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The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01
Boycotted by His People.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 27.-Leander
BuIfnch, negro who died here on
Friday, was buried yesterday under
peculiar circumstances. Bulfnch was
a coal hand who incurred the eDmity
of his race by voting The Democratic
ticket in the last election. At that
time the colored people were very
much excited over the election, and
the more ignorant of them imagined
that they would be re.enslaved if
Malone was defeated. Bulfuch Was
one of the few who voted with the
white people, and his associates at
once ostracised him, his nearest rels.
tives refused to have anything to dc
with him, and he was shut out from
society and church fellowship. He
was taken sick about a week ago and
fingered until Friday. Two or three
of bis black friends relented sufi
GENTLY to visit him, but most Of BIZ
visitors were white men. The ne
groes refused to attend his funeral
and the services were conducted b,
DR.. Hatcher, a white minister, and b
! was buried by white men.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01
The Validity Of Slave Marriages

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. pa pc
culiar case has been decided in the
common pleas court involving the
validity of slave marriages. A col
ored man named Anderson was mar
ried while slave to slave woman
in Bedford county, Va, in 1851. The
case hinged on the validity OF the
slave marriage. Tie Judge instructed
the jury that slaves being property,
could not make legal contract, but
that the courts decided that slave
marriage became valid by the couple
living together as man and wife after
the emancipation proclamation went
into effect. The case thus turned on
the question of fact. The jury rem
dered verdict of not guilty.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01
AIDING A NEW CHURCH,
Success OF the Fair for st. Bene-
diets Congregation.

New York, February 29.-The
ladies' fair, which has been conduct
ed BY the churches Of St. Joseph, ST.
Michasl, St. Stephen, the Holy
Cross, 81 Bridget and the Epiphany,
10 behalf of the Catholic colored
church of st. Benedict the Moor,
came to close last evening at the
Twenty-third street Arcade, after a
prosperous run OF nearly three weeks.
The total receipts are estimated at
$4,000. The largest amount taken
in at one time was $1,000, on Mon
day night. BY this and other aid
the original debt of SAL, 900 has thus
been reduced to $4,000 within three
months The Church of the
Epiphany, which furnished four
tables, realized the largest amount,
and St. Joseph's. the church Of the
late Father Ferrell, who was the
founder IF St. Benedict, the next
largest sum. In addition to a table
furnished by each of the other
churches three tables were provided
by the colored people.
The following presents were
awarded for popularity: To Father
Morris priests stole, as the most
popular priest; diamond ring to
Miss Emma Williams, colored, of St.
Benedict's choir, as the most popular
young lady; fine candlestick to
to James Delaney IS the most popu-
lar under taker gold headed cane
to q. Nicholas, colored, as the most
popular young man; a fine revolver
to Captain Cllrcb, of the Eighteenth
precinct; an ivory gavel to J. J. Col
Inns, Of the Resolute club, and a gold
watch o chain to John Denis, col
ored, for general popularity. The
Arcade was jammed last evening
with people, white and colored, who
pushed and squeezed each other I'M
mercifully as they crowded around
deep lunged young men who stood
on chairs and shouted themselves
hoarse in selling the last chances on
every conceivable article, useful or
otherwise. Everything was raf1ied
but share of Hudson river railroad
stock, worth Sl2O, which was pre-
sented by J. B. Manning. A sewing
I.ach;ne was won by Archbishop
Corrigan, who, with Mgr. Farley,
the Cardinals secretary, were among
the purchasers eft tickets.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01
Not Accepted.

Rev. z. I. Pearsall Of the Wesley
church sent his resignation as paste r
70 the trustees Of the church last
week' The trustees considering that
'hey mad no authority to act upon
'ne resignation placed it in the hands
u Dishop J. W. Hood who was in
me city at the time. Al official
meeting was held Monday night when
the resignation was not accepted.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01
LEFT, AS USUAL.
HOW THEY DO 1T IN CHAM
BERSBURG.
Colored Men Defeated on the Re-
publican Ticket.

