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Year: 1865

To-day, from the delta Of the Mississippi,
from the city Of New Orleans, we offer to
the consideration and acceptance Of the
American people, a newspaper conducted
by American colored men.


The Black Republican Newspaper Asso
citation by which our paper is issued, is
composed, with few exceptions, of Ameri.
can colored men, most of whom were
bondmen. The editor of the Black Repub.
lican, now a freeman, was born, and has
lived most Of his life, slave.


Agreeably to the terms Of the prospectus
printed in another column, the object OF
the BLACK REPUBLICAN is the elevation
and advancement of the people OF color,
and the establishment Of liberty and justice
for all men.


We think that BLACK REPUBLICAN is a
proper name for the newspaper organ Of
American colored men.


We mean to maintain our race-not de-
ny it. The name Of our paper asserts at
once our race and our principles.


White men may be monarchists, aristo-
Gratis or oligarchs, but American colored
men should be nothing but Republicans.
In the prevalence of Republican ideas
and the establishment of Republican in
stitutions, are the hope and the safety of
our people.


As we have fought for these ideas on
the field, and have suffered for them
through revolution, so shall we proclaim
and defend them on the forum and
through the press in the face Of all
foes whatever. Admitting the fact Of
complexion, we still ask nothing on that
account, and shall yield nothing. AS
men, 1--we require whatever belongs to
man. By the help of God our paper
will be an instrument, however humble
to unite our people, to bind them to the
great Government that gave MS freedom,
to restore the National power, and establish
it upon the rock Of freedom and justice,
and to strengthen the hands and gladden.
the spirit Of our beloved chief magistrate,
Abraham Lincoln, in whose heart is the
cause of the poor. We shall give our
cordial support to the men and the
measures that look to the restoration and
enlargement Of free Louisiana, upon the
grounds Of liberty and equality.


We shall seek to obtain our rights;
not by overlapping them in pride or
anger, but by such patient and steady
steps as may best secure them.


Without further promises or declarations
we present the BLACK REPUBLICAN to the
people.
Year: 1865

Great Britain, occasioned by the notorious
sympathy extended by powerful party in
England to the rebel fugitives. He does
not co mprehend very clearly the American
character He believes that sentiments of
honor and honesty cannot enter into the
minds of any but the titled aristocracy of
Europe, and that the American Democracy
is mob, without order or direction. John
Bright knows the Americans better, and
argues from the American character that the
irritation said to have been occasioned by a
long and vigorous war viii pass away on the
return of peace.


Lord Palmerston entertains similar views,
and declares that England has 10 cause of
complaint against US, and trusts that the
United States have none against Great Brit
ain. He alludes to the belief that the United
States Government may at some futnre day
make formal demands for reparation for
depredations committed by Englishmen
under the rebel fag but intimates that there
will be an offset to the claim The whole
tone of the discussion shows that the speak
ers no longer entertain the most remote idea
that the rebellion will succeed. Great Brit
ain is evidently taking in sail. She has not
been crowding on the canvas of late, and
there have been indications of proceeding
with marked caution.


The question that gave rise to the i'm
portant debate was the proposition to in
quire into the defenses of Canada. John
Bright positively declared that there is no
power in the United Kingdom to defend
Canada against the United States. Many of
the English statesmen entertain the belief
that the annexation of Canada to the United
States will be attempted after the suppress
| sion Of the rebellion. But these views are
not entertained by Lord Palmerston. He
rather intimates that the rejoicing in this
country for the peace which he clearly sees
in prospective viii soften every feeling Of
resentment that may have grown out of the
war The Premier's reasoning is very
logical, and the ripe experience of the
| speaker, together with his acknowledged
astuteness and knowledge of human nature,
| render his opinions worthy of the highest
| respect. We are inclined to agree with Lord
| Palmerston, and believe that a long season
| Of peace between the United States and all
| he world viii succeed the present war.
Year: 1865




A cote mporary in this city, short time
ago, adv ocated the removal of these old
veterans Of the cross, and the substitution
of new men from other parts Of the country
in their places. The article in which this
was advocated was signed Light" 1t
should hay been Darkness for certainly
it must have been dark mind that origi-
mated such miserable idea. What remove
the old men who have come through the
fire, the men who, when they preached to
their people, had policemen standing at
their church doors! No, never. These old
veterans have come thus far with their
focks. They have come through much
tribulation. They will, with the help of
God, go to the better land with the people
whom the Lord hath given them.
Year: 1865

