Terre Haute Weekly Gazette, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 15 July 1880 — Page 5
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COLORED MEN.
Are They in Bondage to the Republican Party?
And do They Owe it Unthinking Allegiance?
A White Voter Discusses These Questions
To the Editor of the GAZETTE: I have noticed, with great satisfaction, series of articles recently published in your paper, and signed "A Colored Voter," insisting that the time has come when the votes of the colored men should naturally be divided between the two prominent parties or otherwise upon the broad and dignified principle that every person, no matter what may be his nationality or color, should exercise his own judgment upon the issues of the day. I have also observed—how unjustly I shall presently state—that a recent issue of a Republican daily paper has insinuated that you were yourself the writer of these communications. Now my principal object in writ ing this communication is to deny this insinuation, with absolute assurance and emphasis. I happened to meet the gentleman, who has written these articles for the public, very recently, and know from his own lips that he is the author of them. I am fully aware, also, that he is a man of culture, ability and thought. I know him as an instructor, a scholar, and a theologian, and I speak of what I know.
It is his opinion—and it is eminently correct, and ought to attract the attention of colored voters everywhere—that there are these several reasons why they, as a race, should no longer adhere to the lippublican party:
The Emancipation Proclamation was only a war measure, and as such it was accepted by the Democrats in tlie army as well as by the Republicans. Upon the supposition that there were a million of soldiers in the army when the proclamation was issued, and half of, them. were Democrats—and we know that tliis, at least, was the proportion—if the five hundred thousand Democrats had said that they would no longer fight, and laid down their arms at the very time their services were most absolutely necessary, the rebellion would have been successful and the colored people would now be still in bondage, Therefore they are as much indebted to Democrats as to Republicans for their release. But supposing, for the sake of argument, that they owe their liberation entirely to the Republican party, must they, tlitough all the ages, and forever, vote for the ideas of that party even though they may think them wrong? Why, this would be a bondage more grievous than that of physical slavery. It would be an absolute entlirallmcnt of the mind. Their condition would be infinitely lower, meaner and more degrading than it was lxforc the war. What good is freedom of tho person to them when freedom ofthe minu is denied them? The man whose mind is enthralled, to whom some one shall say: "You shall not think for yourself," is the lowest, tho unworthiest, the vilest, of all slaves. No such everlasting obedience is due from the colored race to the Republican party and that party only insults their manhood when it demands it. Your "Cotyrcd Voter" only asserts the highest dignity of race and manhood when he enters his protest against such a claim. That he does so in the moderate and dignified way that is exhibited in his communications to your paper shows liim to be a scholar and thinker, as well as a careful and prudent citizen, having the best interests of the public at heart.
Why is it that .the Republican party mustclo the thinking for the colored people. Are they children? They are not in swaddling clothes. They are good and.intelligent and sturdy men. Would it not be a strange spectacle if all the white---.people should think one way. What kind of indejendcnco of thought wpuld that indicate Are all men to think alike If not amongst white men why amongst our colored fellow citizens? They must Anally become a laughing stock if'they continue to think alike—that is, have others think for all of them, and follow a particular party, like a drove of sheep will follow a bell-wether.
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These arc as much the views of your intelligent correspondent, "Colored Voter," as mine, and they are mighty sound whoever entertains them and many colored voters arc coming to that conclusion. Z.
colored Man's Views.
To the Editor of the GAZETTE In looking over the columns of the Terre Haute Express, dated Monday, July 5th. 1880, our attention was called to an ieditorial charging "White Voter" witli
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writing those articles asking for a divis-
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I claim the honor of writing some of those articles, and if the author of said editorial will take the pains to call at my place of businees, 244 west Main street, bringing with him a pair of good eyes, he can ascertain whether or not I am a" white."
Gentleman, the vote must and will devide. We are glad to see the Democrats extend to us tlie the right hand of fellowship, giving us a warm reception into their ranks.
We feel that the gulf which seemed to intervene between the negro and the Democratic party has been bridged and we can "shake hands, across the bloody chasm."