CHAMBERsBURG, Ia, Feb. 30
The election is over and of course
the only happy men are those who
were fortunate enough to be elect
ed, the Republican candidates
being generally successful, with
two dark exceptions. Mr.. Editor,
allow me to ask you and through you
how it is that colored Republicans,
regular nominees of Republican
primary, and unanimously nominated
by said primary, are theOonly men de-
feated, while the rest of the Repub-
lican ticket is elected by a large ma
JoIlty. Now | claim as in social
affairs we support and sustain our
friends, so should party in politics
sustain and advance those who are
true to the interest of that party.
which they support with their ballots
on all and every occasion. Now, the
history of the black race of this
county proves beyond the shadow of
a doubt that the race has ever been
true to the best interests of this coun
try, no matter in what position the
black man has been placed. Starting
with the heroic action of Attacks. at
the head of a number of the free
white citizens of Boston, leading a
popular uprising of the people against
the British troops in the streets of
Boston, when white citizens dismayed
and feared to resent the insults of a
British soldiery, At New Orleans,
under Jackson, where behind the
cotton bales they were admitted to be
as reliable and brave as the bravest
troops engaged. Have the people of
this country, and particularly the Re-
publican party, forgotten General
Marion, of Revolutionary fame, the
swamp fox of the Revolution, in
whose command of mixed soldiers
some of the bravest and best were
black men, and that his most reliable
and trusted scout was sturdy pa
trlotic black, Have they forgotten
the history which the black man has
made for his race in the late 80 calledl
unpleasantness, on the bloody field of
Olustee, Honey Hill, Wagner, Pc
IersDurg, apU uUntr equaHy nara
fought fields without number, and
that too when we had no country to
save, aud were not counted worthy TO
die in defence of this country. But
there is a God above all earthly gods,
who guides the destinies Of all nations.
And in proper time black troops were
called for and they nobly responded,
marched forth to do battle for that
country that declared black man had
no rights white man was bound to
respect, threw themselves into the
bloody gaping breach and closed it
up, and yet in the face Of all the
above facts the Republican local lead
ers of the Third Ward of this Dor
ough make regular PRACTICE of set
ting up colored men as targets, sim
ply to fire their ballots at, with no
other purpose in view than the defeat
Of said colored nominees. As | am a
Republican, and stalwart to boot,
and an old soldier in the bargain, |
like fair play, and our white Repub-
lican co-workers will do well to heed
the warning and save unpleasant con
sequences in the future.
OCCASIONALLY.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01
Poor White Trash to be Put Down

AMERICUs, Ga, Feb. 25.-On the
night of Jan. 10 George Cuttes, an
industrious negro of this county, was
sitting before his fireplace with his
wife and Child. Looking up he saw
masked faces peering through the
windows Of the cabin. Cuttes grasp
ed his gun, and 10 nc excitement
knocked its butt against one Of the
men whom he recognized. As they
turned to catch him he stepped out
of door and, running through The
darkness to an adjoining swamp re
manned there several days before ven
tured out. While the men were pur
suing her husband the wife, with the
child, escaped and went to neigh
boris where she gave an alarm. A
large party Of negrots formed, snd
going to Cuttes Cabin, found the
masqueraders smashing up every
thing. Seeing the superior the
masked men fed ingloriously, leaving
their guns behind them. Three
men named Faust, Cannon. and
Mitchell have just been arrested and
bound over to answer for the offence.
These mi Midnight attacks on colored
people are made by what is known
as poor white trasb," and the better
G ass of citizens are awaking TO the
fact that they must be put down. A
vigorous effort will be made to give
these men their deserts before the
State courts.
William Murray, treasurer and tax col
lector of Blythe township, Schuy kill
county, was placed under bonds last night
for trial, charged with fraud at the recent
election,
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01
GATHERED ABOUT TOWN.
Interesting Items Cleaned by
Journal Reporters.

