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They Bay that the tail feathers of the republican rooBter are be- ginning to curl let 'em curl. The Republicans have carried Blaine. The Maine question which now arises is will the Re- publicans carry him through tbe eutire fight? The colored people orTJaleigh, 25T. C, will give a 'grand Fair Nov. 8th. The managers are also pre- paring for a National Pair bj- - the colored people of the United States. This is a worthy object, which should receive the support of the colored people. As the melancholy days ap- proach we begin to hear the rust- ling among the leaves and the so- licitous mother abides with pa- tience the leave of her daughter as she steps into her new craft to ex- plore the trackless matrimonial sea. We have received a communi- cation from Mr. Kelly Miller, of Howard University which we can not publish. We believe Mr. John H. La vson to be correct in Ida criticism ou the Alumni of xnai inbiitutiuu. Mr. Xiawson has no axes to grind nor is he a tody to a few popinjays of that associ ation. YOUNG MEN TO THE FRONT. uYoung men I appeal" to you be- cause you are strong. These are the words of St. Paul in his effort to build up the church, Young men, whose shoulders are broad, whose blood is rich and quick and where vitality leads to conquest are to be relied upon to wage the battle of this life in all its phases. In thiB country the colored young men have a special call to the front rank and to prove by their action that the race is unity ot all which has been claimed for it. They should come together and by unit- ing their power and influence agree to do something that will redound to the credit of the race. If neces-Bar- y organize labor from the high- est to the lowest trade and iu every way possible aud by a united influ- ence, show the relative power the race is entitled to wield in this coun- try. Dont be ashamed of the race to which you belong, even if tempo- rarily it is dispised. All nations have thus been. But put your shoulders to the wheel and keep the race out of the mire. Generations to come will bless you, and your conscience will lie easy upon your own soul. SLOWLY BUT SURELY. The large number of temperance movements which are looming up iu all parts of the country, indi- cate the fact that the good people are determined to make their cause heard and felt. Each day we hear of a new outbreak iu lo- calities where the terrible effects of intoxicating liquors have been borne until they could be borne no longer until now not a state in the Union is without local option or its equivalent. All attempt to curb or abolish the consumption of alcoholic liquors have been met by legislators in the spirit of cow- ardice. They claim that they are willing to concede the overshad- owing evils which result frt m the sale and consumption but claim that any legislation designed to harm any class of manufacturers who supply a demand is "sumptu- ary legislation which interferes as well with the material welfare of the manufacturer." But whatever the legislators may have to say on the subject the people havejtaEren it in hand and the probability is that the legislators will find it "j 1U- - j. . -- , proiuauie iu UO tueir UUiy lowam the good work or stand from under. Eight hundred millions of money, annually spent in the support of the whisky traffic, is too important to be overlooked, espe- cially, when we reflect that the greater part of it comes from the pockets of the poor who have con- tributed to it at the expense of homes and home-comfort- s, as well as of those opportunities which sobriety would enforce. Let the good work go on and may the movement spread throughout the south to the betterment of our people and the increased morality and prosperity of the nation. REPUBLICAN HYPOCRISY. On the rather violent supposi- tion that there may possibly be some colored men who believe with Mr. James C. Matthews, who is a Democrat for revenue only, that the Democratic party is the best friend of the coloied man, the Albany Journal invites tbe at- tention of snch to a discription, meant to be humorous, in the Ma- con (Ga.) Telegraph, of the forci- ble ejection of three colored men from a first class railway car. It appers that three colored men, well dressed and of such light coinplex-tio- n Jjthat it was difficult to say whether they were colored or not, while on the way to attend a wed- ding at Macon, took seats in a first class car on the Georgia railway. Some white mail passenger, who was too cowardly to attempt to eject the colored men, telegraphed to Geneva as follows: "Three coons in a first class car. Bring out the brass band." About a dozen white men boarded the train at Geneva, aud, taking the colored men rough- ly by the throat, threw them out of the car and then compelled them to enter a second class coach with the warning that if they left the car before they reached Macon thev would suffer. The Albany Journal adds : uIt will be observed that it took a dozen white men to handle the three colered men in this cow ardty aflair. Why a well dressed, gentlemanly looking colored man has no right to ride in a first class car in Georgia, perhaps Mr. Jim MiittlmwR nr soinAnf hia Ht-t- l fiffuipr of followers will be able to explain." National Republican. The National Republican which