The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-06-05

From the Atlanta Herald.

From the Atlanta Herald.
On the upward bound train of
the Macon and Western division
Of the Central railroad were the
Hon. A. II. Stephens, Colonel
Clisby, of the Macon Telegraph,
and that fine old gentleman, Colo
mel Cincinnatus PEBBLES, of tins
city. AS is usual with Mr.. Ste-
phens, he took what he thought
the sccond-class car, so that he
could indulge in his pipe and con-
vcrsatiom without 0ffense to any
one. Everything went pleasant
enough, because nobody thought
anything was wrong. Pretty soon
an old blind negro man with his
wife entered the cars and seated
themselves. Nothing was thought
OF this proceeding, and the vice
president, editor aud lawyer were
making themselves us comfortable
us the condition Of the road would
permit. II WAS noticed that the
ear in question was Of new finish,
handsomely upholstered, and was
very neat. The surprise Of the
whole party may be imagined
when the conductor came along
and very plainly told these distin-
guishcd gentlemen that they must
yet out, as that car was provided
solely for colorcd people, and
white folks were not permitted to
ride there.
Then the "Great Commoncr" !"
and Mr.. Clisby and Colonel PEBBLES
looked at one another, aud then ut
the conductor. MIR. Clisby UNDER
took to smile, and Colonel PEBBLES
looked confused. Mr.. Stephens,
always equal TO any emergency,
looked wise at Mr.. PEBBLES and
Colonel Clisby, and scratching his
head, said: "Wcll, Clisby, | have
lived a long time; have always
cndeavorcd to tote fair with my
fellow man; lpay my honest debts
and love my country, but mover
expected to witness this sccnc."
Mr.. Clishy replied that God, In
his inscrutablc wisdom and kind.
ness, had permitted him to live
out tho time allotted to most men (;
that he had successfully conduct
ell Que OF the best daily papers IN
Georgia for years that his con-
science was clear and his health
good. llc had by uniform good
conduct and urblnity 0f manner,
won the respect and esteem Of the
entire southwestern portion Of the
State, yet now, at this lato day, he
was forced to leave u car because
he was not considered Us good us
u blind nigger."
Mr.. stephens, who had at tho
first intimation grabbed his crut-
chcs, and was then making aM
abortivo attempt to rise, remarked
to Colonel PEBBLES, In his peculiar
nnd feminine voice: "Gcntlcmcm,
you know me. The world knows
inc. have been U most success
tul school teacher, and have at
tanned some nOtOriety ut tho bar.
l have served my state In the c0un-
ellis Of tho nation. l have been
Vice President Of the Confederate
States OF America. lhavc success.
fully stood twice for Congress In
my district, and am now Oh an cr.
rand Of mercy, having been in
Griffin to address the State Asso-
citation Of teachers. | have always
paid my railroad fare, and paid no
attention to the franking anu mile
aye privileges offered by Congress,
but this Is tho first time l was
ever called on 10 vacate u Cur be.
cause am not considered as good
as q negro"
"Comc, gcntlcmcn," said the
conductor, 1 have no time to listen
to speeches /; you ought TO throw
in and hire o hall for that purpose.
This car has been set apart for the
colored folks, and white people are
not permitted to ride in here. Get
Out!' Aud the crippled exp resi-
dent, the Macon editor and the
| Atlanta lawyer were inc0litinent-
Is hustled to the rear car.
The arrangement Of the Macon
and Western road Is right and
proper, and will tend to prevent
any conflict OH the civil rights
I.question. 1t is the best practical
solution of the working Of the bill
that has been made in this country,
and whether or not Mr.. Stephens,
or Mr.. Clisby or Colonel PEBBLES
will enter suits for damages under
the provisions Of the bill, it Is ev-
ident that the Central road does
not intend to incur any damages
SO far as the negro population is
concerned.
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