2 10 345 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Emma Alvarez Summary The Planet is “woefully disappointed” with the government and claims that it is becoming an oligarchy of men who fail to terminate disfranchisement in the South. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19081121&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound The declaration of President Roosevelt that no responsible man in the Republican Party has any serious idea in reducing the congressional representation of the South, so long as the disfranchisement of voters is not based upon race or color seem to us to be within the strict lines of the truth. We would like to have shown us though one single difranchising constitutional enactment in the southern states, where this disenfranchising business was not made on account of race and color. In fact this was the avowed purpose of all such legislation. If it was made with the intention of disfranchising the illiterate white man as well as the illiterate Negro, then the electorate of the South has been badly deceived by their supposed friends. So far as the colored folks are concerned they are woefully disappointed over the outlook and many today hope to see the time come again when they shall be permitted to cast that ballot that they had come to regard as the heritage of every American citizen. This country is drifting to that condition of oligarchy, where only the favored few can rule and it is a deaf, dumb and blind man who fails to see it and to realize its disadvantages. The whole theory upon which this government was founded is being reversed. Location Lower Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Nov8 1908 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1908-11-21 Title A name given to the resource A Question of Rebellion Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Carlos Serrano Summary A plea from a newspaper asking for Virginians to question the passing of the Watson Bill as it is voted in the House of Delegates. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18940317&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound The Petersburg (VA) Index-Appeal in its issue of the 11th Inst. gives encouagement to the right thinking Christian element of the commonwealth, when in reply to the Richmond (VA) Dispatch. It says: “The Dispatch objects to the term, ‘dominant faction’ as applied to the differecnes of opinion which certainly exist in the Democratic Party in Virginia. Perhaps the expression might be qualified to advantadge, as we are not among those who would like to see an actual division in the Party on any issue that can be avoided. But it is certainly true that the party is spilt upon the question of an honest and reasonable election law.” And again: “When the vote was first taken in the house of delegates on the bill engrafting certaun feautures of the Australian ballot upon the Anderson-McCormick system, the result was the defeat of the proposition by 41 yeas and 42 nays. The result, if it indicated anything at all, went to prove that the party, so far as its representatives in thie general assembly can speak for it, is about evenly divided on the most important question now before it. The subsquent reconsideration and passing of the measure have little significance except to show that party discipline was brought to bear upon the members, and that they yielded against their original convictions-which may be their convictions now, as well as we can tell.” It asserts: “They indicated a strong and resolute determinanion in several quarters of the state to make the question of honest elections an issue henceforth. On the other hand, there was equally as strong expressions in favor of a law and practice which would give certain advantages not in accord with the full and unrestricted right of suffrage. Here were certainly two diagonally opposed shades of opinion between which there cannot be any truce or compromise short of absolute fairness and honesty in elections. So we affirm that unless elections hereafter are conducted with perfect squareness the question between between the two shades of opinion which were represented in legislature will be transferred to the people for final settlement.”... Location Upper Right Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context A Ray of Hope Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894-03-17 Title A name given to the resource A Ray of Hope Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Emma Roberts Summary An anonymous letter to the editor defends President Hayes after a “damaging article” was published about a complex lawsuit. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19060303&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound A Ringing Plea For The Virginia Leader President Hayes Defended Rev. Ashburn’s Vigorous Utterances. Rev. Cheek’s Suit. That anonymous publication--a review of the work-promises for the future-- not step backward Dear Mr. Editor: To correct a misleading statement which appeared in the News Leader last week, and was repeated in the Baptist Reporter, I ask you to publish the following. I want you to publish it because I have never been guilty of ignoring our own press that speaks for us at all times to gain a little cheap notoriety through the white folk’s press who have troubles enough of their own, and again The Planet can reach more of our Baptist people than any paper published by white people in the world. Doesn’t Act Fairly The