The mere statement that "the colored brother can have half of their blankets whenever they want them," while doubtless a figure of speech, yet it signifies that under this very extreme of speech an appreciable advance of the race.

It does not mean that there is to be a storming of the social barriers, for even in the more favored races definite lines are drawn.

Sets and circles adjust such matters.

But what is desired is the toleration of the Negroes in those pursuits that the people engage in or enjoy in general and in common.

It is all that the American Negro may expect, and it is safe to say that his ambitions do not run higher, and ought not to run higher.