Milford chronicle., 1893-02-10

Der owes dollar Of preachers salary, there
Is no question whether It comes from Re-
publican or Democratic employer II we
get our Just deserts what need we care about
the political connection of the legislaIuer
that comedies them Now Mr. Editor, While
/ have no special conclusion formed cousern-
ing the superintendant-ship Of colored
schools duty moves me 10 say something
must be done and since the question has
been raised ] am inclined 10 think, II the
legislature could devise some plan upon
which our schools could fe brought ~
touch with authorized officials, they viii
prosper with more credit 10 all couserued.
They need the attention offs one whose
social relations viii bring them into personal
contsct with the parents # the children, and
II an assistant superintendaniship subjected
to the views and management Of our county
officials eau be had, it could not help but do
us good It is a difficult task for white super
iutendents 10 supply the grade of teachers
necessary to elevate the moral status OF our
race, owing to the salary paid and the lack
of material in this State available. Some
| consistent plan should be mapped out and
/ placed in vogue, that will stimulate our in
I terests among our people, to acquire full ben
/ eft Of the opportunity afforded for a common
I school education; and if we show due appre-
/ citation, I am convinced by more plausible
| evidences than one money will be appropri-
vance. Again we ought to be taught TO help
ourselves some in preparing school houses
and repairing such properties. There are
| three localities in this State that would easily
have pubic schools il the parents Of the chill
dreu had proper knowledge of cooperation
exclusively enough to establish school
houses ! mention particularly that portion
of Sussex county five miles from Seaford
known as 'AlleH's School Mill" A terri
tory in Kent county lying about four miles
from FELTON,, or Harrington schools, and the
northwestern portion of New Castle county
in Braudywine hundred. It has been well
said, ''if you want the services of one who
will take personal interest in piece of work
do it yourself" do not think Il would be
wise for us 10 clamor for enforcement of
ouF sckools from the authorized county Off
cials. do think and suggest that a portion
of the work be placed in charge of compe-
tent and responsible colored person as their
suboraiuates aud believe trial of that
method would be advantageous TO the race,
the malcoutents and partisan politicians to
the contrary notwithstanding
One ofthe chief causes for our present pre-
dicament. resulting from getting so little
tangible consideration from the LegislstHres
heretofore, is that we have not intelligently
presented reasonable claims to them.
mutual feeling of profound friendship exist.
between the two races in this State upon al
most every other question that effects col
ored people, except political topics It is due
to the damusble ignorance, or a willful anC
malicious intent, to do our people perpetua
harm, that these catch penny, clap-trap Coz
forsaken negro samples of preachers, continu
ally aeitate against our interests. or we woulC
have perfect harmony upon that all impor
taut question that makes our bread and but
ter visible. These disturbers of the peace
should be driven from among us branded
with the mark Of modern Cain" or they
must be silenced in public matters, of which
they know but little, and care less for, oHly
as mediums to seek a morsel of self motor
8 iety.
In conclusion, say now by way ofwha
l term expedieut advice to those who pro
pose to discuss our educational condition
give the truth, the whole truth, aud moth
ing but the truth" Colored men are alert
10 self interests, and like the agriculturis
during a drouth, we want TAIN aud may il
please the Divine will of providence to send
It from a north, south, east or western cloud
we will be thankful, we will rot be longei
intimidated nor cajoled. We have raised the
banner of fatIeriug hope upon the banks o.
Egyprs dark sea, and in the language of youi
Roman philosophers, we exclaim
''IR hoe SfgH0F VfHceS."
Respectfully yours,
A, WoRTHINGToN BRINCRLEY.