The more advanced thinkers among our race have long since felt the necessity of a division among our ranks, and we are
gladfuriyshed
to know that the Democratic party as us with an opportunity to divide, (withdrawing a portion of our
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votes from the Republican party) by placing in nomination for our suffrages men who will, if elected, mete our justice with an even hand irrespective of race or
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color. It is our purpose to support these men. Colored men of this nation intend to make 1880 memorable by expressing and voting their political convictions, not as Republicans but as 'American citizens. All honer to those colored men who dare to express and vote their political cpn victions.
J. P. ANDERSON.
COURT HOUSE ECHOES.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS—BILLS ALLOWED
W. B. Bur ford, books and stationary $ 37 50 Conley & Co., specific... 15 00 0. W. Brown, printing 14 25 Frank Hunter, roads and bridges. 0 00 Hebb & Gookins, printing 20 00 Thomas Wahler, poor 46 10 G. E. Adams, do 260 00 Thos. B. Johns, roads and bridges 62 70 J. H. Allen, county officer 60 00 Edward Murphey, specific 1 25 Cliff & Son, public building 37 75 Ilogcrg, Root & Co., poor J. lronsmith, specific Indianapolis Sentinel Co., station* ary 62 75 1. & St.. Jj. railroad 34 15 Chas. M. Stubbs, specific 2 50 Moore & Langen, printing and1 stationary 44 2o Wolfe & Alder, specific 69 00 Wagner & Ripley, do 17 00 Samuel R. Hammil, specific 7 50
5 58 2 75
A petition was received from .Tolm B. Tolbert asking the priveleSe of erecting a refreshment stand in the public park. Tlie Board decided it had jurisdiction over the parK in that way.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
John Smith and Carrie Laps. Ludwig Carl Ernst Maier and Katliar ine Kalber,
NEW svrrs.
12,085—Alice II. Joab, guardian Jabcz Casto vs. Margaret Casto, et al., to correct will.
THE ORAND JURY.
The Grand Jury is still at work grind ing out indictments.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
No licenses issued to-day.
GUARDIANS.
The following guardians have been qualified Jacob Steinmehl of the minor heirs of Frederick Carle, deceased.
Elizabeth Hayworth of minor heirs of Jeremiah Hayworth, deceased. Else M. Weischc of minor heirs of A Kennicke, deceased.
John D. Wilson of minor heirs of Em rua C. Wilson, deceased.
HEAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Caroline and
Henry
Stakeman
to Era A. Stakeman, pt, in lot 126, Rose's sub, for $400.00 Lawrence Yanto John Yan, pt sec. 18, Pierson's tp, for $1,200.00 Louis Hay (sheriff) to James
M. Tankey, pt sections 14,15 and 22, Linton tp and inlots 20 and 21, Hartford, for $4,998.37 Jos. O. Jones to Chas. W.
Mitchell, halfin-lot 6, Wilson's sub, for $800.00 Patrick Dwyer to Nora Dwyer, 10 acres in sec. 33, Pierson tp, for $200.00 John G. Turner to Jacob J.
Baur, pt out-lot 12, corner Sixth and-a-lialf and Chestn«t and in-lots 18 and 19, Collett's sub, for $3,500.00
Transfers, 0 considerations, $11,098.36
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Tlie Board have allowed the following bills: G. II. Simpson, roads and bridges $ 50 00
Chas. Eppinghouser, public buildings 100 00 Frank Hunter, roads and bridges 5 00
Cook and Bell, specific 3 75, Isaac N. Ball, poor 277 50 II. H.Roseman, specific 0 90 The Board was informed that the citizens of Sugar Creek had made np their part of the money for grayqling the National road to the state line.
JIEAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Ernest Bloemel to Mary Ann tMcAllister, in-lot 10, Charlotte Preston's sub., for $ 800 00 Louisa A. and John W. Branch to Edwin R. Wright, in-lot 18,
T. Parson's sub., for 2,200 00 Andrew J. Pierson to George Landes, 8 acres in sec. 4, Fayette tp., for 550 00
During the week there were filed with the Recorder 37 instruments, of which number 18 were deeds and 17 mortgages.
NEW SUITS.
Ida M. Mitchell to-day instituted proceedings for divorce against John J. Mitchell for cruel treatment and failure to provide.
