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time ago, to Benz. f. Butler, asking for ad-
vice as to what would be the better course
for the colored people to pursue at this
juncture of our political affairss
In his reply General Butler, among other
things said &: ''Fote for the best men, whose
life and conduct you know well, and who
has shown thereby their desire that equal
justice and equal rights shall come to all
office whom you can trHst, is in favor of the
education OF your children, the equal taxa
ton OF your property and the protection of
your person by law, vote for him whatever
he may be called politically. tits a mistake
for the cOlvred voters to vote for party,
even in localities where they have the ma
jority."
"You live in a community composed of
both white and colOred men and you want
to have quiet, peaceful life in the com
munity. IL is of more consequence to the
colOred maE that he shall have peace and
prosperity in the community where he lives
than who is President, or who is Senator or
Representatives in Congress-
''In a word, vote for all good, honest and
vote against all men who, by their conduct,
have not shown themselves friends, how
ever loud or persistent their promises may
be. Remember that the Holy Scriptures
The writer of this letter, General b. F.
Butler, did more, perhaps. than any other
living man to hasten the day for the eman-
cipation of our race. He is, perhaps, the
DeSI living eluDOulmcuC VI Luo pIluelple VI
equal justice to all men, rich and poor,
white and colored, under the law, and,
perhaps, the boldest and ablest champion
Of the toiling millions now in public life.
If the colOred people of the south could
come together upon the platform laid down
in his letter, quoted above, instead OF
straying off after false gous, then we would
require no special laws for our own pro-
tectior-''No dead sea fruit, to be turned
to ashes upon the lip.'
Yours, truly,
ALFRED SCOTT.
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f NJ ARGYLE, Sec'y.
SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTE.

This society organized for men
tai improvement, meets at DR..
Smiths residence every Friday
but for the purpose of allowing Il
large number to visit and hear Prof
Ish deliver philosophical ad-
dress on the 7th instant, the
Congregational chnrch was Sc
cured. but as it did not suit the
sexton, he would not light up
and a few of the members res
paired to the usual place of meet
ing. Prof Ish announced that
his subject was
TIE UNKNOWN.
He thought everything was nn-
known to men, but everybody
thought they knew. lie treated
his subject in a mastery manner
and asked where heaven was, and
called for criticism.
Prot J O w Alexander, diff
fered in opinion.
DR.. Smith took opposite views
and thought nothing was uno
known, that nothing was new
under the sun. Some body knew
everything, what man didn't
know God did. In this nearl y all
the speakers agreed.
S:mkens thought man 8 heav-
en- depended upon lis having a
clear conscience at his death, as
L II |
a man died with Il clear con
science, he would be happy
through endless eternity. If un-
happy he would be tormcnted
forever. That there was a time
that we could not afford to say
this, but as we advance IN intelli-
gence the truth became more aud
more revealed and the people
ready to receive 1T.
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Charles A Minnie, the colored
Ex-West Point cadet, has recent
ly been appointed a salesman in
Browning's clothing house in
Philadelphia, which is one of the
largest business establishments in
Pennsylvania. The appointment
was made to catch the colored
trade, and as a business venture
has been highly successful. If
the merchants of Washington
who desire the colored trade
would appoint colored statesmen
and women they would soon see
how much they would profit by
it. And if any of them want to
be satisfied on that point let them
call on Mr. Page, the grocer, on
18th and F street, who has a col
ored salesman. - Washington
Bee
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THE FIRST ON RECORD.
A WHITE ATTORNEY OF ERIE COUNTY
GRADUATES FROM THE OFFICE OF A
COLoRED CoUNsELLt r.

Erie county has the honor of
furnishing the first white attor-
ney ever graduated from under
the instruction of an African
counsellor. In February, 1779,
Henry A. Reynolds was register
ed as clerk in the Office Of Ora
l. @ Hughes of Collins. Mr..
Hughes is the we'll known color
ed attorney and democratic spea
ker, who is recognized as one of
the brightest and wisest of the
colored men of the western sec
ton of the state. Mr. Reynolds
studied in the office Of Hughes
until last year, when that gentle
mar removed to North Collins,
and then continued his studies
with ex-supervisor Torrance, of
Gowanda. He graduated with
his class before the examiners at
the General term in Rochester
last Friday, making a most cred
liable showing. His preceptor
was graduated with the first class
given permission to prey upon
the public in the city and~county
building.-Buffalo Times.
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SPEAKER OF UNITED STATES HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVE

SPEAKER OF UNITED STATES HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES.
The subject of this sketch was born in
Campbell (now Kenton) county, Kentucky.
on the fifth of September, 1885, and his
early life was devoted to preparations for
the fulfillment of his ambition to become a
lawyer. He taught school for time before
entering a law Office in Covington where he
studied until, at the age of twenty-three,
he was admitted to the bar. He at once
built up large and successful practice by
his faithful attention to the interests of
his clientage, but at the end of four or five
years of this legal drudgery, he concluded
to enter the political arena, with the re-
membrance that Kentucky had been fur
nishing the country with her Clays, her
Crit,endens, her Marshalls and her For
sythes. He was elected first to the lower
House of the State Legislature in 1864, and
to the Senate in 1866, and again in 1869. In
both capacities he took rank at once as an
earnest and forcible debater, and especially
SO upon questions concerning the politics
of the country. In 1871 he was elected
Lieutenant Governor Of the State, holding
that position for four years. He was one
of Kentucky's delegation to the National
Convention at New York which nominated
Mr.. Seymour, and was an alternate Presi-
dental eiector for the State at large in 1876,
when MIR. Tilden received its electoral vote.
He entered the XLVth Congress at time
when the Democrats were in control Of the
House for the second time since the close
of the war, and as one of the Committee OF
Ways and Means gained the most implicit
confidence of his feIiow-members by his
intelligent discharge of duty and his clear
conception of the legislative needs of the
country. He has acted upon this commit
tee during the whole of his Congressional
career, where he has exercised that c I'll ci-
eucy and zeal for the public welfare that
have characterized all his public acts. Mr..
Carlisle is q very conservative man, careful
in reaching conclusions, but possessing
positive convictions and thoroughly con-
scientous and steadfast in the discharge of
duty. He is a hard student, with a judicial
cast of mind and Il knowledge of affairs
rarely equaled in men of his years. The
present is his fourth term in Congress, rep
resenting the CovingtOn district, just across
the river from Cincinnati. No breath OF
suspicion or jobbery ever attached to his
name, and his administration of the Speak
er's office is certain to be characterized by
Htical economy there is probably no mem-
ber of the house better informed. In bear
ing and manner Mr.. Carlisle is dgnified
and courteous, but always plain and unob-
trusive.
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FROM NEWPORT.

Last Saturday, pursuant to call
of the County Executive Com
mittee. about twenty-five of the
most prominent colored citizens
of Jackson county met and passed
the usual number OF resolutions,
condemning the supreme judges
of the United States, and forgot
the Howard county outrage
and also declared their intention
to think and act for themselves
and unanimously adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions;
Resolved, That it is the sense
of the colored voters of this
county, that it is detrimental to
the best interest of our race, re-
pugnant to our idea of political
manhood to be made the tail of
any existing political party, or to
be tied to the tail of any party
kite.
Resolved, That we deem it our
duty in all cases and under all
circumstances to exercise our
rights of suffrage untrameled by
any claim, to support measures
and principles as we conceive
them to be, to the best interest of
lour race and country and to de-
mand adequate recognition com
measurate with the strength OF
the colored votes of the states at
large of that party, to which in
the exercise of our judgment we
may see fit to become allies, and
henceforth occupy the same in
dependent position as is occupied
by other citizens.
Resolved, That copy Of these
resolutions be furnished the Man
sion, a weekly newspaper pubs
lishcd in the city of Little Rock,
by men of our own race.
After considerable discussion
and after several speakers had
availed themselves of the oppor-
tunity of venting their wrath
upon the heads of the supreme
court, the meeting adjourned
sine die.
j A SMITH, Chairman.
L. NJ n,uY,, So,'xx
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CIVIL RIGHTS IN CONGRESS
SENATOR'S GARLAND AND WILSON :
VIEWS.