Don't forget the Old Folks con
cert.
Have you contributed to the fooG
sufferers
Mr.. Frisby BATHS spent a few days
in Lancaster,
Watch, wait ana look out for the
Old Folks concert
We have live colored alderman
in the Eighth ward.
Literary exercises at Wesley Sun,
day school TO- morrow.
Brotherly Love lodge reception to
their friends Tuesday evening.
Please leave the latch up for the
collector and don't fan to ay him.
An overcoat covers up multitude
Of f4nlt1 SO does the girls ulsters
B4ttis. Priced the voters If the
Eighth ward ana Simpson gathered
them in
Alderman Simpson paid a flying
visit to Willlamsport and Altoona
this week
The alderman elect was rendered a
serenade BY Prof Vernon's band on
Wa2pnr1av o,ynniDc,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. l.. Thomas were
called to Northumberland las. week
to attend the funeral Of relative.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy, Of Baltimore, M.
D., spent a few days in the city last
week end were the guests Of Mrs.
Friver.
The Shaw family Of Harrisburg en-
tertained the Steelton literary last
Saturday night 9th music and
reading.
Two excellent sermons were
preached by Rev Bishop J. w.
Hood, Al Wesley church Sunday to
large congregations.
The Steelton band which came up
to sercnade their friends Wednesday
evening, ala not discourse as good
music as they were wont to do.
The leap year party which the
ladies propose giving on the 18th
will be magnificent affair Over
one hundred gentlemen will be in
vited.
Jos. G. Popel, Of the State JOURNAL
delighted the people Of WIlliamsport
with some Of his fina singing, Thurs
day evening, he has returned nv,--
after winning cnconiums.
Could the two young men who
tried to have little fun with Mr.
Howard Summers on last Tuesday
evening at Bethel literary, deliver an
address without preparation? We
will simply answer by saying no.
The fight for chairman Of the city
committee is quite spirited, Messrs
Smith Of the fifth, Furthermore Of the
sixth and Hershey, the present chair
man from the second ward, are the
aspirants.
Mr.. Charles Crone according to
all reports comes TO the front strongly
endorsed throughout the county as
the peoples candidate for recorder.
There can be no question Of Mr..
Crones fitness for the office.
Madame VIM. Reddick, the celc
brated wax arti-t Of Boston, Massa-
chusetts, spent several days in the
city as the guest Of Mrs, Ellen Mar
shall. Madame Reddick left for
Philadelphia and New York Wed
nesday afternoon.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01
a Colored Minister In Disgrace

N~SSs
BALTIMORE, Feb 28.-The Rev.
William Wilson, prominent colored
preacher of the Methodist protestant
church and President of the district
that includes Baltimore city and
county, has been suspended from the
pastorate and from his presidency on
the ground Of immortality. The
charge was preferred against him by
the trustees of his church, which is in
Baltimore county, near Towson'
The charge is that he took a woman,
member Of his congregation, to a
house Of i'll repute The trial was
appointed for last Friday and on
that day a committee of five colored
clergymen went to the church but
found it locked, aud the pastor was
moi about. sThey then returned to
the city, heard the witnesses on both
sides, declared the pastor guilty Of
the charges and officially suspended
him. They declared bis pulpit va
cant, and appointed Rev. w. III.
Lee pastor OF the church. Wilson
declares that the verdict is not justi-
fed by the facts and refuses to give
up the church. 1t is likely that the
case will 60 to the courts
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01
Concert at Merchandising.

Quite a number of young folks
went to fredericksburg and partici-
ted in a concert given for the benefit
Of Wesley church Of that place. Mr..
Samuel Hall went along as guide for
the young folks. Among those who
participatedin the concert we're: Misses
MaryP opel, Lulu Wilson, Carey How
ard, Mary Smith and Messrs. James
Stewart, Toeo. Frye, Charlie Porter
Will Shirks and Joseph Popel, Jr.
Theo. Frye delighted the residents
Of the burg with his exhibition drill.
After spending pleasant evening
the party returned home.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01

Miss Fannie Levi and Mr.. John
Lembicks of Carlisle were united in
wedlock Thursday evening at the
A. NJ. e. church, Rev. Charles Her
bert tied the knot.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01