Sebastian Miller files a petition asking to be released from the bond of Joseph Braun, as Notary Public. ... .I
MARRIAGE LICEN8E8.
JolTn Kinney and Addie Meyers.
NEW SUITS.
12091—Joseph H. Blake w. Felix S. Boyll.
JUSTICE C09KXBLY.
Constable Flaid arrested Susan Manuel this morning for a provoke on Wm. Louis. A trial was had this afternoon and she was fined, v'
This morning Constable Dwyer took in charge Preston Woods for an assault and battery committed on Max. Meinhold Woods was fined $12, which was stayed by Jackson Stepp.
Woods filed a complaint against Meinhold for provoke, and he was fined $10 and in default of payment was sent to jail. Constable St. John arrested John Bruns for assault and battery. The case was taken under advisement.
POLICE OOUBT.
W. H. Certain, disorderly, fined $5.75 paid. Sarah Jane Alexander, drunk, fined $7 committed.
Chas. Edwards, associating, fined $7 paid. Amanda Smith, watering prostitute, fined $7 committed,
"Since taking 'Dr. Lindsev's Blood Searcher' that ola sore of mine is entirely cured." Sold by all druggists,
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12.092—Nichols, Shepherd & Co., Levi J. Smith al., replevin. 12.093—Martin Hollinger, vs. David St. John and Ernest Bleemel, injunction. 12.094—Charles M. King, t». Emory P.i Bequchamp, appealed
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.
None issued to-day.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Robert Haney and Alice Simmons. John W. Zoelizzi and Jennie Rouse. 4PRIMIKAL COURT.', Chas. Bradshaw pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny, and was sentenced to one years imprisonment.
REAL JSTATE TRANSFERS.
Heirs of John Davy to Sarah Davy, pt out-lot 1, west side Seventh street for $5 00 Ebenezer Ridge and Thos. J.
Kinneth, 20 acres iii sec. 14, and acre in sec. 13, Prairieton tp. for 450 00 Isiah Donham to Riley Whitney, pt. sec. 28, Pierson tp. for 900 00 Mary J. and Harry Cole to Frederick W. Ulbrecht, in-lots 1 and 2, Johnson and Miller's sub., in Macksville, for 415 00 Wm. D. Burton to Wm. C. Isbell, in-lot 1 and out-lot 4, Roach and McGaughey's sub. for 400 00
NOfiFiCATfON.
Formal and Official, to Hancock and English,
Of Their Nomination for President and Vice-President..
The Letter of Acceptance Will be Ready Shortly.
The committee which had been appointed by the Cincinnati convention to inform the candidates of their nominations held a meeting in the New York Hotel at 9 o'clock this A. M., ExSenator Stockton, of New Jersey, in the chair. The 6ub-committee reported drafts of letters to General Hancock and Mr. English which were aopted and signed by all the members. The letter of notification to General Hancock is as follows:
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NEW YORK, July 13,1880.
To General Hancock. Sir tlie National Convention oftheDem ocratic party which assembled at Cincinati
of last month unanimously nominar tecl you as their candidate for President of the United States. We have been directed to inform you of your nomination for this exalted trust and request your acceptance. In accordance with the uniform custom of the Democratic party, the Convention have announced their views upon important issues which are before the country in a series of resolutions to which we invite your attention. Tlie resolutions embody the general principles upon which the Democratic party demand that the Government shall be conducted and they also emphatically condemn the mal administration by its crimes against the constitution, especially against the right of the people to choose and install their president which has wrought so much injury and dishonor in ourj *'country. That which chiefly inspired
nomination was the fact that you jad conspicously recognzied and exemplied the yearning ofthe American people for reconciliation and brotherhood under the Shield ofthe constitution with all its zelous care and guarantees for the rights of persons and oi states. Your nomination was not made alone because in midst of arms you illustrated the higbes qualities of the soldier but be cause when the war had ended and when in recognition of your courage and fidelity you were placed in command of apart of the Union undergoing a process of restoration and while you were thus clothed with absolute
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On complaint of Dudley Parrish George H. Baker was yesterday arrested for provoke. The alleged provoke consisted in Baker saying: "Yes, damn you I'll knock your other eye out." The justice fined Baker $10 50, and in default of payment sent him to jail. Soon after, however, he gave security and was released.
