The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-07-18
From Western North-Carolina.

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From Western North. Carolina.
A friend writes US from Morganton that
the Republicans had most interesting meet
ing in that place on the 10th. The people
were ably and forcibly addressed by Tod R.
Caldwell, ESQ.,, of Burke, and Mr.. James H.
Jones, of Raleigh. Great enthusiasm prevail
ed, especially among the colored people, who
are, to man, with the Republican party.
We learn that the Republicans are rapidly
organizing in the Western part of the State.
The disunionists are, of course greatly pro-
voked at this, and lose no opportunity to
ridicule and insult members of the Union
League and Heroes of America. We repeat
our advice to our friends not to submit to
these insults. If the military will not pro-
tect them, they must protect Themselves
We hold that Republican has the right to
walk abroad any where-to address the peo-
ple-to form Union Leagues-to express his
opinions-to warn the people against disun-
ionists and traitors, so long as he does not
trespass upon the rights of others and if In
suited, or molcstesl, or stoned, or abused, on
the streets, he should be promptly protected
| and his assailants punished. Unless this is
| done, the military rule we have will prove
mere farce. The whole weight of the rebel
civil State government, so far as the Execu-
tive is concerned, is thrown against our loyal
people; and if they are not thoroughly sus-
tanned and protected by those among us who
represent the general government, their con-
dition will indeed be miserable.
We have been led to these remarks BY the
recent outrage in Wilkes, and by information
of an assault recently made on some mem
bers of the Union League in Asheville, in
this State. A reliable friend writing us from
Buncombe, says:
CAT the last meeting of the Asheville
Council, No. 1, white, when the members
were quietly dispensing and seeking their
upon by different parties in ambush. One
man, a worthy citizen, was hurt badly by
rock the head. The President of our
Council, worthy gentleman, Capt. G. NJ.
Roberts, came near being dangerously hurt,
and several Others made narrow escapes
The secessionists have openly avowed their
determination to break up the Lodge in
town. Let them attempt it again, and they
will find a different reception. The colored
League celebrated 4th July in an appropri-
ate manner, speaking, &c. They had 240 in
procession. $50 were, however, absent,
through fear of threats that had been made'
We learn also that leading citizen of
Morganton has been insulted and threatened
with personal violence, because he met with
and instructed some colored people as to
their political rights and duties
High times, high times, when set of mis-
cradle traitors whose lives and property have
been kindly spared by the conqueror, thus
treat loyal citizens.
The formation of the Leagues will go on
They will embrace both races hereafter, as
heretofore. In many localities especially in
the mountain counties, the members of this
noble Order are as thick as blackberries.-
They can neither be misled nor intimidated.
They constitute very important element in
the great work of reconstruction, and in
stead of opposition and obloquy, they de-
serve the commentator and support of
every good citizen.
We repeat, our information from Western
Carolina is encouraging. Let our friends
press forward in the great work of Liberty
and Union. 1t may be the proud privilege
of Western North-Carolina, by its large
Union majority, to ensure a Convention, an
acceptable Constitution, and then the recon-
struction of the State. Push on the col
umn! Make ready, friends, for the registra-
ton, and then for the election. Let your
colors fly so that every one may see them,
and let them blaze all over with true Repub-
lican principles "Under this sign we con-
quer."