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Hon. p. II. s. Pinchback LOuisi.
ana,

Tho Republican convention for the State
of Louisiana exhibited great good sense in
adopting resolution asking for the admission
of Gov. Pinchback to the seat to which he is
entitled in the United States Senate. The
failure to deal Justly by Governor Pinchback
on the part of the Republicans in the Senate,
is an outrage upon the State of Louisiana,
and upon the colored people of that State
particularly. 1t is cheering to the White
Leagies. The reendorsing of Governor
Pinchback and the demand for his admission
by representatives of the dominant party of
the State was the correct thing to do.
To keep Senator Pinchback out of his seat
in the Senate one day, after the opening of
Congress next winter, will be the continuance
of an outrage by the Republican party for
which the men who are doing their utmost to
bring on war against the negro, will be
joyful and thankful.
Louisiana is threatened with Il bloody con-
tiict before and during the election tins fall
Leagues have been forme USwhite men to
prevent ne groes from going to the polls :;
and the danger is that the sentiment of the
people will be falSiiied by illegal and manu-
featured returns. 1t is now we'll known that
the whites of Louisiana are organized as an
army Tor the purpose of depriving colored
American citizens Of the exercise of their
rights as citizens. What can be done to pro-
tect all classes of citizens in the State of
Louisiana" Is the Government Of the
United States awake to the demands of the
hour? The white people of Louisiana are
boldly preparing for race conflict, while
the black people are quietly producing cotton
and sugar. Arms are being bought, ammu-
milton is being purchased, preparations on an
extensive scale are being made openly and
dcliantly by the people of Louisiana for the
purpose of defeating the enforcement of the
laws and Constitution. As in l9G0-Gl, no
effort is being made to suppress the new re-
bellion against the United State. United
States officials in the South are giving to the
authorities in Washington due notice of the
threatening attitude Of the white people of
that section, but nothing apparently is being
done to check outrages and to inspire the
threatened populace with hope of protection.
The colored people in portions of Louisiana
arc living in dread of some horrible vista
ton. Is not the situation in the South sufii-
GENTLY alarming to warrant an extra session
Of Congress to consider and act upon the
necessities as presented by the condition of
affairs in that section: Are the freedmen,
the loyal negroes, to be given up to assas-
slnation because they are Republicans: The
blacks in Louisiana need and must have pro-
lection if it is proposed that they exercise
the rights guaranteed by the thirteenth,
fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the
Constitution.
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E'.ssiiard and PiMChback.