NEW YORK July 13.
Gen. Hancock's grandson, aged Ave months, died this morning from cholera infantum. This death has depressed Gen. Hancock and the visit of the National Convention is in consequence purely formal.
HON. "WM. ENGLISH
reached Governor's Island at noon and was heartily greeted by Gen. Hancock on tlie veranda of his residence. & S THE COMMITTEE
you used
it, not to subvert, but to sustain the civil Vights they were established to protect. Your fidelity to these principles manifested in important trusts heretoforec onfined to your care gives proof that they will control your administration of the National Government and assures the country that the indissoluable union of states and the constitution with its wise distribution of power and regard for the boundaries of the state and federal authority will not sufferinyour hands that you will maintain the subordination of the military to the civil power and will accomplish the purification of the public service and especially that the Government which we love will be free from reproach or the stain of sectional agitation or malice in any shape or any form. Rejoicing in common with masses of the American people upon this bright promise for the future of our country, (wish also to express to you personal iy the assuaance and general esteem ana confidence which have summoned yOu,tothis high duty aud will aid you in its or an
Your fellow citizens,
(Signed), JOHN W. pres.
of Convention.
NICHOLAS M. BIO, SeCy.
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To Hon. Wm. H. English: v: Dear Sir by direction of the Democ rat ic National Convention which assembled at Cincinnati June 22nd last, it becomes our pleasant duty to notify you that you were unanimouslv nominated by that liody for the oftlce of vice-President of the United States your large' experience in the affairs of Government, your able dischal^e of the many trusts commited to your hands, your steadfast devotion to the Democratic principles and the uprightness of your private character gives assurance to the Democracy that you are worthy and well qualified to perform the duties of that high posi tion and commended you to them for the nomination which they conferred, while your personal qualities and your public services well merited this honor The action of convention was no doubt, designed not only to vindicate their appreciation of yourself but as well to testify their profound respect for the Democracy of Indiana, your native state, with whose manly struggles you have been so long identified and in whose glorious achievements you have shared. The convention set forth its views upon the leading political issues which are now before the people in a series of resolutions, a fopy of which we have the honor to present to you and which vour attention is respectfully requested. It is our earnest hope that these views may meet with your approbatien and that you will accept the nomination which is now tendered you with sentiments of tlie highest esteem. We are respectfully,
JOIIN D. STEVFNSON,
l'President
of the, Convention.
NICHOLAS M. BELL, Secy. *"r TOE COMMITTEE arrived at Governor's Island in a "Special boat. They were met by General Hancock iu a parlor of his house. ExSenator Stockton presented the secretary who read the official notification. General Hancock's reply was brief. He thanked the committee for the honor conferred and stated that he would have his letter of acceptance ready shortly. Mr. Stockton then notified Mr. English of his nomination. In reply he stated that he accepted the high trust with feelings of the most profound gratitude, and would at an early day convey his acceptance in the customary manner.
Personal introductions of members of lhe Committee tp the candidates then foltowed.
Foreign. ..
WANTS FULLER INSTRUCTIONS. ROME, July 13.—Monsignor Jacobino Papal nuncio, has writtin from Vienna saying he does not see his way clear to prosecute the negotiations with Germany unless he is allowed full powers. He says he does not consider his recent instructions calculated te attain the desired end.
PARIS, Juiy 13.—Henri Rpchefort was" met at the railway station by Clemencau, Blanqui and others.
HEALTH IS WEALTH.
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Agents for the J. Q. Case Russell and Springfiaid threshing machine. -, Farmers are cordially invited to call and look at our goods before buying. ^4
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Sole agent for Excelsior mowers and reapers and Excelsior Twine Binder vester in Vigo, Clay, Vermillion and Parke Counties, Ind. Sole agent for Weir plows, cultivators and harrows in Vigo County.
Superior drills.
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Pekin plows and cultivators in Vigo, Parke. Vermillion, Sullivan^
nd Clay Counties, and Clark and Crawford Counties, Ills Sole agent for Thomas sulky and revolving rakes. A Lion sulky rakes.
Belleville threshers and Engines in Vigo, Parke, Clay and Sullivan
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