coutains, at all times, a great deal hypocrisy iu a seeming defence of the rights of the Negro, published the above article and comment on the action of a few southern Negro haters toward three colored men aud requests Mr. Matthews, our Recorder ot Deeds, or his followers to explain. Not being a follower of iur. Matthews nor are we in any way married to his theory, we take the liberty of stating to the Nation- al Republican, that there is a dif- ference between northern and south era democrats. Mr. Matthews, we believe, has the most abiding faith in the former. If our contemporary the Republican has so much love for the Negro it should hae influenced former republican presidents to have put a stop to southern outrages practiced under former administration. We don't claim that the democratic party is our bestfriend nor do we claim that the republican party has been. The worse enemy we have are iu the departments today area few white washed republicans. Take secretaries Lamar and Whitney they are favorably disposed toward the despised Negro. In the future the Negroes intend to support men and not party. SMITH WAS SMART. HOW THE EDITOR OF THE COLORED REPUBLICAN ORGAN OF NORTHERN O.jIO STRUCK THE MILLIONAIRE COMMITTEE AT COLUMBUS, A Columbus, O., special to the Cincinnatti Enquirer tells the fol- lowing story of the editor of the colored Republican organ of north- ern Ohio: H. C. Smith is a bright and, ag- gressive young colored newspaper mau of (Jleveland. He is tbe edi- tor of the Cleveland Gazette, the colored organ of northern Ohio. He and Fred Douglass are ou the most friendly terms. The Cleve- land Gazette defended Douglass to its utmost ability tor mairying a whiie wife. Heuce the present relations that exist between Doug- lass aud Smith. Douglass is going to Europe this week. Right here it might be well to interpolate the statement that the Ohio Republi- - can managers are mighty "skeery'3 that the colored meu of this state who, by the way, number some thousands will support John Mc Bride for secretary of state. Doug- lass, who, it appears, participates in this Republican dread, before leaving Washington eu foute for the east, where he is tovbe wined and dined before departing foi Europe, wrote editor Smith a let ter in which he at considerable length sets forth the whys and wherefores that should induce the colored brothers to adhere to Jim Robinson and the g. o. p. and not cleave to John McBride aud De- mocracy. Editor Smith, who is an avaricious youth, realizing the value of the letter as a campaign document, saw his opportunity lor making a little boodle. He first appeared before the Republican committee ot Cuvhoga county with the letter from Douglass, and with out iettiug the document out of his hands knowing, no doubt of the weakness of the Cuyhoga county Republican committees read it over to them and got the guarantee of 100 for the corre- spondence for campaign purposes. But, like the pure and unselfish patriot that he is, 100 did not appease editor Smith's thirst for filtby lucre. Like Oliver Twist, he cried for "more," With a view of getting a bigger hgure for the Douglass letter, he has been here for a day or two past negoti- ating with Chairmin Billy Cap-pell- ar of the Republican state ex- ecutive committee. Whether he has succeeded in making a success- ful dicker or not remains for the future to decide. I am a young man, with my weather eye on the almighty dollar," said editor Smith to the Enquirer correspon- dent, "and I'll burn the letter up before I'll let the committee have it for less than $200. That sum will be ample to purchase a job printing outfit for my office, and I'm going to make that amount out of this deal or know the rea sun why." If the $200 is forth coming to Editor Smith, the Douglass letter may be looked for any of these bright mornings in the Cincinnatti Crazy Horse, the Ohio State Juggler, the Cleveland Ed Cowles and the other Republi- can organs of the state. If the boodle isn't planked up, Patriot Smith, if he be a man ot his word, will abide by Blame's injunction to Mulligan and "burn the letter." Cleveland Plaiudealer, Sept .11, 1850. This is the way a pretended re- publican Negro is endeavoring to et money out of the republican committee of his state. From what tbe Plaiudealer sa3'sit seems that Smith got Mr. Douglass to write such a letter to enable him to sqeeze the committee. The ac- tion of Smith is sufficient for the republicans of the state to turn him under Mr. Douglass should come out and clear himself of the impression that he was a party to Smith's scheme. The smart Elic ot the quill is no good to the republican part and the sooner he is made to kuow it. the better it will be for the colored people of Ohio. We submit the above to the intelligent readers of Ohio and ask them will they tolerate such a high handed piece of imposition? We don't blame a newspaper mau from making all the money he can but when he attempts to make capital out ot a letter, written by another republican for personal gains, when he is identified with the same party, he is unfit to rep- resent a respectable constituency. DO WE NEED LEADERS? The qnestion has often occurred to us, Do we need a leader or lead- ers ? If so, why do they not come to the front? If not, what changes in our condition have taken place to render them