The Washington Bee Newspaper, September 3, 1887, Page 2

Published every saturday at 1109 1 street north west, Washington, D.C, bhutered at the Postoffice at Washington c, as Becond-class mai! matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, One copy, per year - - = $2.00 six months - - - - 1.00 Three months ° 5 s no sol City subscribers, monthly - - 20 ADVERTISING RATES: One inch, one month - - $100 Quarter column “ >. - - 50 Hailfcolumn =“ wi - - 78 One column ¥ 2 = 15 00 One neh, one year - - = 100 Quarter column “ - 55 00 Halfcolump 25 - - - 7500 One column ad - - - 150 00 Special notices 50 cents each. Ten lines con utute an inch. We disclaim any responsibility for stat ments expressed by our correspondents nelther do we indorse all they say. Correspondence on living topics is solicited but t) have attention must be brief, Communications for publication must be aecompanied with the writer’s nam Not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith. W. CALVIN CHASE, EprTor. A colored Citizen’s Committee ought to be organized. known. We should not remain| inactive, We shouldascertain what we must expect. Are the circum- stances of ’84 to be repeated? if so we want noting to do with the republican party. If the demo- cratic party is powerless to carry out the principles which it de- clared in its platform iu 84, we want nothing to do with the dem- ocratic party. The program of Mr. William Mahone in Virginia, or rather his addrees to the Virginia vocers, is somewhat autocratic. He will cause the same disruption in the State as before. The colored peo- plein the State should demand recognition, and not allow Mr. Mahone to use them to advance his personal interest, nor to satis- fy his personal ambition to the detriment of the great number of colored voters iu the state. We don’t know of a man, who, out side of flon. John .M. Langston, could better represent the people in Congress. Mr. Langston may perhaps be distasteful to this auto- cratic ruler, but the colored voters of the State shonld decide that fact. We know the colored peo- ple of Virginia to be intelligent and sensible enough to do their duty. Our debt or gratitude to the republican party has been paid. We owe allegiance to no one but ourselves. We cannot expect everything good from the Give us 10,000 subscribers, and the BEE will be issued tri-weekly. If you want a National race pa- per, give us 10,000 subscribers. Persons leaving the city, can have the Brx sent to them by pay- ing for it in advance. Persons who desire the tri-week- ly BEE sent to them will please send in their names at once. The race isin need of a_ first class paper that will make its ap- pearance often. Bro. Turner, of the “Recorder” don’t se-m to catch on. A man can bea member of Congress and do nothing but ran messages for hiscommittee. Do you catch on? Such was the case of our friend. There is a disposition on the part of the political war horses to send two old selfish politicians to the next republican convention. The young men will see to this at the proper time. We are informed that the con- test for the House of Delegates inthe Alexandria district is grow- img warm, the chances being largely in favor of L. W. Corbelt, republican, Rally boys and elect your best man. The attention of our patrons is ealled to our unequaled offer, which will be found in another column ofthis paper. Read our standard and popular works, which we offer to those who pay their subscriptions and one year in advance. THE NEGRO AND HIS RELA~ TION TO PARTIES. The next presidential election is very near at hand, and the Ne-| gro will te called upon to play his usual part. It will be well for him to consider what he is to gain and how he is to_be benefit- ed. Circumstances have made him an important factor in the body-politic, which he must not} Jose sight of, but should consider wisely and judiciously what he must do to demand recognition. It must be remembered that in the campaign of ’84, the republi- can party endeavored to carry the election without the aid otf the Negro, nor was he consulted on any question pertaining to the success of the party or the wel- fare of his ace. ‘Ihe republican party was defeated and God in his infinite judgement allowed that party to gain power that was once ourenemy. ‘lo some extent the democratic party has been very liberal to the Negro, but not suffic- iently liberal enough for him to throw up bis hat and declare soul and body for the continuance ot that party in power, We find no fault with President Cleveland, but, we do find fault with quite a number of these who compose the democratic party, Notwithstanding the fact, that we have failed to receive ull we) have merited, we are of the opin-| ion that the time bas come for the Negro to think and act for him- self, irrespective of party. If we democratic party, any more than trom the rspublican party. It Mr. Cleveland is the friend to us that he claims he is, we want him to manifest that friendship, by do- ing more than what the republican party has done. There is one fact that cannot be disguised, and that is, the freedom that the Ne- gro enjoyed under republicaniule 1s reacting under democratic rule to a great extent. We don’t say that the President can prevent his party from committing these out- rages, nor do we hold him respon- sible for the misdoings ot his par— applause from the hundreds of spec- tators, thronging the piers fronting the Hotels Although Mr, Sneed was defeated aud lost his champi- ouship, he gained last season, he was presented with a very hand- some bouquet by the ladies of the Lake House. Messrs. Geo. W. Cole and Thomas J. Lightfoot with others followed the boat