The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-10-29
For the Standard.
REPUBLICAN MEETING IN GRANVILLE co,

TOWNSVILLE, n. c., Oct. 10Th, 1857.
A mass Convention of colored and few
whites having waited until III o'clock, A.
NJ, for Col. John T. Deweese and james H.
Harris, speakers for the occasion. The
meeting (sone 400 being assembleCD was
- called to order by electing Samuel G. Cross
as President; Isaac Scott, Vice President and
Lewis Hsrgrove, Secretary.
A committee of two was then appointed
to wait on Mr.. John w. Ragland, of Rag
land District, who made his appearance, en-
tertaining the assemblage with speech in
an off handed manner hitting the rebels by
his speech on every side, which was greeted
with applause.
A resolution of thanks was then offered
ResOlred, That we tender our sincere thanks
to John w. Ragland for the patriotic man
ner in which he has entertained this assem-
blage.
After which, Samuel G. Cross, teacher of
Freedmen, delivered an address which was
received with applause. The next speaker,
Mr.. Andrew Williams, of Williamsboro', n.
c., who did himself great credit.
After the speaking, committee was cleo
ted from the districts represented, to draft
resolutions expressing the sentiments of the
people. Chairman, Rasmus Bullock, Nat
Bush: Moses Burton, Oxford; Willis Rag
land. Ragland district; Robert Hamilton,
Island Creek; Albert WyChe, Henderson
district, were the committee on resolutions,
who retired and soon brought in the follow
ing resolutions:
1. Resolred, That the people of the United
States owe a debt of gratitude to the great
Republican party for suppressing the REBEL
ion, and the preservation of the American
Union; and that we unfalteringly pledge
ourselves to the support and the maintenance
of the principles of that great National
party.
2. That the responsibility of the heavy
taxes that now Cypress the country rests
solely upon the authors of the rebellion,
their aiders and abettors who forced upon
Congress the necessity of imposing heavy
taxes to provide the means to carry on the
war and save the credit of the nation.
8. That we rejoice that the institution of
slavery is forever abolished in the United
States, and thank God that the stars and
stripes now float in triumph over this nation
from ocean to ocean, the ensign and badge
of Freedom, Equality, Justice and protec-
ton to all loyal men, regardless of race or
color
4. That the Republicans of Granville
County subscribe fully to the reconstruction
acts and supplements passed by the Congress
of the United States and regard the Repub-
lican platform of this State as being amply
broad for all true Republicans regardless of
race or color, with its banner unfurled to the
breeze inscribed thereon Liberty, Justice,
Equality to all mankind, Copperheads but
ternuts and secesh excepted, in all cases.
5. That we heartily approve of the pro-
Visions and amendments made by Congress
to the military reconstruction bills, so as to
more fully and surely secure to loyal men
regardless of race or color the right to vote
and reconstruct the rebel States; and that
we have full confidence in Gen. CANDY, of
this military District, in carving into
effect the provisions of said acts to the in
tent and meaning designed by Congress.
6. That we have abiding confidence in,
and tender our sincere thanks to Gen. Mel
SON A. MILES, Chief of the Freedmen's Blu
reau of the State of North Carolina. for his
statesman-llke ability, courtesy and kind
ness IN the administration of the duties of
his command
z. That we are proud to say that Major
Tho. HAYS, of the Freedmen's Bureau. ut
Henderson, n. G. has dealt Justly and Impair
italy with our citizens
8, That we stand firmly upon the plat
form and re-affirm the resolutions adopted in
Conventions held in the City of Raleigh. on
the 9th OF March and the 4th of September
last.
9. That we approve Of the principles adj
vocated and indicated by W. w. HOLDEN
as Republican leader.
10. That copy of these resolutions be
sent to the Standard fe r publication.
After nominating JOHN w. RAeI.AND as
delegate to Constitutional Convention the
meeting adjourned amid great enthusiasm.
SAML. G. CROSS, President.
LEWIS HARGRoyE, Secretary.