Daily Republican., 1878-12-24

~ HE ubsh, Caimiy COutehpihtou VIZ
s. faces Of the grinning members, whil'
the descending strokes Of the president,
gavel fairly made the inkstands, PEN
: and psnwipers 60 quadrilling arount
, the table.
Mr.. Rckel said that he wished t
make . statement. The gentleman told
you something that wasn't true wher
he said Rugby had but one or two
rooms Every class that Rugby teaches
is taught in a private room. So much
for that! Then for this distinguished
Howard school which the gentleman
processes at times to hug and kiss
DR.. Grimshaw-I rise to point Of
order! HIS making aspeech, and he s
talking about me hugging and kissing
the Howard School. He ought not 10
do this.
Mr.. Rckel-Thers's great many
things that ought not to be done that
You do.
DR.. Grimshaw--H He 8 making speech.
The question is: Shall we lay the
matter upon the tablet
Mr.. Baird called Mr.. Ecksl to the
point and he began again:
Some weeks ago the committee was
instructed TO see what an addition
could be made TO the Howard school
for. The committee did so and it is
upon that report that am speaking.
II this improvement is not made th-r.
will he a collision. We must provide
for the instruction OF these color ed
children. The Federal laws say we
must give them satisfactory schooling;
with what We are doing the State OF
Delaware is satisfied. We are doing
something unlawful in not providing
for them, and ii this neglect Of provis-
ion ia continued they might in sst upon
stepping into our white schools, and
who could prevent them'---
DR.. Grimshaw, sareastically-I have
II o objection t" II stump speech
Mr.. Eckel-Well then why are you
afraid to hear it.
DR.. Grimshaw-l aint. but
Mr.. Eckel-Well then sit down.
DR.. Grimshaw-l insist, the gentle
man Is out of order.
Mr. Eckel, angrily--! tell you to go
to thunder
He didn't do it. He sat down and |
Mr.. lleisler jumped up excitedly with
81 move We adjourn"
The excitement at this point va
intense ana number of the members
involuntarily rose to their feet.
| ,nny., I IA. lunap h., uiyap nor
mission to continue his Speech came
from couple OF voices.
81 second the notion said another
The motion was put. Mr.. Heisler in a
loud voice voted 'Nc!'
Thank you, said Mr.. Eckel turning
to Mr.. Heisler; 81 never gather up cob
bls stones, always return the very
brick thrown"
Mr.. Eckel proceeded with his re.
marks.
DR.. Grimshaw came to his feet again.
By Mr.. Eckel's countenance the mem ,
bers saw that the debate was about to
come to some kind Of an unpleasant ter
mination. As soon as Mr.. Eckel heard |
the smooth tones of objection from DR..
his eyes snapped significant
|y, his face flushed, and he went Tor
HE Doctor, and the Doctor went down ,
under the broadside. 81 wont be in.
.-rrupted by that mani" said Mr.. 9
Eckel. ~ am here by permission Of the
Board, and l'll not submit to this in- '
|"
The Doctor recovered and again came J
o his feet.
Mr.. Eckel, with on. hand in the air q
md the other clenched started rapidly h
'cross the room; "Now sir; you sit n
lown, you have got to keep quiet. am i
rot going to be brow beaten by you
With your nonsensical Interruptions,
md want you to understand that if s
'ou can brow beat other members OF n
he t'oard you can't bully me. This y
ing has been going on long enough IL
md | want you to stop it," Il
The excitement was at its height. st
n. doctor went down in his seat with
h-er amazem.nt, and Just as the mem q
'ers expected something sensational to o
xpire timid knock was heard at the a
oor and message came for Dr.. Grim -
haw summoning MIN away. b
As Mr.. Eckel heard this he exclaim.
d; THAT isit take him away. He
) continually interrupting with his G
onsense aud am abou: tired of it," Il
After DR.. Grimshaw left the excite n
men: abated and Mr.. Eckel continued +,
With: "Ii these children are not done :,
ustice by, they will come into our u
White schools and how can We prevent u
D.. II they insist up going, United n
tat"s Marshals will be at the door OF Ia
very school hou:e and will see that :,
'ermission is given them, are you G.
.ady for that ? viii You submit to it. ~
We propose to prevent this by raising
mother story upon the building so as
o keep the cIilnren together. ;,
The Federal authorities will not in "
rriere until they are asked and the :
tate authorities composed of those Up- -
'osed to negro suliage are please and ;,
ny thab they will not raise finger to +,
is,urb our pres 1T adm rable arrange -
nent. 1t is no question of politics. a. =,
t is IA question of justice. Just as :"
ure a. you turn these children :,
ut with an imperfect education, just :,
IS sure will they seek redress, accord, ~ ~
ng to the Federal laws, and just as y
ure you will nave trouble There are
coIored people who have !
hIt1ren in that school who know what ,
hey have right to, and what's more :
hey dare maintain them. Education =,
hey will have, education they must J.. H.
ave and should have and under our y, ~
, 'eral laws they will have. What ! "
ant is to prevent any trouble in the ~