unnecessary or uu-desirab- le ? If we are to judge from the wholesale clammoriug for lead- ership which came from every part of the country, but a year or two ago, we might reasonably suppose that there was at one time great need of leaders. At that time, the great republican party was in pow- er and it was deemed absolutely neccessary that there should be a number of colored leaders to ad- vise with the dispensers of Federal patronage in order that the distri- bution should be healthful and sat- isfactory to the masses of the color- ed voters. As a consequence we have seen the biggest men of our race at swords4 poiuts, simply be- cause it was claimed that one of them had the ear of the administra- tion and the exclusive management of a government tit, (which was usually the fifth one,) which was in all cases manipulated in a manner extremely gratifying to a favored few, to the exclusive of the manv The contest for the supremacy fcVi&SaLi a j. tifofrj&tnjfe-- , .viBkr jgnw wrrrjErr tw ii wrrnrffw waged warmer and warmer among the once would be leaders, until today we can hardly point to two, who entertain sentiments of honest lrieudship toward' each other. So that it seems that the only ser- vice (?) which our old so-calle- d leaders were, was that of doling out the loaves and fishes to those of their personal acquaintance. This at least seems so, if there is today any need of leaders ; for we find that each ot them has folded his tent aud silently stolen into the shade, to await the return of the sunshine of republicanism. They have left their constitueucies, their friends aud their homes and are foraging in strange places and among strange people for those ar- ticles which insure ease and com- fort. They have fled from the people who, when they were able, confer- red upon them all the honors aud profits which they could bestow. These so-calle- d leaders are now iu Washington, New York, Boston and Detroit, restling behind the prejudice-pro- of bulwarks of the north and boasting in the light of an already liberalized sentiment, while there once deluded followers ,are left to stern the tide, to fight their battles, without leaders and to liberalize sentiment without ad- vice and n. It may be that those leaders believe that there is no need of leadership just now. If so, they may be excused in so far as it relates to their disposition ; but there can be no excuse for so gross an error of judgement. If there ever was a nine when the colored people needed a bold, wise and great leader, that time is now. There is a great revolution going ou among the colored people. It is confmd entirely to that of thought and manifests itseli at ev ery point. The mind of the color- ed people is under-goiu- g a peculiar growth, one fostered by social and political currents and counter-current- s which if not carefully trained will make union and race pride among the things of the past. New isms are being hatched, new societies are being formed, some looking toward universal enlight-meu- t and progress and otheis to- ward universal chaos all possessing forms aud offering inducements more or less attractive to the col- ored people. To give impetus to revolutiou and at the same time to throw it into the proper channels aud drifts requires a master miud. Moreov- er the work of advancessy the ma- terial and political interests of the people of the south remains to be accomplished. The old leaders have thrown down their arms and skulked away into the sanctuarys of miserable neutrality, while the facilities for organization are the same as ever. The question now is, who is to take the places of those who have fied from their posts of duty ? Are we to drift along, until a change of adminis- tration induces those who were once our leaders, to buckle on their armor and wage doubtful warfare until the Federal pap again gives out? Or, can we not now find a leader or a number of them, who have the manhood, the wis- dom aud moral influence to success- fully lead us against those oppos- ing parties and institutions which stand in the way of our full citizen- ship and manhood? Should such a leader appear on the scene ? Let it be understood that those, who was the badge of honor iu times of prosperity and were not brave enough to honor the bage in times of need shall receive no support but be ever met with the combin- ed opposition of the masses. COLORED ART SCHOOLS. It is to be regretted that out of the entire colored race so few are artists in naiutinsr. engravinc. drawing, sculpture or skilled in designing models in ornamental and industrial work of the various descriptions. It is true that here aud there may be found those who in spite of every obstacle and like the plant that grows, as it were, out of the sterile rock, have reach- ed to promiuence in the world of art almost unaided except by the teachings of nature and the inspi- ration of their native geuius. No one thoroughly acquainted with the race will doubt that the essen- tial qualities of an artist are in- herent in the natures of very many of the colored people, more espe- cially among the youth of the race. As musical composers and in the rendition of written music the reputation of the race is world wide. The art in needle work has already been strikingly developed, while their skill in painting and sculpture