Year: 1871

1T not amiSs to say a few words.


This is contest between the two
races-a contest much to be regretted
by all lovers of peace and good govern
ment. This contest has been forced
upon us by the colored race who say
they have a majority and must rule
We say, in a fair election, they have
not the majority, and cannot, therefore,
control our city. Tie blacks defeated
the whites by votes outside the city |
limits. We have taken it to the courts,
where we hope justice will be given.


While the legal contest is going on
we would inquire of the white Radicals
of Monroe, What is the final end of this
contest? Who shall rule in this sunny
land of fruits and flowers? You have
led the colored man along, step by step,
for yo,,r oacn hellish purposes, and not
for his good, until you have placed him
beyond your control. You have used
him for power and gain until he has
concluded the power and gain to be his.
He now comes forward and demands
his rights under your past teachings.-
You yourselves are surprised at his
advance. He steps in front and bids
you stand back. In short, you have
created trouble you cannot CONTROL
Now what do you propose to do? Will
you still push this contest on to a final
end? Will you lift him up and get him
above your own race? Do you really
believe the negro must rule: You an
swer, No. Then why do you delude
him to this belief? AS educated men
you must see that your conduct is rap
idly leading to t, war of races. Where
will you be in that dark hour? Will
you lead them to the field, or will you
gather up your ill-gotten gains and de-
,art?


ona Now you know, us we'll as you know
-losht from darkness, that the negro can
to fixer rule this country, nor has it ever
Dranc' your intention for him to do so-
&c f,,,o,,- calculation has been to rule It's
instinr selves with the power of the negro.
The have submitted to your rule with
loVlnientations and sorrow, but we do not
bOse to submit to negro rule, nor
fr;e,.s the negro propose to submit to
of t)ur rule.


alb We ask you again-have you serious
mly thought of the consequences: Do
you suppose for one moment that the
white people of the South will finally
give up all claim to rule, and leave it
with you and the negro:


The truth is, gentlemen, you have
come down into a strange country to
make your fortune, and into your ranks
you have gathered a few men who for
the sake Of gain, have surrendered
all claims to manhood, and together
you have led the negro into II world of
trouble with his only true friends on
earth. You have poisoned his mind
against the white man, and constantly
advise him against his true interests.
You have done it wilfully and nnllic-
iously, thereby the better to secure the
end in view, and your calculation is, if
trouble comes you will retire and enjoy
your fortunes.


Gentlemen of the Radical party, YOU
have been the cause of all the trouble
in this country since 1860, and you have
now arrived alta point where You should
begin to have some serious thoughts rs
to how you can best undo the wrongs
you have forced upon this people. 1t is
now in your power to heal all trouble,
to calm the feelings of both races, and
let the city and country go on to pros
perity and wealth. 1t is no difficult
task for yOu-yOu can make peace as
easy as you have made trouble To
make the people easy, satisfied and
happy is all of your sort to take your
money and leave. Go back to your
people and tell them what YOU have
done, and enjoy the money you have
gathered from poor down-trodden
people.


If you were all absent or all dead we
would have no moro trouble with the
negro. Gentlemen, this is a fact - a
stubborn fact-and one worthy of your
calm consideration. Have you ever
thought of the fact that should one of
you die tomorrow the whole people
would rejoice: Yes; even the Band
: would strike up a lively tune of delive-
rance! What is your money worth if
YOU are to be hated of all men: Such
is your status with the proud people of
this once happy land.


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