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The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-04-10

test of honor and merit in the Southern
States, and our past efforts in behalf of the
Union, and in the cause of humanity and
peace. a mark of social and political feproach
and degradation to ourselves and our chill
dren forever. We shall be fortunate. if our
rights can be restored, and peace and quiet
come to us, at no further sacrifice than the
exclusion from Office of q few guilty and
reckless leaders, whose ambition, stained
with the best blood of our State, and loaded
with untold miseries of ruined people, has
at last met part of its merited fate. But
their luminosity towards those, who would
have saved them and relieved the embarrass-
ments of the State, will probably increase as
time continues to disclose the character and
consequences of their conduct To be wrong
may be forgiven and forgotten; but bad
men never forgive an adversary for being
in the right To convict them of error is
to incur their hatred forever.
Thus have spoken candidly and plainly
to people with whose interests mine are
identified. Time will test the truth and
value of these suggestions. If unheeded, a
consciousness of duty discharged will be
some recompense for the ills that must befall
us all But rather, let US trust that kind
Providence will put it into the hearts of men
to permit relief from our long borne scourg-
ing, and give us q return of those bright
days of prosperity, liberty and peace which
we allowed to be exchanged for the dark
and terrible lessons of the last six years.
Let us labor to make ourselves, and our
children after us, worthy participants in the
rising glory of this great and wonderful re-
public of freemen; and let us seek oblivion
| upon our connection with the late attempt to
verify the hopes and predictions of its enc.
mics. JOHN POOL.
March 25tl, 1867.
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For the Standard
Public Meeting in WiIkesboro'.

Without previous notice public meeting
was held at the Court House, in Wilkesboro',
OH Tuesday the End day of April, 1867, for
the purpose of considering the action of the
Convention held at Raleigh, on the 9th ult
1t being Superior Court week, there was a
large number of the citizens present.
On motion, S. p Smith, ST., was called to
the Chair, and S. johnson and ]. D. Tinsley
requested to act as Secretaries.
G. j. Cowles, ESQ.,, then read the proceed
ings of the Convention held in Raleigh, on
the 9th ult, and also made some appropri-
ate remarks on the subject of Reconstruction,
and concluded by introducing to the meet
ing, Col. j. c. Deweese, U. S. A., who in a
very eloquent manner proceeded to address
the meeting on the plan of Reconstruction
laid down by Congress, urging the people to
accept and not to hinder the work of Recon-
struction, but to 60 to work disregarding all
former political parties and to restore North
Carolina to her former relations in the fed
eral Union He was frequently applauded,
and his address seemed to give entire salts
faction, after which the following resolutions
were read and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we endorse the proceedings
of the Convention held in Raleigh on the
9th of March, 1867. and pledge ourselves to
stand by the same, and to do all in our pow
err to return North Carolina once more to
the position in the Unicn which she filled
for eighty five years with so much honor to
her self and advantage to the federal Union
Resoluea, That this meeting tender theil
thanks to Judge Gillian for his kindness
to adjourn Court for time to hold this meet
| inc. and to Col. Dewecse. for his forcible and
eloquent address.
Resoloed, That the proceedings of this
meeting be sent to the Raleigh Standard fol
publication, with the request that other Re
publican papers copy.
When on motion the meeting adjourned
S.P. SMITH, SR., Chmn.
s. 5. b I94 Tasssr, sssm.
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Washington News.
WASHINGTON, An

WASHINGTON, April 9Th.
Mr. Sumner introduced resolution expel-
ling Mr.. Salisbury, charging him with ap-
pearing on the fiooro the Senate in state of
intoxication. Its consideration was postponed
Major Gen. Halleck, Commodore Rogers,
Quartermaster General Meigs, and other dis
tinguished gentlemen, have by letter and
telegraph expressed to the Secretary of State
the great importance of acquiring the Rus
sian possessions as proposed by the pending
treaty.
The Republicans gain in therecent Rhode
Island election was 5000.
The counterfeiting material which was
captured in Western New. York has been
brought here 1t is very valuable, and cost
$4,000.
There are ninety-six applications from Ex-
Federal officers on file for pardon.
No action regarding the Louisiana remov-
ais has TRANSFERRED. 1t is denied that the
matter has been officially brought before the
President.
WASHINGTON, April 6.
The Secretary of War has submitted to
the President the correspondence between
Generals Grant and Sheridan regarding re-
movals. A special to the Baltimore Sun
says that Gen. Griffin recommended the re-
commended the removal of Gov Throck-
morton, of Texas. Gen. Sheridan agreed
with him, and suggested the removal of the
Governor OF Louisiana.
Gen. Grant, in reply, doubts that the re-
movals must he made by Congress, or after
trial under the sixth section.
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Arkansas.

