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For the Standard.
Republican Union Meeting in Montgom.
erv COuutv. N. C..

Republican Union Meeting in Montg0m.
cry County, N. c.
At Union meeting of loyal citizens of
Montgomery County, held at the Courthouse
in Troy, on Saturday, March the 10th, on
motion Allen Jordan, ESQ.,, was called to the
Chair and G. G. Wade appointed to act as
Secretary
The Chairman explained the object of the
meeting in very brief manner; whereupon
Mcssrs. C. C. Wade, George A. Graham, Try
an Morris, Wilbur Lassiter, Rev. James B.
Ballard Neill McInnis, Rev. David Wright,
Matthias Smith and John Chisholm were
appointed committee to draft resolutions
for the meeting, who accordingly retired for
that purpose. During the absence of the
committee, Allen Jordan, ESQ., gave an ac-
count Of his stewardship which afforded
agreeable entertainment for about half an
hour, when the committee came in and re-
ported the following resolutions which were
UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
WHEREAS, No legal civil government ex-
lists in this State, and if is of the utmost i'm
portancs to the people that such civil gov
eminent should be established, not only for
the protection of life and property but as an
indispensable step to restoring the State to
the Union; therefore,
Resolred, That we accept cheerfully the
action of the law-making power, to wit, the
Congress of the United States as embodied
in the reconstruction act recently passed.
and that we will cordially unite with the
loyal people of the State in such steps a.
may be necessary to give full effect to said
act.
ResoIrcd, That we respectfully recommend
that mass Convention of the loyal people
of the State be held in Raleigh, at an early
day to adopt the necessary measures to elect
( delegates to Convention to form Consti-
tuition of government for this State.
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Resolped, That the utmost care should be
taken to base all our action ON the solid rock
of unmistakablc loyalty; and that such .
constitution should be framed, in accordance
with the act of Congress referred to, as will
ensure the restoration of North Carolina to
her place in the Union.
Rcsolped, That those who involved the
people in war and persisted in rebellion to
the end, thereby entailing such calamitous
consequences on the country, must now learn
the lesson of silence and submission. as they
will not be longer permitted to afflict the
country by preventing the restoration of har-
mony to its various parts.
Resolred, That our Commoner, Allen Jor-
dan. Esq, is justly entitled to our confidence
and respect for his bold and defiant action
in every matter tending to the restoration of
the State tothe Union of our fathers.
Rcsolred, That copy of the foregoing
resolutions be sent to the Standard for pub
LEGATION, and that other Union papers through
out the State be requested to publish.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
ALLEN JORDAN, Chairman.
G. G. WADE, Secretary.
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Republican Meeting in Newbern.

A meeting of the Union Republican Asso-
citation of Newbern was held last evening at
the Hall of the "Cornet Bsnd," when the
following officers were elected:
OFFICERS OF TIE UNION REPUBLICAN Asso-
CITATION OF THE CITY OF NRwBERN.
PREsIDENr-Major W. L. Palmer.
VICE PRIsIDENTs.-Augustus s. Seymour
and Edward r. Stanly.
RECORDING SECRETARY.-C. A. Nelson.
CoRREsPoNDINa SucRHrARY.-T. NJ
Cowles.
TREAsURRR.-T. Powers.
SERGIANT-AT ARMs.-RobertC Kehoe.
On motion of DIR. 81. ]. Menninger, the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolred, That the chief object in the Or
ganization of Union Republican Party, at
this time, is to aid by every fair and lcgiti-
mate means in the early restoration of North
Carolina to her natural position in the I'm
ion upon the basis of the reconstruction plan
recently and finally adopted by the National
Congress.
Rcsolred, That as we unhesitatingly en-
dorse the great measure of impartial suffrage
the civil rights bill and the different amend
ments proposed to the Constitution by the
late and present Congress, we earnestly invite
all true Union men, white and colored, to
cooperate with the Republican party in car
rying the Congressional policy fully and fair
ly into effect.
Resolced, That as peace, harmony and or
der are indispcnsably necessary to the pros
perity and happiness of the entire communi-
! ty, We are in duty bound, at all times, to en-
courage and foster feeling of kindness and
confidence between all races of our fellow
ACCOMPLISHMENTS of color.
| Reso!red, That as we confidently believe
the principles, object and aims of the Repub-
! lcan party are best calculated to promote
the political happiness of the entire commu-
nifty, we shall assert and maintain the right
upon every occasion and in every locality we
deem proper, to vindicate the freedom of
speech and discussion by making known
the sentiments to which we adhere.
Mr. c. R. Thomas offered the following
amendment, which was carried:
Rcsolred, That the proposed convention
to be held in the City of Raleigh on We'd
nestlay the 9th inst, be earnestly requested
to organize for the purpose of carrying out
the principles and policy of the Republican
party in North Carolina, and that we pledge
ourselves to cooperate as an auxiliary asso-
citation with State organization when for
med.
The following delegates were elected to
represent the Association in the meeting al
Raleigh, on the 9th inst. Messrs. c. R
Thomas, E. r. Stanley, Col D. Heaton. R
F. Lehman, DR.. II. ]. Menninger, A. S. Sey
mour, E. W. Carpenter and Rev. A. A. Ellis
worth.
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RepubI,can Meeting Il Union Cross.

