Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-02
American Cause.
We received the following from one
North Cardinals most distinguished sons:

We received the following from one Of
North Cardinals most distinguished sons
HALIFAX, N. G., October 81, 1855.
TO the Editor Of the american Organ.
Sin: The American party held a mass meeting
in this place on yesterday, at which the best spirit
and most determined resolution prevailed during
the entire proceedings. There was very large
crowd present. During the day they were adj
dressed by the Hon. r. T. Paine 1.-THE member Of
Congress from this district) and Henry w. Miller,
Esq. Although the day was cold and windy, do
not remember ever to have seen more attentive
audience, evincing desire to hear all that the
speakers had to say on the important subjects they
discussed believe that much good was done on
the occasion, and, since the seal Of secrecy has
been removed, and all our meetings are hereafter
to be held publicly, nm convinced there are
many who win join our ranks and rally around our
banner, who have heretofore kept aloof, or acted
with the opposite party under the influence Of hos
tity to secret soeieties.n They win hereafter
have no such excuse, aud, approving our prinoi-
PIES they will, with alacrity, enlist in the great
army Of freemen who are battling for the glorious
privilege of governing their own country, free from
the influence Of foreigners, or the dctation Of Pa
pal mcrcenaries. My opinion is, that the Ameri.
can party is gaining strength daily In this State.
The anti-American presses have grossly misrepre-
scented the facts in reference to our recent Con-
gressional elections. They claimed about 1000
majority ofthe popular vote, when they well know
that in two Of the districts there was virtually no
contest. l refer TO those represented by Craige
and Ranin. Neither Of these districts was can
vassed in defence Of the principles Of our party In
such way as to make any impression on the public
mind. In the former the opponent of Mr.. Craige
made but few speeches, and In the latter, the CON-
petitor of Mr.. Rufiin made not single speech |
Wherever the principles Of our party ,oers dis
cussed, and wherever the traducers Of our cause
we're met with boldness and ability, those princi-
pies gained strength, and, &c they did not fully tri
umph at the election, they at least gave their enc
mics, as well their friends, assurance that the
day was not far distant when that triumph would
inevitably come. 1855
The gallant Americans of Halifax deserve much
credit for the boldness and zeal they have dis.
played in the glorious cause Of their country. If
the same spirit prevails throughout the State,
fear not that North Carolina win be found in the
front rank Of those States which are resolved no
longer to bow the neck TO foreign dictation, and
surrender the country to tho rulo Of foreign
priesthood Hang our banner on the outer wall
Relying on the truth aud power Of our principles,
let US meet the adversary face TO face, challenge
discussion, rally our forces in open day shrink
from responsibility, and ask no fayors but those
which truth, and justice, and patriotism, entie us
to, and we shall ere long have inscribed on the
hearts of every true North Carolinian, Americans
must be ruled by Americans"
H.. n