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Hon. John Il. Lynch.

The above-named gentleman, and member
of the House of Representatives, has been
made the target for the race-hate poisoned
arrows of the editor Of the New York Tribune.
Mr.. Lynch made speech in a Republican
caucus of the members Of the House, in which
he stated that colored men would adhere to
the Republican party. The Tribune fortunes
that remark into meaning that colored men
would support corrupt men rather than the
upright and honest (:) ex-slaveholders in the
South.
We are unable to see less corruption in
buying and selling human beings, and rob-
blng them Of the reward of their labor, than
in overtaxng Il community and dverting the
revenue from the public treasury to the pri.
vate pocket. Nor are we able to distinguish
less infamy in numbering negroes by ku-
kluX-klans, and burning down school
houses, and killing and driving away the
teachers Of colored people, than in the most
astounding charges os fraud and corg.ptiOns
brought against carpet-baggers and their
negro allies. 1t wa s to escape the more than
corrupt conduct Of eX-slavehOlders that the
negroes became the allies of the new -comers
in the South. The one threatened death
and destruction to the negro if he dared to
exercise the rights of a man and citizen
and the other assisted him in protecting
himself. Ifany suffer from corruption in some
of the Southern localities, it is primarily be-
cause Of the brutality of the eX-slaveholder rs
towards the negro.
The malice exhibited in the Tritune's i'm
piled charge that Mr.. Lynch is a corrupt tool
of Northern Adventures cannot injure him,
as Mr.. Lynch is known to be an honest and
upright mau, and is highly respected IN his
district as we'll as at the Capital.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-18

All the talk about Gen. Grants desire to
be nominated for third term is the veriest
nonsense ever published. We do not believe
that he would accept another nomination
under any circumstances likely to exist, much
less that he is intriguing for it, as some of
his political opponents dishonesty allege,
and some of his political friends stupidity fear.
IL is undoubtedly true, as the Troy On. Y. }
Times, who is personal friend of the Pres-
dent, asserts that 'thcre never was time
in the life of Gen. Grant when he contem-
plated third term. His best friends know
this to be fact. The subject is distasteful
to him, and whenever he refers to it (Which
is very seldom) he does so with Impotence
and dislike" Since Washington no one
las filled the Executive chair Of the nation
who has exhibited so little personal ambi-
lion, SO little desire to increase lis power,
and earnest determination to so discharge
the high duties intrusted to his hands as best
to promote the welfare of the people and the
home of the nation. No intelligent man be.
lieves he wishes to retain office beyond his
present term, or that he will consent to serve
another, and no honest man has or ever viii
make so absurd charge. 1t is invented by
political kuaves who can find no real ground
of complaint against the President, and so
have to resort to this downright falsehood.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-18
Indiscrimisat; 'ai.tical Criticism

The New York Times Of Il recent date, in
an article on "polltical criticism" expresses
some surprise that its slap-dash style of as.
saulting every public measure that don't
chance to harmonic with its notions and
the motives Of every man who don't sustain
the policy it has marked out. Now, the
trouble with the Times is, though one of the
very ablest and best papers in the Union, and
on the whole, one of the most reliable Re-
publican organs of public opinion, it has
fallen into the notion that it is infallible, and
therefore, tolerates no difference CT opinion
on the part of others.
If the majority of Congress fail, by their
votes, to sustain its views on public ques-
tons, they are charged with having disgraced
themselves, dishonored the nation, and
struck fatal blow at the interests of the
country. This has been its course in regard
to the vote on the currency question, the
civil service scheme, and every proposition
on which Congress has venturel to differ
from it. It's indiscriminate abuse of all who
voted for what is called the ''intlltion" bill,
IHOuSu Ihcic 10 III pioot tutt tIitl uou ian
ly represent the majority Of the people, has
been admirably calculated to ALLEVIATE Re-
publican friends Of the measure, and to
weaken, if not divide the Republican party.
Congress is only admitted to be honest OF
sensible, when it harmonizes with the
Times. We like good honest, fair discrimin-
atng criticism, but none of us have a right
to assume and charge that all who differ
from us are either rogues or fools. The
Times has rendered some glorious service to
the country by its exposures of frauds III
high places, and it deserves, as it has received
and must continue to receive all praise from
the people for these invaluable services.
But it seems to have fallen in the habit o
denouncing just as bitterly, and nearly the
same terms, Republicans who differ from il
on questions of national policy as it does
Tammany and other Democratic thieves
Its wonderful success in unearthng ras'
cality seems to have rendered it difficult for il
to see any distinction between opposing wha
it declares to be right and honest, and per
petrating positive frauds upon the people.
is the duty as it is the right of editors to urge
by all the energy and zeal they can com
mand, their view upon those in authority
But has he a right to impugn the motives ant
assail the integrity of those its arguments fai
to convince:
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-18
Democratic EfrOMtery.