1t will be seen by the speeches of Disraei,
Bright and Lord Palmerston, which we pub
lish this morning, that English statesmen
have begun at last to anticipate the close Of
the war in this country, Oh the basis Of re-
stored Union and the complete yindlcation
ofthe integrity Of the National Government.
The question has been seriously raised IN
Parliament, and elsewhere-wha will the
Government of the United States do when
the rebellion is disposed Of? Disraeli shares
the apprehensions of those who believe that
there is a feeling of resentment here toward
Year: 1865

We were very much pleased to observe
that that most worthy and skillful officer
and courteous gentleman, DR.. R. H. Alexan-
der, has donned Coloners shoulder straps,
he having been promoted to that rank. DR..
Alexander has been the Medical Director of
the Department of the Gulf for more than
two years, and during that time he has won
the respect and esteem of all who have been
thrown in contact with him, and the love of
all the soldiers in the army of the Depart
person can be found who will accuse him of
ever having swerved from the straight path
Of duty, but thousands can, who will assert
that all have been treated with equal justice
and fairness. Few men could have filed
his highly responsible position as well.
Year: 1865

Ff'ierads-You were called by the enemies
of freedom by the name which we place at
the head of our newspaper. You were never
ashamed oft, but thought it an honor. So
do we. The enemy used it as a weapon
against you and us We use it as weapon
against them. We believe in capturing the
enemy's guns and then. turning them upon
himself, well shotted, as Grant fires his
salutes.


Black Republicans, we give you cordial
greeting. We send you the BLACK REPUBLI-
CAN; send us in return your name and FIVE
dollars, and we viii send you ifty-two Black
Republicans per year; enough to help in any
town election, as Prentice would say.
Year: 1865

There viii be a meeting at the School Of
Liberty on Monday evening next, for the
purpose Of taking into consideration how
the noble objects Of the BLACK REPUBLICAN
can best be attained. All friends of Repub-
hcan liberty are invited.
Year: 1865

TO ALI WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:


/ Freedmen work for whom they please.


z II they make a contract to work for a wear the
contract is binding, and only be broken y
cause.


j. Tney can get Just as high wages as possible.
and make the best bargains they cam but if no spe
cial contract is made in order to secure protection to
the helpless and ignorant the rates xed in orders
will be paid them


T. They can go to the proper officer and lodge a
complaint or make their defense the same as otter
people Ii this privilege is denied by any parties,
the same should be made known at this Office.


o. On arriving in New Orleans, they need pay no


money Tor protection or for passes to return to their
homes. 7r
Year: 1865

Burroughs Tilted Mary Harris
and she shot him. Had she Tilted him,
and he had therefore shot her, nobody
would have adjudged him guilty of in
sanity. But she is woman; and it is
virtually adiudicated that a woman who
shoots the man who has been faithless to
her is necessarily insane. We don't see
it.


Yet there is a rough, wild justice" i'll
this and kindred verdicts Our laws are
not Just to woman. They ought to pun
ish the conspirator against female purity
severely; but they do not, because too
many of our Legislators and jurists are
libertines. That is rather blunt way
of stating it; but it is the fact. This
city is full to-day of dens of lswdness,
each of them perpetual snare for female
innocence. Every woman (or mani who
makes gainful trade of ministering to
others lechery should be a felon by
statute; every one who c0nspires or aids
to deprive a girl of her virtue should be
punished at least as severely as q burglar
forger, or highway robber. They are
not so punished, because 1t is to mag
mates inconyenient that they should be.
Yet the wrong is felt, though not redress
ed hence the rule equation effected by
such verdicts as that which has just ac-
quilted Miss Harris.
Year: 1865

RALEIGH, N. c., July 2S.-Thc Raleigh
Progress continues to denounce the reck-
icssness of the pardoning power in North
Carolina This is making the prominent
rebels in the State, who are daily receiv-
ing pardon. still more defiant and disloy-
al than before They are designated
as delegates to the coming State COnven-
tion, which body it is known they will
control


These treacherous leaders who have
been pardoned through Governor Hold
ems recommendation are now organizing
in every county, and openly assert that
their party is strong enough to defeat
Governor Holden or any other candidate
for Governor who fails to identify him.
self with them.


