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Mr.. FREDERICK DOUGLASS,
Washington, d. {.
Death Of VILLA mn e.. Nell.
\ ours, very respectfully,
J. l.. ALCoRN.

No common loss has been sustained by the
colored people of this country in the death
Of Willia,s CsaTell. He was Of the most
modest, amabie and selt-sacriicing men we
ever knew.
The article we copy from the Boston Com
monceaHh is an admirable and deserved trib-
ute to the deceased, and we commend it to
our readers as Il better expression of our own
appreciation of him than any we ourselves
could write in the same space.
Mr.. Nell was q noiseless worker in the
cause Of his people. The good that he did
for his race came not out Of the storm and
whirlwind, but of the still small voice. He
acted upon the malign powers about him and
overcame them, not by the force of direct
eXerton, but by the silent qualities of his
own mind and heart What Uncle Tom was
by religion, William c. Nell was by nature,
except that the piety Of the one looked to-
wards God, and that Of the other looked
towards man.
Mr.. Nell was less concerned about the
Heaven he could not know, than about the
welfare of the world with which he was ac-
quainted. He was decidedly a man who
loved his fellow men, and especially the most
despised and hated class to which he himself
belonged. He was no orator, and not very
powerful writer, though much better writer
than speaker. He was remarkable for his
painstaking in accommodating facts. Nothing
occurred anywhere, knowledge of which
could be used in making a favorable impress
sion for his race, which he did not seize upon
and endeavor to utilize.
With the Commonwealth we hope some
friendly and capable hand will be found to
take up his unfinished work at the point he
left it, and give lis his work completed. In
any case, we shall have enough in his yindi-
cation of the black mans patriotism in the
revolution to hold the name of William c.
Nell in grateful memory.
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The FreedMan's Bank.

1t Is impossible to read the report of Banl,
Examiner Meigs on the condition. of the
Freedman Savings Bank and not be thankful
that Frederick Douglass is placed at its head.
"A load so mighty must needs be placed upon
Just such strong Shoulders 1t may indeed
be true that the new President has but little,
IL any eXperience-that he steps upon the
deck OF ship with little know ledge Of her
rigging, her sea worthiness, latitude, lon4i-
tude, and in fact with little knowledge of any
kind concerning her or her crew, or her Of
ticers'-yet, as saith the maxim, IA living
dog is better than a dead lion" Frederick
Douglass measurably ignorant of the ways
and the wires of the great Banking world, is
TO be preferred to any other man (Wm.
Whlpper possibly eXcepted), howsoever eX-
pert he may be in his wisdom and for the
reason, that the Bank just now stands more
IN need OF character, than it does oftechncal
lore. And Douglass superabomds in a well
earned and well preserved character !;
which ii transferred to the Bank, as we may
nope it will be, will more than compensate
for the possible deficiency of S2l7 $50.
1t it to be hoped then, that Congress will
not allow itself to be led into precipitate leg
lslation, under the lead of Mr.. Bromberg.
member from Alabama. OF course, it is not
expected that the institution that promises
SO much good for the Freedmen, should re-
ceive favor in his eyes, but 70 Mr.. Maynard
chairman OF the Committee on Banking and
currency, and to Gen. Hawley, one of its
most influential members, and to the thought
lul men IN Congress generally, Republicans
especially, do we look for such action as will
give President Douglass q fair opportunity
to show his power to put the Bank beyond
all imaginable peril. From the Christian Re
cOrder.
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Negroes Among Eadians.

