The national leader., 1889-01-05

demagogues, and self-constltuted lead
ers, or a like endeavor OH the part of
the people, by choosing and supporting
their own leaders to rid themselves Of
political trixters, and race traitors,
who, fatten upon the decoying hopes of
the people they misrepresent.
That the thousands Of colored voters
of the Empire State, are fully alive to
the situation is well attested, by the
active manner in which they are pro-
ceeding. with their endeayors, to place
at their head, one OF their number in
every way fitted to occupy any position,
however exaulted.
While many names have been men
toned; none seems to have taken so
strong a hold upon the attention of the
people. Of all sections of the state as
that of the William B. Derrick, d. ID.
DIR. Derrick has won the place he
holds in the hearts Of the colored people
by years of consistent and active labor.
for their political. social and religious
advancement.
While ever ready with the tongue,
he is pre.eminently man of action.
Fluent and magnetic as an orator,
he has the courage of his convictions.
and IS utterly regardless of personal
considerations, where he has pledged
himself, to person, party. or principle.
For this Napoleon of the Race, "there
are no Alps. With the full support
and confidence OF his people, he would
not be content to surmount, but, would
level all distractions.
He is a soldier to the core; and like
the knights of King Arthur, rather
courts danger, than evades it, showing
the white feather only in his helmet
like King Henry of Navarre) as a
guide to those who follow him to vic
tory.
A man of such strong personality
must of necessity make some enemies,
and by his persistent efforts both for
his own, and the elevation Of his race,
excite envy in hisinferiors. and jealousy
among those who like himself, aspire
to take leading part IN battling for
the rights of our people. Yet, on the
other hand, even his enemies admit his
courage and ability; and the masses of
the people, remembering how often he
has stood forw krd, as the champion OF
their cause a4e unwavering IN their
loyalty to him.
In DR.. Derrick, New York has a
man, not only of national reputation,
but one who holds high place in the
esteem of the leading men of both races
in the city and state of his adoption.
His efforts, toward the advancement
of the interests of the Republican party,
in the late campaign, are fully appre-
ciated by the party leaders, both state
and national, and it is an unquestiona-
BILE fact, that in selecting him for their
representative, the colored people OF
this county and state not only honor
him, but also themselves.
AS this will he the first time, that d
predetermined and combined effort has
been made, to have the colored people OF
New York, represented i'll the national
government, it is altogether probable,
that our leading men, both in political
and other walks in life. wilt compre-
hend the Importance of putting for
ward, the man who, not only has the
best chance of success, but also posses
ses the necessary qualifications. to dis
charge the duties of the Office, to which
he may be appointed.
The favorable results of the last cleo
ton, as far as the colored vote OF this
city contributed to them, were un-
doubtedly due, in a large measure to
the thorough organization of the colored
voters, by the "Republican Union and
Protective Club"
With Jacob Simms, Esq, as Presi-
dent; and Mr.. William Freeman, the
veteran politician and organizer, as
Chairman of the Campaign Committee,
together with large staff Of secre-
tarles, the club started into the work
of the campaign, more fully equipped
than ever before; and the results fully
compensated, for the labor, time and
good Judgment, expended in thorough
ly organizing every department OF the
political forces long before the cam
paign opened.
This club is to be made permanent
institution, and it is to be hoped that
the organization will prove such an un-
qualified success, as to lead to the
formation of similar clubs, among the
colored voters throughout the country.
In unity there. is strength;' therefore
let us have unity.n