though in isolated in- stances is attested by exhibitions at the colored fairs throughout the country. But the genius of the race is hampered on account of the want of schools for art traipiug. A prejudice exists against their admission to profes- sional life and in military and I 1 naval academies and the higher grades of mechanical s'udy, as in e lgineering, machinery, engrav- ing &c. What is needed is a first class training school in the me chauic and fine arts for the bene- fit of colored youth who are un welcome in tbe white schools. Howard University or auy of the renowned colored institutions of learning would attract the atten- tion of the country if it would have an art annex attached, and there is no doubt that the country would show a ju3t appreciation of this advance in the march of civi- lization. Some of the colored in- stitutions are already paying at- tention to the cultivation of the hand by the introduction of indus- trial branches. Now let them go a step further and introduce facil- ities for acquiring a knowledge of the fiue arts. CLARA TO LOUISE. Dear Lou: The examination of teacher for positions in our public schools took place at the Franklin build- ing last Tuesday morning and concluded Thursdav. There were quite a number to be exam- ined, especially those who did not hold certificates. Dr. Francis has decided to be assigned to the couuty schools, Prof. Gregory will retain the 8th and Mr. Johnson the 7th division. This arrange- ment was satisfactory to the three colored trustees. It is now hoped that there will be harmony in our schools, if not Commissioner "Webb will appooint men who can be narruouiuus witn eacn oiner in the schools. I believe that our schools will be improved un- der the new board of trustees. There is in this city a certain class who impose upon those who are in menial circumstances. The color- ed society in this city needs to be improved. That hus been the ruination of our schools. There is a social clique that has endeav- ored to run our schools, to the det- riment of the more deserving. South Carolina is sufficiently rep- resented now aud I hope that the citizens will be given a chance. There is no encouragement for our young men. Tey are excluded from positions by those who have no business here or elsewhere. I Now, if our trustees will only look j into the schools more and see that the deserving are cared for I know the people will compliment them. I have no criticism, as yet to make. I shall give the new trustees an opportunity to improve our school system before I shall attempt auy criticism. THE SOCIAL SEASON will be quite gay this winter. Re- ceptions among those of the Household will be numerous. There is a movement among the society belle3 to have weekly re- ceptions. This will be an advauce step within the social circle. There will probably be a new minister at the- - 15th Street Presbyterian church iu a few weeks. I am in clined to believe that social preju- dice could be eliminated if the colored people would discard col- or prejudice There is more dis crimination among the colored people than there is among the white against the colored. There is a certain class of colored peo- ple who endeavors to be white which is very disgusting. And yet they appeal to the white peo- ple to cease discriminating. The example should be first practiced by ourselves, than we can ask others that which we don't tolerate. Fo far as I am concern- ed, social equality doesn't bother my mind. People who crave for it are fools or idiots. Until we learn that color doesn't make a man, the quicker the race will be bene- fitted. The Freedman'a hospital needs a change in its head. This mau who is now in charge of the institution is of no benefit to the colored people. If he is a colored man, why is it that he is allowed to send his childreu to white schools any more than other col- ored people? Yours truly, Clara. - SPECIAL NOTICE Persons in the city, who Bre subscribers for the Bee are reques ted not to pay agents any more than 3 months subscription, in ad- vance for the Bee. All over that amount must be paid at the office of the Bee. The managers will not be responsible for auy amount over 50 cts. paid to agents. Sub- scribers outside of the city" mnst pay in advance and names must be Sent to thftofflinft and nnf mvern to It there ;a ;o.r. I agent. is any irregu- - - -- frf rmnr mr : larity on tne part of the ani-ou- r subscribers will do us thefav or by reporting the fame to the office. yiEGIXTA FORMAL & ( ()L LEGIATE INSTITUTE. Petersburg, Va. 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W. CALVIN CHASE, Editor.
They Bay that the tail feathersof the republican rooBter are be-
ginning to curl let 'em curl.
The Republicans have carriedBlaine. The Maine questionwhich now arises is will the Re-publicans carry him through tbeeutire fight?
The colored people orTJaleigh,25T. C, will give a 'grand Fair Nov.8th. The managers are also pre-paring for a National Pair bj-- thecolored people of the United States.This is a worthy object, whichshould receive the support of thecolored people.
As the melancholy days ap-
proach we begin to hear the rust-ling among the leaves and the so-
licitous mother abides with pa-
tience the leave of her daughter asshe steps into her new craft to ex-plore the trackless matrimonialsea.
