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ing colored gentlemen. These gentlemen
were refused refreshments not because they
were not well behaved, not because they
refused to pay for what they ordered; on the
contrary, it appears that they had qualifed
themselves for appearance in genteel COM
pany by manners and dress; they had done
what was in their power to do and all that IS
required of white men; they were not refused
accommodation because of anything over
which they had control, nor for anything that
would stand the test of reason, but SIMPLY
because they were gentlemen and coioreu.
Being colored, the proprietor OF the restau-
rant says by his action, they had no right to
be gentlemen and to expect gentlemanly
treatment in Boston. To be a gentleman
and colored in Boston is to be in a condition
to be refused the commonest civilities in
restaurant accorded to white gamblers, loaf
ers about town, or cOurtezans. This ia to-
dav picture Of the civilization of the city
that is proud to be known as the Athens OF
America Copies of this picture of Boston
civilization can be found in every city, town,
and village of the United States. Washing
ton, the capital of the nation, is not without
its copy. Here where all races are in one
way or another connected with the admins
tration of the Government, caste prejudice
exists so that colored gentlemen occupying
seats as members of Congress, part and par
eel of the supreme power of the nation, find
themselves prescribed and an attempt to de-
grade them because they are colored and
gentlemen.
How long is the good sense of the nation
to endure this ? How long shall the United
States remain behind all other civilized
countries and insult and prescribe gentility
because it is black? viii Congress give US
the Supplementary Civil Rights Bill as well
for the good name Of the civilization Of the
nation as matter of justice to an unjustly
prescribed raceo
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The Letter from 4. ID. kkasfd.

Elsewhere will be found letter written by
Mr.sI. d. SHADD from JEFF. Davis planta
ton in Mississippi. 1t is interesting. as
showing that the colored people in the South
are engaged in work not wholly political.
The idea in certain quarters that black men
will not work without masters, and that their
whole time is spent in seeking their elevation
as race through politics instead of acquiring
material wealth and education is, according
to the observations of Mr.. SHADD, baseless.
But for the steady labor of the black man in
the South many interests, such as steam
boating and railroads, would come to grief.
In many Of the Southern States whatever
enterprise there may be displayed it is in the
main dependent upon the strong arm of the
black man.
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time of life, by such willy tricksters as FRANK
BLAIR and CARL ScHuRz, but compassion
does mot rally supporters in politics. Men
that can get up will be helped up, and men
who can't will be helped down.
We cannot see, for the life ofus, what class
of men will be likely now to rush to the sup
port of Mr.. GREELEY. There was a time
when the friends of a high protective tariff
might have so rushed; but who believes now
that Mr.. GREELEY cares anything for the
tariff after his letter to the Convention,
plainly designed to capture the free trade
vote. Republicans cannot support him,
for he is no longer Republican. The
rebels might support him, in recognition
of his bailing JEFFERSON DAVIS, and stead
lily shouting for universal amnesty; but
rebels are not made of that forgiving stuff.
They remember the old mans war cry OF
"On to Richmond" and his fiery appeals for
a vigorous prosecution of the war, too well
either to forget or forgive. The Labor Re-
formers cannot rally for him, because they
have already candidate. The temperance
men cannot very well support Mr.. G REELEY
because they see him plainly in league with
those who like, and must have their lager.
Without multiplying words, we speak as a
colored man, one who has no interest in pub
lie affairs higher than the freedom and eleva-
ton of our long enslaved race, we say frankly
to our Cincinnati friends we cannot support
your candidates.
ColOred men are not so rich in political
influence and power that they can afford at
this time to throw either way upon men who,
however excellent, plainly cannot be elected.
