New-York tribune., 1870-01-29
MISSISSIPPI.

THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE FOUR
TEENTH AND FIFTEENTH AMENDMENTs-THR
SENATORIAL ELKCTIONS-THE COLORED SEN
AT0R.
CANTON, Miss, Jan. 24.-The status of our
Legislature is as follows In the Senate 80 members
OF whom 26 are Republicans. five Of the Republicans
being coored and in the House. 10i, Of whom 50
Republicans, 80 of them beng colored. Since their
assemblage, however, ono has ded-the Hon. c. A..
Tancey Republican, OF Pamela. The Fourteenth and
Fifteenth Amendments to the T. s. Constitution were
duly ratified. 1t noticeable that very many prominent
politicians here. when approached on the subject,
by all the gods that they voted the Republican ticket
Since the Legislature ratified the Amendment their
earnest work has been TO elect United States Senators
Although late in the feld when Gen Ames declared him
self candidate the enthusiasm became intense and his
election already foregone conclusion 1t is charged
against us by our late opponentsfOr have
that had not been for the eminent services of Gen.
Ames and for the admirable and effective arrangements
preston OF opinion our defeat must have been ngo
rous as our victory has been conclusive. Gen. Alcorn
had no opposition all cavi silenced and each mem
Der OF the Legislature considered that he cOncen
uously performing duty which he owed to his State by
raising these men 70 the most honorable positions their
power For the office OF Senator for the short term.
Gen. EgglestOn, Col FlournOy Gen. Anderson, Judge
Vance, Gen. Lowry and the Hon. J. j. Speman. The
latter gentleman nominated In an eloquent speech
by the Hon j. f. Bouden of Lowndcs. These very just
emarks brought forward the supporters OF the Hon H.
SPelman, after receiving complimentary vote, very
graciOuSly withdrew from the contest Mr. Revels had
81 votes cast for him20 than required for tho
choice.
Mr.. Revels born in Fayette, North Carolina, in
1884, OF free parents, and s OF age. He remained
town until he reached his 22d year. when he
removed TO Liberty Indiana and entered what known
the Quaker Seminary TO acquire the rudlments OF an
education. After spending two years az tins place he
went to Ohio and completed fun theological course at
college, when he entered the ministry. He has had
charge OF several missions In Baltimore, 81 lonis, ara
Ncksburg AT the close Of the he settled at Ndlchez,
and appointed by Gen. Ames, about year ago
member OF the Board OF Aldermen whore an cOncurred
praise OF his devotion to the interest 'Ontdod To nm
He elected to the state senate by large majority
his Democratic competitor. Mr. Reyclss personal
appearance decidedly prepoSsessing He stands hye
feet ten inches in hight, weighs isO pounds,
and is about threefOurths white. Ills features
are gulaT and his broad expansive brow indicate
much Intelligence. In manner he Is easy ana atable,
and takes the honor conferred upon him as hunDy ana
thankfully Cen Grant did the Presidency. Mr..
Revess election gives general satisfaction to the Repub
Can party and evOkcs but little Indignation from the
Democracy. few Republican Senatorial asprants are
busy engaged concoctDg scheme To prevent his adls-
SiOn the ground Of inelbilty They claim that by
the decision of ChefJustcc Chase he has not been cit
zen OF the United States years The COored queen,
edited by Secretary OF State in its issue Of yesterday
says: ,,,,
refused Mt Reyelss admissions Democracy would
aud the black vail Of disappointment would
strengthen the Democratic hnlzs Of triumph"
The letter Of the Hon. Secretary Boutwell, expresses
decided opinion that there be no legal or reasonable
objection to the admission of cOOred man to the United
States Senate.
The election Of an ex-Confederate General. Federal
General and cOlOred citizen TO the United states
Senate people Of Mississippi believe will insure their
speedy admission INFO the Union.