article in mind is the one concerning Prof. Hayes and the Virginia State Convention. It is stated that all eyes have been turned toward Lynchburg, in account of the Cheek-Hayes libel suit. This irresponsible reporter does not act fairly and says that the article which caused the trouble was published while Porf. Hayed was in the North on business for the Convention, he does not say that Prof. Hayes wrote Rev. Cheek a long letter and published a long article of explanation immediately after he found out that the damaging article had been published. The Article Not the Cause As an humble member of the Convention, having pastored in Manchester about four years, and having stood unflinchingly for our Convention, I take the privilege to explain the true cause of the lawsuit. It was not the article in question, no never for there was a complexity about that article, which seemed to show that if Rev. Cheek had carried every man to court who said as bad things about him as that article said, or who said the same or worse things he would have had to arrest a large portion of the town of Farmersville. The suit was instituted against Prof. Hayes because he has been and is now the leader of the educational work of our Convention. There are about seven men in Virginia who have been watching for seven years for a chance to kill him. When the article in question appeared, they felt glad for they soon found that they had a young man unwise enough to do what they would not do. If I am wrong then indications and conduct mean nothing. No Enemy To The Elder I want all parties to understand. I am no enemy to Rev. Chil; I have always treated him as well as I know how to treat any one. I am sorry that he allowed anyone to cause him to go in court against Prof. Hayes to prove concerning a statement which no one was willing to stand for. As soon as it was shown that no one dared to own his name it seems to me that Rev. Cheek had won his case, but as it is now, he has placed himself on record as trying to ruin a woman who had nothing to do with the publication one way or another. I mean he tried to ruin Mrs. Hayes, which was not fair for a man who would have his rights, to try to take away the rights of an innocent woman… Location Upper Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19060303-A Ringing Plea For The Virginia Leader-EmmaRoberts Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-03-03 Title A name given to the resource A Ringing Plea for Virginia Leader Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Liam Eynan Summary A reader submitted letter endorses a candidate in an upcoming election. Item Type Letter to the Editor Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18960613.1.2&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound New Hope, Va., May 18, 1896 Mr. Editor: Please allow me space in the columns of your valuable paper for a short letter, as the contest among various candidates is waxing warm. We meet many we never saw before. We see in the papers announcement of C. H. Hill for County Clerk. We have been personally acquainted with Mr. Mill for a great number of years. We are glad to see him in the race for the nomination that he so justly deserved. The county could not place a better man in this office. We have known him long enough to know that he will be of great service to the colored people and I have said before, he is no stranger to them He is well-known throughout the whole country, and is appreciated for his many personal excellencies, his mental ability, social integrity and business attainments and enjoys the unqualified respect and esteem of all the people. There is not a colored man in the county but what can support him with a clear conscience. We are reliably informed it was the great pressure of his score of admiring friends and their repeated solicitation that caused Mr. Hill to very reluctantly consent to enter the race at this time. This is certainly the people wanting the man, not the man seeking an office. It is safe to say that few men are better qualified for the position than Mr. Hill. His faithful discharge of his duties pertaining to the office he now holds on the C & O gives us a sense of pride in the election of such a man. A man who is the successful conservator of his private interest will make an efficient manager for the interest of the county. We urge upon all the colored voters lend him your assistance. Now is the chance to strengthen our people in this county. Mr. Hill is not one of those class that comes to the colored people in the time of the campaign and shake his hands for support, but he has always been a friend to the Negro. His thirteen years' acquaintance among them bespeak him to be one of those that are always ready to break down the high walls of hatred and let every man have his rights We believe the time is that our people are tired being led about for a little trifle, as we are bound to exercise a right of suffrage, we are bound to vote, it is a duty which we must not omit, a right which must not be overlooked. Being citizens of America, we should seek to place that man in office who will impart to it dignity, discharge faithfully its duties and best promote the interest of our people. I don't seek to Infringe on any one right holding an office or wound their feelings, we should defend our people from the assaults of their foes. No danger must appall us, no bribe must tempt us, no power must awe us, no opposition deter us from a fearless and patriotic duty which we