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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

The Lodge Bill simply provides that
where the whole country Is interested
there shall be fair play for every cltl-
zen. We have heard no man knowing
the provisions OF the proposed law, de-
ny that a fir. honest count, and - cor =
rect retu n OF the woes cast won q be
made under the law. And this Is Jus
che ground OF opposition to the inca
sure. Tue State and the Federal gLv
ernmeuls are 10th equally represented
at every ballot box.
IL is safe TO say tiist the States eiee-
ton OH ,ers will NOS permit the Federal
commissioners to commit any wrong
nor will the Federal officers Of election
permit the states representatives tC
stuff the ballot-box. There will sci
dom be disagreement in the canvass
and return Of the vote cast. Under the
mower OF the Lodge Bill. it Is not pl OBJ
bl'e that Federal Election tfflcers vii
be :. = ses. s4soFR the polling D. y.----..
the ballot-box removed by state OIL
cials for the purpose OF changing the n
suit Of the vote. as has been customary
IN many OF the southern States.-New
D leans Standard Pelican
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

1t seems that Is. K. 1ILLMAN,
the farmers candidate for Cover nor
Of South Carolina has swept every
thing before him from a political
standpoint of view. The Bour
bon Democratic element so far are
confessedly routed.
Neither side however has shown
any disposition to enact Legislation
favorable to the Colored man, and
the New York Mail AID ESpress
calls upon the Colored leaders TO
go TO South Carolina and lead the
ColOred people in a movement to
nominate a straight-Out UOlOred
Republican ticket. IL specifies
that tue editor OF snis Journal
should go TO South Carolina and
help arouse his people TO the
necessity of some such action.
We have no hesitation in saying
'h~' - q plan that is feasible, Que
chat coulu be made q s.s@S--- is
submitted we will take the risk
and leave for South Carolina.
The situation there now how ever
rs such that we Can we'll afford 10
let them fight it out between them
selves. Let them go beyond the
possibility of reconciliation and
then let the ColOred man assert
himself as the balance OF power.
The trouble with our people in
the South, so far as asserting
their rights are concerned is due
to the fact that when the conflict
comes, they are always made ic
appear the aggressor and accord
ingly outside of the pale OF law
In view of this the state militia
as we'll as every other power YES
ted in commonwealth is, whe hel
rigntfully or wrongfully welded
against him, and he is threatened
even with Federal power to Ou
him down. This is due TO the fac
that the "northern dough-face
better known as the northern
Democratic bourbons have beef
more potent in the north in day
of peace than the liberal. Democra
and Republican. Ag in we assert
we are ready and willing to max
any sacrifice that will serve {
, emancipate our people from III
serfdom, which now enshroud
them from one section OF the Sout
|. TO the, other. FL,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

1t is claimed by leading Repub-
licans who are in position to
know that the rules of the Senate
will be changed and the Federal
Election Bill passed. We hope
this is true. There is no measure
ever proposed in this country so
sadly needed as this one.
The wholesale fraud resorted TO
in the South by which two votes
in the South are equ u to FIVE
votes in the North should be sum.
marty dealt with. Every man
should be allowed to cast just one
ballot and have that ballot counted
as he cast it.
The thousands of Colored men
murdered in lie effort TO exercise
their rights as American citizens
should cause the Senate to deter
mine to take immediate action.
The shadow of Col. JOHN M.
CLAYTON should cause the weak
kneed Senators to pause and
consider
Some opportunities in life come
and go never to return.
This may be one of the in the
history of the Republican Party.
IL should act now The Chicago
platform pledged every RepubIi-
can to the preservation of the
sanctity of the ballot.
siieh-o Goo lh'>ssats-and al non
est conht, the United States Of
4 merica' is oserwefSnssss,y ..~r.. :.
lican.
Then let us quit splitting hairs
over Senatorial courtesy and
pass a resolution which will
enable the majority in the Senate to
pass measures deman ded by the
sovereign voice of the people.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

The eyes OF the colored people OF
this country are turned toward Wash
ington TO see what the Senate will do
with the Lodge bill. A Republican
Senator cannot afford TO iguore that
which will secure q free vote and an
honest count. II there are Republican
Senators whose moneyed Investments
In the south. and whose subserviency
TO Democrats prevent them from doing
justice 20 American citizens. then let
them show whom they will serve, God
or MAmmon. The Negroes rights
have been sacrificed too much and TOO
lorg TO satisfy the feelings Of this Bour.
bon god. No compromise would the
Democrats accept in n matter OF such
importance TO their interest and wei
fare. Let the bill be passed regardless
OF southern investments or the desire o'
Democ, atic Misunderstanding (Ps.
Smiths Broad are
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

The Census Man Discovers an Island
Full of Educated COlOred People.

