National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-08
ITEMS on THE WING.

Gathered and Compiled ExoIusiveIy for
tho Saturday Edition Of the "Nationai
Republican"
At no period in our history has there
been such revolutions. The most powerful
and closely connected interests are at yari-
ance. The Industries Of our country, with
some exceptions, are idle; hundreds Of
thousands Of workingmen are without en-
ployment, the effects Of which Is too well
known TO the general public. Life aud
property In many instances are In the
hands Of men and organizations that have
lost all respect for the dignity Of the law
the socialist, communist, and nihillst who
have taken up there abodes here. Thank
God the bombs were not thrown by colored
men, and II is gratifying to be afforded the
pleasure to say that In such defiance OF the
law no colored man has been charged with
being identified with the worst class OF
Americas adopted citizens. In view Of the
fact that all the large incorporated com
panles, manufacturing establishments,
factories, and businesses IN general ex-
Clude and deprive the colored man and his
children from learning trades and earning
a living, It was but natural that some
one among them would have
naturally driftod with the rabble, as he has
more Just cause to complain aud rebel than
any ether man in the country. Yet, In
spite Of all bis grievances, he has never
identified himself with any movement that
terminated In the destruction OF life aud
property The colored man possesses all
the required elements that are essential TO
make him one Of the most destructive clti-
zens Of our country, but, in spite OF all the
impediments that have been placed In his
way, he, like true Christian, has taken his
position in every controversy or revolu'
tlon that has threatened our country's
Happiness beside Justice and right and
often at the peril Of his life he has retained
IT, eodhat our glorious institutions may be
preserved. For this, II nothing more, the
American people should remove every OBJ
stacle that stands In the way OF the advance;
mcnt and higher education OF the colored
man, for II tho indications OF the time
mean aDythiDg they point directly 10 the
near future when law.ablding citizens,
white and colored must organize for the
protection Of life and property.
The A. NJ. +. Church should see that the
ablest man In the conference is appointed
to the Metropolitan Church, for no Que but
good man and an eloquent pulpit orator
viii accomplish any good In this city, and
only such man should be permitted to
have charge Of the intelligent congregation.
The ovation and triumphant reception
being rendered jefferson Davis by his
100000 Of colored people from the south
than anything else we know Of.
All who desire employment should apply
at 407 Tenth street northwest. t 90.
4. Thomas Fortune has changed his office
to 113 Maiden lane, N. Y. .........-
AS q question Of justice to many good
and responsible men who are deserving Of
filling one Of tho three offices now held by
Charles u. Purvis, surgeon OF the Freed
mans Hospital; Charles b. Purvis, profess
sor OF obstetrics and diseases OF women and
children Of Howard University, ana mem
Der OF the board OF education OF the District
OF Columbia, either OF which Offices there
are plenty Of good and efficient men willing
aud competent to fill, the Secretary Of the
Interior should take cognlzance OF the facts,
as they are In violation OF the law.
John j. Freeman, OF the Progressive Amer
lean, is one OF the Oldest colored editors In
the country. ............... ..
The Hon. Frederick Douglass has made
no final arrangements aboutgoing TO Europe
during the summer.
VIM. E. Matthews will spend his vacation
at Atlantic City. .g. .y....
Mr.. George Boston, the contractor, is on
the best terms with his workman.
Mrs. Sarah A. Robinson will graduate
Monday evening at the Washington Train
ing School for Nurses at the Columbian
University. ... ...s .......... ..
DR.. j. b. Dorsey was the guest OF the
famous Ugly Club OF New York at their
regular dinner Sunday last.
Ex-senator Bruce has many lecture en-
gagements for the next season.
The Indications are that the press con-
vention will be the largest ever held.
| The May party at the Central Presbyterian
Church proved a very pleasant and success
| full affair ...-. ... ..
/ The Rev. Mr.. Peal, of Plymouth Church,
| will remain In the city during the summer.
The change that is made at the NJ. 4.
Church will no doubt prove beSeht to the
congregation.
Some steps should be taken by our church
| organizations TO educate the heart and
| hands, skillfully and mechanically, OF the
| thousands OF children who are growing up
| In their congregation In idleness. -
= s;sss.ere will be 100000 colored people who
| will leNve the south this summer.
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'<Gld Blandford Church" is the title OF O
| piece OF music that will soon be published
by Miss l.. b. Bragg, Of Petersburg, Va.
now organist of st. LuKe's p. L. Church
| The old Blandford Church OF Petersburg was
built in 1874, and 10 now chiefly remarkable
| for the melancholy charm OF a moss-velveted
| and ivy-embroidered colonial church.
| Delmonico Assembly gave reception OF
Monday evening at Grand Army Hall. The
assembly exerted every effort TO entertain
their large party of beautiful and hand
somely attlred ladies and gentlemen. The
officers are as follows Mr.. Thomas j
Smith, president; Mr.. G. w. Carter, vice
! president; Capt. j. A. Perry, secretary; Mr.
j. w. Walker, treasurer; Mr. s. IL. Middle
ton, marshal; Lieut.. J. 3. Carey, Mr.. I. ii
Davis, Mr.. John Watkins, Mr.. Moses Smith
| Mr.. Nelson johnson, Mr.. Arthur Carlton
Mr.. McKinzy Scott, Mr.. Joseph Newman
and Mr.. Carroll Webster.