New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-08-27
Fran, dSs-vsESia.

August %, 1874.
To ne Editor IF the Ne,o National Era:
Having had some events of more than or
binary Importance, in this place, hasten to
use the "old ink horn and the little instru-
ment which is mightler ilan the sword" to
chronicle them.
Last Saturday, August 18th, we had Re-
publican mass meeting here. a lively time
was anticipated and undoubtedly one of pow
err and long to be remembered, was enjoyed
by all.
Stirring speeches were delivered in favor
of civil rights, immigration, aud several 9TH
er minor questions. Among the most noted
speakers noticed the Rev. Robt. Crumly,
ex-member Of the Georgia Constitutional
Convention; ThOs. &. W. McMcken, Mayor
pro tenn. Of this town, and DR.. George CHS
holm, a prominent physician of this comfy.
The two last named persons are white, and
because they favor right, justice and common
fair play, they are prosecuted and their lives
are threatened at every turn.
Among the resolutions the following were
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we unswcrvingly adhere to
the principles of the Republican party, and
that all just and honorable government is de-
rived from the people.
Resolved, ID, That we owe allegiance first
to the United States and next to the State
Government. Thus We recognize the SUI
premacy of the Federal over the State Gov
eminent.
Resolred, Sd, That without our civil rights
our liberty is only sham, and that we will
try all honorable means to secure the pas
sage of the civil-rights bill; first, by voting
for no man who is opposed to the bill, or
who will not pledge himself in writing that
if elected to Congress, will vote for it; Sec
Ond, by not keeping terms of social inter-
course with any colored man who opposes
the passage of the bill.
1t was also resolved that, if our condition
is not bettered next fall, we will leave this
State, but if our condition is improved, we
will organize county company store, with
five or six hundred shares.
. Our political chances are very slim in this
county and State. If our efforts were united
we could carry the county, but we have a
wolf in our midst, and unless matters take
| another shape we are ruined. The Demo.
Gratis are divided, and there are some three
or four independent candidates besides the
| regular nominee. A. :. Thurmond is the
WOLF of whom have spoken. II is reported
| that he has been affiliating with the Demo
Gratis and that he defeated us two years ago
by his trcacherous deception. He is grand
| scoundlel and deceiver. Indeed, he is a
West, of New York, president of the Iron
| Works at this place, stated to me on Monday
last, that he is able and prepared at any day
| to prove that ThurmOnd is Il thief and that
he has stolen from the dead. Thurmond sees
that most all the people are in favor of run
ming me for the Legislature, and consequently
his chances are slim; but because we are
personal enemies, he has said: Anything
to beat Albert ;" they would rather let tho
party be defeated than have me nominated
and elected. l intend to let the courts de-
eide on that theft of his from the dead.
| I am not aspiring to any office, but if nomi
mated shall do all can to secure election
intend to support the Republican nominee
| 1 care not who he is. Even if the party BIZ
foolish enough to nominate the suspicion.
Thurmond, will do all can for him, for m.
interest is for the party, in the party, and fo
the party.
Hoping my long letter will find place in
your highly-prized journal, | remain
| Yours for the right.
| A. Z. u. ALBERT.