race with a Minstrel concert in the din- ning hall which was financially a graud success. ‘lhestudent wait- ers of Howard also treated the guest with a grand dramatic enter- tainment consisting of extracts from Richard III, Othello and Ham- let. Tuey deserve and received great credit and was financially encouraged, There has been several banquets given by the boys this season and cards are now out foran evening party on the 29th, by Mr. C.J. Malord, to celebrate the anniversa- ry of his 35th birthday. Long life toO.J.M. “Sosay all of us.” The season being near its close the following gentlemen formed them- selves into a club on the 25th in- stant and presented the Head and Second waiters, Messrs. L. T. Nick- ens and A. H. Jackson, witha very handsome and costly watch chain. Members of the club: Geo. B Lucas, Chapman Walker. J.C, Thuston, T.J. Lightfoot, Geo. M. Sneed, Edwin Thomas, John Sin- clair, A. D. Miles, Francis Marrow, H. P. Jackson, Fred. Morris, ©. A. Leftwich, R. B. Butler, J. E. White, Frank Carter, H. Black- well, J. M. Fields, Wm. Sayles, Peter Johnson, R. A. West, C. L. Hatter, J. E. Terrell. The presentation address was made by Mr. Callie A. Leftwich, a promising young studient of How- ard University and was respouded to by Messrs Nickens and Jackson in afew approriate remarks. A PLEA FOR INDEPEN- DENCE. VIRGINIA CCLORED VOTERS WILL THINK FOR THEMSELVES, A BOLD STROKE BY ONE OF THE OPPRES3s— ty. He should, however, advise his party to do better. THE NATIONAL MOB ALIAS THE LEAGUE, CONDEMNED. THE SOUTH’ DISAPPROVAL. The National colored press asso- ciation, that met at Louisville, Ky., Aug. 9, having refused to endorse Fortune’s scheme to organize a} national Negro mob, he gets angry as usual, and abuses the whole Ne- gro press. Read what a sensible man thinks of the mob business: {From the Alabama Advocate.] The New York Freeman has suggested another plan to have the negroes of the South slaughtered. The national election is to come off next year and Tom Fortune must make a few dollars, and to be suc cessful, he has suggested that the negroes organize a political league, which he knows will stir up the red string, white string and every other kind of string on God’s earth, while he (Fortune,) with the mon- ey, will situp in New York City and abuse Congress and the Presi- dent for allowing such things to exist. The constitution of North Carolina such organizations, Mr. J. W. MeDonald’s articie indorsing the move, notwithstanding. If Fortune and a great many others would get off of the fence, and stop trying to make the Negro believe that both sides are muddy, and would cast their votes for good men who would put in force the laws we now have, he would soon learn that it is not necessary to fix up a plan to have Southern negroes slaughtered. We are opposed to any such scheme. Grant gave Judge Bradley a life time office to cheat, and Tilden did the same for Hayes, believing that they would never torsake the Republica: par- ty, but when to them it was evi- dent that they could not be taken out of office they came very near telling us to go tothe devil ; and so will Tom tell us to go, just as soon as he makes some money out of the plan. We are opposed to any such plans. LAKE GEORGE NOPES. THE BOYS ARE HAVING A LIVELY) TIME. THE BOAT RACE AND BOU- QUETS TO THE WINNER Lake George, N. Y., Aug. 28th °S7.| This has been a gala season here with fhe waiters of Fort Wm. Hen- | ty Hotel, the boys opened the sea-| son with a boat race on the Lake for the Fort Wm. Henry Hotel) stake of $50. The contestants were | Messrs. Geo. M. Sneed, J. M.. Fields, R. B. Butler, Henry Black-| well, Wm. Sailes, and Robert Wy-| attof New York. The race was) won easily by the later crew and are not wanted by any of the great parties now in existence, let it be they were tendered the prize with many congratulations and loud | which,. have recently ED. REPUBLICAN TREACHERY AND DEMOCRATIC MAGNANIMITY. Arlington, Va., Ang. 30th, ’87. Editor of the Bee:— Realizing for many years the po sition taken by your paper in be- half of the colored race, and fully appreciating your untiring efforts in behalf ot education, equal rights, and unquestivned equality; we ventue to contribute a few facts which have presented themselves to some of your admirers iu this village. We are glad_ to say, that a part from any selfish considerations, many of us bail each issue of the Bee as an omen of glad tidings. We have ver carefully watched the course of its editor, and we are not backward in saying that, it has furnished for our anxious minds a full channel of thought ana food. <A writer has said that to be a learned man in any profes- sion whatever, three things are necessary, nature, study and prac- ticy. Hence we look to you, to correct our many errors, and to map out some plan by which the colored race, under the direction of Heaven, may assume their proper ranks in the estimation of the world. Here in our village we have many who would do honor and credit to our race as representa- tives, but we regret to say that there are so many who are actuat- ed by selfish purposes and impure motives, that we would hesitate long and well, before committing ourselves to any policy, from which the Negro would derive no benefit. Already in our county an effort is being made, to elevate while men to the different electorial posi- tions, which will occur in Novem- ber, and to pass the Negro silently by, only saying to him, come and help us, we are your friends. Have we not listened to this same voice since emancipation? Have we not watched well and waited long for the dawning of that Era when the much professed friendship would be proven? ‘Fo our