The Pacific appeal., 1875-04-24

the last Congress as carrying out
half of the original Summers Civil
Rights bill, we regard the Democrat
ic Greeley Civil Rights plank in
their platform long ago abandoned,
and it is our duty of tho two evils
on the Civil Rights question, so far
as parties are concerned, to continue
in gratitude to the least--the Re-
publican party.
Fourth--That Notwithstanding
the apathy exhibited by some in.
conceding equality before the law"
to every citizen without regaad to
race or color, yet we will continue
to act in good faith with those who
have secured US what rights we have
obtained.
"FVth-That we take this occasion
to remind the party with whom we
have acted unanimously in the past
merely as hewers Of wood and
drawers of water, making no use of
US except voting many of less intel
ligence to office--that in future we
expect, and will be satisfied with
nothing less than portion of emol-
uments, where we are capable and
where victory has been won, in com
mon with other citizens.
S5rth That as American citizens,
it is inconsistent with the teachings
and principles Of the Government
to be forced to celebrate these events
as a prescribed class, to satiate
spirit of caste prescription Of other
American citizens, and hope that
the day is not far distant when it
will be acquieseed in by all, that
every citizen, without regard to race,
color or previous condition, willhave
but one patriotic anniversary day
to celebrate, and that day the Fourth
of July.
Mr.. Anderson said. in support of
the Declaration:
Mr.. President, Ladies' and Gentle
naen-In presenting this declaration
of sentimentI have endeavored not
only to reflect my own views, but
the opinions as expressed by most
of the leading colored men of this
State. 1t is great respon, ibiiity
L know to speak for others who may
not probably be in accord, but if
there is any sentiment herein ex-
pressed that you do not endorse, it
is your right to vote it down.
The signs of the times, and the
present situation of affairs, both
State and National, | believe, de-
mand at this time an outspoken ex-
preston in order that all should
know our opinion collectively, not
only On the Fifteenth Amendment,
but the present Civil Rights bill
and the Republican party, with
,yhich. we have avtod. do not de.
sire to enlarge on the subject, be-
cause it is not the time or place to
present these declarations of senti-
ment as an index only as to how our
friends may expect Us to act, on sub
Jects appertaining to our welfare in
the future. H.. o.f,,, csa.-f.f
On motion Of Solomon Peneton,
the resolutions were unanimously |
adopted. :. tr'.'.,. af. a..
The following communication was
received from the Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors: ~ 'a2;i.
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF rHE)
BOARD OF SUPEBNIsoRs, a. { !
SAN 'FRANcIsco, April 90, 1875. !
M. p. A. Bell, Chairman Chairman i n |
Committee of;Ayra,sgg,esn. 49, s' |
SIR-In response, to; your petite
note of the 10th inst, inviting the
Board Of Supervisors ""to attend the
Celebration Of the Fifth Anniiver-
sary of the Ratification of, the Fiji:
teenth Amendment, and the Enact
ment Of the Civil Rights Bill" etc, |
it is with pleasure that I am enabled |
to inform you that at a meeting of !
said Board held last evening, said
!! invitation was accepted by an uuan.;
lmons VOTE. a'-.. ~ ,...'
Very respectfully, &c.,
JOHN a. RUSsEII.. Clark