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CHARLOTTE MESSENGER. Published every Saturday at Charlotte, N 0. By W. C. Smith. Subscription Rates.— Always in advance. One Year $1 601 3 months 60 8 months 100 2 months 36 6 months 75 | Single Copy. 5 Notify us at once of all failures of this paper to reach you on time. All money must be sent by registered letter, money order, or postal note to W. C. SMITH. Charlotte, N. C. Short correspondence of subjects of intfrest to the public is solicited but persons must not be disappointed if they fail to sec the articles in our columns. We arc not responsible for the views of correspondents. Anonymous communications go to the waste basket. COLUMBIA CULL.INGS. Republican State Convention—Chris tianity Abused—Smith for Chicago- Other Hatters. The Republicans of the Palmetto State, assembled in convention on the Ist inst., to elect delegates to the National Republican convention to be held at Chicago on the 19th prox. In spite of Democratic oppression and tyranny Republicans, black and white, from the remost portions of the State were present to take part in the deliberations. “Truth crushed to earth will rise again”. The Hon. O. M. Brayton, chairman of the Rep. State Ex. Com., was made chairman of the convention and Messrs. John A. Barrc and George E. Ilerriott secretaries. Mr. Brayton in his address before the convention severely handled the Democracy for their intimidation, fraud and dishonesty in accepting and holding offices to which they arc not elected. lie made the immigration scheme, to got northerners and west rners to settle in S. C., where they would be compelled to leave their manhood behind them, with all their priviliges of free speech and untram mclcd opinions, appear ridiculous and absurd. He made many strong bits, and his address was received amid applause. The convention was composed chiefly of young and intelligent men. The Newt and Courier of Charleston and the Register of Columbia were compelled to acknowledge these facts. Resolutions endorsing the Blair Bill and rc-affirming allegiance to Republican principalcs were intro duced in the State convention by Mr. nerriott and adopted ; a platform and rules were adopted also. In the Congresional Convention, Mr. Oliver introduced a resolution, giving a lie to the statement of leading Democrats, that the Negro is satis fied with his present condition politi cally and otherwise, under Demo cratic rule ; urging party organization in the State; urging allegiance to Republicanism; and endorsing the Blair bill. These were unanimously adopted; and upon the motion of Hon. P. S Suber were ordered to be i sent to the National convention. The delegates elected were as fol lows : State at large—E. M. Brayton, W. F. Myers, W. N. Taft, Robt. Smalls, i Alternates, S. A. Swails, R. D. George, W. S. Whippcr, A. W. Cur- i tis. First District—E. A. Wcbstei;, J. M. Freeman. Alternates, J. <,H. < Fordham, S. W. McKinley. Second—Paris Simkins, Fred Nin, Jr. Alternates, Rev. N. \V. Edwards, E. J. Dickerson. Third District delegates will be elected on May 17, at Greenwood, Abbeville county, S. C. Fourth—Peter Flynn Oliver, T. A. Sonon. Alternates, J. S. Byrd, John P. Boydcn. Fifth— 7j. E. Walker, C. C. Levy. Alternates, A. 11. Andrews, E. II Dibble. Sixth —(elected on -the 25th ult ) E. 11. Dcas, T. J. Tourney. Seventh —T. B. Johnson, G. E. Ilerriott. Brayton, Taft, Webster, ! Tourney and Johnson arc white, the balance are colored. It ib likely j that the 3d District will send one white delegate also. Hon. E. Brayton was made chair- 1 man and Hon. W. J. Whippcr vice- , chairman of the Executive Committee. ; Hons. D. A. Htrakcr of Mich., T. E. Miller of Beaufort, 11. W. Purvis of Charleston, and 8. J. Loe of Char leston delivered stirring, speeches be fore the convention. The convention on the whole wns ' very harmonious, and ajourned at 2 ' a. in., Wednesday, the 2d. Columbia is being greatly stirred : by revivals at present. It is hoped 1 that much good will come out of them. ) Nothing nobler than Christianity can > inspire the human breast to high as ■ pirations; but among some of us col ored people there is too much fetish -1 ness or superstitious religion, by which the emotions of nervous people t and ignorant people and very young 1 children arc played upon; and who, ! instead