CHARLESTON. s. c.. Aug. 5-The
census man who lad been assigned the
enumeration of the Sea Island coast of
this Stale has made most remarkable
d scovery. Hawai- Island, which is
some miles down. the coast, is owned by
two of the families of the ante bellnm
Sea Island bar0ne. The census man
expected TO find there a handful Of
American citizsn$." white and black
but he was disap ipinted He found
large black colony OF about 15O souls
and that he had stuck q region, the
only one in the world, in which all the
inhabitants were English speaking
reading and writing Negroes Every
Negro he met could read and write.
Every child of suitable age could also
read and write, I'D the women were
just as intelligen as the men. All were
p~ospering undo the wise rule of a mu
latto cac'que n, ned Quash Stephens,
whose wits was spOnslDle for the edu
cation of the PEG e in her eight years
res dence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

" / viii not believe that this Repub,i.
born In the cradle of liberty, baptized
in the blood OF the patriots and dedIcaI
ed 10 justice, clothed with majesty, do
minion aud power, Is unable to pro-
tect its citizens from political piracy.
c.nnot beneve that nation which
loosens the purse string of everv eli
zen who sells pint of whiskey, or a
box of cigars, and handouts every THE (
who steals letter from mail box
within the limits of its extended domin
ion can not prevent or punish the crime
OF suppressing the votes of any portion
of IFS citizens. Who says 10 the con
trary utJers moral treason, VINO believes
it, must carry in his own breast the
corpse of his respect for his country"
: From Speech Of Hon. NJ BROSIUS
on the Federal Election Bill.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

Let the Republican congress heed not
the rebel yell of coercion. Coerc ion
Who FOR tie last fourteen years has
been doing the coercing? VINO has
imperilled The lives OF citizens for their
political convictions? VINO has perpe
trated fraud at elections? Who has
worked the tissue ballots and stuff 81
the ballot box, that safeguard Of our
+ public? Who has murdered men and
driven Others exiles from their homes
because they differ from the dominant
political party In the South? Pass the
N easure. The party promised 10 secure
TO tie people ali over the country. OF
whatever political creed, the right &c
vote unmolested and have that vote
counted.-Kansas City, (Ksn.) american
Citizen.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16


There has been issued call for
a national celebr alton TO be held in
this city October 10. 16 & 18th, for
the purpose of setting a day at
which time the Coloied people of
the United States would have a
celebration throughout the coun
try.
That the object is a worthy one
no one will gainsay or deny. MIR.
GEO. WILLIAMS, Jr., is the leading
spirit in this movement and has de
voted his time TO the undertaking.
IL should succeed. If the OIganiza
tons in this city will lend their ei
forts to the movement it will he
one of the grandest successes ever
witnessed here.
Mr. WILL AM has associates
with him, gentlemen of relia bility,
and we trust that his eff ,rts will be
rewarded by the encouragement he
| deserves.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

eff elections are conducted fairly
and honestly in the South, if it is
true that there is neither race
controversy nor race antagonism, if
it is true that to every one the right
to be not only counted, but also to
vote is accorded in every section of
the Southern States, then by no pos
sibility can any harm be done by the
passage of an election Law"
From speech of Hon. ROBERT p.
KEDNEDY of Ohio, on the Federal
Election Bill.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

We notice that lion. ALExAN
DER CLARK of ] va has been APP
pointed Minister O Liberia, vice
hon. K. E SMITH. This app oint
ment should give general satisfac
ton. Mr.. ULARK is a man of
means, and we hsN no doubs that
he will worthIly I'LL the position
to which be ha Teen appoint
ed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

Tbs Negro is here to stay, and
he will be a useful and important
factor in the development of our
great industries and our natural
advancement.
You can neither legislate him
away nor can you drive him
beyond the borders OF our national
domain; he is to the manor born,
and he justly claims the right to
enjoy the fruits of his labor and
the reward of his toll.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16
GEORGE GAINES

