The state journal., 1884-03-01

Towards Letter.

respite from politics, and you may
rest assured that it is needed after the
hard battle we have just now fought,
despite the combined attack of the
Democracy and the Committee of One
Hundred. The last named organiza-
ton supposed to consist of lnde
pendent Republicans, but in reality
consisting of three-fourths Democrats.
The Committee thought to control
majority of the colored votes by hay
ing among its members colored man,
Mr.. Robert Purvis, who no doubt
has done some good in his younger
days, but who has outgrown his use
fulness, and perhaps also his good
sense, by SO meanly Withdrawing
from the party who has done him SO
much good, and joining hands with a
party of traitors, for such | consider
the Democratic party TO be. Another
point which they used for all it was
worth, was the debt Of gratitude that
we as colored people owed the pres
ent mayor, Mr.. King, by his appoint
ing colored policemen. No doubt it
was an unexpected kindness, but the
position assumed by him after so
doing, was the exact opposite, caus
ing these appointees to work 10 the
interests of the Democrats, or give
up their star, and thus it was that the
colored policemen worked in the in
terest of Mr.. King We rest assured
that Mr.. Smith, the new mayor, will
not stop the good work, but will show
that Republican dare and will excel
a Democrat in any move that the
Democrats dare make.
The entertainment given by the
Sunday-schoo of the Church of the
Crucifxion, at the Home for the
Homeless, was grand success. The
Home was crowded, and many were
compelled to depart for the want of
room. Mrs. F. NJ. Jackson Coppin
and Rev. Fl. L. Phillips delivered
spirited addresses, and there were
solos, duets and choruses by the scho-
lars. Among those who deserve
commentator are, Misses Emma
Bayrard, Clara Weaver, Gertie Wea-
yer and Katie Griffith The mana
ger, G Samuel Adger, deserves praise
for his skill in presenting such an at
tractive programme. After the con
cert, refreshments were served to the
audience by committee of ladies,
under the direction of Mrs. Anna
Purnell.
Notwithstanding the rainy weather
the lecture room of Bethel Chnrch was
crowded on Tuesday evening to listen
to an able address by the Rev. J.
Pallam Williams, to the members of
Bethel Literary Association. Mr..
Williams had for his subject, "The
Life Of David Livingston" which he
handled in an able manner The
next lecture of the course will be
March 25th, by Hon. J. D. Lewis.
There was fine concert given at
the Women's Union Christian Asso
citation Bazaar, now being held at
Liberty Hall, on Wednesday evening,
under the direction of Mr.. G. Samuel
Adger, Mrs. F. NJ. Jones, nee Au
gustine. pianist. Reading, solos,
duets, trios and choruses; dialogue,
"Mrs. McFarland's Economy and
short drama, comprised the pro
gramme, all of which were heartily
applauded-
The concert on next Thursday
night by the Gilbert family, in aid Of
the Progressive Workingmen's Club,
at Musical Fund Hall, commands a
great deal of attention, and the indi-
cations are favorable for a success,
both artistically and financially.
Ferret" of the Fifth ward, sends
a few notes while looking for rats.
Peter Robinson, the bull, dozer, says
his division was the banner division,
but John Lawson says no.
Samuel Rodney wants to be Chief
of Police under Mayor elect Smith.
Guy NJ. Burton will be the next
colored man to Council, and he will
60 from the Fifth ward
All the Democratic colored police.
men must go and Republicans fill
their places, say the colored voters
Billy Bishop worked hard for Smith
and deserves great credit.
Andrew Howell. colored, made a
good mark in the Fifth ward and was
elected School Director.
Bill Davis expects to be Lieutenant
of Police under Smith, according to
promise.
Robert Taylor carries the 18th d.
vision of the Fifth ward in his vest
| nncket. and Is very nnnnlar thrnnph-