The satisfactory solution OF the disturbing
issue, which represented in hostile attitude
on the floor OF the state Convention, those
admitted champions Of the Republican party
Of this State, whose names stand at the head
CT this article, will be welcome news to the
hosts OF friends of the spirited rivals for the
Presidency of the State Central COMMITTEE of
the Republican party. Representatives of
the distinguishing elements of common
party, their arrangements contained a
menace to an organization which owes much
Of its success to their talents and their devo-
ton. And through the storm which BODIED
evil to their supporters, hope smiled on the
spectacle that witnessed their reconciliation.
While the highly complimentary vote by
which he was elected permanent President
of the Convention conveys an expression of
confidence in Mr.. Packard, we do not regard
it expressive Of any want Of that virtue in
his distinguished though defeated opponent.
Rightly construed, that vote was the gener-
Gus measure by which Republican Conven-
ten, composed almost exclusively of colored
men, proicssed Its respect to the wish Of
friendly and patriotic minority. Until the
taithtulness and efficiency of Marshal Pack
ard were put i'll question, there was no test
Of Senator pinchback's strength in the Con-
ventiOn.
With Colonel Packard for its presiding
| otilccr no danger Will befall the Republican
party of Louisiana through the apathy OF
malicasance of the Central Director. The
| validity Of Senator Pinchback's credentials
submits IA question beyond the jurisdiction
of State tribunals, and the final determine
| ton of his claim to seat in the United
States Senate, shall reflect the wishes OF
neither corrupt cliques nor moned rings.
:. Il. Packard has deserved we'll of the
Republicans of Louisiana. When he came
among them, they had no organization, and
they held their rights by a capriciOus tenure.
And the great party of which he is the cen
trail figure to-day, is indebted more for its
effectiveness to him than to any other living
man.
And Senator Pnchback holds a claim
against the Republican party of Louisiana
or which they can never fully compensate
him. They should not forget that more than
Roman devotion with which, two years ago.
he offered himself on the altar of his party.
When the fate If Rcpubicanism in Louisiana
depended on his courage and loyalty, he
proved himself equal to the trying emer-
gcncy, and his heroic conduct should never
be forgotten.--Ije1rWe (La.) EepuJlican.
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sketch Of scene familiar to all childhood
life IN the country-two boys on on the back
of horse which has stopped to drink from
woodland brook on its way home from the
black mith's. A dog on the rustic bridge on.
cages the attention Of the eldest boy. Van
Elten's landscape shows n charming stretch
of country, aud the ancient city Of Kinc-
ston, New York. Mr.. J. ID. Woodward fnr.
nishes general view of the Palisades "a
seen from the Hudson rivera striking pc.
turc The other illustrations in this number
are "A Bad Job,' from the original Of Siam
mel, showing the interior Of an armorcr's
shop; "Thc women OF Schorndorf," from
the original of HabcrlIn, historical picture.
three views of Lincoln, Cathedral, SHOWING
the church, the interior OF the Western Tran
sept, and Bishop highlands monument and
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Weekly is sound on the race question and
evinces disposition to deal with the subject
with carnestness. 1t is gratifying toahave a
journal Of such wide circulation, and, edited
with such acknowledged ability as is Huper's
Weekly, on the side of truth and justice. The
Rochester Express, aARepublican journal, un-
compromising in its loyalty to sound princi-
pies, in speaking of the situation in the
South, uses this language: "The great
question in the South to-day is the race ques-
ton. The negroes blindly and ignorantly
are lighting to retain their newly found rights.
Their enemies are bitterly striving to rob
them Of these rights. War actually exists
in many sections of the South, and as we
write dispatch reaches us, stating that the
Attorney General of the United States is
alarmed at th~aspect Of affairs in those Sec
tons. 1t may not be too late to avert the
impending struggle, but 1t will not be accom-
plished by compromising away the liberties
and rights Of any class, however humble and
despised. Justice will be avenged of her
contemners. The conflict of races which the
Louisville COurier-Journal airily welcomes
with the expression "The devil take the
hindmost," will be bitter one if preciptat-
ed, and in the meantime all the material in
terests of the South will be Frustrated, her
institutions, just rising from the dust of re-
bellion, overthrown, and The integrity of the
Union itself will be imperilled. These for
bodings may be extravagant, and we trust
that they are, but we remember the optimism
of many journals, and even of some astute
statesmen, when the rebellion Storm was
rising, and we notice that while the same
class have for months been saying that all
was peaceful and serene at the South, the
antipathies Of the freedmen and the whites
against each other have been Increasing.
The Republican party alone can be depend
ed upon to see that justice is done. No one
expects it from the Democracy. So much
greater, therefore, is the responsibility of the
party and its officials in power"
Just so far as the general Government can
60 in protecting all classes of citizens in the
enjoyment of citizenship rights, it is its duty
to go. The Democratic party is the white
mans party-composed of one class of citi-
zcns and bent only on advancing that class
at the expense of the liberties of the other.
The Republican party numbers in its ranks
all classes of citizens. Its aim is to promote
the interest of all alike. Through the latter
party, and through no other, now in exist
ence, can Justice and Liberty obtain COM
handing place in the policy of the nation.
With the Democratic party in power, war
of races would be more certain to be inallgu-
rated than with the Republican sentiment in
the ascendency. No true lover of his coun-
try can desire to see one-half of the nation
given up to the murder and outrage of its cit
liens as a vengeance for their loyalty in a
trying hour of the Unions extremity. De-
feat of the Republican party in the North
will be death to Union sentiment in the
South.
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Hate,

