are educational and political Every
thinking man knows the power ana necessity or
education. One object Is 20 build q schOOhOuse
M Ss
mon schools: He regretted the slim attendance.
In Q polltcal view the action OF the Convention
should be important. He wished 500 c0lore
voters were present 70 talk the matter over.
The SECRETARY read the following names CON-
moved that committee be adopted. This brought
the matter was laid on the table ana the Chair EN-.
powered TO appoint business committee, which 1T
strever, George Ruby, George HardeSburgh. The
Char then instructed the Sergeant at Arms in his
Bcv. Mr.. THOMAS, OF Newburg, then addressed
the Convention upon its objects. He believed that
all should attead closely to educational mat ers and
with the former. IL is perhaps wei enough for the
coloTed people to let the world know they stand
be dragged into educational enterprises. The race
had been prescribed, indignities and contempt
had been hurled upon all; but with only slight
education the c0lOred people had risen 10 the
position they now command free and dlsenthraed.
Let them study economy, avoid the Intoxicating
nne and make all really ladies and gentlemen. Re.
solve to give your children all the education posi-
present day be engaged 10 commercial pursuits
Haven't we been hewers Of wood and drawers Of
masters boots and stood behind hrs table till our
hearts are sick and sOref Now the time to do for
ourselves Good, warm-hearted republican friends
what we are to-day and now 1t behOOves us to stand
by them. Let us then write our names high up In
the niche OF fame; be men; be women; be true to
the right everywhere and at all times. There must
be no more indifference In well beng Old men
young men OF tnis day would spurn the evil elements
around them. Away with the vices and take up
with that which Is right which is honest, and aspire
to greater and nODler things.
Rev. Mr. DECKER, OF NeWburg made the next ad-
dress. He SAID he had always endeavored TO in
struct the youth in the advantages of education.
knowledge Is power" and Ignorance is the mother
OF Error. He reviewed the battings OF the black
race against prejudice and tyranny, and now asked
for combination of enorts to develop all the noble
outgrowths OF education Parents must teach their
them closely to the end that they Will grow up and
be honOred
The following resolutions were offered to the Con-
ventOn by the Business COMMITTEE
Resolved, That any person
or who has or win continue 70 vote the
any place protection places Of
put S SSndr @ hsm n S
Eleventh. Districts
therein the colorad people.
Resolved That agree to build academy, seminary
high school for the education of YOUTH
located within two miles OF the Court House in the city
Poughkeepsie.
Resolved That fully the republican State nom-
nations and h at will do everything In power
the candidates
Resolved this convention appoint proper pcr.
In each ward district in the three
tricts TO that the colored vote s brought out
motion to adopt them being made and seconded
another lively discussion followed. Rev. Mr..
Thomas opposed them because of their political
tenor He charged that the Convention met Tor
educational purposes. He denounced the political
part Of the movement.
Mr.. BOLIN. Of Poughkeepsie, favored the resolu-
tiOns. He said no 0ratorica displays nor harangues
would amount to anything. Duchess county means
business.
MI. DECKER opposed the first resolution. He
thought 1t was too spicy.
Mr.. THOMAS also opposed the first resolution He
said 1t cOnflicted with his religious sentiments.
Mr.. DECKER again spoke very eloquently, and
then the resolution referred to was stricken out and
one adopted snorn or the Objectionable passages.
The balance OF the resolutions were also adopted,
including new one authorizing the organization
Of o political club. The entire report OF the COM
mittee was adopted. Other unimportant business
was transacted, when the convention took recess