Arkansas
THE STATE CONvENTION-RADICAL RESOLU-
TIoNs ADOPTED.
LITTLE Rock, April 3.-The State Union
convention has been in session all day and
evening. A platform, with resolutions, was
adopted of an ultra Radical character, ap-
proving the congressional plan of reconstruc-
ton and readmission to the Union. Resolu-
tions condemning the President, opposing
contscation, and recommending concilia-
tory course toward rebels were tabled A
State Central Committee was appointed, and
instructed to establish State Union organiza-
lions. The committee appointed to wait on
General Ord reported that he heartily appro-
we'd the object of the convention, and was
DESTROYS of cooperating with them. The
convention will doubtless adjourn to-mor-
row.
Pending the convention large meeting of
freedmen was held in the State House square.
Several delegates and colored speakers adj
dressed them. Great enthusiasm prevailed,
and no disturbance was created.
DELEGATES TO THE NEW YORK STATE CON-
vENTIoN.
SING SING, April 3.-The republican con-
vention, held here to-day, appointed as del
egates to the State convention Horace Gree
ley, James W. Hustled, and Stephen Il. john
son.
RADICAL VICTORY IN ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, April 4.-The entire Radical
ticket, excepting two councilmen, was
elected.
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RALEIGH. N. G.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10th, 1867
Mr.. Pool,s Address.

We publish to-day mastery Address by
the Hon. John Pool to the people of North
Carolina.
This is document which should be in the
hands of every voter in North Carolina and
it would be well if it were circulated and
read throughout the country generally, as
one of the best Inside Vieaos Of the Rebellion
which has yet been written.
Mr.. Pool has begun at the beginning of
our troubles, and has traced those troubles
with nest truthful and faithful pen to
their true source. In doing this he has cor
rectIy set forth, in not by any means an ex-
aggcrated or colorcd style, the horrors of the
rebellion, and the iron hand with which its
instigators and leaders represscd every thing
like free speech or free action during its con-
tinuancc. He has also shown that all our
former and present sufferings, and whatever
may threaten US with disaster and ruin in the
future, are to be attributed to those political
leaders in this State who involved US in the
war, who would fight the war to the bitter
end, and who have heretofore, to crafty
their ambition and sclishness, prevented the
return of the State to the Union.
This admirable document should have a
general circulation. We expect to print it in
pamphlet form for distribution among the
people, and we trust the Republican press of
the country will publish it IN full, or at
least make copious extracts from it.
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union CeneterY, Raleish.

We visited few days since, the Cemetery
near this City of the Union soldiers, and
found it in good state of progress towards
completion. The Cemetery embraces some
four and a half acres, and contains at this
time $40 bodies. Of these, 4so are unknown,
and % are colored. Each State has scpa-
rate plot
Capt. David ]. Pruyn has the contract for
the work, and Mr.. w. N. Andrews is the su-
perintendent. The work this far reflects much
credit on the energy and good taste of these
gentlemen. This Cemetery, when finished,
will be beautiful place, every way worthy
of the great government which thus honors
those noble men who fell in its defence.
We shall publish in our next a list Of
names of the soldiers inferred in this Gene.
tery.
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Republican Meeting in Wilkes.