There is no parallel in the history of poll
tics, in this or any other country, to the
shameless and brazen-faced efi'rontery of the
leaders and press Of the Democratic party in
demanding of the people restoration to pow
er that they may inaugurate more ecOnomi-
cal and honest administration of public af-
fairs, and in holding the Republican party
responsible for the public debt! Having
plunged the nation into civil war for the
extension aud perpetuation Of slavery, they
now ask the people to repudiate that party
because it incurred debt in Its efforts to put
down their rebellion and save the Union,
and to place them again in power. The Dem
ocratic press and its leaders in Congress are
,leafening the public ear with their ferocious
bowls against the Republican party for as.
sessing tax upon the people to meet the
interest on the debt their treason caused and
the other expenses of the government grow
ing out of the rebellion.
They claim that they are the men to whom
the people should confide the government
and entrust its financial management, hold
ing out as an inducement for this act of mad
ness the encouragement that by such means
they will lessen the taxes of the people, and
put an end to all frauds, extravaganza and
corruption of every kind. They have the as.
surance to imagine that not only will their
treason to the country be forgotten and the
fact that but for their rebellion there would
neither have been public debt or taxes OF
any kind, but that while in power, fraud
corruption, dishonesty and incompetency
were the leading characteristics Of their va.
rious administrations, and as the country
was brought to the very brink oc bankrupt
cy before they plunged it in civil war.
And now, after inhicting this disgrace. hui
initiation and intamy mon the nation, they
claim that they are the only party that can
restore il to its former conditions. To trust
them again wouldf imply greater stupidity or
wicksdness on tlA part Of the people than
The A1asf would SLOW who sou,d entrusL the
safety of his PROPERTY and the lives Of his
wife and children 10 the incendiary who had
been detected in attempting to burn the one
and murder the other. The American peO-
pie have not been in the habit of exhibiting
such wicked folly as this, and if they should
once more cntrust the government to the
traitors who labored SO hard to destroy it,
they will give the strongest proof ever yet
presented that the people are unfit for self
government.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-18
Getting Ready.

Some of the Southern papers, indeed most
of them, sill cling to the conviction that the
eX-slave holders will ultimately be paid for
their "chattels" by the government. AS a
preparatory step, they are urging upon OWL
ers the necessity of preparing and preserving
a list Of them for future use. Since the Con-
stitution prohibits all compensation for
emancipated slaves, public sentiment has
settled down to the belief that there is no
danger Of any such draft upon the treasury.
But they would soon discover their mistake
If the Democrats should ever have ma jor-
ty in Congress, and of two-thirds of the
States. This provi.i"n would be amended
at its very first session, and appropriations
towards the payment for lost slaves made as
soon as it should be ratified by two-thirds of
the States. The people, therefore, must not
lay the fiattering belief to their souls that
that there is no probability of their being
taxed to compensate owners for their four or
five millions of slaves. And when we have
reached this point, the next step will be the
assumption OF the rebel debt, and payment
for all the rebel property destroyed by the
Union army during the war. We believe
this will be the inevitable result Of COM
plete restoration Of the rebel democracy to
power. And yet some selfstyled Republi-
cans are exerting all their influence to bring
about this result.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-18