GEORGE GAINES Icred, shot
and dangerously 'nded II. q.
CARLTON, white oan who had
insulted his wife.
The affair occur on the 9TH
inst, at Laneville, sex Co., Va.
GAINES walked into he store and
shot him. The ba entered the
left shoulder. pa Sc around the
spine and lodged IN he right side.
lt was extracted.
This license wbis s, me white
men seem to think ley have to in
suit every attract se colored wo
man they see viii aytt serve to
bring many of them TO their
death.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

The elective franchise means nothing
unless the electors arr protected in that
right And as party lines are now
d avn. the Republican party alone can
speak in thunder toues in defence OF
that Inalienable right of American citi
zen ship. Its attitude with references to
the proposed Fed raj Election Law is
sufficient guarantee To the American
people that their rights as free men will
be respected.-San Francisco Senf'
mel.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

himself and children, and acquir
ing property. He trusts in that
God who has promised TO save to
the uttermost those who rut thei-
trust IN him.
Right is eternal. Wrong flour
ishes only for a little while. Let
us take hope.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

Any man who comes to your
house to take yOn out to hang OF
shoot you, we believe should be
dealt with according to the law of
self-defense. Pull the trigger on
him first and find out his color af
forwards. Lynch law must go
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

No N gro enume rators In Alabama
were driven from the while peoples
doors from the fact that there were no
Negro enumerators. The Negro can
vote TO elect the same men who will af
forwards refuse TO appoint him became
he is black. We think II the Negro is
too black 10 be appointed he ought 70
be too black 10 vote for the man who
says sn -Secmal Ala, State Republi
can
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

IL is cold day when the Demo
cratic newspaper doesn't make a
howl about the so called force
bill. They act as IL its passage will
bring the world to an end. Let them
vel, but pass the bill Memphis, Tenn.
Free Speech
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

The numbering of Colored men
in the South continues The kill
ing of white ones will surely fol
low. RetributiOn will come.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

A Negro named John Brown was,
Aondsy, taken from the iii at Ander-
son, Texas. and lynched under the long
charge of assaulting white woman.
He was first hanged, and his body after
wards riddled with bullets. Tie muir
der.was committed il. open day.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

We are rather suspicious cOn-
corning any Colored man who is
not in favor of 2 measure o secure
him the right TO ,te.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16
Who VIII Lead Them Out of Bondage

Every day, il becomes more aud more |
obvious that the loyal mai ority, the |
Negroes. of Sou ! Carolina need wiser
and br yer lea, rship than they have
at present. 1usy are masters OF
the situation they did but know
IL. They have only TO assert their
rights, nominate full biooded Negroes
for all efIices organize in every
county and put the campaign in the
hands of able nd popular men of
their own race to emancipate them
selves from their present sblect position
and acquire the'- rightful supremacy
We cAli on l. we'll known aud iifiu-
entail colo ii len OF South Carolina
TO take the tiative and begin the
srark 81 orgs, and We call on the
c0lored Cit. F. eCerywfy q TO help
them TO vindi' ats and acquire their natu
raj rights. We cay on ex-C0ngress
man Robert sails, OF Beaufort; Or,
w lillian r., Cl'umJ of Charleston; the
Rev. j. Hayns $, OF Charleston; and
Congre ssman Thomas E. Miller, OF
Beaufort; all OF south Carolina, TO
come TO the front and begin the cam
paign. We call on John Mitchell. Jr.. of
Richmond, Virginia. editor of the rIAN-
ST, on the Hon, John K Dancy. editor
of the Salisbury IN. g Star Of ION; on
Prof j. e.. Price, of SALISBURY; ON the
Hon. w. A. Piedger, editor OF the AT.
| lanta teal Nescs and on DR. william
| b. Derrick, Jacob III. Simms. attorney
aI-lxw. ID. Macon Webster, the Rev.
| Alex. Walters, the Kew. III A. Monroe
| u. A K: George William baltimore,
/ IL. LaJimer, w II. A. Moore, and
other colored leaders In this city. to do
| all In their power TO lead their race In
south Carolina out of political bondage
| and tyranny, either by going there oI
| writing TO influential South CArolina
colored men. The time is ripe. The
opportunity Is unprecedented. ade
quate aid and full protection will bt
gwen. and South Carolina will bt
redeemed flom the rule OF unrecon
structed rebels, eorruptionists anC
Cyrants.
Mr.. John Mitchell. Jr., to whom w,
have referred above, has just said: g.
believe that, as far as it is possible il
this day OF ambition for pOllIlcal pOwe
and financial gain. the Lodge bill is
measure actuated, so far as the frame rs
are concerned. by patriotic motives
Many far-seeing statesmen have seei
the danger of cond0ning wrong an,
winking at bleodshed. In other word-
the apparent peace which exists at tn
south Is only at the surface. Beneat
are being kindled fires OF anarchy an,
J communism, which will in time, agai
deluge this tair laid With blood. lt
these thipgs which cause the thinkin
re" co pause and cOnsid
~ apply remedy no,
disaster which mus
present condition Q
rnat Is very :st1-ong reason why til
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