We publish to-day the proceedings of a
Republican meeting in Wilkes County,
which was addressed by Col. Deweese, of
the army, who had been sent thither by Col.
Bomford to see justice done to the prosecuted
Cnionists of that County. The meeting
was also addressed by Calvin ]. Cowles, Esq.
We learn that the crowd in attendance
was so large that the Courthouse would not
hold them, and the meeting was held on the
green in front If the building. The most
loyal spirit prevailed. A friend writing us
says: "The visit of Col Dewcese was ex-
ceedingly opportune. The Union people
were greatly relieved by his presence"
The thanks of our loyal people are due to
Col. Bomford for the promptness with which
he is disposed to protect them against rebel
outrage and persecution.
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RALEIGH, N. c., April 6, 1867

Editors of the North Carolina Standard.
In your paper of to-day you use the fol-
lowing language in reference to me:
Our friends further recollect the manner
in which the negroes of this County were
spoken ofin the campaign last fall-how their
friends were prosecuted and abused"
The Sentinel encouraged this thing and en-
dorsed Mr.. Bledsoes remarks as follows In
the issue of October End, it said: !" Mr.
Bledsoes analysis of the Howard amend
ment was able and mastery, and produced
a decided impression upon the audience
Mr. Bledsoe was particularly abusive of
the colored people"
The assertions made in the above extract
are entirely without foundation in fact. 1
have never in any speech in any campaign
abused the colored people in this County or
the colored people at all, neither have l
prosecuted or abused their friends" Ny
analysis of the Howard amendment was in
strict conformity with your construction of
it, as construed in your address to the peo-
pie of North Carolina, from which Iquoted
your own language in my speech in this City,
as well as in every other speech made du-
ring the campaign, stating at the time, that
81 thought you thoroughly understood the
Howard amendment, and that believed you
had construed it correctly, in reference to the
points under discussion"
Your article is so gross misrepresentation
of both my conduct and the sentiments
which prompted it. that 1 cannot, without in.
justice to myself, allow it to pass uncorrected
have not now, and have never had, any
other than the kindest feelings for the color.
ed people, believing as I do, that their best
friends are among the Southern people, and
especially among their former owners. Du-
ring the campaign last fall, if the colored
people were abused by any of the candidates
for the Legislature in this County, I did moi
hear it.
You will please publish this in your pa.
per in order to correct any erroneous i'm.
preston which may hive been made by the
article above referred to in reference to my.
self. Respectfully,
N. A. BLEDSOE.
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Letter from Mr.. Bond.
EDENToN, N. c., March 18th, 1887

C. L. HARRIS, ESQ.,
Dear Sir: Your invitation to participate in the
meeting of loyal Union men Of the State to meet
in the City of Raleigh, on the 9th inst , was du-
ly received, and regret very much that in con-
sequence of the condition of one of my children
/ am compelled to forego the pleasure that it
would afford me to be with you and aid you in
your deliberations and in the good work of re-
constructing of the State government in accord
ance with the the laws of the Congress of the
United States to call Convention Of the people
OF North Carolina and frame Constitution that
will get US back into the Union, where we can
once more enjoy our rights and send our repre-
sentatives to Washington, where we may meet
upon the level and part upon the square, and
again unite the fragments that have been torn
asunder by wicked and designing men. If can
aid You or do anything in my County or section
to further the good cause, stand ready to do it.
And now, my dear sir, may the God of Heaven
guide and direct you in your deliberations and
your undertaking to once more unite our people
in the bonds of one common brotherhood to
last until time shall be no longer, and at last
bring US to place where secession, war and
bloodshed can never come would be glad, sir,
If in your wisdom you can take some steps TO
memorable Congress- in behalf OF such Union
men who necessarily were compelled to 20 into the
war, or take the position of Justice of the Peace
who are with us in heart and spirit, and who
ought, in my Judgment, to be put in situation to
vote with Us and Tor us and give us their infu
cnce. Very Respectfully,
SAML. T. BOND.
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The New York Tribune gives a CO