Governor Holden drafted call for a
convention some time since and sent it
to President Johnson for his ratification.
Since this the opposition to call for an
early convention has assumed fOrmida-
bic proportions and is daily gaining
strength.


The negroes and Union uIen are the
objects of their hatred, whose protection
depends entirely upon the enforcement
vi buC COuloSdOlOh law, WhiSh Nh''' 40
only the disloyal, who will be beyond
the reach of the Federal authorities as
soon as the new State government is in
augurated -,


It is understood this element, who hold
State securities tor upwards of forty mil
lions of dollars, contracted since the re-
bellion for war purposes, will make
strong effort to have the same assumed
by not providing against it in the new
Constitution, hut leaving it to future
legislation.


Owing to this undue exhibition of dis
loyalty and vindictive arrogance, the
Union men are endeavoring to have the
call fer State Convention delayed until
after Congress meets, which will save
time as well as great expense, as the pro


visional Constitution is destined to be
repu dated by the people. as it is very
apparent it will be of an obnoxious char
acter, Judging from the material desig-
mated to compose that body.
Year: 1865

THE FUTURE OF GEORGIA. private
letter from gentleman in Savannah,
says he is strongly of the opinion that a
few years will disclose wonderful and
profitable change in the condition, both
temporary aud spiritual, of that part of
the country Georgia resources are but
beginning to be developed; not the three
hundredth part Of her soil has been titled
She has the finest yellow pine timber in
the country. Her mineral wealth is hard
ly touched. Iron and bituminous coal
abound copper, lead, and silver and gold
are sound War has done much towards
breaking mp the supineness of largo
portion of her people Good farming can
take from two to three crops off the Same
land the same season, with less labor
than it costs to produce one in the North
Land is bought at from s. to S25 per
acre, and large tracts at lower prices -
White marble, of fine quality is abun-
dant; slate equal to that of Wales Many
of Sherman's army, while in Georgia, ex-
pressed determination to return aud set
tie i'm il
Year: 1865

RALEIGH, July 2S.-Hon. William A
Graham, ex member of the rebel Senate
and the political leader of the State
who is to be delegate to the coming
cnmstances will he consent to the return
of North Carolida into the Union. if the
negro suffrage question is made a condi-
ton.


J. H. Ross of this city, who has recent
ly received u Federal appointment, and
who has been designated to represent
their district in Congress, and also in the
approaching State Convention, defines
his position on the slavery question by
saying if he had the power he would re-
enslave every slave who is now free,
Year: 1865

The initiatOry movements for indnc-
ing Northerners to emigrate to the South
to settle and cultivate the lands Of the
reorganized States, have been taken by
two North Carolina gentlemen, who are
now in New York for the purpose oil
furnishing information to those desirous
of seeking new homes in that region
These gentlemen have large quantities OF
land for sale.
Year: 1865

AFFECTING INCIDExT.-An affecting Incl
dent occurred at the fire which consumed Bon-
tails Hotel. Bay City. Michigan, recently. A
lady lodger who occupied rooms on the third
floor, became somewhat excited when the
alarm of fire was given, and went down stairs
to discover lis Whereabouts. leaving her infant
child asleep in bed. In the confusion she for
got it until the flames bad complete possession
Of the hotel. She then attempted to enter the
building to save it. but was prevented. The
6remen and Others, in saving the furniture
threw the bedding out of the windows THIS
identical bed was rolled up, thrown out of the
window and carried With The other goods 10
the bridge for safety. After the dre, in remoT.
ing the goods, the little innocent was found
safe and asleep.
Year: 1865

The ground appropriated 10 each State. Is
part. as it were, of a common center the po-
siian Of each lot. is relatively OF equal impor
iance. the only difference being that oil extent.
as determined by the humber Of iniernenls
belonging to each State. The cofhns are de
posted side by side. in parallel trenches n
space OF twelve feet is allowed to each parallel.
about FIVE of which forms grass path between
each row of ntermenis. The CONFORMATION OF
the ground surface is singuarly appropriate al
the point selected falling away in a gradual
aud regular slope in every direction. from The
center To the circumference, a feature alike
pleasing and de>irable. In order TO secure
regularity, the bead stones are precisely alike
throughout the entire area OF lots. and are
constructed so as not to deiract from the effect
and prominence of the monument. The head
stones forms continuous line ot granHe
blocks, rising nine inches above the ground,
aud showing a face or width of ten inches on
their upper eurface. The name. company and
regiment being carved in the granite, opposite
each inietmeuf, thus securing q simple and
expressive arrangement combined with great
permanence and durability. The disposition
of the trees aud shrubs is such as will Ultimate
" produce considerable dgree OF landscape
effect.


