National Republican., 1875-07-15

0 whit In error. passed through the States OF
Virginia and North Carolina, where Democratic
rule governs, and my observation and experience
are that under such form Of government the ne
groes are without opportunity TO be Industrious
and marked by intimidation, which, like
DUMB DRIVEN CATTLE,
they are made mutes concerning their oppression
iicans are rendered impotent to do what good
service they may through the malicious opposi-
tion they receive MY Observation ~, Is t2at IN VIZ
are In power, the very soil Is stamped with . ster
ility, commerce is ut low.water mark and men are
not masters Of their consciences. VIII my colored
and white friends at Washington believe that In
North Carolina colored employee on the steam
cars, in the presence Of his Democratic employer,
leaves o colored gentleman nearest him, while
serving water for drinking purposes, and gives
every white man, woman and child Of the lowest
stamp In nature, this water to drink, and when IN
his colored brethren with fear and trembling
Do they also believe that the civil rights bill In
. nullity, and that the law Of Congress Is detied
and disregardedf Now, In view Of these facts,
which relate from experience, am candid to
admit that you are right In demanding that rep
reservations made from error Of Judgment, even
though not Of heart, shall be Investigated before
Gs n ssps mot
true that the colored men and the white men Of
the Democratic party are
LIVING LIKE LAMBS IN FOLD,
and all apprehension Of continued oppression and
tyranny from Southern Democrats Is unfounded.
regarded at all hazards and without any refer
ence to the past, but begging reconciliation Of
present enemies is, simply fOOfhardy. In speak
Ing of Democrats, i regard men who have LETT
the Republican party and stand idly and wick
edly by and see 1t totter for want Of true loyalty,
soon see the necessity of coming back to the fold
without an undesired effort to bring them back.
True love to Republican principles will shortly
20 bar haFR Ind and Nhn GRr1kH
ITSELF composed Of the noble sons of America as
citizens, Will by constant defeat, in their wicked
opposition learn that genuine loyalty pays better
than anything else. Yet, In spite OF this hope,
hrmness only can give US strength. Backbone,
nerve and sinew must shape our efforts for 70.
Our President must be General Backbone.
At Charleston, s. o., such as 1 have depicted
Is easily found. do not attempt, nor will l dis
cuss, the elements Of political doctrine here. This
about 1t. am only glad to declare that the Re-
publicans have met in ONCE, white and colored,
are, so far as l have seem men Of credit 70 the
tice and equality are regarded and praeticed.
General Wilmington, collector Of customs, Is at
his post,
AN EXCELLENT SPECIMEN
Of high trust safely reposed. His courtesy and
former and enrich the latter in esteem. He Is
man Of great ability. A brief inspection Of his
office exhibits thoroughness Of performance. Mr..
Rawlins, deputy collector, and bis associates, W.
H. Berney, N. Montgomery, T. H. CarmAnd and
A. A. Aspinwall, ,col0red men Of great efficiency,
cause business to move along to the admiration
Of all who seek to learn oft.
Our late Congressman, Hon. A. ]. Ransier, is
at his post, proving that whatsoever his hands
fiHd to do his head is able to direct with credit
to himself and the people.
Gen. r. B. Elliot, the acknowledged leader OF
his people and the Republican party In South
Carolina In very great measure, is still In active
work. Having finished his lsbors, as speaker Of
the House OF Assembly, he is diligently pursu-
ing his professional labors which are very exten-
siye. The culture and high intelligence Of Mr..
Elliott mark him as q coming man.
The postmaster, Mr.. BoZeman, q gentleman Of
the most pleasant address, refinement, and great
ability, Is performing his duties and giving gen.
ersl satisfaction. could mention many others.
but fear the charge Of euIogiZing men which In
advance disclaim.
i cannot close without saying there is q har-
monY growing among the cOlored and white cti-
Zens of South Carolina very encouraging in its
aspects. The disatfected and all opponents seem
to respect the rights Of others.
shall pay visit to Columbia, s. O., shortly,
from which place shall write you again.
CLAUDE.