The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-10-04

questions. Wet believe that these
questions. especially in the South,
need recasting, fand that plantation
credits and the mortgage system
should be abolished. That honest
labor should be remunerated. That
the laadholders Of the South should
recognize that this question is to
be solved ~bS encouraging negroes
to industry, ito frugality and to busi-
ness habits, by5assisting them to
acquire an'interest in the soil, by
paying them honest wages for hon
est work, by making them content
and happy in the land of their ma
tivity. The white men and owners
of the soil in the South can settle
the question Of labor and capital
between white and black. ..........
Fifth, We believe in a broad
comprehensive system looking to-
ward the education Of young colored
girls so that they may become in
telligent and faithful women. and
Of young colored boys that they
may learn trades and become use
ful men and good citizens. The
religious and moral training Of the
youth Of our race should not be
neglected. The hope Of every peo-
pie is in adherence to sound social,
logical and ethical principles. The
moral element in character is Of
greater value than wealth or educa-
ton, and this must be fostered by
the family and encouraged by the
pulpit. l, -. ...... a..
Sixth. The failure of the Freed
mans Savings Bank and Trust
Company is the moral Of our time.
1t was established to receive the
earnings Of persons heretofore held
in bondage and the descendants of
such persons. It was established
by the Government and thought to
be solvent. In changing its charac-
ter trustees transcribed their au-
thority and thereby made them
selves liable. The Government, in
appointing special machinery to
close the insolyent institution, VIC.
lated the United States statutes in
bankruptcy, and should therefore,
reimburse the creditors OF the bank.
Seventh. The distinction made
between white and black troops in.
the regular army is un-American.
unjust and ungrateful. White men
can enter any branch Of the service,
while colored men are confined to
the cavalry and infantry service,
and in the appointment of civilians
to regulate the army we believe it
the duty Of the President to con-;
slider the claims Of colored men.
This distinction is carried into the
navy as well. ,.- SD.
Eighth. 1t is not our province
to dictate the policy Of the Govern
ment or the action Of our fellow
citizens in the several States. 1t
is matter that their circumstances,
patriotism and needs should shape.
Ninth. AS race struggling and
contending for our political and
civil rights we are not unmindful of
the efforts of Ireland to gain her
rights, and we extend to our Irish
friends our profound sympathy and
best wishes. a.s.. ....-
Tenth. We earnestly desire the
abolition Of the chain-gang convict
system, and the admission to trade
unions of men OF our own race and
to employment in commercial ppr-
suits. .s III ,.
Eleventh. Innearly every State
in the Union, both North and South,
our race are not allowed to enter
freely into trades or gain employ
ment in the higher walks OF life.
This is unworthy Of our institutions,
and hurtful to the reputation of our
country at home and abroad.
After adopting the above address,
tie Convention adjourned and the
members dispersed to their homes.