owe to om race. It is our duty to seek by all means to reform all abuses which the white people say we are guilty of. When abuses have arisen from the low class all have to bear it. We have men in this state who are aspiring to enter the legislative halls, John Mitchell Club brought out Rev. J. W. Patterson, Justice of the Peace. At Fire Creek G. W. Weaver has come out. At Stone Cliff they speak of bringing one out, all in the same county. The John Mitchell Club meets once every week and have interesting meetings. I am yours for success, W. P. Smith Location Upper Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context June.docx Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1896-06-13 Title A name given to the resource A Strong Endorsement Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Benton Camper Summary The Planet believes that Senator Foraker has been sincere in his support of the black troops discharged, and state his potential presidential opponent has taken a different stance. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19070720.1.4&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound A Word About Senator Foraker. Our esteemed and able contemporary, the New York Age seems to be of the opinion, that President Jones and his board of trustees injected politics into the commencement exercises by inviting Senator Joseph B. Foraker to deliver the address. We fail to see it in that light. As we understand it, Senator Foraker was invited to deliver the address and he chose his subject to suit himself. We have been unable to see that a discussion of the facts in the Brownsville investigation carried with it any political significance. Senator Foraker took the time to say that the colored troops had not been proven guilty. He spoke as the representative of the people of Ohio and because the “other fellow,” who wants to be President had taken the opposite course is no concern of the average citizen. It should not be forgotten that no public officer of the prominence of the distinguished Senator from Ohio could have been invited to speak on such an occasion without being charged with political bias. We have watched Senator Foraker’s course and we confess that we have seen no indications that he was desirous of doing other than justice to the faithful black soldier of this country. Every right that we have ever enjoyed came to us through politics and every privilege that we have lost may be charged up to the same channel, so we cannot see that Wilberforce has any cause to make apologies for its action. President Roosevelt has been making political speeches from the hustings, educational institutions colleges and if he ever gets the chance, he will do the same in the churches by way of an alleged sermon. Mr. Roosevelt is not alone in this mode of procedure for Hon. William Jennings Bryan and even Senator Benjamin Tillman are noted for this kind of political canvassing. We do not believe that Wilberforce will be injured. It will be benefited. Senator Foraker spoke on a subject, which attracted universal attention and one which everyone wished to hear. He did the Afro-Americans of this country a great service and we are satisfied that the key note sounded there will echo and re-echo over this broad land for many years to come. If these white folks want peace, let them restore our “Dreyfuses” to the army. Location Upper Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19070720-A Word About Senator Foraker.-Camper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1907-07-20 Title A name given to the resource A Word About Senator Foraker. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Megan Brooks Summary President Theodore Roosevelt receives an endorsation by the citizens of the United States which is a “tribute to sterling integrity and endorsation of merit” and his ability to “observe great principles rather than tolerate petty prejudices.” Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19041112.1.4&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound President Theodore Roosevelt has received an endorsation at the hands of the people of this country, the like of which has no parallel in the history of the nation. It is a tribute to sterling integrity and endorsation of merit. The people believe that he means well and the mistakes, if there be any made by him, are “the errors of the head and not of the heart.” The result of the election is especially significant to the colored people, indicating a return to the “great principles which Sumner preached and Philips advocated President Roosevelt had severely criticized for his expressed determination to regard his oath of office, observe great principles rather than tolerate petty prejudices. His renomination of Hon. W.D Chum as Collector of the Port at Charleston, South Carolina, the observance of social amenities as was exemplified in the case of Prof. Booker t. Washington, the great educator, at the White House and his telling repulses to the demands of the Negro haters of the South-land which took the axiomatic form of all men up, rather than some men up, rather than some men down have made him the central figure before the American public in the advocacy of these great principles. Couple this with the fact that he will receive the largest electoral vote of any candidate, who has ever entered the contest for the Presidency and it is evident that the heart of this great nation is all right and the thinking, conservative white people, both