The Civil Rights Bill has passed the Senate,
and gives all rights that any American citizen
may enjoy to every colored man. There are
now some five Or six thousand colored people
in the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations
These people are not allowed to vote or hold
office, and are declared the right to educate
their children in the public schools. These
people have held conventions and passed
resolutions asking the Congress of the United
States to legslate to them the rights that
their race now enjoy III every State, Terri
tory, and Indian nation in all this broad land,
with the singular and striking exception of
the two Indian nations above named. There
IS now being made n strong effort by the
friends of these colored people to procure
Congressional legislation that will give them
the rights contemplated by the fourteenth
and fifteenth amendments to the COnstitu-
ton. And by the treaty made with the
Choctaw and Chickasaws in the year 1866, a
bill was introduced into the House from the
Judiciary Committee, by Gen. b. F. Butler,
with view of securing to these people their
rights, from which they have been so long
debarred. This bill has now gone to the
Senate, having passed the House by large
majority. are sorry to learn that the
effect of the bill was damaged by an amend
ment in the House, but hope that this evil
may be iemedied in the Senate, and the bill
passed. The general elections are coming
Off in the Chickasaw nation in August, and
there are now before that country questions
OF the greatest importance, and it is much
to be hoped that the bill may pass this ses-
sion, so that these Indians may have voice
IN the settlement Of those questions that
greatly affect their future and the future of
their progeny. These people, we learn, are
an agricultural people, and are the most in
dustrious, quiet, orderly and law-abding
class living in the above-named nations. By
dint of toll, industry, and economy, they
have founded their homes and are now pros
porous and successful farmers; and if they
can have a voice in the direction of the Gov
eminent under which they live, will no doubt
contribute greatly to its successful operation
and management
During the late civil strife these cOlored
people were loyal to the Federal Govern
mcnt, and all of them that could escape the
bonds of scrvitude and make their way to the
Federal lines enlisted in the Union army
and fought to maintain and preserve this
glorious Union. And these people, now that
the shackles Of bondage have been stricken
from them, sigh aud pray for the right to
participate in the franchise of the Govern
ment under which they live. They have
petitioned this privilege of the Indian gov
eminent for nine consecutive years. But
the Indians have turned deaf ear to their
cries. Now, in their hour Of dark despair,
they turn in prayer to Congress and ask of
that body such legislation as will secure to
them their rights.
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Obituary..

John II. Butler Jr. died in Charleston,
South Carolina, on the 9TH day of May 1874
aged "a years. In the early part ofhs life he
attended the principal schools then open to
him in Baltimore, where he made rapid and
great progress in his studies. After passing
through the regular course of studies in the
common schools, he was sent, by his father,
to Wilbeforce College, Ohio, in which Institu-
ton he remained until it burned down, which
occurred in 1864, having spent there nearly
two years. After this his father brought him
back to Baltimore and he entered the Normal
School in that city, where he distinguished
himself as first class scholar. He then
commenced the study of Bookkeeping under
the instruction of Prof. Wood, then Principal
ofthe Douglass Institute, under which instruc-
ten he became thoroughly qualified to take
first class positions in all Banking, and such
like institutions. After this his father sent
him to the Howard university, in Washing
ton, D. c.; here, studying Law Qor he chose
that for his profession) he always stood at
the head Of his class, and gradual ed with
the highest honors. He held high position
in the Freedman's Bank, in Washington D.
Z. for some twelve months, and was then sent
to c harleston S. G. as Assistant Cashier in
simlier institution, which position he held
until the day of his death. He was held in
Charleston s. G. by all classes, white and
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Senate Vote OIs the Civil Rights
Hill.

The yeas and nays in the Senate upon the
passage of the Civil Rights Bill were as fol-
lows:
Yeas-Messrs. Alcon, Allison, Boutwell,,
Buckingham, Conkling, Flanagan, Frelins-
huysen, IIamlin, Harvey, Howe, ingalls,,
Mitchell, Morrill, of Vermont, Oglesby, Pat
terson, Pease, Pratt. Ramsey, Robertson,
Sargent, Scott, Spencer, Stewart, Wadleish,
Washburne, West, Window and Wright-29.
Nays-Messrs. Bogy, Foreman. Carpenter,
Cooper, Davis, Hager, Hamilton of Mary land,
Johnston, Kelley, Lewis, Nc Creary, Merri,
mon, Norwood, Ransom, salisbury and
Stockton--iG.
Messrs. Morton, Cameron, Hitchcock,
Chandler, Ferry of Michigan, sherman and
Logan who would have voted for the bill,
were paired with Messrs. Stevenson, Thur
man, Upton Bayard, Denny, Goldthwait and
Gordon, who wonld have voted against it
The only Republicans who voted against
the bill were Carpenter of Wisconsin on Con-
sttutional grounds. and Lewis of Virginia.
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The louisa ma Case.

