Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1884-05-15
OUR COLORED ORATOR.
REV. J. C. PRICE ADDRESSES A
BOSTON AUDIENCE
Of Three Thousand People The Famous
Boston ommen---P0litical
Gossip.
Special Correspondence of tic Sentinel.

Special Correspondence Of the Sentinel.
BosroN, Mass, May 1.-THE two,
great political parties of this State
have had their conventions and select
ed their delegates to represent this
great commonwealth, at the next Ma
tiona1 Convention at Chicago the COM
ing Summer.
The Democratic Convention was
held in Warcestor, April 3Oth, it re-
suited in the selection of Butler, Alb
bott, McCarferty and Celaney, as del
egates at large
Although the delegates were unin-
structed, yet it was resolved that they
should use their influence for Butler,
"first, last and all the time," and a
big gun was fired for the General
of course l mean politically. Both
the Maine and Massachusetts, Green
hackers have elected Butler delegates,
and suppose he will be unanimously
nominated this year at indianapolis.
If Butler is nominated by both
Democrats and Greenbackers, there
can not be the least possible chance
for his defeat at the polls next Novem-
ber. l was surprised not long since
when learned from an acquaintance
of Butler, that there were secret socie-
ties formed, the object of which must
assure his nomination, and Of course
that means the yeas, the election. By
the way l have been informed that he
had given or was 'going to give $780,
600 to the society that is about to erect
a home for ex-Confederate Soldiers.
The Republican State Convention
was held in fremont Temple April
80. The delegates were Ex-Governor
Cong, Hoar, Lodge and Grape. There
fore it will be seen that distinguish
ed quartette was selected. They were
instructed to cast their vote for Ed
munds and Lincoln.
Of course they have clark horse"
tied up in the stable on Beacon Hill,
he is being well gooomed, and may be
led out at the right moment, yes, |
presume Gov. Robinson will be all
prepared for dark horse-but | am
inclined to think that "Blaine, of
Maine" will be the lucky man, Blaine
VS.. Butler.
North Carolina has one man to be
proud OF, although public opinion is
against him on account of his black
skin, but nevertheless, he is smart
man, we'll educated. and a natural or
ator. / refer to the Rev. j. G. Price,
President of Zion Wesley Institute,
Salisbury, he delivered fine discourse
at fremont Temple, last Sunday af-
ternoon, and there was over three
thousand present, and they were not
slow in recognizing his talent, and be-
slowed hearty applause. He gave us
great deal of insight into the Prohi-
bition movement of n. G. a few years
ago. He gave the Democrats great
credit, and | inferred that he was of
the Democratic persuasion, although
he said he did not believe in any par
ty except Anti-Rum. After the lect-
ure L was introduced, and l found him
a very pleasant and agreeable gentle
men. When l mentioned the SENTI-
MEL, he informed me that it was, he
believed on their Reading Room file
at Salisbury. May he continue on in
his good work teaching his race, not
only to abhor liquor, but to raise
themselves as he has become raised.
by means of the alphabet Mr.. Price
has been about two weeks here, and
has spoken in several places, last
Monday evening before the members
of the Y. NJ. c. A, where he was
heartily received.
suppose you have heard of the
pride of the Hub" Boston Common
and well may any city be proud of
such a tract of land of about 60 acres.
Lying right in the heart of the city
limits, it is more than a mile in cir
cumference, and the upper portion is
thickly studied with large Elm trees,
which cast shadow over all the
ground, and is very gratfnl of warm
day to the weary traveller, who can
throw himself on one of the many
seats, and rest to his hearts content,
and as they are drinking fountains
at short intervels, he can also slack
his thirst as often as he wishes, with
extra cold water.
The lower portion of the park is
devoted to flowers, and nearly any
flower you might wish can be found
here, but will leave that till the fut-
ure, when they are in bloom. At
night the garden is lighted with the
the famous electric light although the
| lovers protested.
Last week young husband in
moment of rage shot his girl-wife, and
as it resulted in death he is now a
fugative from justice, poor fellow,
this was the cause of rum, she got in
the habit of drinking by having had
the companship of those who drank,
and she finally dragged him down to
the terrible cup, the curse of many
nations, and while under the influence
of the liquid poison, did the horrible
deed, thus their lives were blasted,
she dead, and he, worse than dead,
for presume he has many times since
that day wished he were also in the
grave, and what ii still worse, she in
short time would have become
mother. We hear of these cases ev-
er day, and yet are called fanatics, for
advocating temperance.
1t is said that "A pril Showers bring
forth May flowers" l am sure we
have had enough April showers, and
now l am waiting for the flowers. l
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