Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-07-11

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tured. The fourth case is that of
Henderson county. The fifth be-
ing the case published in our last
issue. No argument is necessary
to show that these acts are the d.
rect and logical result of the lead
ers of the Radical party in Con-
gress in pandering to the demands
OF the negro for social equality.
Summerville Falcon: July =.
Oscar Williamson (colored) made
an insolent speech at Williston last
Saturday evening, in which he said:
am gong to have my social rights
let it cost what it will, if have to
ride in the blood of whites TO my
bride bits. l am ready TO begin
now and die before night if neees-
sary.' Pointing to the academy he
| asked: Are we allowed to send
our children there2 No. But we
will have our children on top if 1t
sinks every white child in Fayette
county to hell At the close of
this villainous haranguc n negro
living on the Puliiam place mount
ed box and proposed three cheers
for the speaker and his sentiments,
which were heartily given. Had It
not been for the presence of a few
old, thoughtful citizens, who ad-
vised to the contrary, this impudent
scoundrel, Williamson, would doubt
less have met the fate he richly de-
served. This incident suggests
grave apprehensions in regard to
the future relations that are to
exist between the two races.
White people, do not delude your
selves with the fanciful, Iulling be-
lief that the masses of the negroes
will never indorse such measures.
They always follow their leaders, no
matter where they lead. We now
sound the note of warning. Such
an incendiary policy, if not nIpped
in the bud, will inevitably lead to
riot, bloodshed and a war of races.
EDITORS WIG AND TRIBUNE:
In my travels over the country il was my
privile-seito fallin At Mason's Grove on Fri
day the 18th Of June, where l attended the
closing exercises OF the Rev. Mr.. Days
school. The occasion, though unpretend
ing, was one OF very marked interest The
day was devoted 10 examination, essays
and declamatiOns, in the usual order
While there was no attempt at display,
there was IN all 4 decided demonstration OF
Whist they had been doing during the ses-
sion. There was no special favOrs shown
70 the students whereby a deception might
be psimed upon the people, but like the
good servants who improved their talents
when called upon to act their parts they
came al once and rendered up their aC-
counts IN such a manner A. TO do honor 10
themselves and to their most worthy teach
er, a well As TO the satisfaction and graft
hcation OF all present. Thus the day pass
ed most pleasantly.
The people must exert themselves in /
supporting our country schools. Il Is a /
mistaken idea that towns are the most I
suitable for the education OF the young.
Yea, the reverse l. frequently true, but IN /
less those out of the towns labor unitedly !
and earnestly for the support of their /
schools many viii be driven to the ncces- I
sity of resorting thereto for the ace mplish- /
ment of this end. Now, my fellow coun- 4
tTymen, Will we not be aroused upon this .
subject, for fearful are the impending con-
sequences of ths present state OF things. /
To all who feel disposed TO patrOniZe good I
country schools, l would earnestly recon-
mend the above mentioned school.
Mason, sGrOye, IS Is well known by many,
Is a beautiful and heiithy locality, two
miles East Of Gadsden, accessible 10 the
railroad, society excellent free from many
OF the wees SO prevalent in our land. The
teacher, L. 3. Day. i most worthy, CON-
petent, energetic ana perseveTinS christian
gentleman, who looks Te all the interests Of
the institution; strict yet mild IN govern
ment. a SPECIAL beauty in all i, he looks
not only to the mental culture but also TO
she moral aud religious improvement End
training Of bis pupils The next session
will Commence lst Monday in August
OBSERVER
Mason's Grove, June 26tb, 1874.