New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-07

break up the school. On my way
met Brothers Wilson and Ireland, who came to me
from thcket, where they had taken refuge from
what they supposed was an infurlated mob. Whsn st
we reached Hommingway part Of the mon nau Iet'
the place. and to those who renamed took G, oScs-
sion to speak few very emphatic words iney,
fortunately for us all, made no reply fonnd tnaG
this meeting of the opposition was not 80 numeIousy
attended as had been expected or desired ana they
urday following Being thus forewarned, we seC
about TO rally the friends of the school and to use
our influence with j. W. G.. the leader OF the move
ment. to break it down. Before tho time Tor fneir
meeting arrived Mr.. c. had become thoroughly
ashamed of his participation i'll the dis9racetul pro
ceedings, and joined his influence to ours Ill DreaK-
ing down the opposition, declaring bis nearly ap-
probation of the school. At the meeting on satur-
day last he requested me 70 stand before the asSom-
BIZ and make his public acknowledgment, wniicn
did, AZ you may suppose, with great deal OF peas
ure. On the ground, waited for the opposition 10
move in the matter. as 1t was their appointments
but finding that move would be made, we our
selves called the meeting to order and. atter Iew
well-tmed remarks ty Brother Wllsou and myself;
vote was taken. which resulted in unanimous ana
rot voting either way. Thus ended the NOUN
tain's labor and not even mouse was
brought forth. THIS weak and silly attempt;
in violation of law, good order, and decency mlgnt
have resulted dsastr0nsly to the best interests OF
the whole State had il not been met promptIy WIN WIN
trmness and good Judgment by the solid, rcnectlng
ard intelligent citizens of our community. livery
thing is quiet, and the school ~ gong on wItn
out any fear of interference IN the future.
The demonstration in opposition to the school mas
resulted in good 1t has drawn % its support some
who had been opposed to It, and Others who were n
Indf rent. and ha, completely Sqnelched the mis-
guided few who rose up in opposition last week.
When the question Of establishing the Coored
Theological seminary was first presented heartily
approved, believing could thus do great deal IN
dSa Using the Northern mind III regard To the III,
tolerance which is suppOs d 70 exist among us, ana
in this view of the NAV encourage the Imini-
grafton of a desirable pOpuatOn from the North
aud West who will be able to see that they nave
mistaken us. They are sure to reason thus; ii
Professor Ireland can 60 info the heart OF Misss-
sipp and set up negro college and not only be yol-
Grated but invited aud warmly received, there can
be no cause to fear for safety if should locate
th"re.' And with this as nucleus expect good
citizens to come from the North aud West and settle
among us before % great while; and from uerc they
will. in few years. widen out and our best inter-
ests ard prosperity he assured No amount OF talk
conld convince the civilized world that life an, and
Or ptrty are az safe here elsewhere like single
example of what have detailed above. 1t needs to
lie demonstrated by actual facts, such as are IN
vOlved in the cordial reception of Professor Ireland
TO convince those who desire TO como South tnat
here they will lind a welcome among people char-
acf~rizcd by true regard for law and good order
and a Christian civilization"