The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-09-24
NEGROES IN A NORMAL SCHOOL.
Letter From It's Principal as to the
Future of His Race.
From the New York Times.

from Inc new ork llmeS.
At Huntsville, Ala, is state normal
and industrial school, the principal of
which is w. II. Counciil, colored man of
much intelligence, and attending it are
between $50 and 200 negro students, male
and female. Under MIR, CounciI, the
school has made much success In the
Industrial department are taught such
trades as printing, blacksmithing wagon
making and shoenaking, and here the re-
suits have been especially gratifying. MIR.
Carroll St John, who for some years was
a bank Icial of this city but has lived
temporarily In Huntsville, recently re-
ceiyed from Mr.. Councili strong letter
pertaining to the condition and future
needs of his race that should be read with
interest in the north. 1t is as follows:
Dear Sir:-Please accept my sincere
thanks for your valued favor of the Sd inst
sending donation 70 our printing department
This testimonial OF your interest in negro
education, and your very kim wold in re-
gard to me, move me to deepest emotion,
make me more humble IN feeling, and spur
me on TO gre tier efforts In my work OF throw
ing light inOo the dark minds OF my people.
The. south can never b. an ideal section
with millions OF ignorant people within her
borders i he south must either educate the
negro, ana lift him to IN lustrious hristian
civilization, or spend millions in guns and
ammunition to exterminate him. 20 far as /
have Ueen able TO see the higher intelligence
OF the southern people leans toward the ne
gro. and everywhere In every way contributes
TO his elevation to Christian MANHOOD
I he negro Is fast learning that he has
nothing to fear at the hands OF thu better ele-
ment Of the southern people. In fact he
knows that you are his best friends along All
lines My faith in the ability and inchnat on
OF the white man o. the south 10 correct what.
ever IS wrong In ne south, and do full Justice
70 the negro, without any external stl1-
gestlons or Interference IS strong--un SHAKEN
The south has done more for the negro than
any other section OF the globe. For three
centLr es the south has been great mission
airy tent, where millions OF my race are being
elevated 10 higher civilization and turned
into industrious Christians. While the road
has seemed hard still II is the path along
wni all people have trod 70 greatness
NO sane man Will assert that the south is
paradise, and that the negro is treated ali
right. II Is not 50. He here encounters bit
terest preJudi. es. perse cutions Injustice
mons. such is the lot OF the weak every
where-such lie In the pathway OF an people
struggling from darkness into light S,ich
are the tests Of manhood, fitness to exist
whether IN the individual or whole people
/ am not surprised OF these things but am
amazed that they are not more frequent
keener, deeper, more deadly. SO tar from an
outbreak now and then characterlzinR the
south as ruarJus the long skins between
them and the maryelously peaceful attitude
OF the two peoples. whose recent stations
we're changed under such trying crcum-
stances, show more patience. forlitude and
Christian late llgenue IN the south than any
other section OF the gloye
Again III lnking YOU for your donation and
kind letter. and hoping that we shall ever be
worthy Of the confidence and support OF all
W II. CoUgcILL.
Mr.. Carroll ST. John, Huntsville Ala.