The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-04-27

Columbus last week ana passed the tOl-
lowing resolutions:
Whereas, An editorial Convention Of
colored men was held at
Cincinnati in the summer OF 1875
and after transacting the business for
which they assembled, they resolved
| themselves into political orga nization,
and appointed Executive Committees Tor
the several States OF the United States;
and whereas, the said committees called
what they termed "a National Convention
of colored men to meet in Nashville Ten
nessee, April ., 1870, the ostensible Ob.
ject being the general interests. and TO
seek the protection Of our race in the
South, but the real object being in the
interest of a few disaifrcted and disap-
pointed politicians; and whereas the
said Convention did meet, and several
would be representative men made spec
ches rejecting on the Republican party,
advising colored men to ignore party
lines and join hands with the conserva-
tive element Of the South, or never again
to vote solidly with the Republican par
ty; and whereas. we believe, from such
information as we possess. and from the
common sense Of rational beings, that
the great masses Of the South know their
true friends; therefore,
Resolved, ]. That we are opposed to
the late selfappointed Convention which
met in Nashville, and to all political con.
ventions based on language race or color.
2 That we will disregard the advice
and suggestions OF said convention, and
oppose by word and ballot every effort
to carry our people into any party that
has made itself odious by oppression,
treason, and the most diabolical and
Wholesale butcheries that ever disgraced
a Christian nation.
3. That in the unprincipled declaration
eve will vote for the party that will do
the most for us"-us meaning office for a
few incompetent, unprincipled political
aspirants-we recognize the satanic spir-
It Of Office and rule or ruin; and we do
hereby invoke the patriotism that crush
ed rebellion, destroyed slavery, and gave
freedom and acknowledgements to said
Convention, to rebuke at the ballot box
this wicked attempt 10 place in power
the men whose grand political doctrine
is, that slavery is the chief corner stone
OF government
f. That we regard with pity any color
ed man who indOrses that Convention for
the new departure" which few design
ing men are labOring to accomplish,
which may weaken the party OF progress
and equal civil rights; will lessen the re-
spect OF public opinion for the intelli-
gence and judgment of the colored yo-
tiers; may check the present signs Of pro-
gress. and reverse all that has been done
in the last fifteen years, a record which
is unparalleled in history.
The following letter from glorious old
Benjamin F Wade was read:
WAsHISGroN, April l3 1876.
James Poindexter:
Ny DEAR SIR Being absent from
home, have but Just received your very
kind and complimentary letter, and
will assure you that il gives me great
pleasure to be remembered by those
whose wrongs ] deplored as much as any
living man could, and | fought to have
justice done them with whatever of zeal
and ability heaven had clothed me with;
and / rejoice to know that our efforts in
that most righteous cause were not alto
gether unavailing, nor that the colored
man has yet obtained all the rights to
which he is entitled, but let us continue
our efforts and all will be right at last
There is much of unjust prejudice yet to
be overcome, but time and right conduct
will at last prevail; for God is Just Please
accept my sincere thanks for the kind
sentiments of your letter. / will endea-
yor TO deserve them.
With great respect, yours truly,
B.F WADE
And also the following, from Aaron f.
Perry:
CHcrSXATI, April 3, 1876
DEAR SIR: / have received yours Of
April ], and am very much gratified by
your friendship and confidence You
somewhat overrate the influence Of the
position assigned me by the Convention.
1t does not give me a vote in the Con
vention TO nominate a President; but
vote in the electoral college to declare
the election when made.
The ultimate rights Of colored people
have taken root in the nature of thin -,
and | do not think they can be defeated
or long delayed.
They have now their equal rights de
clared by law. 1t remains to secure their
practical enjoyment without unlawful
obstruction. This may be delayed, but
think not long. Democratic ascendancy
in the Federal Government would for a
time expose them to great suffering. So,
weak -kneed and neutral Republican rule
would fail for time to shield them /
would like to see an administration which
would be effective; but if we fail in that,
still think the good time will come /
hope you and / may see il.
Our politics and our leaders are get.
ting a good deal mi: ed, and We shall be
compelled to take risks. But it seems
to me we can hardly 20 wong If we in
sist on electing men to the small offices
around US who are known to be upright
and responsible. The great men will not
save US, nor perhaps care to try unless
we begin at the bottom and build up
ward. Yours very truly.
AARON +. PERRY.
Rev. James PoindexteI. Columbus, o.