The following remarks OF General Tombs
expresses a sentiment that finds full favor
in the South. The White Leagues and Color
Line parties are the outgrOwth of such senti.
mcnts of hatred to the Union. The follow
ing is simply a straw indicating the direction
of the wind
a reporter of the Atlanta (Ga.) Herald re-
Gently, in conversation with Gen. Tombs
asked him if there was any truth IN the rumor
that he was going to run for Congress from
his district. He answered in his characters
tic style:
mot word OF it, sir l have been asked
to run by a great many gentlemen in my dis
trict, but if every man, woman and child in
this district was to rise up and press it upon
me would not take it. | hate the Govern
ment of the United States, and would give
my life to overthrow it. Hence, sir, as a
gentleman, could not accept Office in its SER
vice. It's question of honor with me. /
hate the Government and despise its dsci-
pies. | would not sit with the men who are
at present in Congress.
''If were admitted should soon be ex-
PEELED; for should rise at the first opportu.
nifty and denounce as utterly fraudulent the
infamous amendments. This would not be
tolerated as orthodox, and would shake the
dust of the Senate from my feet again.
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Cadet Smith.

Intelligence has reached us that Cadet
Smith has been dismissed from West Point
by the base and shameful treatment that he
received at the hands of the officers conduct
ing his examination. We are unable to give
our readers the statement of Mr.. Smith HIM
self, which appeared in full in the New Ma
TIONAL ERA; the perusal of which by any
pure any imprejudcial mind, would show
cOnclusively that more disgrace rested upon
the officers that examined him than his dis
mlssal from the academy. This great mon
ster prejudice on the account of color is seen
stalking over the General Government in one
way or other, and shows the number of mar
row-minded officers, their unmanly courage
and cowardice and their efforts to keep the
negro ignorant.
MIR. Smith deserves much praise for his
tOrtitude, perseverance and patience since
he has been in the institution. He has had
to encounter with many insults and host
of other prejudice of the deepest dye but
be has for the sake of his race wthstood the
bitter trials through which he has had to
undergo. Although Mr.. Smith was pre-
vented by the powers that be from making
his military career success, yet his people
will lay no blame ON his shoulders, but will
recognize and elevate him as the modern
young soldier of his race. The Republican
pa. ~ VI 'nio O1oCo III appreciation VI Ile var
liable services of this young soldier, and to
procure the advantages of his military train
ing, would do credit to itself by electing him
this fall to the Office of adiutant and inspec.
tor general, where he can put his theory of
tactics into practice. 1t behoOves us to do
what we can for our energetic young men,
and assist them in making name worthy of
this day and generation, as ignorance must
give way to the grand march of intelligence
and the high moral training of intellectual
truths Georgetown Is. c. Planet.
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Notes from Rlchin Oh u

Rev. John Jasper's church was dedicated
last Sunday. A large audience was present.
Rev. Richard Wells preached the sermon.
Rev. f. M. Brawley, of Lewiston, Pennsyl-
vania, preached to large congregation OF
the "Old Church" on Sunday, and lectured
in the same house Monday evening. Sub
ject: John Bunyan.
The Maison Doree is undergoing repairs.
Davenport's Hotel is to be supplied with
new furniture and two new billiard tables,
and complete reftting from bottom to top.
Chas. Otey, Esq, Of Howard University,
and Mr.. Chas. j. Malord, Of the Attacks
Guards, 60 to Ashland on Monday next for
a pleasure trip.
A wedding in high life takes place next
month, the couple being two Of the wealthiest
and best known citizens.
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Treason and Conspiracy.

The conclusion cannot be escaped that there
is weli-organized conspiracy IN the South to
murder the colored citizens there. The news
from Tennessee of the shooting of sixteen
negroes in cold blood is alarming. In view
Of the impending troubles, would it not be
well to call an extra session of Congress and
be prepared for the worst? Every quarrel
between a white man and a colored man is
magnified into an outbreak Of the negroes,
followed by the arming of the whites and
the lynching of colored men. How long is
this thing to last?
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senator PinChbaCk.