The case Of the Senator elect from Louisi-
ana, will be brought up for action as soon
as the Carpenter bill is disposed of. Should
this bill be laid upon the table, as it is gener-
ally conceded that it will be, the Senate
certainly will not stultify itself, by longer neg
lecting to accord Hon. P. B. S. Pinchbac k
the seat in the Senate to which he is justly
entitled. This course strikes us as the only
one that can be taken. For it cannot be
held that Legislature which is competent to
pass upon the votes that elected the Govern
or. aud Lieutenant Governor, Of louisiana,
and made laws involving life and property,
to the extent Of millions of dollars, as in the
law funding the debt of Louisiana, and to
propose amendments to the constitution
which the people are compelled to act upon,
that such legislature is incompetent to elect
a United States Senator-a duty which the
Constitution of the United States imposes
upon the Legislatures of the several States
of the Union. OF course if Congress declares
that the Government of Louisiana, as at pres
ent constituted, is an illegal one, Senator
elect Pinchback, will necessarily have to
share the fate of the rest of the officials of
that Government. But Congress makes no
such declaration, nor does it seem disposed
to do anything of the sort. In view of this
the colored people of the country, are con-
strained to consider the neglect to deal justly
by Gov. Pinchback, an exhibition Of color
phobia which they had hoped no longer held
sway, in the Senate of the United States.
Our race needs representatives in the Sen
ate, and the courage, manliness and ability
Of Senator-elect Pinchback, are the quail
ties which make it desirable for our people
that he should benefit by the logical sequence
Of the recognition of the present Louisiana
government.
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Hon. james l.. AicOrn.

Frederick Douglass, Esq, having adj
dressed letter to Senator Alcorn, express
ing his qualification for the able and manly
speech of the Senator in behalf Of equality
before the law, has received the following
from the Senator, which we have been per-
mitted to publish:
UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER,
WASHINGTON, May &c, 1874.
Ny Dear Sir: Your letter of the 25th inst,
in which you are pleased to express satisfac-
ton with my speech on the Civil Rights Bill,
was not received by me until yesterday. In
reply, l beg to assure you 1 derive great
pleasure in receiving from you this proof of
your appreciation of my support of the
measure. The Fourteenth Amendment to
the Constitution of the United States levelled
the distinctions of race heretofore existing
in the nation. Our legislation must proceed
with strict reference to the text of the Con-
shtution. Let us be logical and we shall be
just. Southern man as | am, acquainted
with your race as / am, charged with their
representation on the floor of the Senate,
how else could have acted? And | may
be permitted to add that the course | have
pursued is but the response Of my heart, and
stands approved by my judgment. Thank
ing you for the friendly spirit of your letter,
l am, dear sir.
Yours, very respectfully,
J. l.. ALCoRN.
Mr.. FREDERICK DOUGLASS,
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Charles Summers First Appear
ance Before A E.yceU,ss.