of being converted to Chris i tianity arc converted to a mock-Chris tianity that goes with them as long as they are under the influence of ex citement. It is a sin and a shame be fore God that some of our ministers, who know better, should encourage and abet our people in their folly. It should be their aim to elevate them to that place that God would have intelligent creatures to stand upon. Some acknowledge they cater to these foolish customs, because the people like it, and they desire to please the people. Are they sent to the people to be led by the people; or arc they sent to lead the people ? Brethren preach and teach the gospel: and do it intel ligently and corectly. Dr. W. T. Smith and Mr. J. W. Meade left for Little Rock yesterday. Dr. C. C. Johnson has procured a horse and buggy and gets to his patients with dispatch now. It is hoped down this way that Mr. W. C. Smith, editor of the Messxxoek, will be one of the delegates from his district to the National Republican convention. Maj. C. D. Lowndes was elected chairman of the 4th Congresional District, and Mr. R. P. Campbell Secretary. Uses. ISKLETS FROM THE CAPITAL. The Xew Graded School Building— Society Notes —Military Companies, Ac. Among the numerous attractions in the city of Raleigh, which will add to the many sights and pleasures of the pedagogues who will be present at the State Teachers Association, on the 12th of June, is the magnificent structure lately erected for the use of one of the city schools, known as the Washington Graded School. This building is a two-story struc ture, containing an auditorium and five recitation roomswith a wing ex tending about one hundred feet back, in which are three other recitation rooms This new addition makes the Washington Graded School one of the finest in the State. The city deserves much credit for manner in which it has prepared for the education of the youth, not only by erecting a handsome structure for their comfort, but for securing the services of an able corps of teachers as their instructors. Prof. E. A. Johnson, of Atlanta University, stands among the first of his profession in the country, and, in deed, his equal is not to bo found in several States. Such aids as Prof. E. 11. Hunter, A. 8., a recent gradu ate of Lincoln University, of Penn sylvania, himself a pronounced scholar, both by college record and by experi ence gained as a normal teacher ; Mrs. James E. Hamlain, one of the greatest primary instructresses in the South ; Mrs. G. S. Smith, Mrs. W. S. Mitch ell, Mrs. Rufus 11. Hackney, and several other assistants add to the perfection of this institution. The Washington Graded£School is now about to end a successful term, and the pupils on examination show ability which reflects much credit on their instructors. One visiting the school would imagine himself to be in a place of much higher grade than expected in a common graded school. The citizens of Raleigh should be proud of such a valuable institution in their midst. On last Friday evening “Primus” had the extreme pleasure of attending a private social given by Miss Harriet Hunter, nt her residence, 533 New Berne avenue. Among the invited guests of the evening we noticed, ar rayed in beautiful and rich fashions of the season, Mr. and Mrs. 11. 11. Hackney, Mr. K. 11. Hunter and Miss M. L. Russell, Dr. C. H. Lane, Miss C. M. Dunston, Mr. Walker Williams and Miss F. M. O'Kelly, Dr. R. H. Bryant, Miss Annie Haw kins, Miss Lizzie O’Kelly nnd Miss 1 ! I Hattie High, Mr. E. T. Green and Misa Lizzie M. Bridgeford. There is one feature in the Negro that is dis cernable more than any other, and especially among our society young ladies who claim the least bit of in telligence. This feature is that every person, it matters not of what distinc tion or what position of honor has been conferred upon them by govern ment or publie sentiment, or to what extent he has distinguished himself in the literary world, many of our society young ladies address them and speak of them in the most familiar manner. For instance, if a man holds a high position in the minds of the people our young ladies, in many cases, will cease to address them Mr., Rev. or Hon., and call them boldly, either in a private or public place, by their first name—John, Henry, Joe or Sam. This is a kiud of maxim by which this class of our