North, South, East and West are tired of this race prejudice in all of its annoying exhibitions. Even as conservative and as justice- loving Democrat as Hon Grover Cleveland has always been, he was induced to frame a denial of the alleged social courtesies accorded colored men at the White House during his administration, Taken all in all the result of this election is a “God-send” to the colored man and a blessing to the country, Senator B.R. Tillman. Gov. James K. Varadan and others of like opinions will now be permitted to speak from the rear seats. They have had their day. If we shall be able to hold in check our own intemperate speakers and convince them that this victory for Republicanism can be used greatly to our advantage by well matured, conservative action, we shall gain materially by this election and hold the respect and esteems of those white men, who have voted such a positive endorsation of president Roosevelt’s action on the race question. Location Lower Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context A Word About The Landslide Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1904-11-12 Title A name given to the resource A Word About The Landslide Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Rose Williams Summary The Planet discourages its readers from supporting President Roosevelt due to his racist behavior. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19030328.1.1&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Advice Given [Austin, Texas, Travis Watchman.] The Richmond Planet advises race curators and editors to be cautious about placing their confidence in the friendship of President Roosevelt. In editorial dissection of the President’s policy, Editor Mitchell apparently justifies his assumption that Mr. Roosevelt has no special love for the Negro. Location Lower Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19030328-AdviceGiven-Williams Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1903-03-28 Title A name given to the resource Advice Given Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Benton Camper Summary A subscriber writes about how “Jim Crow” laws are written in a way that will stir controversy and not benefit either party, black or white. Item Type Letter to the Editor Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19071026.1.1&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Advises An Appeal To The Southerner. Dear Mr. Editor, I saw by The Planet of September 21st that you made recently a formal complaint to President Stevens of the C. and O. R. R. against the service given by that road to the colored people who compose such a large percent of its patronage in Virginia. I hope and believe that your effort will result in good, so far as it is possible to accomplish good by such appeals. It does seem however, a shame that our race should be left to the tender mercies of railroads and other public carriers. Insane Race Prejudices. The insane race prejudice that produced all of the “Jim Crow” legislation in the South seems to have found fiendish delight in not only separating us from the white people in public conveyances but by leaving us unprotected in that separation, so that railroads and other public conveyances, can and do, by neglect and other methods heap upon us the most outrageous indignities and injustices whenever we travel. … An Unfit Proposition. A car that has been used for a smoking car for everybody from Huntington in West Virginia to the State line of Virginia is unfit for decent people, especially ladies, to be pushed into, yet it is done every day; then again the “Jim Crow” cars are always placed in the train next to the mall and baggage cars, as close as possible to the engine. Why not put the Negro behind next to the sleeper or even clear behind all, since he is kept, as far as possible behind in everything else. Wants To Ride Behind. All “Jim Crow” laws should place him at the rear end of each train in the south, so that he would at least escape some of the smoke and cinders from the engine. I hope the Negro press of the South will vigorously contend for improvement in the “Jim Crow” laws: there should be no fear of ever having them reach a state of perfection such as would in any sense tend to justify their existence, for that is absolutely impossible, since all such laws are unfair, unjust and fundamentally wrong. Can Never be Made Right. They can never therefore be made right, yet they exist and the same spirit of prejudice and race hate that brought them into existence will. In my opinion, sustain and perpetuate them for many years to come, in spite of all that can be said or done. Therefore it seems that the wisest thing to do is to appeal to the railroad authorities for improvements in their service and also to state legislatures for relief through legislation. Will Be Abolished. There is not the slightest doubt in my mind about the ultimate abolition of all those unjust discriminating laws for they are wrong and God stands only for the right and nothing can long endure without God’s sanction and support, therefore “Jim Crow” Peonage, Prison labor and all other laws so strongly tinged with infamy must ultimately fail because they are wrong and God and Justice are opposed to them. A Word About Jefferson. The great Jefferson when the Federal Constitution was finished and he had examined it and found the Negro left out of its provisions so far as protection was concerned said “When I remember that God is just, I tremble for my country.” Later Mr. Calhoun said, concerning certain legislation which he had induced and which greatly affected the Negro, “I never thought of the Negro’s rights in the matter.” Faith In God. God is just and long after Mr. Jefferson was gone the people were stirred up and after an awful struggle the Negro was placed in the Constitution. The mills of the Gods may grind slowly, but they always grind exceedingly fine. Unlike Mr. Calhoun, God did think and has continued to think of the Negro and so far as Federal law at least is concerned, his rights are recognized. Location Upper Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19071026-Advises An Appeal To The Southerner.