A large number of citizens having c0ngrc-
gated at Union Cross, in Forsyth County,
on the 23rd instant, for the purpose of hold
ing Republican Union Meeting on motion
of DR. ]. L. johnson Joseph Motsinger, Esq,
was called to the Chair, and Eli G. Burton,
ESQ.,, appointed Secretary.
A committee of six, consisting nf DR. ]. L.
johnson, P. E. Light, Joseph Crews, Sr., 2.
B. league, James D. Payne and John II.
Boncr, Esqs., were appointed to draft Reso-
buttons for the meeting, and reported as fol-
lows:
WHEREAS, We have met on this occasion
for the purpose of making known to the
Commanding General of District No, 2, Cen
eral Daniel E. Sickles, that we are fully pre-
pared to abide by and cooperate with the
laws laid down by the national Congress,
therefore be it
Resoloed. That we accept and fully endorse
the acts of the Congress, regarding the man
ner of demonstrating rcbellious States, and
hope they may be strictly carried out.
Resolrcd further, That wc theloyal people,
ask and petition that, as soon rs practicable,
all the civil officers Of the State be vacated,
so that none but loyal men he permitted to
participate in the work of re- construction.
Reolred further, That we are opposed,
strenuously opposed, to the dangerous and
harmful method of reconstruction advocated
by Sccessionists.
Resolred further, That we are firmly resolv-
cd never to cease working until we have
eradicated the elements Of disloyalty from
this section.
Resolcsd further, That we desire to see pro-
| lection extended to such men as, moved by
conscientious motives, deserted the Rebel
army, and, loving the Union, endeavored to
fight for it, or at least not to fight against
it.
| Resolred further, That we wish to see the
freedmen protected in their rights of fran
chise, knowing that they will not raise their
arms against the just power that tore from
their hands the calling shackles of slavery.
Resolred further, That we love, honor and
revere the American flag, thai proud emblem
of freedom which now floats above US, and
pledge ourselves to protect it at all haz-
ards,
Resolred further, That we recommend an
organization of freedmen to cooperate with
I their friends, the loyal whites, in the work
of re- construction.
Resolced further, That these proceedings be
published in the Salem Obserrer, Zone of the
best Republican papers in North arolin,)
and we request all other loyal papers in the
State to copy the same.
JOSEPH MOTSINGER, Ghm'n.
ELI G. BURTON, Seer'y.
Dr. ]. L. JOHNSON,
| P. D. LIGHT, Esq,
Jos. CREWS, ST., Esq, co,nm;,t.-
E. B. LEAGUE. ESQ.,, 0'"''
JAS. D. PAYNE, Esq,
JNo. II. BoNER, ESQ.,,
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what Deeds Need NO stamps.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-Sir,-1 reply to
your letter of the Goth instant, that when, for
the purpose of transferring property from
husband to wife, or from wife to husband,
or from one of them to both jointly, deeds
are made to third party and then back
from him to either or both, such instruments
need not be stamped as conveyances, as
there is no sale, but only as agreements; but
It they contain powers of attorney, these
should have their appropriate stamps.
Very respectfully, E. A. ROLLINS,
Deputy Commissioner.
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Major General Commanding.
Official: J. w. Clous, Aide-de-C Camp.
Change in the Second military Distric