We have no votes to throw away. When
we vote now, we should, and will, vote for
victory as we'll as for a great principle. The
| fire is kindled for the colored child's school
house in all the Gulf States, the knife of the
Ku-Klux assassin is ready for the threats of
the colored man of the South. Cincinnati
holds out no assurance of protection from fire
and death. In fact, the Cincinnati move
ment wrests the colored mans liberty from
the custody Of the nation, the only power
that cares for it, and puts it into the hands
of local governments, which would gladly
destroy it. Can any colored man mistake
the meaning of that plank in the Cincinnati
platform? No; the time has not yet come
to exchange old friends and trusted instru.
mentalities for new ones. What is an office
here or there in comparison with the main.
tainance of the freedom and progress of five
million of people, so beset with hardships
and dangers as ours are? From the depths
of our soul we entreat every colored man tt
stand firmly by the Republican flag, and by
the men that party is bound to offer for YOU
suffrage.
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Hon. CHARLES SUMNER has labored zeal
ously to have the measure for abolishing
Caste in our public schools acted upon in the
Senate. This measure is now met with q
proposition to submit the question to the
people to be by them decided by vote at
an election to be held some time in July.
This, to our mind, is simply cowardice.
The measure is as just as was the bestowal
of the right to exercise the elective franchise
upon the colored people of the District of
Columbia contrary to the expressed wish of
the white people. Congress abolished slavery
IN this District against the wishes of its white
inhabitants. Why should it not abolish the
teaching of Caste, which had its foundation
in slavery, whether the people of the District
would have it done or not?
The Daily Patriot inveighs boisterously
against Mr.. SUMMERS bill it sees nothing
but ruin to the white children of the District,
Notwithstanding that in some of our largest
have been a fact for years, and neither the
colored nor the white children have suffered
any from studying and reciting together.
In the showing of the Patriot as to how
much money is devoted to the use of colored
schools in this District, and that the largest
proportion of the taxes for schools is paid by
the white people, that paper fails to make
an estimate of the amount of which the black
people have been defrauded by the white
people through the system of slavery. Give
to the colored people the result of their two
hundred and fifty years of labor, of which the
friends of the Patriot have robbed them, and
colored men will be the heavy tax payers !;
falling to do this, justice demands that you
stand not in the way of the advancement of
the colored race, that you do not foster the
means by which feeling of senseless hate
is kept alive on the part of the whites and
depressing influence exerted over the blacks.
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Of the South, not only the results OF the terri
BILE ravages of the war, but the effects of a
system Of barbarism, which made ideness re-
spectacle, and labor disgrace. Only free
labor, free men, free thought, and free enter
prise can repair the old waste places, and
give to the South that prosperity and happi-
ness which pleasant climate and fertile
soil can well support.
An important feature of our Southern trip,
was our good fortune to spend night and
day very pleasantly in Jackson, Mississippi,
the capital of the State, and what is more, to
make speech in the State House there, and
what is more, was greeted by highly re-
spectful and thoughtful audience of all colors,
and what is still more, was introduced to that
audience IN very complimentary way by
Mr.. JAMES NJ. LYNCH, and what is more, the
said LYNCH is the honored and honorable
Secretary of State. All this was in Jackson,
Mississippi, the city where Mr.. YERGER the
rebel, killed Col. CRANE the loyal, and yet
goes unwhipped of justice, the place where
the great Judge STARKEY has long resided,
the man who, years ago, shocked the moral
sense of mankind by placing the relation OF
master and slave above that of husband and
wife; the place where JEFFERSON DAVIS
held high council before and during the war.
Of course, while walking here amid the high
places of lost power and fallen greatness,
there was much chance for sentiment, but we
are too kind to the dear reader to indulge it
here, after full three weeks have poured upon
it their refrigerating power. But this may
be said: Society is in new hands in Jackson,
hands unused to place and power. Let those
who hold power to-day beware. They can
hold their present places only by knowledge,
temperance, industry, and faithful discharge
of all their duties, not only as citizens but as
men. Let them look to it.
We bring sunny memories from the homes
of our friends LYNCH, SPELMAN, and FUR
Mss. They received and treated us with
every kindness and hospitality. To Mr.. and
Mrs. FURNIss we owe especial acknowledge
ments. They made it regret to leave the
region of Pearl river, though the Ku-Klux are
still abroad in that quarter, and we were ad,
monished that there were places within three
miles of the capital of Mississippi, where it
would hardly be safe for us to go.