In 1884 the colored people of Boston were
making commendable efforts for their own
elevation, and among other nstrumcntalities
they had an association known as the Adel-
phic UniOn.'' Before this society Mr.. Sum-
ner was invited to lecture. He accepted and
on the appointed evening appeared dressed
in the prevailing fashion of the times-white
vest, white neck-tie, white gloves, swallow
tailed coat with brass buttons and patent
leather boots. Just think! The best read,
most refined, eloquent and gentlmanly young
man of the nineteenth century in courtly at
tire, in dingy, dimly-lghted hall, standing
before an audience of less than hundred
negroes, hated as the negroes were forty
years ago. Humble beginning that, for Amer-
cas- most renowned statesman. When ask
ed why he was so particular in his appearance
on that occasion, he replied. "If you want
a people to respect themselves you must show
that you respect them. - DR. William
Wells Browns eulogy on Mr.. Sumner.
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the South, will have q superior prosperity.
Those States in which the black mans rights
are ignored should be made to know the loss
OF the necessary labor to develop their
resources. While such loss will be just pun
ishment to negotiating and negro-abusing
States, 1t can be made an incalculabe gain
to the negro. And it is for the latter con-
sideration alone that we have an interest.
The upbuilding Of our race in this country,
the newly-enfranchised and emancipated citi-
zens, is our aim. Through the instrument
atty OF wealth and education our desire can
be gratified. We must become possessed of
land as the stepping stone to wealth. Land
must be sought in this country, where it can
be had at the cheapest rate, and of the most
productive character, in States or Territories
whose laws and whose policy deal justly by
all citizens.
We hope that the landless colored people
OF Georgia where their rights ara not re-
spected, and of Tennessee where their
schools are of an inferior order, and taught
by incompetent white young girls, will con-
slider seriously the question as to their duty
to themselves under these circumstances.
The desire of the white people of Georgia is
Tor the blacks to remain among them and per-
form the labor. The design is to keep them
in poverty and ignorance as the easier con-
dition from which to enforce a slavish
obedience. The black mans ultimatum
should be that our manhood and citizenship
rights must be respected, or we desert your
plantations and seek fields of profit to our
selves, where the wealth of our labor will
bring us respect and justice.
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COlOred DeillagOgueS.

We find that an article, with the above
title, which we some weeks ago copied from
the National Republican of this city, is being
commented on by many of our exchanges.
The fact that we published the article with
out comment is cited as proof that we APP
proved it. This is certainly true, we do
approve it. We feel that the day has come
when the cause of the negro requires the
exposure Of those demagogues among our
people who seek only their own advancement
at the exDense of the whole race
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INDICTMENT

Any one sending us $3.50 will receive
the New NATIONAL ERA and Woods
Monthly Magazine for one year, to-
gether with beautiful chrome Of the
Yosemite Valley, or fine photograph of
either Frederick Douglass, Esq, or Tous-
saint L'Ouverture, as they may choose.
This chrome is fine copy of piece of
natures grandest work, and is not presented
in the usual limited style-its dimensions,
14x2O makes picture of very desirable
size
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Senator C1nOveT.

We called attention last week to the fact
that Senator Conover did not vote for the
Civil Rights Bill We gladly print the fol-
lowing from the Congressional Record as an
explanation of Mr.. Conover's absence from
the Senate Chamber:
PERSONAL EXPLANATIoN-CIvIL RIGHTS.
Mr.. COnover. wish to state that l was
temporarily absent in the restaurant when
the vote was taken on the passage of the
CIVIL Rights Bill. l regret it, for had been
here desired to vote in favor of the passage
of the bill.
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Mixed Schools.

Those who oppose the Civil Rights Bill
on the ground that it will destroy the COM
mon school system of the South, will find by
the pcrusal OF letter published in another
column, and written by Thomas Conway,
Esq, that the experience in one of the most
bitter pro'slavery and rebel States shows
how false this theory Of opposition is. We
have never yet heard one sound reason given
why we should not have equality in public
schools. and none can be given.
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colored, in the highest estimation, and not
only so, but lored by all. AS to amiability
and moral character there is no need for one
word to be said to any one who knew him.
All who knew him, lament his death and they
deeply sympathize.with the bereaved family /;
and better than all he died with hopeful as
surancc of blissful Immortality.
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To correspondents.

The gentleman who sent us communica-
ton in response to W. G. ROanc would have
seen it in print; but for the fact that it is so
faulty written that it is impossible for the
reader to comprehend the writer. We have
IN justice to the writer withheld the csmlnu-
nication. Writers should be very careful i'm
preparing manuscript for publication.
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For the information and convenience of
our readers, we publish the following abstract
of the postal laws of the United States. We
advise our readers to cut this out and pre-
serve it for reference:
Postal cards, one cent each, go without
further charge to all parts Of the country.
All letters to all parts of the United States,
three cents per half ounce.
Local, or "drOp" letters, that is for the
city or town where deposited, two cents if
delivered by carriers, and one cent if there is
no carrier system.
For newspapers and magazines, regularly
issued and sent to regular subscribers, the
following rates per quarter of three months,
payable in advance at the office where re-
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Take Notice.