Hon. p. B. S. Pinchback has issued an
able address to the people of louisiana, in
which he takes occasion to state the reason
for the negro's faithfulness 60 tho Republi.
can party. We are unable to print the adj
dress entire, because, of want of space we
give, however, the following extract. 1t will
be seen that Senator Pinchback, in common
with oil true men Of our ~ace, supports the
Republican party, from the conviction that its
principles are just: .. ......
There is mistaken conception prevalent
relative to the basis of our fealty as a race to
the Republican party. Because said party
champiOned our rights in our darkest hours
and comprised them, we stand the acknowl.
edged grateful beneticiaries of Republican,
ism.
IL this alone were the ground of our party
allegiance, the conclusion, reached by the
white men who fought or labored for our po-
iitlcal no less than personal enfranchisement
that they and they alone were entitled to our
confidence, might be considered legitimate
and the feeling of gratitude alone would i'm.
pei the colored citizen to give large margin
and long tenure to the white men who Have
served us with counsel and guidance ; but we
wouiu DC paced, on such SuppOsltion, in
position neither creditable to our intelligence
independence, nor honesty. But this is not
the whole truth, nor even the most import
ant truth to be considered in understanding
the grounds of our political aflliation as a
people.
We forget no favors we repudiatc no obi
cations; but as citizen in fact and truth,
and not in name, our party associations pro-
coed not mainly upon so honorable q scnti-
ment as even gratitude, but upon the more
creditable and permanent basis of honest
conviction. We are Republicans and adhere
to the Republican organization upon the
broader basis that it is the party of progress,
that it has not only done a great work in the
redemption of race, but its principles are
SO broad, liberal and just, that it is able to
do an equally great work for the nation; and
if there were no favOrs bestowed with our
intelligent convictions unchanged-we should
be Republican still.
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Negroes Not the AgsreSSOrS.

The Boston Commonwealth in an editorial
on the situation in the South, uses the fol.
lowing language: "Whatever may result,
the North will never believe that the blacks
are the agcressors. They remember that
during the war the women and children were
left by the rebels to the care of these very
blacks, and not hair Of all their heads was
injured. They have not changed their ma
lures because they are now freemen. Abused,
it ia natural that they should in time turn up
on their oppressors but that they ever be-
can a conflict none will believe who gives
any thought to their history or character"
No. the negroes have not changed their ma
lures. and it is just as we'll to remember that
the rebels who have grown up under the bar
barism of slavery are still true to their
nature. They still cling to a love to
tyrannlze.
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Howard University.

1t will be seen by an adverti~ emcnt in our
columns, that Howard University will open
its Fall term on the 10th proximo. This In
stitution has already done great work in the
cause of education. Colored young men have
through Howard University found a waymto
the professions, and are now abroad in the
land increasing the respect Cor their race,
which 1t so much stands in need of. Prof
John NJ. Langston. who is well known to
the country, is the acting President, and as
in the past, will exert himself to further the
interests of the patrons Of this -n now great
Institution.
We publish in our District column a reada
BILE and interesting letter in relation to The
University. We wish for it continued sue
cess.
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THE following characteristic letter of GER.
RIT SMITH to FREDERIK DOUGLASS and
JOHN NJ. LANGsTON speaks so much truth
as we'll as so much of the great heart of its
noble author, that though not intended fol
the public eye, we are quite sure that Oul
readers will thank us, and that Mr.. SMITH
will pardon us for giving it place in oul
columns:
PETERBORo, August ;, 1874.
Hon. Frederick Douglass AMI Presiden,
Langston
DEAR FRIEND: 1 do not forget that How.
ard University needs money; hence l send
you my draft for 81, 900.
If we would save this guilty nation we must
educate its deeply wronged colored people.
Heaven help Howard University-its
teachers and students
Cordially yours,
GERRIT SMITH.
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pB- Hon. GERRIT SMITH, who has lived
the grandest life, and gwen awaymore money
for benevolent objects than any man we can
now think Of, in America, has recently sent
his draft for one thousand dollars to Freder-
lex Douglass and Jonn Mercer Langston, in
aid of Howard University. Long may the
good man live to do good and see the fruits
of his labors.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-08-27

Riches never showed pair of wings mea.
surfing more from tip to tip than in the case of
Coal Oil JOHNNY, the whilom young millionaire
OF the oil regions, who, after rising from the
humble position of teamster to the wealth of
a prince, has again subsidized into agricultural
pursuits, and is glad to plough all day to make
dollar or two.
California produced 100000 oranges
last year.
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This is the way in which an observer elias.
sites them: The Comanches have concealed
look; the Kiowas more fearless and open; the
Apaches are steady set. The Sioux have all
three of these looks and more to suit occa-
siOns.
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Periodicals.

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September issue. The pictures are charming
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