General D. E. Sickles, Commander of the
I'd District, has issued the following order
dated Charleston, S. c., March Goth, 1867:
The undersigned hereby resumes his duties
as Department Commander.
Brevet Major Gen. j. G. Robinson will re-
turn to his station at Raleigh, N. c., and
resume his duties as District Commander
Brcvet Capt ]. Clous, list Lieut. 9th In
fantry, having joined from detached service
will resume liis duties as Acting, Assistant
Adjutant General of this Department, re-
lieving Brevet Major General John R. Myrick,
list Lieut.. Sd Artillery, from the operation of
General Orders. D. e. SiCKLE8,
Major General Commanding
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JOf1N OIATsh, C"u""s0v<
JAMES OwRNBY, Secretary.
Shocks Camp Ground, March ., 1857

THE GREAT REPUBLIC.-One of the most m
teresting and beautiful political weekles, sixteen
page quarto, published in the country - the
Great Repu6lic Inasmueh as it il the organ-the
Head Ccnter-of the patriot brotherhood Of thin
nation-the orders Of the grand army and Union
what the Great Republic is without pepsukf In
spection. 1t should have wide apd popa1arch>
culation. Hon. j. II. Edmunds. late Commits
sioner Of the General Land Office, now Post
master Of the Senate, e lite chief edltee- WisA-
ta0to~ Leader.
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The Words for the Hour.

LET OUR Lays AND INSTITUTIONS SPEAK NOT
OF WHITE MEN, NOT OF RED MEN, NOT or
BLACK MEN, NOT OF MEN OF ANY COMPILATION:
But LIKE THE LAWS OF COB, THE Ten Com
MANDMENTs AND THE LORDS PRAYER, LET
THEM SPEAK OF PEOPLE.
HORACE MAYNARD.
IF You ADMIT THE NEGRO TO THIS STRUGGLE
FOR ANY PURPOSE, HE HAS RIGHT TO STAY IN
FOR ALL, AND WHEN THE FIGHT Is OVER, THE
HAND THAT DROPS THE MUsKET CANNOT BE DENIED
THE BALLOT"
GEN. sHERMENS ATLANTA LETTER, 1854.
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Resolved That this Convention render their sin,
scrc thanks to JAS. II. Harris for the Jealous ana
efficient manner in which be has labored a. tne
North for the cause OF all loyal men IN Norln
Carolina and for her speedy return TO the Union.
Mr.. w. 4. Henderson, Of Davidson, offered inc
following, which was adopted:
Hsolred, That the thanks OF this Conven.ion
are due and are hereby. rendered TO ths spartan
band of Republicans in the late Legislature ..
this State for their bold and fearless defence Oh
Congress and the Union.
Mr.. Settle offered the following which were
unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, That We esteem ourselves fortunate, IN
that SO experienced and accomplished statesman
and soldier us Major General Daniel =. Sickius
has been appointed to the command OF tins mill
tary district. We tender to him our hearty GO.
operation as loyal citizens in the performance Oh
the important duties that have been dcvolved upon
him.
Resolved, That we are gratiEed to learn that
Gen. John c. Robinson has been assigned TO inc
command of this State, under Gen. Sickies. bis
former administration of military affairs in TINS
State has been such as to give us most favorable
opinion OF his peculiar fitness for the position
thus assigned him.
Mr.. Carter introduced the following, which was
also adopted:
Lesolvcd, That the President of this Convention
appoint an Executive Committee of forty mem
beers to promote the organization and interests OF
the national Republican Party of North Carolina
ana tn2t Tile resident members OF sara couuntcc
in each Congressional District be authorized to
appoint such committees in every county OF the
State
Mr.. Dockery offered the following, which was
adopted:
Resolred, That the members Of the Convention
hereby pledge themselves to use every legitimate
means in their power to disseminate correct in
formation among the people Of their respective
counties.
| On motion Of c. R. Thomas it was
| Resolved, That the North Carolina Standard be
requested to publish the proceedings OF this Con-
| vention, and that other Republican Journals be
| requested to copy.
| The following resolution was offered BY o col
| orcd delegate and unanimously adopted:
| Resolved, That VIC tender vote of thanks to
| the President of this Convention and the assis-
tant officers, for the dignifed and efficient man.
| ncr in which they have discharged their duties.
| Whercupon the Convention adjourned.
A. II. JONES, President
| j. r. GooDn, ". p..s;d.,,.
| o. P. HADLgY,
| J. II. HARRIS,
J. ]! + !: o,nsns' Secretaries.
Letters were also received from Lewis Thomp-
son, L. L. Stewart, r. NJ. Henry, John Pool, Will
liam A. Smith, A. n. Timberlake, DR.. w. ID.
Whitfield, Thos. A. Norment, Decatur Grigg, ].
w. Beasley, and Samuel T. Bond, expressing
their regret that they were prevented by una.
voidable causes from attending the meeting.
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DAVID HEAToN,
j. r. GooDn,
o. P. HADLgY,
J. II. HARRIS,
II. j. MHNNISGIR,
j. L. O'HARA,
Nee Presidents.

