Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-04-17

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Powell and B. s. Hendrick of Washing
ton City, d. II. Carter of Beaufort. W.
E. Henderson of Davidson, DIR. G. H.
Jordan of Person, and VIM. NJ. Cole
man of Cabarrus; among the blacks,
Messrs.AJ. II. Harris of Wake, J. W.
Hood of Cumberland, G.. W. Brodie oi
Wake, E. Miller of New Hanover, aud
J. S. Leary of Cumberland.
I shall simply say of the whites, that
every speaker extended his right hand
to the black man, and subscribed to
the principles Of the Republican party
and to the sentiment written over the
Presidents stand, to wit: Union, Lib
erty, Equality" Every speech was re.
ceiYed with cheers and other demon.
strations of enthusiasm and some oI
them were truly eloquent, and filed
with sentiments of nationality. There
was not 8 taint of sectionalism in the
words of a single man.
Since these speeches have been de.
livered in that convention the chiVaL
ry are waking up They discover that
some colored men are not only equal
but superior in ali mental endowmentl
to some white men. Verify, the world
moves and as the Hon. Thos. Settle
said, ''The old crust of ideas, formed
by slavery, like the ice on the Poto-
mac, is breaking up and floating away,
Passing of, sir, as will every thing not
founded in justice and established in
truth" The same gentlemen said play.
fully that he hoped Ohio might catch
up with North Carolina on the question
of the political and civil equality of the
races. That he felt free to advise the
people Of that State to make haste,
however, for we are not going to wait a
moment longer. Laughter.
There were present with as on this
occasion, the Hon. D. R. Goodloe, OF
Warren county, late of Washington
City, and Col. D. Heaton, of Craven,
Republicans of the first water ond orig
inal parcels. Their presence encour-
aged and cheered US. We were also
gratified to meet with Messrs. Hen
drick and Powell, native sons of the
Old North State, but residents at Wash
ington City. The next time the Repub-
licans of this State meet in Convention
cannot we persuade the great orators
of the nation to come down and confer
with US? We should be very glad to
see them and hear them. Our hearts
yearn to set at the ''feet OF Gamaliel. ("
The following is the platform adopt
ed. We think that it expresses ell,
and have taken stand upon it to perish
or conquer. 1t was drafted almost en-
tirely by the accomplished gentlemen
above referred to-Col. D. Reaton, of
Craven.
Having assembled 10 the city OF Raleigh on
the 9th Of March, 1861, in conformity with q
timely and patriotic call, rejecting the senti-
ing the timeis at hand when an open and fsa--
less expression. and purpose, Is urEently 4eman-
/, Rs,otSsd. Thstin view of our present polit-
ieal condition. our relatons te the national Gov
ernment and the people Of all sections Of the
country, We do this day with proud satisfaction
unfurl the brilliant and glorious banner Of the
true and patriotic man in the State 70 come to
its support. Thesplendid and patriotic record
made BY this great political organization. in
standlng hy the General Goyernniat with an in
hexiole resol luriou. 10 carrying forward profound
measures Of statesmanshiD to q successful issue,
and the powerful aid given IL In finally over
throwing and prostratinE the most gigantic re-
beilion Of ancient OF modern times, should COM
Of every candid man.
2, RssoIred. That the American Congress is
eminently entitled to the profound thanks ofthe
whole country for its perseYering. persistent and
heroic devotion to the principles Of human
rights as enunciated in the daelaration Of Inde-
pendence; that in the name OF the patriotic peo-
pie Of this State We feel warranted in asserting
70 and accepting the Feeonstruction plan recent
" and hnally adopted by thss body, and to the
end tnat peace and order may be permanently
secured and every Industrial pursuit resumed
ana epCCuraReQ. r-s.ssu arr.
cry fair and legitimate means to infuenee pub
hc sentiment 70 the Learest possible approach 10
pnanimity on this subject.
8. RssSsved, That We rejoice that the dogma
long prOpagatsd. Of the right ofpeaceable seces-
sion under the Constitution, has been forever
oTerthroWn BY the majestic uprising Of the
American People. IN crushing out the late re-
9eii'on ~ torcs Of arms; ana that the doctrine
has been established, and thar the paramount
Of the citizen has been aeknowledged |
asdus to the United States.
4. RseOlpsd. ThatE sincerely exult In the
iaet as nation, We are now absolutely q nation |
d ireemen and that the sun, IN sl his course
shines upon the brow Of slave. Without res /
aviation We heartily indoFss the great measure 1
y ciVh rights and impartial enfranebisement, 4
Without any property qualification. conferred Il
Without any distinction of color, and that We /
ne ready TO unite IN the early practical attain
nent Of these iuestimable privileges. Although i
IL remains Oh AOrAuan IlncOlQ now
est silently beneath the soil ofhis adopted State
,et ms voice still ringS like 9 clarion through
~ land. eaFt eStly summOning every American
y llillen 70 me support ofthe grestParty Of hber-
, and en- ancipation.
s, Rss0lDed. That as the most potent and eff
lent means BY Whichthe South can speedily re-
am ner los: prosperity. We earnestly advocate
ne sprs4ding Of knovledge and education
mong all men. and that to the attaining of this
reat END. We demand and shall firmly and per-
lstenty insist upon the absolute right offree dis
asslon and Tree speech on ali subjects Of public
Q, ,Resolrea. That we Join in an earnest wish
lr the maintenance untarnished and undimmed
the public credit and piighted faith Of the na-
on.
I. Resoired, That in the mainteaanee of the
asitlon taken and the principles this day
vowed We earnestly iavite the influence and ]
o-oDeration ofmen Of all political persuasions;
rho regard and cordially support the recent
cts Of Congress as solution Of our present .po-
snee. and desire peace and e cd will to Ell men.
nd II II an open and fearless effort. which We
fopose 70 make on every suitable occasion, to
nLsuade and convince the people that our
lshest duty and truest interests are to be sub
sryed BY maintaining the principles Of the Re-
uoilca1 party an earnest interest should be ,
Wakensd. it win Pefrom no other cause than a
ght and solemn public duty. /
resolutions complimentary of Generals !
icAl6S anu hOOiuSO0 were also 6QOnteQ. {
nd the President authorized to appoint s
4 executive committee of forty. Ii
This committee will organize sub com !
littees in every ty, and be prepared ]
J cooperate efficiently in the work of re- 8
$
The Union League is progressing ran ~
lly. The party will soon be cemented,
nd present q front of polished g:anite.- =
o much for that
And now, in conclusion, beg - re-
eat what have before said, that the Re- I
abliean party of North Carolina Is both !
and enthusiastic. Its leaders
70 laboring with zeal for the success of
) glorious principles. It's rank and file
ldorse and encourage them. What does !
l this meanl The day Of rebel power
I'D influence is gone. A new light has L
Irst upon rs. It is s'the beacon sun of c
bertyl" Three cheers for Compress and G
Ie Union, NEUSE. B
WHAT IS "TAREl"-Kany men, al O
Tough not as exemplary as thew shouid