We have received a communi-cation from Mr. Kelly Miller, ofHoward University which we cannot publish. We believe Mr.John H. La vson to be correct inIda criticism ou the Alumni ofxnai inbiitutiuu. Mr. Xiawson hasno axes to grind nor is he a todyto a few popinjays of that association.
YOUNG MEN TO THE FRONT.
uYoung men I appeal" to you be-cause you are strong.
These are the words of St. Paulin his effort to build up the church,Young men, whose shoulders arebroad, whose blood is rich andquick and where vitality leads toconquest are to be relied upon towage the battle of this life in all itsphases.
In thiB country the colored youngmen have a special call to the frontrank and to prove by their actionthat the race is unity ot all whichhas been claimed for it. Theyshould come together and by unit-ing their power and influence agreeto do something that will redoundto the credit of the race. If neces-Bar- y
organize labor from the high-est to the lowest trade and iu everyway possible aud by a united influ-ence, show the relative power therace is entitled to wield in this coun-try.
Dont be ashamed of the race towhich you belong, even if tempo-rarily it is dispised. All nationshave thus been. But put yourshoulders to the wheel and keepthe race out of the mire.
Generations to come will blessyou, and your conscience will lieeasy upon your own soul.
SLOWLY BUT SURELY.
The large number of temperancemovements which are looming upiu all parts of the country, indi-cate the fact that the good peopleare determined to make theircause heard and felt. Each daywe hear of a new outbreak iu lo-
calities where the terrible effectsof intoxicating liquors have beenborne until they could be borne nolonger until now not a state in theUnion is without local option orits equivalent. All attempt tocurb or abolish the consumptionof alcoholic liquors have been metby legislators in the spirit of cow-ardice. They claim that they arewilling to concede the overshad-owing evils which result frt m thesale and consumption but claimthat any legislation designed to
harm any class of manufacturerswho supply a demand is "sumptu-ary legislation which interferes aswell with the material welfare ofthe manufacturer." But whateverthe legislators may have to say onthe subject the people havejtaErenit in hand and the probability isthat the legislators will find it"j 1U- - j. . --,
proiuauie iu UO tueir UUiy lowamthe good work or stand fromunder. Eight hundred millionsof money, annually spent in thesupport of the whisky traffic, is tooimportant to be overlooked, espe-cially, when we reflect that thegreater part of it comes from thepockets of the poor who have con-tributed to it at the expense ofhomes and home-comfort- s, as wellas of those opportunities whichsobriety would enforce. Let thegood work go on and may themovement spread throughout thesouth to the betterment of ourpeople and the increased moralityand prosperity of the nation.
REPUBLICAN HYPOCRISY.
On the rather violent supposi-tion that there may possiblybe some colored men who believewith Mr. James C. Matthews, whois a Democrat for revenue only,that the Democratic party is thebest friend of the coloied man,the Albany Journal invites tbe at-tention of snch to a discription,meant to be humorous, in the Ma-con (Ga.) Telegraph, of the forci-ble ejection of three colored menfrom a first class railway car. Itappers that three colored men, welldressed and of such light coinplex-tio- n
Jjthat it was difficult to saywhether they were colored or not,while on the way to attend a wed-ding at Macon, took seats in a firstclass car on the Georgia railway.Some white mail passenger, whowas too cowardly to attempt toeject the colored men, telegraphedto Geneva as follows: "Three coonsin a first class car. Bring out thebrass band." About a dozen whitemen boarded the train at Geneva,aud, taking the colored men rough-ly by the throat, threw them out ofthe car and then compelled themto enter a second class coach withthe warning that if they left thecar before they reached Macon thevwould suffer. The Albany Journaladds : uIt will be observed that ittook a dozen white men to handlethe three colered men in this cowardty aflair. Why a well dressed,gentlemanly looking colored manhas no right to ride in a first classcar in Georgia, perhaps Mr. JimMiittlmwR nr soinAnf hia Ht-t- l fiffuiprof followers will be able to explain."