-Camper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1907-10-26 Title A name given to the resource Advises An Appeal To The Southerner. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Carlos Serrano Summary An article from Hampton, VA reveals the sectional strife against the North, which hoped that the Northern economy will collapse while the Southern economy blooms. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18940721&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Some of the Southern journals are very Indiscreet and their other utterances. a striking example of this is shown in the following extract taken from the Hampton, VA, Weekly News of the 14th inst. It says: The following article, which appeared in the southern states magazine, gives reason for congratulation throughout the South and is a most remarkable showing for these times of financial depression. The day is rapidly approaching when the South will be the richest and most prosperous selection of our country, and while the Farms of New England are being abandoned and manufactories clothes for lack of business we see new Enterprises opening up in all Southern States. This has been done in spite of Northern Prejudice and hostility, and in the face of obstacles that would have daunted a last determined people. The eyes of the world are beginning to look with favor on our Southland and the era of prosperity now opening is one that will bring prosperity and wealth throughout the entire self. There is an entire absence of love of country in the above, and a striking example of a love of selection. It emphasizes what has been said by Northern orders that the Democratic tariff bill was drawn with a view to entering Northern Industries and fostering Southern ones. The gloating over the destruction of New England manufactories is most unfortunate all classes can't afford to walk them the industrial emancipation of the section; but if it is to be done at the expense of others, we should be slow to to giving to our feelings in the matter. Building one's self up by pulling someone else down is a mischievous a policy amount section as it is in the case of individuals. Location Upper Right Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Against the North Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894-07-21 Title A name given to the resource Against the North Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Liam Eynan Summary An editorial against the segregated rail car bill introduced in the Virginia state legislature. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18960118.1.3&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound It does not seem to us that the measure introduced in the House of Delegates by Mr. Radford, providing separate cars for whites and blacks, is justified by public reason or necessity, but, on the contrary, is calculated to promote ill-feeing and strife between two races whose interests should incline them to live together in peace and harmony. The test of a man's right to ride in any public conveyance should be his behavior and not the color of his skin, and there would be as much sense in compelling blacks and whites to walk on opposite sides of the street as to compel them to ride in different railway coaches. The plan puts railroad companies to an unnecessary expense, and has proved satisfactory to no one except few race bigots. The absurdity of such a law was signally illustrated in a southern state where it was in force a few years ago. On some public occasion in which the whites were interested, the coaches set apart for them proved insufficient for their accommodation and they overflowed into the coaches intended for the negroes. In this case necessity knew neither law nor prejudice, but the negroes knew their opportunity and promptly compelled the whites to return to their crowded quarters, properly insisting that as they had made the law they should live up to its requirements. The time has passed, we hope forever, for the enactment of legislation that will promote irritation and discord between the races. It is undemocratic and it is unchristian; in fact, it is a crime against the peace and happiness of this southern part of the United States whose population is so largely composed of negroes, and that, too, through no fault of the negroes themselves. Mr. Radford can employ his time more patriotically and profitably to the state by aiding Mr. Withers and a few others in their efforts to reduce the administrative expenses of the state. Let the race question rest, and let the races have peace. Location Lower Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Copy of Copy of ~MASTER ITEM TEMPLATE Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1896-01-18 Title A name given to the resource Against the Separate Car Bill.