No matter what others may tell
you, find out what is right aud do
1t. You'll enjoy peace of mind,
and accordingly pc happy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

should not be allowed to continue
to draw the salary belonging TO
other men. Send them homel
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

Inat Is a verr .staong reason why the
Negroes q SOnth CGroilna should show
that there is pc aceful way OF averting
the I" anarchy and communism" threat
ened by the contendihg white faeti ms
in that state. Let The Negroes assert
themselves and take advantage of the
peace based on lstice will come. and
come to slay.-sNew York, Null and
Express
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

him, sealed with his blood and ours,
and witnessed by heaven, that when
the war was over and the nation
saved he should enter into the enjoy
ment of the blessings and glories of
citizenship. How are we fulfilling
our covenant?"
From speech of Hon. M. BROSIUS
of Pennsylvania, in the House of
Representatives, on the Federal
Election Bill.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16

"Can we forget that it was in the
darkest hour of TIE night of our tri-
al when the great fact doomed huge
and hideous" that we must lose the
Union or grant the freedom of the
slave. that we called upon the black
man to help us, and amidstthe thun-
der and lightning of, battle ~
terrible Than
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16
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Sheet Music and music books in
abundance We solicit call or
letter. Knabe, Everett, Gahler,
Behniug, New England also Mar
shall and WeDdall pianos. Packard
Chapel organs, dyer and Hughes
organs and other fine makes.
n. B.-Always on hand IA few
second haul PIASos of the best
makes - same but slightly used.
Prices very low. and terms 20 suit
anyone. We will give Handsome
Piece Of Music to any ONE sending
as IN name OF Il PROBABLE purche ssr
pIano or organ IN Virginia or
NOrih Carolina.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1890-08-16
ADVERTISING RATES.
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Never before il any Republic
has the anomaly. been presented
of one class Of citizens who fought
TO destroy tine government ,"sat in
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-02-04
GArHERING OF THE woaxmEr,

TAEAANG OR THE WOAAmEWs
Lodges OF she a. o. q. W. From This
City ana Through she State VIII
Meet NJ Portland, Conn.,, Tonight
for Public Installation or OMcers-A
Good Time Promised.
The Middlesex lodge, No. SO, of the A. o.
e. w., Portland, Conn, will hold public
installation of officers this evening. The diff
ferent lodges of the order In this city and
throughout the State have been invited to
attend. After the business matters haye
been arranged there will follow banquet
and entertainment, which will undoubtedly
be enjoyed by all those who attend. F. 81.
ChatAeld, district deputy, will install the
new officers, assisted by B. B. FArren and
James Ricketts, of the East Rock lodge, this
city. Among those present will be the
grand and supreme lodge officers.
The delegation from New Haven will leave
the station ON the 6:04 p, m. train, accom-,
panied by Past G. n, W. f. +. Sanders, Of
Mystic Bridge. At Niddletown they will BIZ
met by Colonel Joseph s., Elliott, O. E.
| of that city, who will escort them across tbs
ferry to Portland, where the reception com
mittee from Portland with brass band will
be waiting to receive them.
The members intending to attend all an
ticipate pleasant time, especially becaus.
this same lodge entertained 80 we'll last year
1t is certain that large number from thu
different parts of the State will be present
At the banquet the POSTMASTER will be P
M, r. NJ. Griswold.
The toasts and speakers for the occasion
were as follows:
1.-THE Present OF the Order" q. NJ. W., Parke
| Spafford Maine.
| 1.-THE Past of the Order.'' Hugh Doherty.
'aThe Future OF the Order" P. G.. M w. e. T
| Sanders.
EAST Rock Lodge" James Ricketts,.
| "Middlesex LODGE A. d. Hall.
"Israel Putnam Lodge" F. 81. Chatfield
"Silver City Lodge" William Gay.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-02-04
BURPxE ELECTED Major.