National Republican.The National Republican which
coutains, at all times, a great dealhypocrisy iu a seeming defence ofthe rights of the Negro, publishedthe above article and comment onthe action of a few southern Negrohaters toward three colored menaud requests Mr. Matthews, ourRecorder ot Deeds, or his followersto explain. Not being a follower ofiur. Matthews nor are we in anyway married to his theory, we takethe liberty of stating to the Nation-al Republican, that there is a dif-ference between northern and southera democrats. Mr. Matthews, webelieve, has the most abiding faithin the former. If our contemporarythe Republican has so muchlove for the Negro it shouldhae influenced former republicanpresidents to have put a stop tosouthern outrages practiced underformer administration. We don'tclaim that the democratic party isour bestfriend nor do we claim thatthe republican party has been.
The worse enemy we have are iuthe departments today area fewwhite washed republicans. Takesecretaries Lamar and Whitneythey are favorably disposed towardthe despised Negro. In the futurethe Negroes intend to support menand not party.
SMITH WAS SMART.
HOW THE EDITOR OF THE COLORED
REPUBLICAN ORGAN OF NORTHERNO.jIO STRUCK THE MILLIONAIRECOMMITTEE AT COLUMBUS,
A Columbus, O., special to theCincinnatti Enquirer tells the fol-lowing story of the editor of thecolored Republican organ of north-ern Ohio:
H. C. Smith is a bright and, ag-gressive young colored newspapermau of (Jleveland. He is tbe edi-
tor of the Cleveland Gazette, thecolored organ of northern Ohio.He and Fred Douglass are ou themost friendly terms. The Cleve-land Gazette defended Douglassto its utmost ability tor mairyinga whiie wife. Heuce the presentrelations that exist between Doug-lass aud Smith. Douglass is goingto Europe this week. Right hereit might be well to interpolate thestatement that the Ohio Republi- -
can managers are mighty "skeery'3that the colored meu of this state
who, by the way, number somethousands will support John McBride for secretary of state. Doug-lass, who, it appears, participatesin this Republican dread, beforeleaving Washington eu foute forthe east, where he is tovbe winedand dined before departing foiEurope, wrote editor Smith a letter in which he at considerablelength sets forth the whys andwherefores that should induce thecolored brothers to adhere to JimRobinson and the g. o. p. and notcleave to John McBride aud De-mocracy. Editor Smith, who is anavaricious youth, realizing thevalue of the letter as a campaigndocument, saw his opportunity lormaking a little boodle. He firstappeared before the Republicancommittee ot Cuvhoga county withthe letter from Douglass, and without iettiug the document out ofhis hands knowing, no doubtof the weakness of the Cuyhogacounty Republican committeesread it over to them and got theguarantee of 100 for the corre-spondence for campaign purposes.But, like the pure and unselfishpatriot that he is, 100 did notappease editor Smith's thirst forfiltby lucre. Like Oliver Twist,he cried for "more," With a viewof getting a bigger hgure forthe Douglass letter, he has beenhere for a day or two past negoti-ating with Chairmin Billy Cap-pell- ar
of the Republican state ex-
ecutive committee. Whether hehas succeeded in making a success-ful dicker or not remains for thefuture to decide. I am a youngman, with my weather eye on thealmighty dollar," said editorSmith to the Enquirer correspon-dent, "and I'll burn the letter upbefore I'll let the committee haveit for less than $200. That sumwill be ample to purchase a jobprinting outfit for my office, andI'm going to make that amountout of this deal or know the reasun why." If the $200 is forthcoming to Editor Smith, theDouglass letter may be looked forany of these bright mornings inthe Cincinnatti Crazy Horse, theOhio State Juggler, the ClevelandEd Cowles and the other Republi-can organs of the state. If theboodle isn't planked up, PatriotSmith, if he be a man ot his word,will abide by Blame's injunctionto Mulligan and "burn the letter."
Cleveland Plaiudealer, Sept .11,1850.
This is the way a pretended re-
publican Negro is endeavoring toet money out of the republican
committee of his state. Fromwhat tbe Plaiudealer sa3'sit seemsthat Smith got Mr. Douglass towrite such a letter to enable himto sqeeze the committee. The ac-
tion of Smith is sufficient for therepublicans of the state to turnhim under Mr. Douglass shouldcome out and clear himself of theimpression that he was a party toSmith's scheme. The smart Elicot the quill is no good to therepublican part and the soonerhe is made to kuow it. the betterit will be for the colored people ofOhio. We submit the above tothe intelligent readers of Ohio andask them will they tolerate such ahigh handed piece of imposition?We don't blame a newspaper maufrom making all the money he canbut when he attempts to makecapital out ot a letter, written byanother republican for personalgains, when he is identified withthe same party, he is unfit to rep-resent a respectable constituency.
