Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-20

OF all the withering eycoriating and un-
merclful speeches l ever heard, the re-
joinder of Judge Harris surpassed. Blow
after blow-broadside after broadsdc-
vitriol, caustic, fire, came in such rapid sue
cession that no breathing spell was left the
helpless victim, and he squirmed, writhed,
and almost evaporated. Oh the terror and
horrors of that twenty minutes the like |
never saw or heard, and never wish TO hear
again-it was cl-barbarous-
full. Mr.. McCaul said it was the first time
he had met the Judge predict it will be
| the last
There were but very few white men
present who were cadjusters-probaby ten
would have covered the number Our peo-
| pie need organization. HANOVER.
colored Voters Wrongs.
The colored people Of Rhode Island as
sembled in convention at Newport Tuesday
night for the purpose of taking action in
regard to their alleged political wrongs at
the hands of the republican party. About
iltty delegates were present, as were also q
number of the representative colored men Of
the State. Several addresses were made.
the gist of which was that the republican
|
the party in power; that they had been in
suited and sent to the rear, and were not
considered worthy to be voted for for pub
lie offices in the gift of the people; that
there was a lack of due consideration of
their political interests and that their votes
were eagerly sought for, but that persons in
high places were now determined to pro-
scribe them and to make them believe that
they were still servants Of the party that
had emancipated them from slavery
An address to the people recounting their
grievances, together with appropriate reso-
lutions, was adopted unanimously One of
the leading speakers said that, with General
Butler, they claimed the right to change
their political opinions at will.
The resolutions adopted are as follows:
Resolved, That the republican party of
our State has failed to properly recognize
the worthiness and faithful devotion of lis
colored aaherents that it continues TO do
so IN the face Of earnest but respectful re-
monstrance5.
Resolved, That while we cling to these
principles which have made the party ac-
ceptablc 10 the people and would adhere
steadlaStly to lis nominations, We affirm our
determination TO support that person, let
him be allied to whatever party he may be,
if he shall convince us that he has the most
regard for our rights and feelings rs citizens
of the State.
Resolved, That we demand common re-
spcct and fair representation in the ap-
portionment ofpromincnt aud other Offices /;
not simply because OF the money considera-
tons that usually accompany Office, but that
it may be seen that our class is respected
and deferred to us are other citizens.
/ RpcolVal ,.;n hn1I ;,,
as traitor TO manhood and his race that
man who will permit his vote TO be infuenc-
ed by Il tender of money or any other cor
rupting influence.
y stirring address by George r. Downing
followed the adoption Of the resolutions.
A Republican Address.
The republican Congressional committee
of the Sixth district of Virginia, have is
sued circular to the. Straightouts OF the
district in which they say:
SIN explanation OF this alarming condition
of our party, as the chairman and secretary
| OF your committee we say to you that VIC do
not believe that the republicans ofthc North
have changed their faith in republican
principles, nor do we believe they are any
more democrats than before, but they are
raightforward, dyed-in-thc-w republi-
cans, and simply say by their votes that they
do not believe that the Arthur adminstr;l-
ton represents republican principles when
| it forms coalitions" and barriers and trades
the Offices Of the republican party in these
States. and especially in Virginia. with such
as Malone, for his vote in the Senate 1t is
evident that the republicans of the North
regard with apprehension and grave fears
coalition" such as exists in our midst
whereby the organization and patronage Of
the republican party is placed in the hands Of
| men like Malone, Wise and their recently
| converted followers, who so very lately were
the trusted leaders OF the Virginia demo
Gratis.
We feel further warranted in saying to
you that republican defeat in one of the
most reliable republican States, like Ohio
when there was no organized revolt in the
party, is token that the minds OF the
thinking republicans are deeply asitatcd
over the lack of devotion to principle of our
leaders. 1t is warning to us to do our
whole duty. and we appeal to you to Join
with and aid us, in organizing the republ-
cans against corrupt leaders. who desert us
in every emergency, and make all sorts of
bargains and coalitions in order to hold
an office for themselves
Beware of persons who are travelling
through the country, telling you that they
are sent by the Arthur administration. with
messages instructing you how to vote. The
republican party does not endorse the Ar
thur administration. and regards its policy
as fraud upon repuhlicanism. Advice
from this source is worth about as much as
the suggestions Of those so-calcd renubli-
cans who have abandoned the principles of
their party, and entered into an unholv al
lance with repudiating democrats. Re-
member that any person or party protesting
to be republicans who advise you contrary
to the principles of the republican party.
are genuine democrats, clad in the habiii-
ments of republicans, and treat them with
the scorn and contempt they merit. The
principles of the republican party are not
to be found in any alliance with democrats.
Right, Truth and Justice and the glorious
record and achievements cf the republican
party in your behalf, now call upon YOU to
rally and rescue the republican hay from
the hands of those who have deGled it by
coalition } J;