The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1882-05-13
RICHMOND NEWS.
The COlOred Republicans Perfect
an OrganizatiOn-PersOnal and
Local Interests,

Special correspondence to the Leader.
Since it was my good fortune to be So
journer in some of our beautiful and Queen
Cities, it was my misfortune not to be pres
ent when the above named organization was
consummated, having for its officers, Pres
ident, Rev. James M. Townsend, vice-Pres-
idents, n. Curry, Thos. Foster, ID. B. Utley,
d. Polk and A. Conrad; Secretary, j. Nor
man Weaver; assistant, G. Bundy; corre-
spending Secretary, DIR. John McSimpson;
executive committee, M. Bundy, d. Brown,
J. Peakes, G.. Brachier and S. Cullan; Ser
seants-at-arms, K. Hill and s. Sparks. The
organization is uncompromisingly Republi-
can, but it demands equal and fair represen-
tation in proportion to its voting popula-
ton. The officers declare that they will not
be bought and sold in elections, and claim
that principle, and not dollars and cents,
should actuate the voters. This is no spas
modic effort but permanent organization.
A hall will be leased and regular monthly
meetings will be held. The organization of
similar clubs throughout the country and
State are looked forward to. They have
embodied their principles in the following
resolutions, which are to be their platforms:
Whereas: We, the colored Republican vo-
ters of the city of Richmond, deem it an i'm
portant necessity to organize ourselves into
union, in order that we may fully under
stand each other, so as to enable us to work
for every advantage that will bring our race
Of people out of darkness into light, and tnat
all may become a more enlightened and
more active race, and be prepared to make
decisive stand that will bring to us all
rights and privileges due us as Republicans
and American citizens. To aid us we deem
il necessary to draft such resolutions as we
hope may have the desired effect; therefore
teit
Resolved: First, That we stand as unhinch-
ing, tried and true Republicans, giving our
full strength and support to the Republican
party, so long as that party proves to be our
friends, and true to their principles.
Second, That We deserve continuance as
voters and citizens, and not as mere tools to
be used only at elections, and then to be laid
aside for future purposes.
Third, That we wish the great political
prejudice laid aside, and the rule of voters
to be voted for, taken up.
Fourth, That should we not receive the
rights and privileges due us from our Re-
publican friends we will then be compelled
to act to our own best interests and advance
ment.
Fifth, That in asking favors of our party,
we desire them to act in accordance with the
wishes of the majority of our people, and
not use their own personal views in grant
ing such favors.
Sixth, That We encourage and lay before
our people the great Importance of an edu-
cation, for it is through knowledge We gain
power.
Seventh, That it be the object of this union
to look after our interests as people before
the coming of each and every election.
Eighth, That We give thanks to our Re-
publican friends for their kindness in the
past, and hope and expect better continu-
alton in the future.
Ninth, That we continue this our under
taking to establish ourselves in this union
for our rights as American citizens and Re-
publicans, with the object of extending it
throughout the country.
Tenth, That we ask the colored race
throughout the various States and counties
to give us their encouragement by organ
izing themselves as we have, in order that
we can work together as one.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Miss E. Beasly will visit Miss Page, Of
Dayton soon.
Miss Lucie Reed will soon visit Paris Ohio,
to be gone few days.
DR.. McSimpson was called to Dayton sew.
eral days ago for medical advice.
Rev. ]. NJ Townsend has gone on an ex.
tended Eastern trip to begone several weeks
We long for his return.
Miss J. A. Doalman, of GAINESVILLE o. 9
guest of Mrs. Brazier, returned to her home
Saturday. Tonic do you miss her.
Mrs. johnson, of Ripley Ohio, who ha,
beenvisiting her son a stndent of Earlham
College, returned to her home Monday.
Mrs. Settles, mother-in-law of Rev. Town
send, will be absent from the city few
weeks attending to some private business.
DR.. H. H. Price of Xenie is in the city or
business trip. Always glad TO see hm
among us, as he belongs to our business
| class OF men.
Miss Mamie Clemons, of Xeninia Ohio
, is in the city on short visit, caused by the
| illness of her sister, Miss Kallie. Both ar,
of Xenia and are ladies of note.
| The annual election of A. NJ. E. Sunday
School will take place on the 2lst inst. Th'
school is In very progressive way un
der the management of James Foster.
Mrs. Dan Crawford, our accomplished
dress maker, has been selected by Mrs. Prof
Shorter to conduct the arrangement of cos
TUNES for Commencement at Wilberforce
| The LEADER will soon have a large cir
culation. Johnnie Smith has charge Of it ant
will deliver il on Saturday If you give hin
| your order, or leave orders at the Office of DIR
McSimpSOn.
Miss Annie LoGkley will be the frs
graduate of color from our city High School
should that blissful comfort good heath b
given her until commencement in June. Sh
is deserving young lady.
Rev. Trevan asked his congregation for
collection last Sunday morning and evening
and in less than an hours time they contrib
uted $57 so for which he, in his usual an,
pleasant manner thanked them.
John Parmen, esq.,, of San Francisco, vii
soon be the guest of William johnson ant
family. 1t is hoped that our young ladie
and gentlemen will make it pleasant for hin
during his sojonrn in our midst.
Miss Constantine Taylor, of Cincinnati
is expected in the city soon, and will be tn
guest of Mrs. Dan Crawford. Miss Taylo
ID one of our ex-city teachers, and one VIII
gave satisfaction in every respect.
Thomas Foster, a very highly respecte
citizen, and comparatively speaking youn
man, lost his wife about four months az
by consumption. Last Wednesday his in
FAINT daughter, aged 8 years and days die
Of the same disease. He has the sympath
of all.
Rev. VIM. Trevan, Pastor of Bethel Church
delivered the Sacramento discourse at tn