DO WE NEED LEADERS?
The qnestion has often occurredto us, Do we need a leader or lead-ers ? If so, why do they not cometo the front? If not, what changesin our condition have taken placeto render them unnecessary or uu-desirab- le
? If we are to judge fromthe wholesale clammoriug for lead-ership which came from every partof the country, but a year or twoago, we might reasonably supposethat there was at one time greatneed of leaders. At that time, thegreat republican party was in pow-er and it was deemed absolutelyneccessary that there should be anumber of colored leaders to ad-vise with the dispensers of Federalpatronage in order that the distri-bution should be healthful and sat-isfactory to the masses of the color-ed voters. As a consequence wehave seen the biggest men of ourrace at swords4 poiuts, simply be-cause it was claimed that one ofthem had the ear of the administra-tion and the exclusive managementof a government tit, (which wasusually the fifth one,) which was inall cases manipulated in a mannerextremely gratifying to a favoredfew, to the exclusive of the manvThe contest for the supremacy
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waged warmer and warmer amongthe once would be leaders, untiltoday we can hardly point to two,who entertain sentiments of honestlrieudship toward' each other. Sothat it seems that the only ser-vice (?) which our old so-calle- d
leaders were, was that of doling outthe loaves and fishes to those oftheir personal acquaintance. Thisat least seems so, if there is todayany need of leaders ; for we findthat each ot them has folded histent aud silently stolen into theshade, to await the return of thesunshine of republicanism. Theyhave left their constitueucies, theirfriends aud their homes and areforaging in strange places andamong strange people for those ar-
ticles which insure ease and com-
fort.They have fled from the people
who, when they were able, confer-red upon them all the honors audprofits which they could bestow.These so-calle- d leaders arenow iu Washington, New York,Boston and Detroit, restling behindthe prejudice-pro- of bulwarks ofthe north and boasting in the lightof an already liberalized sentiment,while there once deluded followers,are left to stern the tide, to fighttheir battles, without leaders andto liberalize sentiment without ad-vice and n. It may bethat those leaders believe that thereis no need of leadership just now.If so, they may be excused in sofar as it relates to their disposition ;but there can be no excuse for sogross an error of judgement. Ifthere ever was a nine when thecolored people needed a bold, wiseand great leader, that time is now.There is a great revolution goingou among the colored people. Itis confmd entirely to that ofthought and manifests itseli at every point. The mind of the color-ed people is under-goiu- g a peculiargrowth, one fostered by social andpolitical currents and counter-current- s
which if not carefully trainedwill make union and race prideamong the things of the past.New isms are being hatched, newsocieties are being formed, somelooking toward universal enlight-meu- t
and progress and otheis to-
ward universal chaos all possessingforms aud offering inducementsmore or less attractive to the col-ored people.
To give impetus to revolutiouand at the same time to throw itinto the proper channels aud driftsrequires a master miud. Moreov-er the work of advancessy the ma-terial and political interests of thepeople of the south remains to beaccomplished. The old leadershave thrown down their arms andskulked away into the sanctuarysof miserable neutrality, while thefacilities for organization are thesame as ever. The question nowis, who is to take the places ofthose who have fied from theirposts of duty ? Are we to driftalong, until a change of adminis-tration induces those who wereonce our leaders, to buckle ontheir armor and wage doubtfulwarfare until the Federal pap againgives out? Or, can we not nowfind a leader or a number of them,who have the manhood, the wis-dom aud moral influence to success-fully lead us against those oppos-ing parties and institutions whichstand in the way of our full citizen-ship and manhood? Should sucha leader appear on the scene ? Letit be understood that those, whowas the badge of honor iu times ofprosperity and were not braveenough to honor the bage in timesof need shall receive no supportbut be ever met with the combin-ed opposition of the masses.
COLORED ART SCHOOLS.