society girls are strug gling to bring every Negro or some distinguished gentleman upon the same ; level with themselves. Such should not be; respect and then you will be respected. And such familiarity flowing from those lips falls upon the ears of the publie freighted with sus picion rather than purity. The colored military company, known as the Oak City Blues, is pre paring for an encampment at Nag's Head, N. C. The city is muddy and quiet. PttiMrs. DOCKERY AND PRITCHARD. Mk. Editor —Our State Conven tion is now near at hand, and it is time for us to he thinking as to who are the best men to plaee before the people as our standard bearers. lam of the opinion, Mr. Editor, that we ought to plaee before the people men of undaunted integrity—true and tried Republicans. Our only chance of success seems, plainly, to rest upon our placing the right men in the right plaee. A mistake in candidates means defeat to onr party this year. Therefore, the utmost care and best judgment in the selection should pre cede personal favors and political treachery. There is a class of men in our State who will, as they hare been doing, sacrifice the party to attain selfish personal desires. However, it is not this of which I wish to speak now, as I will write of it later on. Who will the convention uominate as Governor and Lieutenant-Governor? This is the questiou that needs our careful consideration. We want men that the people know ; men of broad minds with ability and integrity to make a fight—Republicans to the core. We want no Liberal leaders— we have tried them, and they have caused our defeat. And now, Mr. Editor, speaking to your many representative readers, we in the West could make no better selection for Governor than the old war horse of the Republican party in our State—Oliver n. Doekery, of Richmond, and for Lieutenant-Gover nor J. C. Pritchard, of Madison. We all know the gentlemen mentioned to j be men of brain—true and daring I leaders—worthy of the confidence and i support of every Republican in the' State. Their publie life, their clear and untarnished records are the quali ties I desire most especially to speak of. Every one knows Mr. Dockery; his name is almost a household word. I and known to every school-hoy. It I is not necessary for me to say more about him. As to Mr. Pritchard, it may be pos- j siblo that a number of our Eastern leaders have lost sight of our able 1 leaders from the West. J. C. Pritch- ; aril, a man who commands the respect , and confidence of all who know him. Wc find him iu the Legislative halls of 'B6 and 'B7, a man equal to the hour. With his great logic and elo quence he soon proved himself a, leader iu every sense of the word. , By his tact and shrewdneee bafied the j Democratic leaders more than any other member on the Kepnblican side. Ilis support or opposition to measures was based upon a broad and ooropre-. bensive view of the intercet of the whole State. In this particular he commanded the greatest admiration of his friends, and commended himself to Democrats as a bold and astute, leader, and at the same time an no flinching advocate of the interests of! the entire people. The members of the K of L. will do well to give him their support, as he introduced the first resolution in regard to the in terest of labor and supported all the labor measures that came before the Legislature of which he was a member. We take pleasure in commending hint to the calm and deliberate considera tion of the delegates on account of his eminent fitness and ability. In the extreme West and Piedmont sections, his influence will be unpar alleled as he has the physical and moral grit to make a fight, His ability to harmonize has been clearly demonstrated by the settle ment of the differences between the two committees aud between factions. I have neither space or ability to describe Mr. Pritchard’s public life, though short as it is ; personal} - he is a handsome man- of commanding presence, of affable mannres—just the man that the people want for such a position. Indeed for Governor lie would be a most excellent man. Our State in the hands of Dockery and Pritchard would be saved. Yours for the success of the party. W. E. Hudson. NOT ALLOWED TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE CONVICTS. I was uever more surprised than I was to-day when I called