Our friends should be particular in address,
ing letters to publishers of this paper not to
add "AND CITIZEN" 1t is possible that
letters intended for us have fallen into the
hands of those whose attempt to destroy the
paper has led them into all sorts of annoying
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cay The Rochester On. " Express is not
only an ably-conducted newspaper, but it is
always sound on questions of justice. 1t is
needless to say th,t it supports the Civil
Rights Bill.
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An instructor asked French girl why beer
in French was feminine. She replied that it
was probably owing to the fact that the boys
liked it so well.
The overflow in Louisiana will reduce the
Gotten crop OF the South about 300, 900 bales,
an amount sufficient to produce very per-
ceptable effect on the general market.
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who favor justice to all men.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-26
THE VETO OF THE FREE MARKET BILL

THE VETO OF THE FREE MARKET BILL.
Governor Kellogg has felt it to be his
duty to interpose his veto in the celebrated
free market bill case. We have heretofore
Civ en- our reasons tor opposing the act to
prohibit the free traffic here in articles of
food. We have seen both systems tried.
and have once experienced a sense Of re-
lief at the removal Of unreasonable re.
strictions which had been imposed upon
vendors Of poultry. eggs. vegetables. fish.
game, etc.
Under the protection Of the present law
two establishments have grown up on
Canal street which are worth more to the
people Of this city than the whole revenue
derived from the public markets. Ten or
twelve years ago such conveniences were
impossible. and persons in search of
table supplies were dependent solely
upon the Lucksteys in the public
markets. who generally combined TO.
gether SO that o turkey for which
the producer had been paid seyenty-iiye
cents, was sold to the consumer for three
or four dollars. Chickens. eggs. fruits OF
al, kinds and fish shared the same fate.
and were no: only irregular in supply,
but high in price and poor in quality.
We hear predictions made that the bill
VIII &c: be passed over the Governors
veto. bu. we doubt whether q majority o:
both houses can be found 70 press the
matte. at this lats stage in the session.
There is a feature Of monopoly in this
bill. which is inferior only in the mag.
n.tude Of the interests involved to the
famous siaughterhouse bill o: 1868.
which has proved such fruitful source
Of discomfort and litigation. We hope
and believe the Governor will be sus.
tanned in the jus. attitude he has assumed,
and that the veto VIII be sustained.
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TRIAL OF THE GRANT PARISH PRISONERS.

IN common with all other good citizens,
we are glad the prisoners indicted for muir.
ders alleged to have been committed in
Gran: parish have reached the term of
their imprisonment on the charge. and
now enter upon their trial. We car no:
comprehend the point urged agains: the
jurors that they may have been taken from
one or the ether political party. and there.
fore can not return an impartia! verdict.
Surely those who urge such an objection
can no. remember that the ciiense charged
is not political but violation OK positive
law. and that therefore whether a juror
belong, to one Or another party can no.
affect his decision whethe, the persons Or.
raignci have committed the technica! Of
Tense charged. 1t is an :mputation on
juror who votes the Republican ticket
to charge that he would hang an
inaocen: man who does 10: vote
tha: ticket. II is just as bad to alieso
That . juro: who votes the Democratic
ticket would acluit murderer who votes
tie Democratic ticket. There arc enough
objections 8. the common Law 10 secure an
impartial jury. and there is even the relief
of a changed venue, if the prisoner alleges
ioca! prejudice as reascn for removing
the trial elsewhere. There is no provision
o: law disquahfying . juror tor political.
more than for religious opinion. but the
protection Of the prisoner is far larger and
more liberal than if restricted to special
causes Of disqualification. Jurors may be
challenged for cause, O. tor 1.-THE .faronr.'
which need allege no cause a: all,
and the juror is asked. whether
be has made up and expressed
an opinion as to the guilt or inno-
cence of the prisoner which would pre-
vent him from giving an impartial trlal
upon the ofense charged in the indiet-
ment. Upon this comprehensive inquiry
be is sworn. IT. then, the juror permit
his political, religious, or other ,associa--