had no faith in it. Our party must be kept
clear Of any tendency to follow in the foot
steps Of the Democracy and the men who
would lead the party away from its promises
and bring it into disrcputc, must be cast
overheard.
A shame is put upon the Republican party
by the falsity to protested principles on the
part Of few of its members. An abandon
ment of principles, such as is exhibited in
the opposition to the Civil-Rights Bill, must
be rebuked by colored men whenever they
have the power to do it. Let no Republican
receive the vote of colored man who did
not come squarely up TO the pledge Of the
party in the matter of civil rights. On the
other hand, every man who gave his support
to the measure Of justice, should be returned
to Congress. Such action on the part OF
colOred voters would be an exhibition of their
earncstness for civil rights. Defeat the
treacherous and reward the faithful. We
want no rotation in office that sends into
private life the man who has supported our
claim to equality before the law. We can
not afford to experiment with new man.
We should displace no coolored Congress
man who has stood by the right. for white
man, with the hope that he will do equally
as we'll as the colored member; nor should
we displace a white Congressman for a
colored man under similar circumstances.
In the coming campaign the black man
will be doing service for himself and for
his party by defeating the treacherous where
they can, and rewarding the faithful.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-18
Com Mlencemeni u! SfUrer College
Harper'y Ferry.

Early "Wednesday morning, the 10Th inst. ,
this quiet place began to assume life and
activity, as the trains arrived, bringing per-
sons from all the surrounding country to
attend the exercises Of this youthful and
thriving institution. One can scarcely real
ize the great changes that have taken place
in so short time. But few years ago this
place was scene of bloodshed and strife
caused by the debasing effects of slavery.
The excitement on Wednesday was caused
by the efforts of the former slaves, evincing
the fact that they are able to grapple with
the languages and sciences, and can with
force and eloquence present their thoughts
to the people. How great is the contrast :?
Exercises by Graduating Class.-Music.-
Prayer.-Salutatory, Benjamin +. Fox, Lee
town, West Virginia.-The Heritage of
Culture-Anon.-Katie Taylor, Winchester,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Kellogsgg-Littleton L.
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Mr.. Ranser's brief speech in the House
on the 9th instant has the true ring. 1t
shows that that gentleman is vigilant in
urging the passage Of the Civil Rights Bill.
All of the colored members have done their
full duty in attempting to secure justice for
their race. The base insinuation to the con-
trary circulated by the demagogue Downing
in the Elerator is utterly and unqualfiedly
false. Not only has Mr.. Ransier done his
duty, but speeches have been made in adj
vOcacy Of the bill by all of the colored men,
bers with the exception of Mr.. Lynch, and
he has urged its passage before the Judiciary
Committee. We hope to see the delegation
of cOlored members IN the House returned to
the next Congress, and mainly because Of
their hdelitv to the cause Of their race.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-18

Page, Phoenix, New York. -Musc. True
Education-E. E. White--Coralie l.. Frank
lin. Harper's Ferry, West Virginia.-The
High Tide-Jean Englcton-Portia Lovett,
Beryville, Virginia. Valedictory
to Summer-Jacob J. Kane, Pttsburg, Penn
sylvanla.
Two prizes were awarded FOR excellence In
defamation. The first to John II. Clifford,
Willamsport, West Virginia, and the second
to Miss Lily Lee, .Harper's Ferry. The
exercises were very good, and were appre-
ciated by all who listened to him. Our
young, energetic, and earnest friend, Prof.
James StOrum, of Wayland Seminary, in this
city, an institution OF Importance, made so
as much by his efforts as by any others, de-
livered the Grafton on this interesting occa-
sion.
We have given space in our columns this
week for the publication of the Grafton, and
trust that our young students and friends
will give it attentive perusal.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-18
From the Pittsburg Evening Leader]
An Interview With A COIOred
Member.
Ratney's Views ON the SituatiOn-Fi0y
Cents for n Glass Of Beer-A Treat
Eating ut the Second Table
Old Aivah Croker
In the Chair.