The New York Tribune gives con-
densed account of the late Republican Con-
vention in this City, and adds:
Fuller accounts of the Republican State
Convention in North-Carolina show it to
have been remarkable for its Radicalism and
harmony. The delegates, of whom 100 were
white and so eolored, met on terms of abso-
lutte equality. and were equally represented
in the offices and committees The address
es made by the colored speakers were just as
good as those made by the whites, and both
were excellent. The colored speakers were
especially earnest in advocating union with
the Republican party and the resolutions call
upon every loyal man in the State to sup
port it. We hold this Convention to have
been the most important held in North
Carolina for fifty years, and its example de-
serves to be emulated by other States"
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That sterling Republican journal, the N.
Y. Erening Post, has the following notice of
the late Republican Convention in this City !:
"TnE REPUBLICAN PARTY IN NORTH CARO-
LINA.-The formal organization ofthe Republican
party in North Carolina on the ground of equal
suffrage is an event in which all men, of whatever
political opinions party affiliations have reason
to rejoice. For this establishes free discussion
once more in this one of the southern states; it
creates two parties there, and thus secures free
government.
Wegiye up good deal ofspace to-day to letter
from Raleigh, giving an account ofths important
event. 1t will be read with interest; it shows
that the colored men are taking an equal part in
this political movement, and the Republican
party OF North Carolina POUNDS itself upon the
principal ofuniversal suffrage, without distinction
of color or property qualification.
We congratulate the Republicans of North
Carolina that they have taken the name of Re-
publcans, instead OF "Union party" which at
first they used. They are Republicans; they
have taken their place, squarey, now, in the
ranks of the Republican party; and they have a
right to demand the assistance of the Republicans
of the northern states-whch we trust will not
be refused them. Our correspondent, North
Carolinian, and a prominent politician of his
State, asks in his letter for Republican speakers
from the northern states. to help them in their
canvass; we trust this request will be promptly
complied with"
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The /" Square and the Compass"

The Square and the Compass"
We learn that j. G. Hester, Esq, is about
to establish in this City weekly Masonic
Magazine under the above title.
The Magazine will also lie devoted to
Literature and general news A Masonic
journal, welI-conducted, is needed in this
State. We wish Mr.. Hester success in his
laudable undertaking.
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senator WILSON in Petersburx.

PETERSBURG, VA. April 4-Senator Wilson
addressed numerous assemblagc In front OF
largely predominatcd 10 the crowd, and were
enthusiastic in their applause He spoke over an
hour, proclaiming himself entirely committed to
Radical principles He said slavery was the cause
of the late war and that neither Mortimer South
were guitless in the conflict. A negro was now
as much citizen of the United States as the
President, and was entitled to all the privileges
OF the whites, and implored him to exescise lis
franchise as a free man. He dsclaimed all inten-
ton on the part of the North to degrade and
humiliate the South. The measures Of recon
struction rather tended to elevate the lowly and
oppressed.
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Letter from MIR. Beasley.

CoLERAIN, N. C. March 10, 1867.
Col. C. L. HARRIS: Dear Sri am now buis-
lily engaged in fishing and shall be until the mid
die of May. l am truly sorry it is so / cannot be
with you on the 9th inst, but hope your meet
ing will be well attended, and great good will re
suit from it. desire to be represented by proxy
by some one of your number. If am not with
you on that occasion in person surely shall be
in spirit. shall wait with patience to hear the
result of your meeting.
Hoping you and yours are well,
am yours truly, &C.,
]. W. BEASLEY.
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REGISTRATION OF VOTERs.-It is rumored
that Gen. Schofeld will shortly commence
the registration of voters all over the State.
A military board is said to be actively enga-
ged on the last census, of both the white and
colored populations. with view to divide
them into registration districts. Five thou
sand voters will constitute district, over
which bord of registration officers will pre-
side, and all males entitled to vote will be
required to appear before them and take
the prescribed oath. The registration will
doubtless soon commence-Rich. Times.
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REASON WHY THE
AMERICAN WATCH
dc at WALTHALe NAESA ClTUHETTS.

