The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-07-18
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REPUBLICAN MEETING In IREDELL.

A large and enthusiastic Mass meeting
was held at Harmony Hill, Iredell County
on the 4th of July. The Unionists of Ire
dell, Yadkin and Davie were represented or
the occasion. In the forenoon speeches were
delivered by Fl. Werner and w. F. Gray, whilst
the old time-honored flag of the Union
foated in triumph and splendor over the
heads of the listening multitude. The I'M
p10anptu addresses of Messrs. Werner and
Gray abounded in the doctrine of Union,
Liberty and Equality, and were occasionally
interspersed with brilliant flashes of wit that
were turned to great advantage upon the
WORTHLESS and Politics in attendance on the
occasion. In the afternoon Mr.. G. Long and
John Cowles, colored, of Yadkin occupied
the rostrum; the former sustaining the
Union doctrine and the latter dealing the re-
bellion heavy blows much to the embarrass-
ment and annoyance of the enemies of the
government. When the speaking was con-
cluded, at the tap OF the drum and music of
the violin, the great throng moved up and
down the shady walks of that beautiful
grove, making the air ring with shouts of
huzza for the Union and the Republican
party when they came to the staff which sup
ported the colors of the glorious old United
| States.
Messrs. Editors, the appearance of the old
| flag amongst US at this opportune moment,
is regarded as symbol of better times by
the old tried friends of the Union This is
the first time the flag of the Union has been
unfurled in this immediate section of our
County since the lost cause was abandoned :;
and even then it was threatened with abuse
by some Of the malcontents. But this abuse
turned out to be all CANNON. Doubtless,
those who made the threat have the will but
lack the heroism. They are waiting for some
opportunity to strike in the dark. We think
the celebration at Harmony Hill, on the 4th,
was quite triumph for Union, Liberty and
Equality.
The committee appointed to draft resolu-
tons, presented the following, which were
unanimously adopted:
RssOlced, That in our opinion the Consti-
tuition authorizes Congress alone to legislate
upon matters that concern the people of a
conquered province.
Res0l0ed, That since it seems to be the
manifest policy of the Executive of the ma
ton, disclosed by 4 majority of this Cabi-
metz to defeat the will of the people as ex-
pressed by the 39th and 40th Congress in the
Sherman bill and Supplemental bill; we
part OF the loyal citizens of the State deem
it matter of the greatest magnitude to the
whole country, that Congress should convene
some time this Summer
Resolced, That though we regard the re-
storation of the country upon the Congress-
ional policy as the only salvation from our
present perilous condition, yet we think on
account of the hostile State organization
deemed only provisionaD said policy is very
greatly endangered and seriously menaced at
every step.
Res0loed, That we do most earnestly petit
ton the Congress of the United States to
Immediately disband the present State Or
ganization, because of its unfriendliness to
the restoration policy.
ANDREW BAGGARLY, Chm'n.
burgess WHITE, iSec'y.