The center of the semi circle has been re
served for the monument. An angularly
shaped betting of dwarf sbrubbery borders par
TALLY separate il from the lots Philadelphia
Prose
Year: 1865

UNITED STATES TELEGRAPH CO.


An important telegraph ease has just been
decided in the United States Circuit Court iYr the
Southern Distgict Of Ohio. Tie Western Union Tele-
graph Co filed bill in equity for injunction against
the United States Telegraph Co.. to prevent Tho latter
from proceeding with the construction Of q telegraph
line from Cincinnati to Dayton nlonR the Cincinnati.
Hamilton and Dayton Railroad. The railroad corpora
tion had granted so far as they could the exclusive
right OF way on their road to tho Western Union Co..
and tie present proceedings were attempt by the
latter to maintain their monopoly. The line Of the
complainans. extending on one side OF tho
railroad the respondents by legal proceedings before
the Probate Court secured right Of wny the other
side. by act Of the Legislature the power Of the
Court TO grant such location restricted 10 strip
exceeding five fec, IN breadth and this stipulation
sseos have been Inserted by the procurement Of the
Western Uuion Companyt which afterward sough In
occupy the whole o. the strip under their grant from
the railroad, by putting down posts dagorally "
cover the track with thor wires crossing from side to
side. They then uode application for an ipJunc
tion to prevent tho United States Company from
proceeding. The Cont referred 1t back technical and
general grounds holding that the railroad corporation
lad power to grant exclusive righ. Of way: hrst
because it is contract tending to abrd0e the exercise
Of the franchise Of the raroal corpor 4op; and.
ODd because 1t Is grossly contrary to public policy ono
therefore void What is the character Of the clause
giving exeusivs right of wayi Tho Telegraph Com
pany did not bind itself even to complete line on th'
west side Of the railroad track, eossta, that II
would do II is clear that 1t does not need snct
line at present, nnd according to the proof in the
cause. ii could probably never need it. The whole
scope Of this part the contract shows that the objects
were exclusion Of competing lines aud the establish
meni of monopoly. Under the circumstance ssyi
the Court think such provision contrary to public
policy. and therefore not to be enforced.


TIE application for injunction being denied th'
compHinants oppesied to the Supreme Court at Wash
ington. M f..-T
Year: 1865

where children are not allowed 10 cut or
deface with pencilmarks or otherwise,
the benches, doors or walls of the school
buildings, but they learn by the require
ments of committees as we'll as teachers
not only to keep their room and benches
clean and neat, but TO take pride and
pleasure in doing it, and this is good
lesson to learn at school as well as at
home.


How many school houses can be
found in the villages Of Vermont which
are without either broken window
frames or split doors or marred and de-
faced benches?


School reform must either begin with,
or include these things. But perhaps
We cannot expect improvement in these
respects while we persist In electing
new and unqualified men to act as school
committee every year. Only by having
a schoo! board of officers in every town,
some of whom shall retain their places
on the board for q longer period than
one year, can we expect TO secure an
improved and efficient administration
of school affairs. The wisdom and eX-
perience of Massachusetts, have led to
the adoption of such board of school
supervision in the towns, and that 1t
generally secures a better management
of the schools, harmonizing and pro.
noting their interests, would seem to
be the prevailing belief.


Our Secretary Of the Board of Educa-
tion calls the attention of the people of
the State to the law of Massachusetts,
which requires the attendance upon the
public schools for certain number of
weeks in every year, of every child of
the commonwealth who cannot show
some good cause for exemption.


There are many good suggestions in
the late report of the Secretary which
it would be profitable for every parent
in the State to read and consider. Its
publication in sections by our state and
county papers could hardly fail to do
good. ANA.


