The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-08-15

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is honestly and heartily in favor OF restoring
North Carolina to her natural position In
the Union at the earliest possible moment,
be sure that the words for Convention
is written or printed upon his ballot.
Another grand object to be attained by
which prosperity will be brought upon the
whole country, is the settlement, forever, Of
the intricate question of our credit and
plighted faith, as a nation. AS soon as it is
proclaimed the world over that the Ameri-
can people have solemnly decreed by pro-
vision inserted in the Constitution itself,
that the faith of the nation is forever pledg-
ed to the payment of the national debt,
there will not be the shadow of foundation,
even with our most inveterate enemies
abroad to indulge in speculations as to ultl-
mate reputation.
The debt incurred in order to preserve our
national cXistence--to save the old flag from
everlasting ignominy and disgrace, is an oo-
legation of such solemn and binding char
acter that it cannot be ignored without IN
curing such shock as would bring tinan-
cial distress to every home in the land. Ma
tional reputation would be palpable, delb-
crate, national suicide.
Who can fail to see that when this matter
of the national credit is thus settled and
confiscation is laid aside hy the adoption of
the Congressional plan, a flow of immlgra-
ton and capital to the South will be natu-
raj result? The black cloud of distrust and
doubt which has hung over us so long must
be dissipated With the potent fact spread
over the land that security for person and
property has been us permanently establish
ed in the South as it is in the North, our
financial prospects will revive with new life.
Industry will then receive its due reward,
and good faith between man and man in the
observance of contracts will have new incen-
tives.
As commercial, agricultural and maniac
turing prosperity increases under the new
order of things, Il good understanding be-
tween the two races must naturally receive
additional strength. No one who has the
good and prosperity of all races at heart
will attempt to set one race against the 9th
cr. Let each and every man, indiscrimlnate
of color, arrive at clear understanding of
what his rights are, as to person, property
and suffrage. and then insist upon maintain
ING those rights.
The evidence flows upon us from different
directions, that the colored man will use the
ballot with prudence and discretion. The
splendid Republican victory just achieved
in Tennessee illustrates this fact. A more
orderly and peaceahe election has not been
held for the last twenty years i'll any State
By such examples the policy and justice OF
giving the freedman the ballot constantly re-
ceiyes additional strength.
Aside from all differences Of opinion that
NAV honestly exist as to the policy OF adop-
ting the Congressional plan, we certainly
must all agree upon the urgent and absolute
necessity of early restoration. Prejudices
and objections to the Republican party are
gradually but with certainty giving way
A knowledge of the generous aims and ele-
waited objects OF this great party are becom-
ing constantly better know and appreciated.
1t seems to be well understood that this par
ty is destined to have a controlling part in
the administration Of the government for
years to come, and why attempt to throw
necessary distractions in the way of its pro-
gress? What other party is there now in
existence capable of doing much good,
not only for the North, but the South?
Mr.. Heaton was frequently interrupted by
demonstrations of applause.
On motion, Thos c. Allen, A. Congleton
and p. w. Henry were appointed Commit
tee to draft resolutions expressing the senti-
ments of the meeting. The Committee re-
tired short time for deiberation, and then
returned and through their Chairman, re-
ported the following resolutions which were
unanimously adopted, and the Committee
discharged:
We, the citizens of Beaufort, believing the
time has come when all patriotic men
should act, and believing this meeting to
be fair representation OF the people; there
fore,
Heso7tcd, That we endorse the action of
Che Republican Convention held in Raleigh,
On the 9th day OF March, 1867.
RcS0lCed, That the President of this meet
ing appoint an Executive Committee of five
members, to promote the organization and
interests of the National Republican party
of this county.
Resolced, That the thanks of this meeting
are due, and are hereby rendered, to the
Hon. David Heaton. for the interest he has
taken in the formation Of the Republican
party.
Three cheers were then given to Col Hea-
ton and the StarSpangled Banner.
a vote of thanks was rendered the Leader
and Band Of the 40th Reg. U. S. Inf, who
were present and enlivened the meeting by
playing the StarSpangled Banner and other
appropriate airs.