Letters were also received from Lewis Thomp-
son, L. L. Stewart, r. NJ. Henry, John Pool. Will
liam A. Smith, A. NJ Timberlake, DR.. W. d.
Whitfield, Thos. A. Norment Decatur Grigg, ].
w. Bea.ley, and Samuel T. Bond, expressing
their regret that they were prevented by una.
voidabe causes from attending the meeting.
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ance OF the citizen has been acknowledged as due
to the United States.
f. Resolved, That We sincerely e1ult in the fact
that as . nation we are now absolutely NATION
OF TRIINnE, and that the sun in all Ills course
over our wide spread country TO longer shines
upon the brow of slave. Without reservation
We heartily endorse the great measures OF Civil
Rights and Impartial Enfranchiscment without
any property qualification conferred without dis
tinction OF color, and that VIC are ready to unite
In the early practical attainment Of these inesti
mable privileges. Although the mortal remains
Of ABRAHAM LINCOLN now rest silently beneath
the soil Of his adopted State, yet his voice still
rings like a clarion through the land, earnestly
eummoning every American citizen to the sup
port OF the great Party Of Liberty and Emancipa-
ton.
3. Resolved, That as the most potent and eff
eisnt means by which the South can speedily re.
gain her lost prosperity, we earnestly advocate
the spreading Of knowledge and education among
all men, and that to the attainment OF this great
end, We demand and shall persistently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right Of free discussion
and free speech on all subjects OF public interest.
Q. Rcsolued, That we join in All earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed OF
the public credit and plghted faith of the nation.
Z. RssolUed, That in the maintenance Of the
position taken and the principles this day avow-
srition of men of all political persuasions, who
regard and cordially support the recent action OF
Congress as q solution Of our present political
difficulties that we dcprecate partizan violence
and desire peace and good will toward all men,
and if in an open and fearless effort, which w
propose to make on every suitable occasion, te
persuade and convince the people, that our high
est duty and truest interest Is to be subseryed by
maintaining the principles Of the Rcpublicsr
Party, an earnest interest should be Awakened
1t will be from no other cause thana rigid sdhe-
rance to what We regard as sacred right and
ssolemn public duty
The President was then requested to send 9
| dispatch to Gov. Hawley, of Connecticut an.
nouncing the organization of the RnPuBLrcAS
PARTY Of North Caroline,
The following resolution was offered by Mr. J.
4. oHara, Of Wayne, and adopted;
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ALIENS CONGRESS BITTERS are con-
posed of some sixteen different r0Ots
and banks; also the prickly ash berry. The
compound IL preserved by the addition of pure
old Bourbon Whisky. There are no btters ex'
tant which will restore appetite sooner, cure
heartburn and dyspepsia, purify the blood; re
novate and strengthen the system, equal &c
these bitters. The prickly ash berry is known
to be great preventive Of the AsiatiC Cholera,
and also other diseases peculiar to the summer
season. These bitters are put up in eases OF one
dozen quart bottles each. No family should be
without a bottle. WILLIAM ALLEN, manu-
facturer and proprietor, Fort Edward, n. Y, to
whom all orders should be addressed.
For sale by all druggists, feb1d&wly'
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Picnic of the Sarsield Circle of St. Louis Mo-,
at Concordia Park
ST. LOUIS, October 18th, 1867.