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/, discussing the question of amnesty, and the
abolition of capital punishment, common
decency-to say nothing Of the promptings OF
human benevolence-would require stay of
proceedings until decision will be reached !;
THEIRS, however, whose withered heart
seems to be entirely inaccessible to humane
feeling, keeps right on with the bloody work,
and it remains doubtful whether he will heed
the demand of forty-fve Deputies Of the
Radical Left, for suspension of the massa-
ores. Meanwhile French vanity is still hunt
ing for victims on whom to vent its rage on
account of its crushing humiliation at the
hands of the Germans. National pride will
not consent to admit that the Germans
owed their unparalleled victories solely to
the superiority of their generals, their Or
ganization, and discipline. The cry of trea-
son is still kept up against the unfortunate
generals who could not save the lost cause,
and according to recent advices, BAzAINE
and WIMPFFEN are to be tried by cOurt-mar-
tial. Nowhere outside of France their hon.
did the best they knew, and if they were not
equal to the German commanders whom they
had to confront, it was not their fault /; but
the average French mind is utterly incapable
or unwilling to realize such state of facts.
In all spheres suspicion, distr,lst, and discon-
tent seem to prevail, although material pros
perity is gradually returning.
In Germany, notwithstanding glory, power,
and growing wealth, the situation is by no
means as satisfactory as it appears at first
sight. We mentioned lately the disturbances
caused by the Vaccinations of the Catholic
clergy and the Ultramontanes, and eX-
pressed our opinion that BISMARCK, though
conssnting to summon the Liberals and Radi-
Gals to his assistance in order to beat form
liable enemy on one particular question,
would not on that account form lasting al
| lance with the Liberals and Radicals. From
| different sources information reaches us which
| fully confirms our anticipations. While fight
ing the Catholics with one hand, the Govern
ment with the other sustains the Protestant
| Ultramontanes in their encrOachments on
free thought and religious liberty. Hardly a
day is allowed to pass without some striking
instance of Protestant intolerance. Enlight-
ened clergymen are accommodated, or at
least read out of the church, schoolmasters
are removed, teachers of universities repri-
manded or warned, for no other wrong than
that of entertaining opinions not quite in ac-
corlance with the orthodox faith. Indeed,
all the noise about the intrigues of the
Catholic clergy amount to mere empty talk
and hypocrisy, when the same men who cry
the loudest encourage the Protestant in the
same spirit of intolerance and persecution
which is just as malignant in one sect as in
the other,
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After the gigantic struggle that convulsed
the world until little over year ago, Eu-
rope once more offers the gratifying sight of
universal peace, with fair prospect of its
continuance, the predictions of chronic alarm
lists to the contrary notwithstanding. Except
in Spain, where revolution is impending,
quiet seems to reign everywhere yet under
that smooth surface, internal conflicts and
discords are going on, on whose issue the
welfare of society is largely dependent.
Questions involving vital principles are at the
bottom of it, such as the eternal conflict be-
tween the rich and poor, between bigotry
and enlightenment, conservatism and Repub-
licanism; questions which also absorb our at
tention, yet under the safety-valves of truly
republican institutions, free speech, free press,
and religious liberty, find always fair arena,
and though never finally settled, do not
cause any considerable disturbance. This is
very different, however, when, as is done in
Europe, the strong arm of the Government
arbitrarily interferes. Bitterness and wide
spread discomfort are the inevitable cOnse-
quences, which will lead to serious complica-
tons. The most deplorable spectacle is just
now offered by France. Hardly ever was the
glorious name of the Republic more shame
lessly used to sanction system that in its
disregard of the very principles of Democracy,
hardly shows an improvement on the mon
archical system adopted by most European
nations. The Pope, the Priesthood, and the
Ultramontanes are courted and cajOled while
radicalism is prosecuted even worse than in
the days OF LOUIS PHILIPPE, and little less
than under NAPOLEON. Liberty of the press,
though nominally guaranteed, has become a
mockery through the enactment of odious
press laws, which rigidly enforced stife free
discussion. The worst feature, however, an
outrage on humanity, are the prosecutions of
the unfortunate Communists, which are con-
tinued with cold-blooded pertinacity, worthy
Of the darkest ages. Nearly year has gone
by since the instruction was suppressed,
passion has had ample time to cool down,
security and confidence have returned; yet
at Satory, the fraticidal volleys still resound
as if it were for the sake Of revenge, and right
in the face of the assembly, which is just now
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kT Hon. ROBERT b. ELLIOTT, member
Of the House of Representatives from South
Carolina, will accept our thanks for copy
Of the able and eloquent grafton delivered
by himself on the occasion of the celebration
Of Emancipation in the District of Columbia.
