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enough to organize their party. I do not mean by this that there are not some few other whites who are not inclined to unite with the Republican party, and even aspire to be candidates—whether competent or not; but these have all, most unaccountably held back, and allowed matters to take their own course; but while they will assume no responsibility in organizing the party, it is evident that they fully intend to glide in, as soon as all obstacles in the way are removed. And thus the matter stands at present. On the one hand, there is an evident intention to force "Conservatives," so called, in reality disloyal, or rebel candidates, before the people, and by sheet maneuvering carry the colored vote. What is most needed is a Leader, to organize the Republican Party. This is the only means of defeating the machinations of the Disloyal. But, while in the discharge of my duty I endeavor, to the best of my ability, to properly instruct, advise, and, as far as consistent, cooperate with the colored and loyal white people, it is my understanding that I can take no open part in the organizing of political parties.

The following incident will serve to illustrate the disloyalty existing on the part of a large class of white persons.

On the Union League being first formed amongst the Colored people here, desiring to procure a Flag for their order, one of their number, having obtained a model Gomme, undertook to have one made. In doing so he got a white tailor, a Mr Wm E Andrews, to assist him. The latter named person, being in the Store of a Mr Davis Ayers, was in the act of sewing on the stars, when a Mr John Saunders, of Bedford County, at the time on a visit here, entering, demanded to know what was being done. He was told that they were "making