ST. LOUIS, October 18th, 1867.
To the Editors of The Irish Republic
GENTLEMEN There few among the rank and
file ofthe Fenan Brotherhood whose hearts will gaddened
at the that their countrymen in st.
Louis up and working in the good old
of Irish nationality than the readers of THE IRISH RE-
PUBLIC
If any lrshman in good city or elsewhere was
skepca not to believe that the Fenian Brotherhood
still existing amoung us the members of that body gave
sufficient proof last Sunday by imposing demonstration
to convince the most doubtful of the faacy osuch belief
proving alike to friend and foe that not alone
existing, but growing great and strong.
In accordance with previous announcements, the men,
bers of the Phoenix Brigade and Sarsed Circle dressed in
full uniform, assembled Mozart Hail. at 10 O'clock
Seldom has been lot to fine body of men, and
certainly ST. Louis never produced earnest devoted
patriots
From Mozart Hall these gallant devoted fellows, accom-
panied by the Emmett Cornet Band who played some
stirring national airs on the way, and followed by large
number of friends marched to Concordia Park.
Here large crowd collected, which soon swelled to
thousands when dancing leaping, and other amuse
mens commenced, and continued unnterruptedy till
a late hour in the evening.
With an energy nothing damped by the mornings walk
and the DAYS amusement the more fell into line
at the call of their Captain the band struck up Garry
owen" the word "march" gwen and for three long
miles more with light hearts and joyous faces, they
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stepped steadily on to the time of some bursting Irish airs
they first heard in the golden vale of Tpperary, by the
green bushes of Tyrone"
Arrived at Mozart Hail. one loud cheer-oud enough to
wake maclad warriors acknowledgements given forthe
"rsh Republic and each left for his home it may
be safe affirm that wish and prayer was uppemost in
their hearts, that when next they meet it may be the soil
of Canada the green hills of holy Ireland" with the
war harness on their backs and
Sc The foe they hate before them"
Thus ended the picnic of the Sarsfed Circle which was
in all respects grand Too much praise cannot be
given Messrs Brophy, Johnson Reed Kelly OMadgan,
Mcdonald and Others for their energy and attention.
Captain Tracy and Dr. Ceay for their hearty cooperation
and assistance well for the splendid in which
the men of their command conducted themselves
One matter above ALL and beyond all-and note it you
"pous craw-thumpng knaves who defme the characters
Of your betters because they MEN and
noticeable through the day. both the grounds and the
march home-at intoxicated person could be
among us.
+" Out and make way for the Fenian men,"
CUsHLA-NO.
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The Buffalo Court Martial.

1t will be remembered that some officers of the United
States Army disgraced the of soldier by trying and
sentencing months Imprisonment soldiers of
the Regular Army for taking part in Fenan procession
That any claiming to be reemen and holding positions
which but gentlemen should be eligible would far
ucke foreign desposm to perecue those bgheared
soldiers for sympahizing with liberty, is truly dsgraceu
The of the officers who served England cosdea
in the United States should be published and the matter
thoroughly investigated Can the real relations of such
with England be found out? No true American would
agree to such outrage the above 1t is time
to know whether have English officers in the army
american officers
1t will be that the Presdent-much he hates uni
versal liberty and heavily and numerically he laid his
official paw the who struck for Ireland and for which
Iishman breathing who loves freedom and his country
can ever forgive him-could allow this outrage go
rebuked and RENTED the Let those officers who
brought disgrace the gentlemen who hold positions in the
regular army understand that doing the work of Engandoo
openly will not go unpublished, under this miserable
administration of which Seward and johnson the chief
spirits.
WASHINGTON, D. c., October r. 1867.
Editors Irish Republic
The President has RENTED the sentence of the martial
in the of the United States soldiers enians who
tried Buffalo, New Yerk, for participating in Fenan
procession, on the 18th of July last
Their follows, viz: