The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-10-16

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our hearty approval, and that we recommend
it to the support of the friends of our canse
The committee appointed to wait upon
turned and reported the presence of all the
Candidates. Hon. David Heaton being
called to the stand, amidst great applause,
spoke as follows:
Mr.. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF THE
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION: Permit me to
offer you my sincere thanks for the nominal
ton, as one of the candidates for seat in
the coming Constitutional Convention. . g
cordially approve of the resolutions
passed 'y.your body, het must say thai Con-
sidering all the circumstances by which We
are surrounded, no influence other than the
vital and overshadowing importance O.;
speedy and thorough Reconstruction would
prove any temptation, whatever, in my be,
coming candidate. lean say truly that !
do not covet the position named but should
your proceedings to-day be crowned with
success at the coming election, shall GER
tainly enter for one upon the discharge Ut
the duties assigned with deep sense OF
their delicate and responsible character
(Applause.) h.
The formation of Constitution under or
dinary circumstances is always duty of the
greatest importance; considering the pres
emit extraordinary condition of public affairs,
the weight of this duty is doubly increased.
A Constitution being properly the written
expression of the will Of the people, every
word, sentence, and principle therein con-
tanned, should receive the most ample con-
sideration. rs
am entirely aware of the deep solicitude
and anxiety pervading the public mind in
relation to the action of the approaching
Convention. Several years of intercourse
with large mass of epeoplc OF all classes,
races and conditions in this State, has added
new strength to the conviction that the ut
most frankness should be observed in dealing
upon the important questions of the day
At period like the present, duplicity and
prevarication should have M countenancc
among honorable men.
Let us, therefore, deal with one another
in such terms and in such spirit, as will, if
possible, dissipate all uneasiness and appre-
hension.
Deeply impressed with the absolute neccs-
sity and Importance of speedy restoration
of our natural relations with the National
government. we can see no other way by
which such desirable object can be consum-
mated, than through full and faithful COM
pliance with the Reconstruction plan and
policy of Congress. 1t Is well enough here
to remark, that so far as the much agitatetl
subject of coniscation is concerned, We not
only have believed. but do now entertain
tile opinion that that matter will be efectu-
ally and completely disposed OF, by a COM
piance with the measures of Congress. No
gentleman of respectable legal attachments
will attempt to dispute that in the event the
Congressional plan is ratified, not one dol
lars worth ofproperty can or will be contis-
Gated The adoption, then, of the measures
presented to us by Congress, is the clearest,
shortest and most certain way of render
ing obsolete all idea Of contiscatlon. Gap
pause.) s -
Upon the other hand, it should at all
times be distinctly understood that while
confscation was thus intended to be aban
doned in the framing of those measures,
the most important rights ever extended
or youchsafed to an enlancipated people,
was meant to be given TO the cOlorcd
man.
Among these inestimable rights was the
free use of the ballot tor themselves and
their descendants, and the comforting upon
them of all other civil and political privil-
eyes to which the white man is entitled. To
place these rights in a position of lasting
security by Incorporating them in the
fundamental law of the State, is one of the
strongest obligations resting upon the COM
ing Convention.
Let US then proceed with a steady purpose
so far as our power and influence extends,
in the accomplishment of the great work be-
fore us. In securing to the colored man the
enjoyment of those rights, for which so
. many patriotic men offered up their lives on
the battle field, let it be kept in mind that
the responsibilities of the Convention by no
means ceases here
The rights, condition and interests of the
entire State, indiscriminate of color or race,
must be fully regarded, and as far as posi-
bic, provided for in spirit of fairness, gen.
crosby and undertaking justice. Applause.
While the utmost firmness should be exercis
ed in the distribution of that equality of
rights provided for in the Congressional pol
icy, no such feeling as revenge or malice
should be countenanced or tolerated The
occasion for bitter contention and strife, Ger
tainly passed away with the close OF; the re-
bellioA.
Early restoration upon the broad princi-
Piles of human rights as prescribed in the
Congressional policy, will be the most
certain and speedy course to secure the re-
turn OF our lost prosperity, From the hour
full restoration is authoritatively proclaimed,
we are sanguine in the belief that a new era
of vigor and progress will dawn upon our
cherished State. [Applause.l
Under the impetus given to the great
cause OF free labor, the vast natural resources
lying within our boundaries will undergo
rapid process of developement. Let US
with reinvigorated hope look forward to the
bright day when, in gazing upon our nation
al flag, we may discover that among the
stars symbolizing our Union, the one that
shines the most brilliant shall stand to the
imperishable name of North Carolina II
Loud applause
Capt Sweet then took the stand, and
in accepting the nomination. made an
able and eloquent speech, which is as fol-
lows
MIR. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF THE
CONVENTION: A Committee representing
this Convention waited upon me few mo-
ments ago with the information that you
had nominated me as one of your candid.
ates, to represent the county of Craven in the
Constitutional Convention soon to assemble
in Raleigh.
appear before you in response to this in
formation for the purpose Of returning my
sincere thanks for this unsolicited mani
festation of your confidence and gooe
will. n '4.e.ss7 8
would be false to human nature were
insensible Of the compliment which your &C