on Mr. Sos saman, overseer of the convicts, to get permission to preach to the con victs, and was positively deuied. Said I to Mr. Sossauan: “Sir, I have called on you to ascertain whether I may he permitted to give religious instruction to the convicts?” “No, you cannot,” was the reply. “You will have to see Squire Hilton,” said he, “Where does he live? ” “About three miles in the country.” I then took out my pencil to write the address of Mr. Hilton. Mr. Sos saman said to me: “You can see him if you choose, hnt I don’t think it is worth while, for they have never had none other than white men to preach to con victs,” &c. Whereupon I did not write the name of Mr. Hilton—when I saw that the rule was that none but a white skin was allowed to preach the gospel to black convicts—yet he told me that they had not had any preaching in six months. I said to him that my commission was to preach to those that are in prison as well as those that are out But that if I was de barred from this commission that the blood of the convicts would be upon the garments of those that debarred me, and not upon my skirts. “That’s so, said he.” Then I returned home. Will some one please tell me which was in the sight of God, the convicts or the men that prevents them from heariug the Gospel ? Is this the law of North Carolina? Or is it the law of Mecklenburg coun ty? It is a burning shame in the sight of God. The pastors of the various churches of this city, the editor of the Messen ger, and all that feel an interest in the salvation of convicts are requested to meet at the Graham Street M. E. | Church next Monday at 4 o’clock sharp. E. M. Collett Charlotte, N. C., May 15, 1888. ATTENTION TEACHERS 1 | HIM NORMAL »L, l.iiinbcrtoii, X. will begin its tiiirtkkstii session for six mouths on Monday, April 9,1888. Having been educated in a Niw ! Knound Normal School, and having ! had sixteen years experience in the school-room, the Principal is prepared i to ilo much for those who arc scckiug a school where they may be aided : during the summer Thorough drills | giveu daily in all the branches re quired to be taught in the Public ; Schools, and written examinations on practical questions given weekly. For particulars, send for circulars to D. P. ALLEN, Lumbertou, N. C. BOARDING HOUSE, CONCOIin,. N. c. Tl* travelhiß |sl|4ie will he armmmodaled with comfortable nmia nnd board. Ilona, dtnalrd on IVjaM meet, in trout of the arm- Inarv near depot, and convenient toallvM tors. Term, reasonable. J. K JOHNSON. NEW COFFIN HOUSE. Largest Stock Coffins inthe State. Wc arc prepared to furnish everything in the Undertaking Line. Everything New. Open at all hours. NEW HEARSE ESPECIALLY FOR THE COLORED TRADE. CLOTHING OF ALL KINDS FOR BURIAL PURPOSES. Charlotte Undertaking Co., 14 S. Try on Street, opposite Central Hotel. GRAND DISPLAY OF LADIES’ DRESS MATERIALS, at 10c.. 12£c., 15c., 20c., 28c. nnd up, in 18 of the newest shades. MOIREE SILK, | SURAH SILK, 14 Shades, nt G 8 cents per yard. | 19 Shades, at 09 cents per yard. BUSTLES I CORSETS at 25 cents each. These stand unsurpassed. | at 28 cents a pair. Perfect fitting. LADIES’ MUSLIN UNDERWEAR, CHEMISE at 25 cents and up. DRAWERS at 25 cents and up. CORSET COVERS at 25 cents and up. SHIRTS, full long, 39 cents and up. CORSET COVERS 25 cents and up. BRAND NEW STOCK Gentlemen’s Clothing has arrived. NO SHODDY GOODS. -&• ■UR/I'V" Ai AT 48 cents you buy a man’s tinlaundrled IN' THE Dress Sliirt, linen bosom, re-inforccd Itark HAPPY HIT SHIRT and front and Patent Seams. H. BARUCH, Regulator of Low Prices. E. M. ANDREWS, Has the largest and Most Complete Stock of FURNITURE In North Carolina. COFFINS & METALLIC CASES. Pianos and Organs Os the Best Makes on the Installment Plan. Low Prices and Easy Terms. Send for Prices. Chickering Pianos, Arion Pianos, Bent Pianos, Mathushek Pianos, Mason & Hamlin Pianos. Mason & Hamlin Organs, Bay State Organs, Packard Organs, E. M. ANDREWS, : : : Trade Street, Charlotte, N. C. THE Messenger is published every Saturday at CHARLOTTE, - - N. C., in the interests of the COLORED PEOPLE AND tiie REPUBLICAN PART Y. It is the only Republican paper in the Western end of the sixth Congressional District. Subscription, $1.50 per year. W. C. Smith, Editor nnd Proprietor, Charlotte, N. C.
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