The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-04-03
The late Republican Convention.

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The Convention of the Republican party
of the State of North Carolina, which adj
journed on Thursday last, was one of the
most remarkable bodies ever assembled up
on this continent. 1t was wonder to par
ticipant and spectator, and will stand in his
tory wonder to remote generations. For up
on its pages will be written, that the grand
ideas of the American Revolution against
British tyranny, begun in the province OF
North Carolina, May 17'5, "that all men
arc created free and equal" and that just
governments derive their powers from the
consent of the governed" found their first,
trust and noblest exemplifcation upon the
same soil and amid the plaudits of the
worthy descendants of the same immortal
patriots. The children of the men who
laid the corner stone of the temple of Ameri-
can liberty, have thus completed the work
of their ancestors. Who shall say that the
great spirits of the past did not commune
with the living, fire their hearts with no.
ble courage, and overshadow them with the
protection of their wings2
We have said that this was remarkable
asscmblage. 1t came from the ne,c people
of the State,-the patriots of the land from
the mountains, the hill country and the sea-
shore. Filled with a love for i" Union, Lib
erty, Equality" every sentiment enunciatcd
thrilled the heart with profound emo
TONS Never have we seen such harmony
and enthusiasm before manifested upon any
public occasion.
There is no necessity for exaggeration. We
state facts, and defy successful contradic-
ton.
From the first to the last hour of its ses-
sion, the greatest order prevailed in the Hall
amid delegates and beholders, with one ex-
ception among the latter, almost too slight
for notice And especially did the col.
ored people Of our City exhibit intense in
terest in and appreciation of all its proceed
ings. New to them as these things were,
no undue manifestations of JOY were allowed
to mar the decorum of the hour, while upon
proper occasions they applaudcd with un-
mistakable satisfaction the patriotic utter
ances of the different gentlemen who adj
dressed the Convention. In the words of
lIr. Harris, We warn all demagogues not to
run the ignorant ticket, upon the faith of
the colored mans credulity, unless they de-
sire to go down before them ingloriously.-
1t is now fact, evident to the whole world,
that their intelligence far exceedsthe circum-
stances of their former condition, and as "a
component part of the loyal people of North
Carolina, we cheerfully confde the prospect
ty and glory of our State to their keepir g
The Convention was an able body. 1t:
officers were loyal men, who had come out
of the furnace of rebellion with no smell o
treason upon their garments. Its spea ker
of both races grappled with the live quss
lions Of the hour. There was no evasion o
subterfuge-all their language was plain q,
unmi:takable. There were few young me-
pFesent-the majority being middle-age,l, o
arrived at that time of life when gray hair
are crowns of honor to lives well-spent
1t was body, taking it all in all, wherein
the utterances of SECOND, sober thought were
more impressive and more respected than
mere sentiments of prejudice or passion
however popular or time -honored
We were especially impressed with the
bearing and addresses of Messrs. Harris,
Hood, Brodie, Leary, Miller and other.
among the colored delegates both in com.
mittee and open Convention and of Messrs
Thomas, Heaton, Sloan, Carter, Settle, Dock
cry, Dick, Goodloe, Coleman, Powell, Leach
Grissom, Logan. Knapp, Watts, and Others,
among the whites; but We make no distinc-
tions, where all acquitted themselves so well
1t was determined by the Convention &c
unfurl the banner of the Republican party
Let every true Union man, without regard tt
race or color, rally to its defence. Let US gt
into the work Reconstruction, determined
to overcome all obstacles, to persevere unit
Union, Liberty, Equality shall become house
hold words upon the lips and in the hearts
of our people. Only by adhering to these
great principles can we rebuild the shat
tered columns of constitutional government
or reach the promised land of peace ant
prosperity. THE power of the Nation up
holds and defends u.s. We have the sympa
thies of all true men North, and all lovers o
Liberty throughout the world. 1t is new
era. Having wandered in darkness, and il
strange paths, now that we have regained tin
old road, leading to the home of our fathe
by the Potomac, let US rejoice while we labor
and labor while we rejoice. Republicans O
North Carolina, We summon you to duty
Come up and plant yourselves beneath tn
banner of our party upon the everlasting
principles of Union, Liberty, Equality.
Removal of Officers by Gen. Sheridan
NEW ORLEANS, March 81.