Aoos ~ WA4IAdAy 1AAooAVAOc14x -
N RE snsf.
II 10 made on the best principle. Tts ffansls
composed Of SOLID PLATES. No jar can n.
terfere with the harmony of Ito wora ing and no
sudden shock can damage its machi cry. Every
piece Is made and finished by machinery Citsslf
famous for its novelty, well as for its effective
ness) and is therefore properly made. The watch
is what all mechanism should be-ACCURATE,
SIMPLE, STRONG AND ECONOMICAL. Ex.
cept some high grades too costly for general me,
foreign watches are chiefly made by women and
buys. Such watches are composed II several
hundred pieces, screwed and riveted together,
and require constant repairs to keep them In any
kind of order. All persons who have carried
'.ancrcs" "lepines" and English Patent Le-
vers," are perfectly we'll aware OF the truth Of
thisstatemcnt. -f2
At the beginning Of our enterprise more thin
ten years ago, it was our first object to make .
thoroughly good low priced watch for the mill.
ion, to take the place of these foreign imposl-
lions; the refuse Of foreign factories which were
entirely unsaleable at home and perfectly worth.
less elsewhere.
How we'll we have accomplished this, may b
understood from the fact that 90 many Year, Of
public trial, we now make MORE THAN HALF
OF ALL THE WATCHES SOLD IN THE
UNITED STATES, and that no others have ever
given such universal satisfaction. While this de-
partment Of our business Is continued with IN
creased facilities for perfect work. We are at pre-
sent engaged In the manufacture of watches OF
the very HIGHEST GRADE KNOWN TO
CHRONOMETRY, unequalled by anything hith-
erto made by ourselves, and unsurpassed by any.
thing made in the world. For this purpose We
have the amplest facilities. We have erected an
addition to our main building expressly for this
branch of our business, and have filled It with the
best workmcn in our service. New machines
and appliances have been constructed which per-
form their work with consumn,atc delicacy and
exactness. The choicest and most approved ma
terials only are used, and We challange compare
son between this grade of our work and the finest
imported chronometers. We do not pretend to
sell our watches for LESS MONEY than foreign
watches, but we do assert without fear Of contra
diction that for the SAME MONEY our product 10
incomparably superior. All our watches Of what
ever grade, are fully warranted, and this warran-
tee is good at all times against us or our agents.
in all parts of the world.
CAUTION The public are cautioned to buy
only of responsible dealers. All persons selling
counterIeits will be prosecuted.
ROBBINS & APPLETON,
AGENTS FOR THE AMERICAN WATCH
COMPANY,
| 1872 Broadway, N. y
March 81, 1867. 155-tw&w2m.
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Letter from Mr.. Grigg. s
GARDsER's FoRp. N. c.,
March 18th. 1857.

Coz. C. L. HARRIS
Dear Sir II have had the honor to receive
your circular, in which my name appears a. .
delegate to the Union Meeting to be held in Raj
eigh on the 9th inst
Permit me to say, that feel honored be-
yond my anticipation, and but too plainly feel
my incompetency to fill the responsible position.
hope you will excuse me for non-attendance,
as it is impossible for me at present to leave my
family and little farm, which Just ut this particu-
lar time demand my whole attention.
1t would indeed be pleasure to convene with
so noble and honorablea body; and will here
say, that feel proud to surrender my interests,
and the interests of my friends Of this county, in.
to the hands of men, who are now, and always
have been Union men.
And l am sure while such continue their efforts
with such untiring energy, their labors will event
uall be crowned with success, and peace, pros.
perity, and happiness will again pcrvade our
country
Hoping that the entire State may be represent
ed in your meeting, and that much good may re-
suit therefrom, and feeling confident that " all
things will be done well !"
have the honor to be-
Yours respectfully,
P. DECATUR GRIGG.
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Terrible Explosion at the Glover Hill
Pits-Sixty.nine Men Killed.

CHESTER, April 4.-Three explosions occurred
at the Glover Hill Pits Virginia, on yesterday
have been able to obtain up to this afternoon.
The first explosion occurred about half-past
o'clock, and was followed by two Others ut in
tervals of fifteen or twenty minutes. There were
sixty-nine men-thirty white and thirty-nine
calamity, all of whom must certainly have been
killed.
Two attempts were made to descend the pit,
but the parties went no further than the bottom
of the shaft, being deferred from proceeding by
pit is still on fire, and the shafts are being closed,
to exclude tile air and extinguish the fames.-W.
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FATAL AccIDENT.-We learn that recent
ly, Mr. William George, of this county,
while engaged in making an axe-helve with
drawing-knife, wounded himself SO in the
abdomen that he died in a day or two. The
end of the axe-helye slipped from its place,
and, being sharp, penetrated his body, caus-
ing mortal wound.