Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-09
The A. M. Es Conferences.
SPEECH BY MARSHAL DOUGLASS ON THE COL.
ORED EXODUS


SPEECH BY MARSHAL DOUGLASS ON THE COL
ORED EXODUS.
Yesterday, at this conference On the close OF
the discussion on the report on the state of the
country, Marshal Douglass was invited by
Bishop Brown to address the body. He re-
cussion OF the report. 1t was perfectly right
for them to define and declare their position
concerning the exodus, but what he should
say should not be taken as the expression of the
conference, but it was on his own responsibility
AS q protest against the wrongs inflicted on the
black men at the south. this exodus would have
and he doubted not, would lead to the making
OF better times, more favorable to the negro
than those which had existed hitherto. He was
by no means blind to its political significance,
but in the making upof his Judgment respecting
the movement he was compelled 10 consider,
not only the ills from which these peo-
PIE are endeavoring to escape, but the
likelihood of their lettering their condition by
the movement It was not only what they es-
capped from, but what they escaped to which de-
served consideration In his opinion the intro
and destitute people of color into any northern
country was likely to kindle the fires OF race
hate. The whole movement, he took it, origi-
mated In feeling of despair. IL was thought
among these people that the conditions of exist
ence among them would be less friendly here
after than heretofore; that the democrats, hav-
ing possession OF the Senate and House, would
have possession shortly Of e, cry branch Of the
government, and, naturally enough, on this
reasoning they could see no chance for the
future but in flight But he took an entirely
different view. He read in the signs OF the
times an entirely different end. There are sew
eral ideas that have controlling power in
nominating Presidents or In shaping the policy
power, represented in raj roads and manufac-
lures, and another the sentiment of good
viii and cOncilat1On between all sections Blu,
there was still another idea-the stability and
security of the government. All attem pts to
shape parties and policies in accordance with
corporate wealth and power have been unavaIl-
able, and it will probably be so in 1850. The
with Greeley, Gerrett Smith, Sumner and
SchurZ, and sincerely and earnestly applied by
President Hayes, has ceased to be operative
and effective, and is evidently On the wane
There remains the third power, and he thought
that would triumph. 1t comprehends in itself
the sustentation Of the national credit, the per-
petu1Cy OF the union. and the maintenance of
the constitution and the enforcement of its
guarantees in every section of the country.
They could depend upon it that they would be
wise In btding their time, and, If possible, re-
main on the soil OF their nativity, and they viii
do Well to stay there.
SIXTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
To-day, devotional exercises were conducted
by Rev. j. p. Shreeves Bishop Brown In the
chair. Rev. j. A. Handy introduced Caroline
M. Barnes, vice president, and the daughters
OF the Bethel church, Baltimore and they were
appropriately recognized. Rev. Stephen Bay
ard was placed on the superanuated list on
SCiloIu CoHIJiollS IL was stated tlaC Mr.
Bayard was paralyZed and donation was
raised to discharge his obligations. The re-
ports On Sabbath schools and state OF the
church were read and approved Bishop
Shorter and Rev. Mr.. Embry took leave of the
conference In appropriate addresses. The hour
OF ~ O'Clock having arrived the memorial ser
wees on the deceased members-Revs John Fl
w. Burley, OF this city, D. W. Moore: of Baltl-
more county, and VIM. Butler, of this CITY,
TOOK place, Rev. W. H. Waters Offering prayer
Kew. Mr.. Peck reading the burial service
and after appropriate remarks by Revs. j. Fl. A.
johnson, G. W. Brodie, d. P. Seaton, j. p
Shreeves, Mr.: Spriggs and others, the obit-
uar1eS were adopted
the ministers OF Washington district, Washing
ton conference, headed by Rev j. W. Dams
perry, and the fraternal address was made by
Rev y. W. Peck, pastor OF the Asbury church
of this city.