Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-19

ee-Cosversation, Incidents,
a Ride, etc. I'D fLNJI
Atlanta Constitution, June ls.
But few men IN the Northern Church
have been so talked of in late years as
Bishop Haven, on account Of his pro-
nounced and repeatedly asserted views
on the subject of the colored race.
Many remarks attributed to him have
circulated through the press all over
the country, which, may or may not
have been true. Among others is the
one that he expressed a hope to live
long enough to see negro In the Pres
idential chair. Many of such reports
are exaggerated, but one thing Is quite
certain, Bishop Haven is 81 -.
A RADICAL EXTREMIST
on the subject of our colored friend
and brother" IL our memory Is not
at fault, a delegation from Lloyd street
Church, in this city, demonstrated earn
estly against his appointment to a
Southern Bishopric or charge. But
whether from excess of love for us, or
from some other motive. the Northern
Methodist Council of Bishops disre-
garded the petition and put him over
the fold of that church in this section
He has been sojourning IN Atlanta
for some days In discharge of his
duties, and while here an incident has
occurred which places him IN the fore
most ranks of the
CIVIL RIGHTS HOSTS,
emitting him to the highest claims for
leadership. He is public man, and
his acts as well as views upon the great
political and social questions agitating
the country are matters of public inter-
est which should be given to the peo-
pie. We consequently lay before the
readers of the Constitutions most nota-
BILE incident of his stay in Atlanta
A few days since it came to our ears
from a gentleman IN this city that
somebody had told him that he had
heard that somebody said that Bishop
Haven had ''taken
SUPPER WITH A NEGRO.
So we went straight for that item, and
our reporter, after some difficulty and
delay, worked it up.
The fortunate African is DR.. Bad
ger, worthy colored dentist of this
city. Having stposted himself pref
ty thoroughly, the reporter sought con-
firmation. he was glad to find that
the individual so blessed was not at all
willing to take the suggestion based on
the famous remark of Bob Toombs to
distinguished gentleman as to the
time he fought to have died" Our
colored brother had GLORY enough for
one day." but he evidently wants more
days, with or without the glory.
Stumbling into a pleasant and COM
Portable dental Office (by chance, of
course). the reporter went at 1t thusly;
why, how are you, Badger; Is this
your Officer"
Certainly" he replied, Il have been
here long time"
"How are you getting on!
Every good, indeed; my business is
good, thanks to many white friends"
"Glad to hear it. And, by the way
you had a distinguished honor the
other night, as WELL"
you, look here" said the Doctor,
snow don't put that in the paper. l
was Just expecting The Constitution to
get hold of it. You come here just
for that"
But didn't he take supper with You,
Badger? He is only living up to his
principles"
And the reporter, to be honest, told
him that he did come for that very pur
pose mentioned. The result was that
his information was confirmed.
On last Friday Bishop Haven took
supper with Badger and his family at
their residence. A young lady, the
Bishops daughter, with small and, as
Badger said in reply to question. a
Every select party" also enjoyed there
past, of which we have heard that it was
A sUMPTUoUs AFFAIR,
Astounding in dainties, rich in CONVEX
sation, and sparkling with good feel
ing, wit and enjoyment.
DR.. Badger showed himself a capital
host, and, determined 10 leave no cour-
tesy unperformed, took the Bishop and
his daughter to
RIDE IN A CARRIAGE.
The Bishop has evidently eclipsed
his Northern rivals. He is far ahead
of the most rabid of the social equality
howlers, or civil Fighters, which means
almost the same, but who are fonder of
preaching than practicing. The Bishop
has shown his faith by his works.
We hope sincerely that none of our
Atlanta darkies will perish from sheer
envy, for Badger Is deserving Of his
good fortune. He is a good dentist,
and has the reputation of gentleman.
If white men court his society, surely
he can't be blamed for it. And We
don't charge him one cent for this big
advertisement-nor the Bishop either.