The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-07-11
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LICAN CLUB.
INDEPENDENCE DAY In CHOWAN.

upon joining in the patriotic manifestations
in honor of the DIST Anniversary of Amerl-
can independence.
This is the first time that the colored pop
ulation of this County ever joined IN the
celebration of the 4th of July, and 1t may
be here remarked that the friends and OPP
posers of sEqual Rights and Freedom 1or
all men, who tread the soil' were loud IN
their praises aud complimentary comments
upon the great order, decorum and dignity
which the celored citizens observed on tnls
ever-memorable OCCASION All seemed to be
respectful, quiet and happy, while no dlstur-
bance of any kind whatever married the en-
joyment of the day.
ABA. NJ, the call was sounded and
those, desiring to join the procession, assem-
bled at the place designated and formed in
the following order:
Music of the Brotherly Aid Society.
Chief Marshal and Aids
Rev. J. A. Beebe, Chaplain.
Orator of the day
Readers of the Declaration and Proclama-
Flag of the United States and other
Banners.
Members of the Brotherly Aid Society.
Citizens.
Daughters of Liberty.
Cadets
The line of march was down Main Street
to King ST., up King St. to Aakurn, as far as
Queen ST., thence to the Edenton Academy
yard, where the exercises of the day were
observed in the following order:
Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. MIR. Beebe.
Music
Reading of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence by Elijah Jordan.
Reading of the Emancipation Proclama-
ton by Joseph Middleton.
Music.
Grafton by John R. Page.
H. A Bond, Esq, President of the Chowan
Union Republican Club, then came forward
and made a few happy and eloquent re-
marks, which enlisted the attention of the
vast concourse of Republican freemen. He
said that he had often witnessed large pro-
cessions in cities, and that on every occasion
of the kind something eithersad or unpleasant
was associated with them; but to-day, he
felt fully assured from the happy expression
of the smiling faces he saw around him, that
this day the Republicans of Chowan County
had consigned to the grave of political OBJ
security the secession party, with all its atten-
dant friends of the Copperhead and Demo-
cratic persuasion. After a few other remarks,
enjoining upon the people the Importance of
unity of action, the speaker was requested to
read an extract on the Importance of State
reconstruction" which was received with
great applause
The President of the Club then introduced
to the meeting w. R. Haughton, ESQ.,, who
entertained the large audience with the de-
livery of an eloquent and soul-thrilling ap-
peal in behalf of Freedom and political
Equality" He spoke in touching emphasis
on the history of the past, the hopes of
the present. and painted in glowing colors
the future Of the State, under the influences
of free and liberal government. The enthu-
siasm awakened was manifest on every hand.
After the conclusion of the able address, it
was moved and seconded that the following
Committee be appointed to nominate can
didate as delegate to the State Convention,
said nomination to be made known immedi-
ately after the completion of Registration
Mr.. Charles Blair explained the object of the
resolution, making a few appropriate and
stirringremarks, setting forth theimportance
of prompt, united and earnest action. He
warned the people not to be deceived by any
false representations, and urged them to act
in the coming political contest, as one man,
resolved on victory.
The following names were placed on the
committee Fl. A. Bond, Geo. White, Chas.
Blair, M. D. Clifford, Fred. Fleetfood, Frank
Cheshire Rev. j. A. Beebe, W. Banks, and
Joseph Bessea.
After the transaction of other important
business the exercises of the day were
brought to a close and the procession was
reformed and marched in fine order to the
new Freedman's School-house, where an ex-
cellent dinner was served. Too much cannot
be said in praise of the good arrangements,
and it is highly creditable to the colored
people to have it said that not single act of
incivility or discord is to be recorded. All
were patriotic in their feelings, bearing good
will to all men, and showing an earnest eff
fort to secure the good of the State upon the
sure basis of protection in the Union. Many
citizens of the opposition party were present,
and witnessed with seeming spirit of in
terest the great work of reconstruction go
ing on before them on the nations birthday.
number of Chowan Republicans feel great
ly indebted to the Mayor of Edenton and
the other authorities, for the precaution taken
to preserve order and sobriety. in the commu-
nifty on this great anniversary of freedom
Good feeling ruled the hour, as it should
when the cause of Liberty and Truth is to
be promoted.
The colored citizens who read the Declar-
alton and Proclamation did great credit to
themselves, and the orator of the day is
worthy of especial notice. He went to the
bottom ofthings, and clearly laid before the
people the objects of freedom, and the truth
of our fore fathers intention to establish po-
litical equality by declaring " all men were
born free and equal"
Be assured, Messrs. Editors, that the citi-
zens of Chowan County will be wide awake
in the cause of Freedom The white Union
men of the County, who were protected by
the old flag in the dark hour of wars desc
lation, still remain true to the principles of
Liberty and Equality, except one or two who
have disclaimed all connection with the Re-
publican party. We let them depart in
peace" but write their names in the book of
remembrance, SO that we may know them
when the flag of liberty waves triumphantly
over the Republican camp.
Good news comes to us from all the sur
rounding country, and you need entertain no
fears for this part of the 1st Congressional
District Only urge the friends of the Re
publican cause to be vigilant, active and
true and whenever the time comes to 90 to
the ballot-box, we will learn whether or not
the poor Union white man and the colored
voters have forgotten to whom they owe in
dependence, liberty and the preservation of
every right dear TO the heart of an American |