The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-09
THE NEGRO IN THE NORTH
A WOMAN WHOSE MEMORY OF
FACTS is CLEAR.
For What the North Fought-No Dan
ger of Negro Domination-The Anglo
saxons OF the North and South Have
Common Purpose.
10 the Editor of The Appeal;

editorial on 1.-THE Moving Of the Negro"
The whole teaching OF the South has been
that the North is negro equalizer and
would like now TO see the negro dominant
The simple assertion that this Is false, or
the denial by one person is no argument
in Tie eyes OF the masses. But would
like TO recite little history. In $4,000 |
was at school in that terrible Massachu-
sets, at an age capable OF understanding
the political situation. kept my eyes
open--and will say right here that the
people OF that State were not in favor OF
the free negro. All the abolitionists -held
meetings in small bodies in private places,
and had for watchword, "No union with
slavery" They were the original seces-
sionists, and as such despiscd by the ma
jority OF the North. But the outcome Of
the war was freedom to the negro, and !
firmly believe that when an appeal Is
made to the Anglo-Saxon race in the
North that they will respond in manner
little dreamed Of by the Southern white
man.
/ would like to have the South look up
under this present Republican administra-
ton, and relieve themselves OF an incubus
that they are carrying, worse than the old
man on Sinbad's back. ] would like TO
teach the South that there is help against
any African flood. IL seems strange 10 me
that men can be taught TO think that men
OF their own blood in the North can be
devoid OF all reciprocal sentiments. One
visit 10 the North would convince the most
skeptical. The Irish club together, the
Jews the same; and why, tell me. can not
the Anglo-Saxon, the dominant race. be OF
one mind2 They are-and the only thing
that divides them Is the Honey Repub-
lican party and tho good old Sugar Democ.
racy. | grant that right. Now IL would
not do TO let slip the hold by Democracy
that we have but fair exchange is no rob.
berry, and II the Anglo-Saxon South will
helm out the Anglo-Saxon North against
their political elephant ! know the
North will sec them rightcd in re-
gard to Africa's products. An Anglo-Saxon
Congress, with speakers from all the States
representative men OF this great race
would 10 more good than all the laws OF
Congress, all the laws Of States, secure POI
liiical freedom for our sons aud put US
where we belong.
My experience Is in dealing with the
North, or talking with Northern people,
that ''you can do what you please with the
negro, but don't touch this Union"
Disabuse your minds, every one Of you,
that the North wants TO see the negro
dominant. They have regard for the
rights Of humanity, and the colored man
is human, and Us such entitled TO our
consideration; but my people have built
up this Republic aud We constitute our
selves judges OF whom shall receive the
benefits. Does our foreign podulation ever
think Of the trouble IL caused our ances.
tors 10 conquer this country that they
could enjoy II In safuty3 My great-gnnd-
father stood guard for forty years. while
crops were being put In the field. Just
think OF II; infants grown 10 mans estate
under such a strain, and some OF his de-
sccndants today have not loot
of land Ia this country (hut the
my womanly madness and must let u
slip). Must we now hide our heads Tor
dip them, rather,) 10 people who some
here claiming 10 help upbuild our coun.
try2 And this Is tho democratic help
that the South receives from the North.
Shall We cringc aud twist 10 the money
there il in iR Never, ~ long as | have
pen or voice, shall let the "niggcr In the
wood-pile" dcbar me from exercising the
liberty that my fathers fought for. And
We OF the South are doing II. We are let
ting that NegrO question hide all our bet
ter qualities. Liberty OF conscience ant
speech are all hidden under that sup
pressed pang or thought or memory" o
whatever name you may call II. aud III
politicians are roaping the benefits. Jus
rs long as they can keep our sons under
the limit OF their office holding aud on
youths bondage, which the most II then
would happily exchange for the life Of
good dog.
Where arc our youthful orators tha
We used 10 haH In abundance, who's
sounding voices were wont 10 be heard 1
bugle tones all over the SOUTH Let m
tell you. The old fogy element have SUI
pressed them, cauliOning them here an
there OF what the North would do In thi
case, or that, never daring 20 lit u
their heads or voices because OF this sam
suppression. Difference 10 age has bel
them back when they should be now
the foremost mnks OF our statesmen ~
yocating the reforms all along the line
has been a mistake with our folks iroI
the fimt In letting men represent us
Congress or Safe Legislature, that wei
the incarnation of the old idea Me
should represent US who have the vel
present In their minds, aud thoughts
Just what is best for the present situation
] would teach our youth that the truth
best, aud that the war was wagcd on Il
part Of the North Tor the Union and I
that alone. No history or assertion
any man who was In the North can co
troyert this statement Not one rocru
was enlisted under abolition auspices III
freedom Of slaves was never dreamed
by the Northern army or Mr.. Liacol
and for M 10 teach our youth that q
North are negro lovers, and would like
zee us subject 10 them. Is utter nonscnl
lAft up your heads. you Southern yonil
no matter what your fathers did. You
least have no responsibility, and your 10
atty 10 the Constitution OF your country
perpetual and everlasting tribute TO 20
ancestors We have dhited apart like
couple seeking divorce. lie was anp
about the management Of the scryan
and she was angricr about his little sho
comingA resort TO the divorce cot
resulted In hard fight, which left IN,
Just rs they were before minus the ser
anita
Let ms enter the race In thoroughbn
style. II we are 10 be ouislripped by /
groes, We are not worthy OF our anceslo
and let not the politicians and "oih,
wantcn' prevent our sons from shin
In places where their talents ominenlly
them for stars am OF Democratic a