The Chosen Friends lodge had a
sermon preached to them at Wesley
church by Rev. z. T, earsall. The
order looked we'll and turned out in
large numbers.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01

In the House, after the reference TO the
Foreign Affairs Committee of the letter
of the committee of German Liberals
thanking the House for the Lasker reso-
luton, the consideration of the pleuro
pneumonia bill was resumed, and pend
ing amendment striking out the quarar-
tine section was agreed to- Mr. Randall,
of Pennsylvania, offered resolution re
committing the bill with instructions,
which was lost. The bill was then passed,
yeas 155, nays 1871. The House then took
appropriate action on the death of Repre-.
sentative Haskell, of Kansas, after which
il adjourned.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01
FORTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS-.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-In the United
States Senate yesterday, Mr.. ingalls, in
troduced a bill relieving the members OF
the original Fitz John Porter court mar
tial from the obligation of secresy as to
their votes. The Chair designated Messrs.
Conger and Coke to be visitors on behalf
of the Senate to the Military Academy
at West Point Mr. Blair's bill
for the establishment and tenn
porary support of common schools
was made the special order for
March 18th, subject to the special order
already made for that day, being the bill
for the relief of Fitz John Porter The
bill authorizing the construction of steel
cruisers for the navy was discussed by
Messrs. Jones, of Florida, NJ Pherson,
Miller, of California, Butler, Bayard,
Hale and Hawley. Pending votes on
several amendment offered to the bill,
the Senate adjourned
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01

William Murray, treasurer and tax col
lector of Blythe township, Schuy kill
county, was placed under bonds last night
for trial, charged with fraud at the recent
election,
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-01

T. G. BATHS wisdom in political
affairs fits him as a leader to be relied
on. He is unassuming, earnest, hon.
est and devoted to the success of his
people in every political contest, bis
efficiency adds rew laurels to his rising
fame, hei skillful diplomat in poll
tics and bright future awaits him.
An excursion will take place on
the 9th inst. to Carlisle, where a con-
cert for the benefit of Wesley church
of that place will be given by the
celebrated Wesley church choir of
this city, under the leadership of
Prof. S. M. Bennett. Excursion
tickets so cents round trip.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-09-10
A SCORCHED HERO.
With His Flesh Hanging in Shreds, He
Thinks Of the Safety Of
Others.
Marrow Escape of Party Of Eight VS.
itors Through His Heroic Efforts
to Warn Them of Danger.

SCRANTON, Pa, September "a fire
originated In the englne-room of the
Florence coal breaker at Pleasant Valley
where Pump-Runner James Lynch was
filling lighted lamp from a two-gallon
can of kerosene. The fame came into
contact with the oil, and in few min
utes the vast structure was ablaze.
Lynch's cloth s were Saturated with the
burning oil and he was threatened with a
horrible death. He jumped into a barrel
Of water near by and drenched his fam
Ing garments, only to tind the
FLESH HANGING ~ STRIPS
from his breast and shoulders. Just
then he remembered that a party OF visi-
tors, including three gentlemen and five
ladies', were in the tower OF the breaker,
and although the flames were rushing
through the carriage.way, Lynch, forget
full Of his own peril, half-naked and terri
bly, scoIched, ran up the steps to warn
them. He met the party descend
ing, and they had narrow escape,
some OF the clothing Of the ladies
BEING SLIGHTLY sCoRCHED.
When they emerged from the foot OF the
breaker II was q veritable pillar of fire,
standing about 100 feet In height, and
scattering large cinders in all directions.
The conduct of Lynch, whose death is
hourly expected, is warmly praised. The
breaker cost $50, 900, and was insured for
S35, 800. Two hundred men and boys are
thrown out OF work.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-09-10
Hymeneal Bliss.