Last Wednesday Senator Wilson called
ment to the constitution, relating to the
civil rights of citizens, and meved its refer
ence to the committee on judiciary. The
resolution proposes the following article
of amendment, to be numbered article six
teen:
Congress shall have power by appTopri-
ate legislation to protect citizens OF the
United States in the exercise and enjoy
ment of their rights, privileges and lmmu-
mites and assure them of equal protection
by the laws
Wilson addressed the senate in support
of his resolution. He reviewed the civil
rights legislation, which he said was rem
dered necessary by the fact that the con-
stitution could not enforce ltseE, but the
supreme court of the United states had re-
Gently declared this legislation by congress
unconstitutional and veid, and had held
that it is state action that is prohibited by
the constitution, not the Individual inva-
sion of individual rights. He quoted at
lencth from cases decided by that court,
and combatted the doctrine that led to its
conclusion According to this theory all q
state has to do is t. remain inert, to refuse
protection to 4 citizen, and the nation can
not help him; and this is called equal pro-
tection of law and the enforce ement of the
constitutional amendments. The most that
the constitution and laws can do Is 70 as
sure each citizen OF An equal chance WIN
all others to reach those ends which the
government was organized to promote; but
no citizen has an equal chance VINO mas not
eoual protection 1t is his right to possess
both. 1t is the duty of the government to
assure both; for justice is the foundation OF
government
Senator Garland said the Inconsistency of
the recent decision of the supreme court
was not to be found in the opinion OF the
majority of that court, but in the minority
opinion of Justice Harlan. Ii any people
in this countr, had not an equa protection
by the laws, he was in favor OF giving 1t TO
them. But how far congress could go In
throttIiue q state. he was not prepared to
say; but he hoped to be prepared when the
proposition came up i'll debate.
Tbe resolution was referred to the judic-
iary committee, and after an executive
session the senate adjourned.
Now all can see that Harlan is on the
democratic side, hence the democrats will
now commence cursing the supreme court
decision. and if the democrats don't pass or
sustain bill purporting civil rights, this
will be their only term.
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Notice for Publication.

No. 1O49.
Land Office at Little Rock, Ark,
December 1, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his fnten-
tion to make final proof in support OF his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Register and Receiver at Little
Rock, Arkansas, on January 10, 1884, VIZ !:
William b. Totteu, who made Homestead
Entry No. 1910, for the north half northeast
quarter and southeast quarter northeast
quarter section 2, township 1 north, range
IA west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz: II. Brady, II.
Miller, G. Barns and j. Price, all of Little
Rock, Arkansas.
NJ. w. GIBBS, Register.
C:E: KELSEY, Receiver.
December S5t
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THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
CONNENTON.
CHICAGO hGAIS THE PLACE.
wAsHINGToN, ID. e. Dec. IL, 1

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Dec. II, 1888.
The Republican National Committee mot
il, the Arlington hotel at 10 4. M. to-day.
Senator Ehaffee acted chairman pro tenn,
and ID Nj. Sabin, of Minnesota, was ch osen
permanent chairman.
EX. X.SenatOr Powell CLAYTON representing
Arkansas instead of S. ". Dorsey, absent.
After considerable debate and the pas
sage OF several resolutions, resolution fix
ing the time for holding the next COnven-
tion on the Sd day of June, 1884, was
agreed TO.
Mr.. Frye. of Maine. then submitted as his
proposition that the matter be laid over for
the present, for the purpose OF hearing the
delegations in support of the claims of the
various sections for the national conven-
| ton.
CHICAGO CHOSEN.
The first ballot was then proceeded with,
the whole number of votes being 46: neces-
sary to choice, n. Ii resulted as follows:
Chicago, "a; Philadelphsa, 8; Cincinnati, II;
indianapolis, a; Saratoga, 8.
Second ballot: Chicago. Il; Cincinnati, II;
Philadelphia, 4; Saratoga, 8.
Third ballot: Chicago. 20; Cincinnati, 81
Saratoga, 4; Philadelphia, l.
Fourth ballot: Chicago, 26; Cincinnati, IS;
Saratoga, 1; Philadelphia, L.
So Chicago was declared to be the place
for the next national republican conyen-
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTI CE FOR PUBLICATION.
No. 1854.