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hJ-Soldiers who wish to avail themselves
OF the advantages Of the Soldiers Homestead
Act will do well to read the article printed
elsewhere in our columns entitled "Soldier's
Homesteads,n
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Sas- GREELEY owes nothing to CARL
ScHURz for his nomination; it was made in
direct opposition to the wish and efforts of
the Missouri Senator.
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INDUSTRY OF the Dutcn VINO won their country
from the waves of the sea let them invite
capital and labor from the North and
South and from the ends of the earth,
by ceasing to mourn the loss Of slavery,
and by treating all men who come into the
State or city as friends, and not as enemies,
and New Orleans will not only regain its for
mer prosperity, but will excel its former
greatness. She has all the needed conditions,
both Of land and water, to make her great
city. What she now wants most is a new
idea, and that idea is perfect liberty, in place
Of the old one of slavery. Some of her citi-
zens have already mastered the situation
but they still move in letters. While these
remain New Orleans cannot be what she
otherwise would and should be. The CITY
wants more and better railroad facilities.
The roads that lead thither are in wretched
condition, and are dangerous to travel upon,
even at the low rate of speed ct which their
trains run, the average being about twelve
miles to the hour. Yet at this speed, or nc
speed, trains are often whirled of the tracks
and over embankments, at fearful risks 10
life and limb. One such whirling occurred
and was soon under our observation near
Crystal Springs, where dozen persons were
wounded and mutilated, solely as we believe,
because the wooden ties had become SO soft
and rotten that they did not hold the spikes
by which the rails are fastened. No such
miserable slip-shod and dangerous condition
Of a great thoroughfare could exist in any
but . country destitute Of the true idea of our
century. We see in the general dilapidation
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-06-08
Why this Change

Less than eight months ago, Mr. Greeley and
his friends applied for the admission Of their
representatives. from this city to Republican
convention. On the 29th Of September, 1871,
he dccnrd that his delegation "had agrced
upon draft OF a platlorm which frankly oid
on what grounds they wanted 10 make the
fight" OF that draft, thc following was "a
porliOn
ii. in this alarming crisis IN City aud
State affairs, the Republican Party rpieys
all good citizens 10 It's record. rs their
warrant for giving it their fullest cont
dence and support IN tie campaign, now
formally opening, OF TIE h0=est men
against the thieves.
IL abolished Slavery.
1t led III the suppression of the Rebel
lion.
1t preserved aud enlarged the Union.
IL promptly reduced he enormous
forces thus required to II peace footing.
1t has reduced the dcbl over two hun.
dred aud fifty millions of .hoilars ia the
last three We ,rs.
1t has simultaneously reduced public
taxation over two hundred aud fifty
millions OF dollars per aunurl.
IL has preserved peace Oh the frontier.
IL has won q friendly adjustment Of
the threalsIins troubles with Great
Britain.
III. For its conspicuous share in this
benefcent record, we indorse the Nation
al Rebublican Administration: -
We rca-ttrn the platform Of principles
laid down by the last National Rrepuli-
can ConventlOn:-
And, Oh these principles and this record,
with the ticket this dsy chosen, we APP
peal 10 all friends of honest government,
of whatever previous party association,
for aid III the triump plant victory we
unitcdIy pledge ourselves to win.
