Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-05-21

dispersed Last night, about IL O'Clock, thanks
| to the efficient conduct OF Capt. Goddard aud
o o. 6 ee the rumo1 that the
the escape Of the slaves in the Pearl is utterly
groundless. This, its originators, know, but
t fasn are Wiling to use It 70 iname popular
do openly. We cherish an Instructive abhor-
renee OF any movement which would involve
US t 10 the necessity Of concealments, strategy
No! No! We understand this outrage 1t is
am ed at the freedom OF the press We own
and edit paper which is as free as the winds
the mob. We stand upon our rights as man
and as an American citizen, and will use these
lights IN speaking and writing freely upon any
violence. 1t Is damning disgrace that at the
very moment we are rejoicing with the people
OF France at their triumph over despot. VINO
undertook to enslave the press, an attempt
should be made to strike down the freedom of
the press In the capital city of this republic In
sight t OF d the e.. national "a legislature.
be repeated, 1t Is said. &C. Enough.
We yield to no violence"
DIR. BAnEY's CARD.
| At the request OF the Mayor of the city, Col.
William w. Seaton. who was his next door
neighbor and friend, Dr. Bailey published
| card, In which he repealed the charge that he
had any connection with or knowledge of the
|
and asserted his right and purpose to maintain
the freedom OF the press, In language similar
| to that quoted above. In this card he repeats
] the following paragraph from the Introductory
! article In the first number Of the Era, January
| "Belleving that the extinction OF slavery
can be effected In accordance with the Consti-
tuition and law, and that this Is the better way,
| no system OF unconstitutional or Illegal meas.
| ures will find in us q supporter. We cannot
| work with contradictory means. Whenever
M m % q lnv
sanction or do not prohibit, are insufficient for
the object we aim at, we shall frankly say so.
The magnitude Of the cause in which we are
engaged. justice to our fellow citizens of the
south, and sound policy, demand that no
movement be made in relation to this impor-
tant question. except with the utmost open
ness, frankness and fair dealing"
This statement was Issued In handful form,
Wednesday, April 10, and was copied by the
Intelligencer the next morning, with an ex-
preston of the editors confidence in its truth
fulness. The Union declined to publish it.
THE FOLLOWING GRAPHIC ACCOUNT
is from the correspondent Of the New York
Herald, DR.. Houston. The scene described was
in front OF the SOUTH then the only portico of
the Patent Office. The Era printing Office was
On 7th street, fronting the spot where now
stands the east portlco. The occasion was
interest of peace and order the report says:
"Mr. Lenox. the president OF the Board of
Aldermen. took stand on one OF the wings OF
told them he was reared In the District; that he
had an interest In the city, Che is large prop
eIty holder) and that In his view, 1t would be
ey 70 IS og What could
man in the crowd. 'Ah,' replied Mr.. Lenox,
1T is not too late to preserve our character as
good citizens 1t Is too later was exclaimed in
the Chamber Of Deputies. when an attempt was
made TO place the crown OF France upon the
mead OF the infant Duke. 1t is not too late for
to act as ns 3Ss citizens the
shouted another OF the s0vereigns; and there
were responses. 'Ah, that's the Sort Down
with the EraH Mr. Lenox said that the mayor
OF the city (Mr. Seaton, Of the National Inteli
gencer) was sick, and, after consultation with
him, he had consented to address his fellow
citizens. Down with the Ero!' again went up
with shout, and then cries for bradley one
OF our most influential and intelligent citizens
MI. Lenox contended that no good could re-
suit from the demolition OF the Office; and If
| this were done, we would have to award dam
| ages. Damn the eXpense!' exclaimed hard.
| lister. with club In his hand. That's the
| talk &C., were expressions OF frequent occur
| renee.
, Robinson Robinson was loudly called for.
| Bull, come outr So Mr. E. B. Robinson took
Inc Tostrum; ae said that the feelings Of the
p94G ba Gsd eeen ay
The public authorities had been dere-
indict the Era as nuisance? ['DoWn with it. j
| Why didn't they treat 1t as they dldA3arrisons
| paper here, years ago7 They made him pack
| ny and be of. ['Down with the Era1 These
moderate ooSaa sco9ndIels are the worst kind of
emit The press should not be suffered to exist.
| mo! NOT I'd give them till tomorrow to de.
camp. I'NoW; now.! Every feeling has been
| Will not protect US, we must take the remedy
ga! ha!l He concluded his remarks and Mr..
to the loud calls for him, delivered an address.
Every one, he said knew that he had always
stood up for the rights OF the south. he had
done so in the west-in Ohio. (Hurrah!l But,
gentlemen. what can you do ['tear it doWn!l
by the course OF conduct that you designate?
Why act with such haste? Let us adjourn
OF Friday, and deliberate. Tits too latel Ia!
"a. What Will you do? [.Tear down the
office now y Tear down the Office under the
WhT mot waltz unit, snT 0on y H sd ~ y
lay time. ['Now. or never!l know you have
oeen aggrieved: know that II the mad schemes
oe n people are perseVered IN our houses
ply the flames to the Era y viii meet you at
another time. rNoW! now!'l Let us reflect
upon the matter. tits too LATE" DO 1t noWHl
We can meet to- morrow, or the day after an
appoint committee to see what can be done in
the premises. [.Let Baker out"l Why, gentle.
l.Release Baker, who was taken up for being
drunk before the Era Office and placed in limbo
Let u.s. repeat, go home and assemble to-mor.
row. row. you c9o2se, ana take measures for the
now.' Now. Now .'Nowr rang through the
crowd
At last it was decided that committee should
be appointed forthwith, and five from each ward
was suggested, And Georgetown said several
voices. agreed Agreed And Tennally-
town y exclaimed another. agreed p "Agreedr
MIR. Radcliffe proceeded to read the names of
the committeeman. Some Of them were dis
agreed to, and the majority acquiesced in.
Finally the committee was declared to be llled
60 now!' 'Instanter.' And they left the
scene for the residence of Dr.. Bailey, the editor
OF the Era. [whO lived at the corner OF e and
sth streets, fronting the General Post ONCE
department, and next door to Col SeatOn's Old
residence, now Abner's.l After short absence
cries were heard, The committee are coming!'
Here they are! ana the gentlemen resumed
their place on the wing OF the Patent ONCE
steps Mr.. Radcliffe reported that they waited
on Dr. Bailey, and that the Doctor was very
respectful to them and began to talk OF consti-
tutional rights. Misses But the committee
Informed the Doctor. that 1t was too late.
That's It'll The whole amount of the matter
was that the editor said that he would give no
pledges or promise anything. r Down with the
Era!1 Mr.. Radcliffe endeavored to check the
disposition, too evident to be mistaken, TO tear
down the Office.