No. 1854.
Land Office at Little Rock, Ark,
December 3, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following 6
named settler has filed notice Of his inten-
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Register and Receiver at Little
Rock, Arkansas, on January 10, 1884, viz
Thomas Mu.field, guardian of Laura Lucas,
minor heir Of James Lucas. deceased, wEo
made homestead entry No. 1888, for the
south half northwest quarter section u,
township 3 north, range 13 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation Of said land, viz: II. Sutton, j.
Recks. p. Whizoner and w. Kirby, all OF
Little Rock, Arkansas.
Nj, w. GIBBS, Register.
G. E. KELSEY, Receiver.
December S-5t
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Notice for Publication.
No. 1852.

No. 1852.
Land Office at Little Rock. Ark
December /, 1888.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Register and Receiver at Little
Rock, Arkansas, on JANUARY Is. 1884. viz:
Green b. Kennedy, who made Homestead
Entry No S613, for the n half w quarter
section 81. township north, range 10 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
er. +. \. Garrett. VIM. Grumwert and 81.
Sutton, all of Little Rock, Arkansas.
NJ. W. GIBBS, Register.
c. Il. KELSEY, Receiver. dec S-5t
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According to previously an
nounced intention Senator Ed
munds has filed his resignation
as president pro tenn of the sen
ate. 1t is understood Senator An
thony willsucceed to the position,
which he has already held and
which he again desired though
yet too feeble to appear in the
senate,
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Land Office of Little Rock. Ark,
November ., 1883.

Land Office of Little Rock. Ark,
November >, 1883.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support of
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EnIry, No. Sl63. for the half 5 + quarter
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Campbell, F. A Garrett. o ID Letford, all of
rOt:en, Arkansas
NJ. w. GIBBS, Register.
CE KELSEY, Receiver. nov 1I-3t
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No. 1923.
Land Office at Little Rock Ark.
November II, 1855.

November II, 1855.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Register and Receiver,
viz: Milly Banks, formerly Mlly Wright,
who made HOmetead Entry No. S624, for
the half w quarter, section 13, town.
ship 2 n, Il IL west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Logan, b
Wheeler, Logan, l. Lasks, all of Argenta,
Arkansas.
NJ. W. GIBBS, Register.
C.E KELSEY, Receiver. nov lot
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No. 1926.
Land Office at Little Rock, Ark.
November II, 1888.

Lana pHCe ~ lIiItio NOtNs hih''
November II, 1883.
NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of his
Intention to make final proof in support OF
his claim, and that said PROOF VIII De 1naue
before the Register and Receiver at Little
Rock, on December 10, 1888, viz: Charles &
Bobbitt, who made Homestead Entry NO.
S625 for the w half w quarter, section 3,
township ) n, Ri west.
lie names the following witnesses to
proye his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Adkins, Z
l. Jackson, VIM Armstrong, u Woods, all
OF Ashley, Arkansas.
NJ. w GIBBS, Register.
CT KELSEY. Receiver. nov IL ot
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It is expected that the Washing
ton Monumen: will reach a height
of 40 feet before cold weather
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When the 500 vertical feet of ma
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Political Chat.

The Tuscarora Times- Review says
Mackay's declaration in favor Of
Jones re election will be sad news
for the Hessians in this State. -
Reno Journal.
Because Mackay will not be likely
20 bleed as freely for John P. as hs
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He might be willing to sweat
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James G. Flood evidently be-
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Pacific coast, and is now preparing
for the erection of a grand mansion
on California street, nearly oppo-
site the Hopkins residence. The
material will be of Connecticut
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The name is derived from a Greek
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laISGCIDED EDITORS.

MISGUIDED EDITORS.
The most impressiOnable people
in the world are, in all probability,
the editors Of Bourbon newspapers.
For nearly . quarter of . century
they have scanned the horizon for a
ray Of hope. There comes the reg
ular periodical glimmering in the
local elections, and for every spark
of light however feeting and iesble
they raise a shout of childish joy.
They seem never to be able to read
the lessons CT the times but stick to
tho old unre' liable weather signs.
that every time a Republican State
goes Democratic on local issues, it
il q dead certainty that it will wheel
in line for Bourbanism in the sue
eeeding Presidential campaign.
They are never able to learn that
while it is frequently the case that
the people Of a given section of
country are willing to trust the ad-
ministration of their State affairs to
Democratic hands. the same people
will decline most emphatically to
allow any thing short Of Republican
responsibility in the administration
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