The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05


held last Wednesday night at Avery
chapel TO take under consideration the
ACCESSIBILITY Of calling State convention
OF colored men, and other matters OF i'm
poriance. Hon. |. +. Norris called the
meeting to order, and on motion the Hon.
Ed. Shaw was elected chairman. Mr.. Shaw
then took the chair and spoke at length
upon the object OF tho meeting, after which
he declared the meeting opened. j.
Thomas Turner was elected secretary.
A committee on resolutions was appoint
ed Ms follows A. Froman, ST., j. Thomas
Turner, /. Il. Norris, @. ii. Douglas, NJ.
Stricklin and ]. Lott. The committee re-
tired and reported the following
Whereas, In view OF the fact that there
ought 10 be State convention of colored
men Of Tennessee called ut an early date
in some designated place convenient TO
all, for the purpose OF discussing the con-
dition OF our race; be IL therefore
Resolved, That we, the colored citizens
Of Memphis in mass-mcetieg assembled,
feeling Il our duty 10 call upon our race
throughout the State 90 meet in conven-
ton. suggest the call OF such q convention
20 take under consideration the ameliora-
ton Of our condition.
Resolved, That II Is our unbounded
duty 10 bc more assiduous in demanding
our inalienable rights guaranteed TO MS UNI
der the constitution OF the United States.
Resolved, That the calling Of this State
convention shows one Of the highest in
oentiyes Of our nature 10 stimulation 10
duty and one OF the mediums 10 bring
about desired cnd-to peace, happiness
and prosperity.
Resolved, Thatour wives, daughters and
mothers are most sacred 10 US, and our
lives aud property as dear, which demands
our protection whenever and wherever
needed.
Whereas, II Is with profound regret that
we recognize the growing disposition upon
the part of the white citizens of Mississippi
10 cnrtail the political privileges Of large
number OF the clored race, and believing
that such attempts 10 intimidate rs dis
PLAYED at jackson, Miss, January 2, 1883,
| II pcrseyered in, will lead 10 the ultimate
| des,ruc,ion Of negro citizenship, not only
| In Mississippi, but In sister commemorative
therefore belt
Resolved, That rs men and brothers w
cannot silently submit 10 this growing dis
position 10 degrade the colored citizens anC
violate the sanctity Of the ballot.
Resolved, That M citizcnsof sister com
monwcalth, yielding 20 none IA law-abid
ing We hereby express our sympathy 10
warl our colored friends and Kindred o.
Mississippi.
Resolved, That We pledge ourselves NJ
friends of down.troddcn Missiasippinns
and all other citizens not protected by I
legal recognition Of their political rights
10 assist hy all lawful means In securing
equal political rights Ia all, without regar'
TO race, color or previous conditions q
serviiude.
Resolved. That we hail with unfeignc'
pleasure the efforts on the part Of some o
the moro wealthy Of our race In thei
effort 10 free our people from the politica
expressions, which have become too bur
densome 20 be borne by free people.
whereas, The rights involved In the nc
: cent outrage upon the colorcd voters O
Jackson, Miss. namely, the inviolabilit,
, OF the right Of suffrage, and inherent RICH
Of every citizen 10 the unirammclcd cxel
else Of the hallot-arc vouchsafcd 10 rs b
the constitution Of the United State,
: therefore.
) Resolved. That We hsfSby express on
/ utter dcicsiaiion, not only 81 the "Missi
= sippi plan" but also OF the methods !
/, | vogue In our own commonwealth, Il
q which we are virtually prevented from e.
J. pressing our choice Of candidates for III
n most important offices, namely, the who'll
o sale bribery OF poor and ignorant voters |
i wealthy and influential oilice-seekcr
: through their hired tools.
= A. FRoNAN, ST.,
o J. TuoNAs TURNER,
l. y. Nouns,
&. II. DouoLAss,
NJ. SrmcKLiN,
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