Fairhaven, Dec. s, 1866.
Year: 1865

MISSOURI AND Equal SUFPRAaB,-The
defeat of proposition to permit negroes
to vote in Missouri was only by four
votes in the lower house of its legisla-
ture, and partly, too, on the ground that
the question was already wisely and
literally enough settled by the clause
of the new constitution of the state,
which confers suffrage upon all citizens,
and those only, irrespective of color,
who can read and write, after the year
1872. Who can rightly gainsay the ac-
tion of Missouri ? And certainly no
state. north or south, has made progress
so fast and so far to the exactly right
result on the suffrage question as this
same "border-ruffian Missouri"
Year: 1865

The REFORM SoHooL.-The commits
sioners of the juvenile reform school
last week visited several localities which
are desirous of securing the location of
the institution, but have not, as yet,
come to any conclusion. The principal
contestants are Waterbury and an island
in Grand Isle County, with the chances
in favor Of the former, though in the mat
ter of keeping the young offenders from
running away the latter is undoubtedly
the best, as it is a small territory in the
middle of the lake.
Year: 1865

preacher in the neighborhood of Black
friars, London, not undesevedly popular, had
just finished an exhortation, strongly recon-
mending the liberal support OF certain very
was numerous, and the chapel crowded To ex-
cess. The discourse being finished, the plate
was about to be handed round to the respec
tive pews, when the preacher made this short
address to the congregation:


"From the sympathy have witnessed in
your countenances, and the strict attention
you have honored me with, there is only one
thing am afraid of: that some of you may
feel Inclined to gtre too much now it is my
duty to inform you, that justice, though not SO
pleasant should always be a prior virtue to
generosity; therefore, as you will all be imme-
diately waited upon in your respective pews,
/ wish to have it thoroughly understood, that
no person will think of putting anything into
the plate, sUho cannot pay has debts." l need
not add that this advice produced most over
flowing collection.
Year: 1865

CLoTHING.-The members Of the Thirty
fourth Infantry should bear in mind that
Clothing is sold nowhere in the State Of
Iowa at such low rates as at Davenport, ar d
that Davenport boast in such clothing
emporium as that Of Sam Perry, opposite
the Post Office, on Brady street.
Year: 1865

The California says tho following sim
pie and touching remarks and accompan-
ing poem have Just come to hand from
the rich, gold mining region of Sonora:
To Mr.. Mark Twain: The within per
son, which l have sot to poetry under the
name and style OF "He Done His Level
Best" was one among the whitest men
/ ever see, and it amt every man that
knowed him that can find it in his heart
to say he's glad the poor cuss is busted
and gone home to the States. He was
here in an early day, and he was the
handiest man about taking holt of any
thing that come along You most ever
see, Judge; he war a cheerful, stcrrin
cretur, always doin' something, and no
man can say he ever see him do anything
by halves.


Prcachin was his naterai gait, but he
want man to lay back and twiddle
his thumbs because there didn't happen
to be not him doin' in his own cspeshial
line-no sir, he was a man who would
meander forth and stir up something for
himself. His last act was to 90 his pile
on kings and (calkalating to fill, but
which he didn't fill,) when there was a
flush" out agin him, and materially he
went under. And so he was cleaned out,
as you may say, and he struck the home
trail, cheerful but fat broke. knoWred
this talented man in Arbansaw, and if
YOU would print this humble tribute to
his gorgis abilities, you wonll greatly
obleege his unhappy friend





SONORA, Southern Mines, Juns l-f5


HE DONE HIS LEVEL BEST.


Was he mining on the fat


He done it with zest


Was he a leading of the choir


He done his level best


If he'll a regular task to do


He never took no rest


Or If twas OFF and on--the same


he done his level best.


Ii he was preaching on his beat


He'd tramp from East to West
And North to South-in cold aad heat


He done his level best


Hedcuss and sing and howl and pray


And dance and drink and jest,


And lie and steal-all one to him


He done his level best


whate'er this man was set to do


He done it with zest;


No matter what his eontraet was.
He'd do his level best
Year: 1865

e DID not all the thieves belong to the
Democratic party, asks the Evansville
Jonyaal. Perhaps they did once; but
they have all gone to the other side
that makes it so strong From present
appearances, they will steal the whole
partS they now belong to