The sun., 1881-01-15
GEN. GRANT AT 4 CHURCH CONCERT.
Welcomed by the Brcibren and Sisters OF NJ.
Philip. Congregation.

An entertaiunlcnt OF vocal and instru-
mental music hy colored singers and perform
ers was given in Stenway Hall last evening.
before an audience mostly OF colored people.
in aid OF ST. Philips Episcopal Church in Null
berry street. Gen. Grant had promised to
attend the concert and this fact had boen ad-
vertised The hall was partly filled. On the
platform were many members OF ST. Philips
Church Miss +. J. Savalle OF this city and Mrs.
Nellie Brown Mitchell of Boston sang soprano
solos. Prof. J. s. Roberts sang baritone solos.
and an orchestra conducted by Prof. John I.
Douglas played operate airs.
When only one number on the programme
was unfinished. Gen. Grant walked on the stage
from the side door. accompanied by Thomas O.
Acton and Edwards Pierrepont. They walked
to the front Of the stage through lane OF col
favor= in the lett appsls. The audience arose.
waved handkerch iels. and cheered for several
minutes. Then three cheers were given for
The Rev. J. s. A.wel welcomed Gen. Grant in
q short speech and then introduced John X.
really eloquent speech. Mr.. Aliens speech was
written. He said that Gen. Grant 10 living
light.whose certain and constant rays assure US
that this land. " which granted new homes TO
the Pilgrim Fathers, which Afforded retreat to
the exiled HuRuenots. and which gave refuge
care for her own ernanciDated children. 1t was
for heroes and deniGods." he continued. TO
1T Xg ,6d hero n S Ss
servs ' the blessed lecacy OF Union" The
sThe appointment Of colored Americans as
Representatives OF the Government in Embas-
sizes and Consulates is noteworthy. 1t was for
by to crown AMI complete the labors OF the
anti-slavery heroes. This act clothes you with
| impershahle fame. and links. your name with
| the sainted brotherhood OF Loyeioy. Lincoln.
! Brown. Stevens. Garrison and Sumner; May
| the public mon of to-day see the star in the
East. However dazzling your fame. the simnle
| deeds Of political honesty. fair play and good
will on your part toward those who have
| lihation to tho Goddess Of Liberty. will ever be
an altar upon which our grateful hearts. like
| vestal virgins. will keep aglow those fires whose
| beams will ever halo the name OF Ulysses >.
Grant" The speech was Interrupted with
Gen. Grant arose and was about to reply when
the orchestra struck up Columbia" As 1t
ceased he said: II thank you and this au
been presented to me-. l assure you that ap-
proelnte It most heartily. coming from my iel.
hope with you that the time is not far distant
! when tho privileges of citizanshiu may be ac-
| corded TO your race throuehout the land with.
| when accorded it will be full and free citizen
ship. exercised wisely. Justly. and always for
| the right. l have no lear but that it will bo
exercised as fully rs ev. any other race of peo:.
pie ENJOYING the blessings and privileges OF
10 expect perfection: 6ut hnye. no isar that the
| franchise will not be exercised as iudiciously
| by my fellow citizens of African descent as by
| any others. and it may be that more will be
| used by them. as it is boon recently given to
| your race aud therefore priced more highly. 1t
| has hsen IA great pleasure in travelling
| over this land. and particularly in the Southern
States. to sac the advance Of the coLored people
| in education. II is rare to see q colored child
| lose an opportunity to get a common school
| education. Education is tho first great step to-
| ward a capacity to exercise new privileges ac-
| corded to you wisely and properly. AS your
| speaker says, hope that every place may be
| open to you in spite of any prejudice that has
| heretofore existed"
The orchestra played See the Con1uerng
| Hero Comes. when Gen. Grant went from the
| stage.