It is to be regretted that out ofthe entire colored race so few areartists in naiutinsr. engravinc.drawing, sculpture or skilled indesigning models in ornamentaland industrial work of the variousdescriptions. It is true that hereaud there may be found those whoin spite of every obstacle and likethe plant that grows, as it were,out of the sterile rock, have reach-ed to promiuence in the world ofart almost unaided except by theteachings of nature and the inspi-ration of their native geuius. Noone thoroughly acquainted withthe race will doubt that the essen-tial qualities of an artist are in-
herent in the natures of very manyof the colored people, more espe-cially among the youth of therace. As musical composers andin the rendition of written musicthe reputation of the race is worldwide. The art in needle work hasalready been strikingly developed,while their skill in painting andsculpture though in isolated in-
stances is attested by exhibitionsat the colored fairs throughoutthe country. But the genius ofthe race is hampered on accountof the want of schools for arttraipiug. A prejudice existsagainst their admission to profes-sional life and in military and I
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naval academies and the highergrades of mechanical s'udy, as ine lgineering, machinery, engrav-ing &c. What is needed is a firstclass training school in the mechauic and fine arts for the bene-fit of colored youth who are unwelcome in tbe white schools.Howard University or auy of therenowned colored institutions oflearning would attract the atten-tion of the country if it wouldhave an art annex attached, andthere is no doubt that the countrywould show a ju3t appreciation ofthis advance in the march of civi-
lization. Some of the colored in-
stitutions are already paying at-
tention to the cultivation of thehand by the introduction of indus-trial branches. Now let them goa step further and introduce facil-ities for acquiring a knowledge ofthe fiue arts.
CLARA TO LOUISE.
Dear Lou:The examination of teacher for
positions in our public schoolstook place at the Franklin build-ing last Tuesday morning andconcluded Thursdav. Therewere quite a number to be exam-ined, especially those who did nothold certificates. Dr. Francis hasdecided to be assigned to thecouuty schools, Prof. Gregory willretain the 8th and Mr. Johnsonthe 7th division. This arrange-ment was satisfactory to the threecolored trustees. It is now hopedthat there will be harmony in ourschools, ifnot Commissioner "Webbwill appooint men who can benarruouiuus witn eacn oiner inthe schools. I believe that ourschools will be improved un-der the new board of trustees.There is in this city a certain classwho impose upon those who are inmenial circumstances. The color-ed society in this city needs to beimproved. That hus been theruination of our schools. There isa social clique that has endeav-ored to run our schools, to the det-riment of the more deserving.South Carolina is sufficiently rep-resented now aud I hope that thecitizens will be given a chance.There is no encouragement for ouryoung men. Tey are excludedfrom positions by those who haveno business here or elsewhere. I
Now, if our trustees will only lookj
into the schools more and see thatthe deserving are cared for Iknow the people will complimentthem. I have no criticism, as yetto make. I shall give the newtrustees an opportunity to improveour school system before I shallattempt auy criticism.
THE SOCIAL SEASON
will be quite gay this winter. Re-ceptions among those of theHousehold will be numerous.There is a movement among thesociety belle3 to have weekly re-
ceptions. This will be an advaucestep within the social circle. Therewill probably be a new ministerat the- - 15th Street Presbyterianchurch iu a few weeks. I am inclined to believe that social preju-dice could be eliminated if thecolored people would discard col-or prejudice There is more discrimination among the coloredpeople than there is among thewhite against the colored. Thereis a certain class of colored peo-ple who endeavors to be whitewhich is very disgusting. Andyet they appeal to the white peo-ple to cease discriminating.
The example should be firstpracticed by ourselves, than wecan ask others that which we don'ttolerate. Fo far as I am concern-ed, social equality doesn't bothermy mind. People who crave for itare fools or idiots. Until we learnthat color doesn't make a man,the quicker the race will be bene-fitted. The Freedman'a hospitalneeds a change in its head. Thismau who is now in charge of theinstitution is of no benefit to thecolored people. If he is a coloredman, why is it that he is allowedto send his childreu to whiteschools any more than other col-ored people?
Yours truly,Clara. -
SPECIAL NOTICEPersons in the city, who Bre
subscribers for the Bee are requested not to pay agents any morethan 3 months subscription, in ad-vance for the Bee. All over thatamount must be paid at the officeof the Bee. The managers willnot be responsible for auy amountover 50 cts. paid to agents. Sub-scribers outside of the city" mnstpay in advance and names mustbe Sent to thftofflinft and nnf mvernto It there ;a ;o.r. Iagent. is any irregu--
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orgauized and stndents are im itcilto attendance thereupon.
Any one the Professional Dcpartments, especially the Law, u,jjbe promptly organized aud 'con-ducted as necessity may require
Terms: Board, room," fuel, hand tuition will be furnished atthe lowest possible rates. Students will furnish their own bed linen, towels, wash howls and pitch-ers, lamps and text books.
John Merger Langstox,President.
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