The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-19

the true basis of the Republican organiza
tione which cordially invites to its suppoE
an men without distinction of color or form
er political antecedents, is amply sufficient
to meet every reasonable and patriotic de
mand. @s ass. es.s.ss zs sssa ss5s
s. Pesozeed, That we view the indulgence Of
sectional hate and sectional prejudice as pos
lively detrimental and ruinous to the true
interest and prosperity of the South; that
we earnestly desire the early establishment
of harmonious and kind relations not only
among all persons within our own borders,
but with the people of every Northern
State.
Resolred, That, while as Republicans, we
will faithfully and rigidly maintain and sup
port all the measures of reconstruction final
ly approved and submitted by Congress, 1T IS
our earnest desire that the political dlsablll-
ties imposed upon many of the leading and
true Union men of the State who openly
avow their devotion to the great principles
of Union, Liberty, and equality before the
law - should be removed at the earliest mo-
ment, it may seem in the magnanimity of
Congress, practicable and eXpedient.
Resolged That the course of the New
Bern Republican. in its able and earnest sup
port of Republican principles, meets with
our hearty approval, and that we recon-
mend it to the support of the friends OF our
cause.
The Rev. A. A. Ellsworth being loudly
called for said he would improve this Oppor-
tunity to refute the falsehoods that are in
circulation in regard to his views and the
instruction he endeavors to give the colored
people He had always approved of the
principles enunciated by the Conventions OF
md A Io ha1 IN
ted confscation, and appealed to the cclored
men present to sustain him in this declara-
ton of his speech, which they did. He
thought there was no present need OF any
such measure. He hoped and believed there
never woulde b. If coniscation bill were
passed he would pack up and go North. He
would not like live among such disturbance
and contention as would then exist. ZAP
plause)
The confiscationists are the people who
fan prejudice and hate, the opposition party.
Their papers constantly insult the negro
They one day profess friendship and the next
dav, they point the finger of scOrn at the
coiored man, and mock at his figure, his hair
and Lis perfume.
Some day the negro may vote, but he
must not be instructed in politics. they
must not be meddled with. This means that
nobody shall get control of the vote but the
persons opposed to the Republican party.
The speaker would do all IN his power to
overcome the prejudices of people and to
allay their overexcited passions, but still,
did not feel responsible for their ignorance
or their misunderstanding. At Kinston, he
said, the next generation being better edu-
Gated and having better food, would be su-
perior; and some of his hearers for this state
ment, had accused him of melting the ne
groes to chicken-stealing If white people
are so thick headed as not to understand
English, he is not to blame. At little Wash
ington man affirmed that Massachusetts
first imported slaves to Virginia. He prob
ably believed it, but the colored school-boys
can teach him truer history than that.
The speaker believed that the aim of many
good Republicans was to bring about gener-
al amnesty. AS for himself he would 60
ahead of all whom he had heard speak in
this direction. Give US universal amnesty
and universal education. Politically, he was
a Universaist.
At present the great thing in politics is
education. There is more occasion far So
licitude for the white race than the colored.
Heretofore, the poor whites have been under
the ban of a landed aristocracy and now in
their ignorance they cherish enmity towards
the negro and the Republican party. But
their elevation depends upon the success of
the Republican party. They must have the
negro vote in order to have schools for their |!
children.
Only when Misrepresentation is done away
prejudices overcome, grudges conquered, and |
love nourished can we have prosperity and |
peace. (Applause) He hoped all could
in the colored mans motto, |
& Write favors ON marble, injuries on sand"
Those opposed to these sentiments will
have a sad account to answer in the future |
of their history.
c. r. Thomas, Esq, after repeated calls,
took the stand and made an eloquent speech.
He reviewed the proceedings of the late
Convention at Raleigh, having been one of
the delegates. He paid high tribute to
the patriotism and extraordinary devotion of
the Republican party. He thought no party
in the history OF nations ever performed
more. (Applause.) He spoke of the course
pursued toward him by his enemies, and
boldly deied them all. He was Republi-
can, and did not intend to be driven from
his position. His speech was received with
of approval.
Rev. Alexander Bass, who had been among
The colored delegates to the State Conven-
ion, after being called for, spoke at some
ength and heartily approved the course ia
zen at Raleigh. He alluded in pointed
erms to the false charges aimed at the Re-
publican party about social equality" No
such thought entered any sensible colorel
mans head, and that of no respectable
White man. 1t was all demagogism to talk
about it. Equal political rights was what
hey were aiming at, that was all. After
urther remarks on the principles of the Re-
publican party, NIB. closed his interesting
pesch.
After a vote to publish the proceedings in
he New Bern Republican, Raleigh Standard,
md other Republicanrpapers, the meeting
closed with the most united and harmonious
ceiling: 1t was by all odds, one of the most
and effective political demon
STATIONS ever made in New Bern.-Neao Bern
Republican.
Revenue Decision.