Last night at Z 80 o'clock Mr.. John ?.
Hogan and Miss Nellie A. Clancy, oldest
daughter of Mr.. Patrick Clancy, and
most excellent young lady in every respect,
were united in marriage. The affair was a
quiet one. The ceremony took place at the
residence of Rev. Father Murphy, on Ninth
street, in the presence of but two or three
attendants.
After the ceremony the happy pair went
to the residence of Mr.. Jno. Clancy, corner
of Twelfth and Commercial, and there cele-
brated their union In very pleasant way.
A few friends had been invited and were
present, and after the customary congratu-
lations and expressions Of kind wishes for
the future were over, all sat down to a
feast that was model in its line.
While the pleasure was at its height an
incident occurred that added very mater
tally to the delightfulness of the occasion,
and will probably always stand forth bold
ly from among the other incidents, in the
minds Of the happy bride and groom. 1t
was about 6 30 o'clock when the company
was startled by the sudden entrance to
their presence of Col. Jas. s. Rearden,
Chief, and the whole city police force lex
cepting the groom, of course); and in a
speech that was brief and very appropriate,
delivered with much feeling, Col. Resrden
presented to the groom beautiful water
pitcher, in behalf of the police force of the
city, OF which the groom had 80 long been
faithful and efficient member.
Mr.. Hogan was taken completely by
surprise, and it was with difficulty that he
managed TO express his thanks for this sub
stantial evidence of kind feeling toward
him by his fellow officers. This ceremony
over, all participated in the festivities un-
til late hour.
The gift 10 very handsome piece of
work, deliberately carved, engraved on one
side with the words, presented by the
Cairo Police Force" and on the other, "To
Jno F. Hogan" 1t was procured from
Mr.. Z, A. Buder A large assortment of
handsome presents were also sent TO the
bride by admiring friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hogan have THE BuLLE-
TINS good wishes, as they have those of
the community generally.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-09-10
Impressive Scenes Attending the
Obsequies Of the Dead Secre-
tar Of the Treasury.
Geneva, the Home of His Old Friends and
Neighbors, Locks Her Doors and
Puts on Sable Garb,
Distinguished Mourners For the Distin-
guisfied Dead-A Day OF Sorrow
and Of Tears.

GENEVA, n. Y, September Sit was
q useless request the Committee Of Ar.
engagements made when they asked that
NO business be done to-day. The old
friends aud neighbors of Secretary Fol.
ger have more than they can do to keep
the tears from their eyes. Not store is
open, and the pretty little village looking
down on Seneca Lake Is one mass OF
black cloth. From almost every house
hang solemn folds. The skies seen TO
have conspired with the village folk to do
honor to the great man lying in his cas-
ket in the stately old-fashloned mansion
which he so long called home.
Opposite the Franklin House, on the
outside OF little old building is tin
sign on which can just be distinguished
the word "Folger," people stop to look
al it, and tears start in their eyes as they
turn away. The town.folks and those
who drove miles in the early morning to
hear the last words spoken over the BODY
OF the dead Secretary are disappointed
for the church is small, and they must
give way to the President and eminent
men from abroad, who come to honor the
cold clay of Charles J. Folger.
At the request Of the family the decor
atoms in the Presbyterian Church were
simple. About the platform, gallery and
sides are hung folds of black 9TH
President Arthur, with his Private Sec.
rotary, and Secretaries Chandler, Freling.
huysen and Gresham arrived at II 80 and
went to Senator Hammond's. Governor
Cleveland and staff came at noon.
The pail bearers are j. b. Lewis, S. II.
Verplanck, Il, j. Swan, W. L. Sill, A. l..
Chew, j. Frouty, s. E. Ornith and W. W.
Wright.
The body was placed In the casket at
eleven O'Clock. The casket is of red
cedar covered with imported back
broad-cioth. The plate bears the nscrip-
ton: "CharIes j, Folger, born April Ii,
1918, died September 4th, 1857" The
only flowers iu the room was a crown OF
white roses sent by Samuel NJ. Batch
ford, OF New York.
At two O'Clock the church was crowd.
ed. Garritt Smith, OF ST. Peters Church,
Albany, presided at the organ. Rev. Slr
Mercy, acting pastor OF the church read
the Scripture. Prayer was made by Dr.
Epson, OF Albany, who delivered tn. adj.
dress.