The Republican party has steally
gone forward in the prosecution ii the
measures for which il is 80 freely and
justly praieod III this platform, drawn up
by Mr. Greeley's delegation. 1t has
continued to reduce the debt. 1t is ell
gagged in further reducing taxation. 1t
lEls preserved peace on the frontier. 1t
is honest Y and cuurageouSly seeking to
save the friendly adjustment Of the
troubles with Great Britain, and, in all
tnlS oencncVnt record, the "Natlonal lie
publican Administration has cpnrinurd
10 bear u conspicuous share. Moreover,
the party has stood by the principles
laid down by the last Republican Con.
vention." Why, then, is not Mr.. Gree
ley still with the party? Simply be-
cause he has " crooked the pregnant
hinges of bis knee" before the Demo
cratic idol, and cXDects that "lhrilt y i'll
follow fawniug." We have 10 doupt
he is mistaken in his calculations. We
are cntiely willing TO repeat now his
own words OF september last, and, on
these principles and this record with
the ticket" chosen at Philadelphia
"appeal to all friends of honest gov
ernment, OF whatever previous part
association, for aid in the triumphant
victory we untedly pledge ourselves to
wiu"-N y Times
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1t is with Il feeling of sadness that we learn
of the death OF DR.. 5. $. FARRINGToN, of
Oconto, Wis, well known to our citizens
from his ateresdence among us. HIS mem
ory will he cherished by many Ashtabula
friends and we learn from the local papers
that his position in his new home was not less
pleasant than here. Few-says an Oconto
cotamporary--cyer came among us with
brighter prosnects-tew more respected. In
his profession he stood among the highest, in
his social relations he had few equals. Ills
was large, generous heart, perhaps too much
SO for his own welfare, and his extended circle
OF friends to-day mourn the loss of good
man, an honest citizen. His death occurred
on Sunday the end inst; his aye was 90 years
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MEANs WHAT HE SArs.-Though " cOnhrma-
tions strong as proofs of Holy Writ" and as
numerous as the sands on the sea shore, where
produced to prove that Dr. Pierce, the propre,
tor of Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy, is in earnest
and means what he says, when he offers $500
reward for any case of Catarrh which he can
not cure, yet there would be some skepiies and
iogies who would continue 10 shout, Handbag !
" HUMBUa |" 1T cannnt be. because DR.
Homespun says CatarFh cannot be cured"
Now, this DIR. IIomespun is the. identical,
good natured old fellow who honestly believes
and persists in declaring lhateihe earth is not
round or spherical, but fiat as slap Jack " and
does not turn over, otherwise the water would
all be spilled out of Deacon Rascoms mill
pond But Astronomical science has positively
demonstrated and proven that Or. lIomespun
is wrong in supposing this earth to be fat and
stationary, and medical science is daily Prov
ing the act that he is no less mistaken and be-
hind the times in regard to the durability of
Satarrh. In short, IL has been positively proven
that this world mOses and that medical science
% pF0gressfre-tbe opinion of DIR. Homespun
to the contrary notwithstanding That DR.
Sages Catarrh Remedy will cure Catarrh
thousands who have used it attest
Then bny it, and use 1t, in doupt do not stand.
You will find Il in drug stores all over the land.
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DECORATION DAY was observed at Geneva
with all the respect which the patriotic devo-
ton of the people seemed 10 suggest. AT Aus
tinburg, too, the day was very becomngly no
ticed. The classes of the Institute were ad
journed and the. students marched to the
church, joining with the people of the town.
Professor Tuckerman delivered an address,
and II procession was formed which proceeded
to the graves of the buried heroes. The poem
-"Cover them Over" by Carlton, was read by
p. d. Dodge, and during the reading the
graves were decorated with flowers. An ap-
propriate hymn closed the exercises.