BURPkE ELECTED MAJOR.
Captain Luclen =. Rurpee OF Company
A, Elected msjor-An Opportunity
for PromOtion-Captain Sucher DE.
clInes-Commitete ON Athletic Enter.
tainment.
The commissioned officers Of the Second
regiment met in the officers room at the
armory yesterday afternoon to elect major
of the regiment, in place Of Major T. T.
Wslles, resigned. Colonel J. B. Doherty
presided. Captain T. Sucher of the Light
Guard, was unanimously elected major, but
as he declined positively, the following vote
was unanimously passed:
Voted That the declination OF Captain Sucher be
accepted with regret.
After the meeting, Captain Sucher stated
that the duties Of the Office Of major were
less ardous than the duties Of captain, but he
declined to accept the election a.. his COM
pany were now ct theright Of the line in the
regiment, which position the company would
lose BY the election of new captain, conse-
quentiy he preferred to stand by his company
and maintain it's position in line. This &C.
ton of Captain sueher' should be, and
doubtless is, appreciated by the members Of
his company. Captain Lucien F. Burpee of
Waterbury, who was captain of Company A,
was elected major. Captain W. q. Pearne
of Company Il, of Middletown, received a
few votes and ex Captain Callahan received
several votes.
A majority of the officers present favored
the election of some member of the regiment
in preference to the selection of an ex-mem-
Der of the regiment.
Captain Burpee accepted the Office, thank-
ing the officers for the honor. This. election
gives an opportunity for promotion in Com
| pany A. which is what is desired by nearly
all soldiers. @. L. Stocking is first lieuten-
ant and w. e. Moses is second lieutenant OF
the Waterbury company. These officers will
undoubtedly, be promoted.
The following were appointed committee
to confer with the Yale Athletic association
regarding an athletic entertainment at thu
armory next March: Captain T. Sucher
| Captain John Quit, Lieutenant r. NJ. Walk
er, Lieutenant J. J. Kennedy and Lieutenant
| T. Macdonald.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-02-04

AYlaE manll0n.

Brteh moutl0ms
Witch Hazel Cream for chspped hands.
Brussels soap Ia initiated. Look outl
II. q. Baldwin, of Naugstuck, was In
town yesterday.
r. T.. 8. Munger has returned from trip
to the metropolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baldwin and Mr.. and Mrs.
r. w. Tolles, of Naugatuck, left for Nelrose,
Florida, yesterday afternoon.
John w. Rowe died 1t Tacoma last Satur-
day Of spoplexy, eyed sixty.nine. He was
the father of George s. Rowe, Of Winsted.
Nice new fresh goods twice . week, ct
prices far below the so.called mark-down
sales. Al the Royal shoe store, 81 Church
street.
The usual meeting Of the Woman's
Church Missionary association will Be held
to-day at 8 p. m. in Trinity building, Tenn
pie ssrest.
The spring meeting Of the Derby Driving
association will be held In Jane, from the
18th to the Goth inclusive. The directors
have reelected the old board Of offlcsrs fol-
the ensuing year.
Warner d. Judson has opsnsd an ofaos
with O. w. Wilson d o., 81 706 Chapel
street, for transacting . general real estate
business. Particulsr care will be given to
the management of estates, collecting. adj
justing disputed bills and other real estate
business.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-02-04
Died In Boston.

News has been received In New Britain of
the death about two weeks ago of Miss Ella
J. Gibbs, for several years . teacher Of liter
sture In the State Normal school, which shs
left In 1877. She had been teaching for some
time In the birmingham Normal school near
taken with the grip and after . siokness Of
but twenty-four hours 1t terminated In pneu-
monia and she passed away.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-02-04
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