Washington ID. G. June, 8, l874.-The
civil rights bill, it does not appear now, will
be made law so far as Congress is con-
cerned, so that it is useless to discuss the
question whether the President would veto
the bill or not. Butler tried to get the Sen
ate bill taken from the Speakers table to-
day under suspension Of the rules, but the
vote standing l3G to 80, the necessary two
thirds were lacking, and the fact that the
Senate bill was a failure in the House was
made apparent. This vote, and the general
tendency of the members indicate that the
bill is going to be cOld-shouldered by its
nominal friends. In order to gather the
feeling OF the cOlored members upon the SUBJ
Ject, | called out Rainey, member from South
Carolina, one of the most intelligent of the
cOlOred delegation and fully as much of a
leader as Elliott. Rainey is a medium sized
man, rather stout; his face is light brown he
is always very neatly shaven, and keeps his
face smooth with the exception of a pair of
closely cropped slde-whiskers. He has a
very good face and is very quiet and ur OBJ
trusve in his manners, decidedly of the best
type OF the representatives of the colored
race in this country. In conversation he is
very earnest, and when speaking upon a
subject in which he is interested he becomes
very enthusiastic. His language is very
well chosen, and has less regularity Of
accent or idiomatic construction than MANY a
white member Of the south and east. In re-
ply to request to give
HIS VIEWS OF THE SITUATION.
he said:
1.-The position of the Senate bill is that it
is upon the Speakers table and cannot he
taken away from there except by a two
thirds vote of the house. 1t is now a clear
case that we can never get that this session
and SO we have resigned all hope of the Sen,
ate BILL"
"The House Committee on the Judiciary
have bill. What do you think are its
chances ?"
1.-The bill before the House Judiciary Com
mittee is essentially the same as the Senate
bill. There is no essential difference be-
tween them. The only object in our passing
the Senate bill in preference to it, is that it
will save sending the bill back to the Senate
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-18
Hon. James Il. Rapier.

Mr.. Rapier has delivered, in the House OF
Representatives, a speech on the Civil-Rights
Bill which stands second to none delivered
by the colored members of that body. 1t is
not an argument of constitutional questions
affecting the Civil-Rghts Bill; it is clear
and powerful statement of the necessity for
such measure, and of the absurdity of the
opposition to the bill. We give to our readers
Mr.. Rapier's speech in full. 1t will be read
with interest and pride by every colored per.
son, and with a sense of satisfaction by every
white friend of our race who believed in our
humanity and our ability to think and act as
other men.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-18
INDUCEM ENTs.

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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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Corrections.

In the last issue, under the head of "Moral
Reflections" for "protraction read "por-
traiture and for "add intinit,m" read sad
;1fnitum."
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-18

"A man who was seen coming out OF
Texas newspaper office with split nose, one
eye and one ear, explained to a policeman
that he entered the office simply to inquire
if the editor was in. "And he was in, the
victim mournfully added.
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Rates OfPOstage.

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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:
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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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Miss Collins, a missionary among the
California Indians, counts up eight hundred
converts among the various tribes from her
ministrations.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-18

An Irshman engaged in fighting duel IN
sisted, as he was ar-sghted, that he should
stand SIX feet nearer to his antagonist than
his antagonist did to him.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-18
FURTHER INDIGNITIES.

Rainey says that upon the boat between
here and Norfolk, he, Member of Congress,
if he wanted anything to eat, would have to
wait for the second table, with the walters,
and pay full price. The way he obviates
this is to carry lunch, as he says he would
starve before he would take kitchen fare with
servants when he has to pay first-class price.
II the civil-rights bill would not pass, he
said he would have his children educated in
Europe or Canada, if he had to sell out all
he possessed to accomplish that. He would
not have them educated where they would
be prescribed.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-18

H Everybody should sub
scribe for the NEW NATIONAL ERA
who favor justice to all men.
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Weston commenced his attempt to walk
two hundred miles against time at noon yes
terday in Philadelphia.
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