New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-08-06

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rrincpled class, are, nevertheless, efficient
and active workers. IF nominated, he will
create no enthusiasm lrp his own party, and
the Republicans regard him as the least for
midable of opponents. Though there is at
present organized opposition among the
the Conservatives against Ex-Governor
Walker, this condition, Of things will not
continue very long, as, they would sacrifice
everything rather than the black cohorts
Of Radicalsm" should succeed in sending a
Congressman from this district.
Mr.. John Oliver published letter in the
Erening Journal last week, exhorting the
colored voters of Richmond to insist on Civil
Rights as an indispensable qualification of
the candidate who asks for their vote in the
coming election. The letter is short. but
we'll written, comprehensive and practical.
It settles all debate, if there has been any,
concerning his position on this vital ques-
ton. Mr.. Oliver is a true and faithful Re-
publican, but he belongs to that judcious
class which Macauley says is always in the
minority. Besides fully understanding the
history and principles Of the Republican
party, he is always able. 70 Communicate his
opinions without boisterous aud offensive
display of party zeal. d His popularity is,
however, far from being commensurate with
his ability and worth. p the letter fails to
advance his political fortunes it will, at least,
demonstrate that there is a little backbone
remaining among the negroes who stand at
the head of their race in this district.
Though colored men are numerically the
most powerful element Of the party in this
city, their influence and control are,1 to- all
practical purposes, nugatory. They exert
themselves to the utmost, and become the
beasts of burden for the benefit of white
men who reward them with Insignificant
places and contempt. Aafew of these white
men are industrious in instigating and en-
cOuraging quarrels and senseless wranglings
among such colored men who, but for these
animosities and contentious, might secure
that recognition and respect to which they
are entitled and, through their concentrated
power, elevate both themselves and the peo-
pie to position of political independence.
1t is sad spectacle to see in men, otherwise
noble and worthy of esteem, an utter. want
of pride, manliness, and .self-contidence in
matters of political character.
A new banking institution, intended as the
complement or the successor of the Freed
mans Savings and Trust Company, has
been chartered here under the name of the
=" Home Savings Bank of Richmond" The
president is c. S. Mills, Esq, and Mr..
Charles Spencer (ci-devant cashier Of the
Freedman's bank, y is secretary aud cashier.
Among the corporators care the names Of
some Of the most influential and reliable
citizens of Richmond. It's maximum capital
stock is limited to one hundred thousand
dollars, and the shares are ten dollars each.
If wisely and scrupulously conducted, this
bank will prove a great benefit to the COM
munity. -,--.-----s. - -a4l gtleI>s.a-z
Of the gentlemen whose names are men,
toned in connection with the Republican
nomination for Congress, that Of Mr.. Josiah
Crump is very favorably spoken of in the
Guy. 1ns gentleman, ny his constant ac-
tivity and valuable services in the interests
Of the party. has won the confidence and
respect Of the people. In any position for
which he is qualified, he could do much for
the peoples welfare, as no man would devote
himself with greater zeal or constancy to
their interests.
Colonel George Arnold is in Richmond
He will engage in the fall Campaign. b.