New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1871-05-25
Tour OF the Corresponding Editor.


MIpDLErows, CoSs.. May 20, 1871.
We have been on the wing nearly every
waking moment since our last report. Several
important points had to be visited before our
plan of campaign could be fairly laid out
In New York we found a cordial welcome.
Our old anti-slsvery fellow worker, William
2. Powell, who keeps q convenient and pleas
ant house at l53 Thompson street. threw open
his hospitable doors. We found under his
roof several gentlemen who are active on the
right side. Among them was Mr.. John Wright
now a merchant Of Denver. Colorado who ha:
been spending few years in South Carolina
Mr.. Wright formerly resided in Chicago
where he was always an efficient worker in the
good cause He tells some startling truths
with regard to the inner circle of influence al
the South. The time has come for such men
as he to tell them. We can but wish that the
real state Of the case may be fully known with
out delay. There is no time to be lost. I'm
mediate steps should be taken to suppress dis
orders, or a terrible reign Of bloodshed and
anarchy is at hand. The country all belongs
to freedom; but her colors must he upheld By
the strong arm Of the Law. We may well
adopt now the old Wing banner cry The
Union, the Constitution, and the enforcement
of the laws = With this faithfully carried
out, all will be we'll
Among our predecessors at Mr. Powelrs,
also, we found Hon Mr. Revels, late United
States Senator from Mississippi; Hon. Mr..
Rainey, NJ. Z. from South Carolina William
Lloyd Garrison; Hon. Mr.. Julian, of Indiana
and other well known friends of progress
Near to this attractive resort is the church Of
Rev. DIR. Henry Highland Garrett. The writer
addressed that congregation on Sunday night
last Mr.. Garnett is reuniting the flock. They
are about moving to new and much more
desirable field in the western part Of the city.
Their position is such that they can command
one of the most desirable locations in New
York
Our engagements would not allow us TO at
tend any other church. bus We learn, with
much pleasure. that they are all >fourshng.
In Williamsburg and Newark We heard the
same favorable tidings.
An important meeting has just been held in
New York. 1t took place in Morning Star
Hall, West Twenty fourth street, on Friday
morning last, aud was called for the purpose
of expressing the opinions of the people of New
York with regard to the attempt Of the cor
rupt ring Of Tammanny Hall to subsidize the
colored vote of the great metropolis by offer
ing to equip and furnish n armory to the en-
franchised citizens. 1t is one of the most bare
faced and infamous schemes of political fraud
ever known in the history of the country The
people see through it at a glance, and it will
be sure to return to plague the inventors.
"The gun, we'll aimed for duck or plover,
Bears wide and kicks the owner over
The meeting referred to was large and en-
thusiastic. Some attempts were made by in
terested parties to disturb it, near the close, but
the essential proceedings had all been concluded,
and the resolutions adopted before the dis
turbers showed their hands-d Ia Isaiah Ryn-
ders and the infamous old riotous days OF
Tammany Hall.
Mr.. Edward W. Crosby, Jr., presided as
sisted by several gentlemen, and Mr.. Clay as
secretary. The opening remarks Of the chair
main were indeed admirable. Addresses were
delivered by Hon. Mr.. Talbot, by the writer, by
Rev. John 3. Owens, of the Congregational
Canvass Committee of Virginia and North
Carolina, Rev. William F. Butler, and others
The following are the resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted by this large and
influential meeting:
Whereas it has been represented to this
meeting that certain organizations, as we'll as
individuals, have been receiving aid and patron
age from the Democrats, with view Of working
on their grateful feelings to assist in bringing
US over to the Democratic party therefore be il
RESOLVED, That We still, with grateful spirit,
as people, remember party that has ever
espoused our cause at the risk of life and at the
point Of the bayonet for Americas greatest
boon-freedom.
Resolved, That We believe these individuals
are few, and, like the organization, totally de-
void OF influence and respect from majority
OF the colored citizens of New York.
Resolved, That by our support of Gen. Grant
and his Administration We can assure the Re-
publican party Of our entire appreciation Of the
position we now hold as citizens.
Resolved, That the attempt to caiOle and
bride a portion of the colored voters of this
city to support Tammany Hall, or bring about
an utilization with that organization, would
prove to US as calamitous and disgraceful as
would be copartnership with the Southern
Ku-Klux.
Resolved, That in our opinion this attempt
to seduce us from our convictions as to who are
really our friends should meet with our supreme
contempt, and that We should despise alike
those who give and those who receive aid fol-
that end.
We hope to be able to return to New York
in time to attend the sessions of the A. M. f
Conference, now sitting in the Sullivan str eet
church. 1t is reported that the year has been
one of success. The proceedings are har-
monious and efficient. under the direction OF
Bishop Loguen.
The Inauguration Of Governor Jewell, which
has just taken place at Hartford. Connecticut
is an event of more than usual significance.
Following his election over the combined forces
of Connecticut Copperheadism and New York
Tammanyism, this inaugural ceremony speaks
volumes to the nation. 1t shows what can De
done by fair dealing, sound principles, hard
work. and strong pluck. Never was there q
harder fought battle of the kind in this coun-
try ; and never was there a more worthy vic
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