surprise, we are yet m the same position, incompetent to ask, afraid to demand. It seems tous that there might be a way devised through your fertile braiu by which the Negro of the different states might assert his manhood, though modestly, yet manfuully. Some have advocated the calling ofa colored convention. Others have declared themselves in favor of an address to the colored people of the state, defining their position in the coming election.But we think, and are assured that you will a- gree with us, that it is the individu- alright of each citizen, white or black to vote as will best promote his interest. We have grown tired of the ‘‘Race Martyr’s, as they so style themselves, and have concluded that itis our duty, as well ag our province to shape our political des- tiny. Ever mindful of .the fact that “God helps him who helps himself.” There are many things happened, which lead to show our dependence, not upon any political party, but upon those who are our friends. For instance, in our Spring elec- tion, while we have a Republican majority of at least 300, many of our voterselected to yote the peoples ticket, knowing that if elected to office themseves, that on the day of qualification these liberal gentle men would see them bonded. How often have we seen the colored peo- ple of this county arrayed against this class of citizens, on political issues by a few speculative Repub- licans, seeking office and and whom if nominated and elected on the same ticket with their brother al- though in black, they failed to se- cure his bond on the day of qualifi- cation after contracting to take care of the friends who elevated them, when the judge convenes his court and the names of the elected are called. We have stood there relying upon the elections prom- ises. ‘‘I’ll see you quality,” but to our amazement we have seen out ofthe many officers elected not one colored brother qualify, unless it was through the generosity of some good democrat who would say, although you regarded me asan enemy I now stand ready to prove my friendship. Being fully conversant with these facts what then is our duty? We say to seck the friendship even of our former masters, if this can and will best serve our interests. Any suggestion advanced by you, will be gratef: l- ly acknowledged, and carefully con- sidered. : COLCRED VOTERS, KX—X—X—X—_ WORDS OF THE FATHERS: PATRIOTIC THOUGHTS WELL EXPRESS: ED BY THE STATESMEN CF OLD. That band of benefactors of the human race, the founders of the Constitution of the United States * * * they have transmitteé the precious bond of union to us * * * may it never cease to be a voice of admonition tous of our duty to transmit the inheritance unim- paired to our children.—John Quin- cy Adams. “Tnis hand totyrants, ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow ; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade For gentle peace of freedom’s hal- lowed shade.” John Quincey Adams. We ought to attend to the rights of every class of people.—George Mason. There is less fear of too few than too many laws.—Hugh Williams, of North Carolina. The most important of all bene- fits to the present and succeeding generations of Americans is an ac- curate knowledge oftheir govern- ment and the circumstances under which they were embodied in the constitution.—Andrew Jackson. Iam apprehensive, perhaps too apprehensive, that the government of these states may, in future times, end in amonarchy. But this ca- tastrophe, I think, may be long de- layed, if, in our system, we do not sow the seeds of contention, fac— tion and tumult, by making our posts of honor places of profit. Benjamin Franklin. . The kindred blood which flows in the veins of American citizens, the mingled blood which they have shed in defense of their sacred rights, consecrate their , union.— James Madison. If men would enjoy the Dless- ings of republican government, they must govern themselves by reason, by mutual counsel and con- sultation, by a sense and feeling of general interest, and by the ac- quiescence of the minority in the will of the majority, properly ex- pressed ; and, above all, the mili- tary must be kept according to the language of our Bill of Rights, in strict subordination to the civil au- thority. Wherever this lesson is not both learned and _ practiced, there can beno political freedom. —Daniel Webster. America has turnished to the world the character of Washing- ton! And if our American institu tions had done nothing else, that alone would have entitled them to the respect of mankind.—Daniel Webster. We regard public instruction in free schools as a wise and liberal system of police, by which proper- ty and life and the peace of socie- ty are secured.—Daniel Webster. I would those who fill the seats of justice, and all who minister at her altar, that they execute the wholesome and necessary severity of the law. Daniel Webster. In the American revolution no man sought or wished for more than to defend and enjoy his own. —Daniel Webster. The principle of free govern- ments adheres to the American soil. Itis bedded on it, immoya- patone “ebas comune ey ees a ble as its mountains.——Daniel Webster. Let our subject be our country, our whole coantry, and nothing but our country.—Daniel Webster. The people’s Government, made for the people, made by the people and answerable to the =people.—— Daniel Webster. Liberty and union, now and for- ever, one and inseparable,—Daniel Webster. One country, one constitution, one destiny.——Daniel Webster. Rulers are no more than attor- heys, agents and trustees of the people.——John Adams. —Germantown Independent. SUMMER RESORTS. 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