The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-11-27
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Republican Celebration on s.,,
Evening Last.
There were none who witnessed the hi,
liant procession of Saturday evening l,s.
in this city, that will not long remember !.
At six o'clock, the sound of the drum noa.
the Governors Mansion, indicated that III.
line was forming for the march. After s,,, NV
delay the lights were properly disposed ths
transparencies and globes planted at ipterva, S
along the line, under the direction of A.
shall Williams, and then at the wal
command the column moved up Fayettevi,la
street. "e
Among the inscriptions on the traasn,,o.
cies were the following: "Manhood on.
frage." "Our trust is in Congress- aThou
wished to send Mr.. Harris to Hayti but w
sent him to the Convention aLabor is hoa
orable. and it shall be honored,n aWe have
met the enemy and they are ours. " . Jov.,
men must govern; ifthat hu,ts, let it hurt "
Free speech, free ballot, free labor and froo
schools" Union for all, liberty for all, DOW
er for the loyal" aMalice towards non.
charity for ALL" &C., &c.
The National colors were conspicuous ..
the head of the procession, and the numcr
Gus lanterns of red, white and blue, cast a
beautiful light upon the whole line.
The line of march was, as announced -,
Fayetteville St., then around the Canita,
Square, up HillsDoro' St., back towards Nash
Square. 14s
Upon each corner of this Square, bop6res
were burning, and ever and anon the ferv
rocket arose amid the cheers of delighted
spectators. Here it was bright as day, and
as the long procession filed in upon the
grounds, and surrounded the Speakers stand
shout after shout went up in wild acclamo.
ton. The Oak above the stand was like.
wise decorated with lanterns, and the
National colors.
John R. Whitaker, ESQ.,, was called to
the Chair, and VIM. II. Anderson was an
pointed Secretary. as -
Gov. Holden was first called upon. He
addressed the meeting briefly, being fire.
quently interrupted by applause-taking
the firmest Republican ground, counselling
the extension of the Leagues, and refuting
some of the charges uttered by the rebel
press in relation to confscatiop.
| The next was Jas H. Harris. delecate
elect Mr.. Harris spoke in his eloquent
way for long while, now holding the au-
dience still and quiet, and now provoking
laughter and prolonged applause He re-
fered to his past labors, thanked his friends
for their generous support, and pledged
himself anew to the grand principles of
humanity, justice and liberty.
In the place of Benton s. D. Williams,
Esq, Gov. Holden then returned thanks to
the Republicans of Wake County, stating
that Mr.. Williams could not be present, but
had requested him so to do.
Next came s. D. Franklin, who address
sed the meeting amidst great applause. Suf.
fee it to say that Mr.. F's. remarks were
well received, and after returning his sincere
thanks for the honor conferred upon him, he
retired, when Joshua p. Andrews was called
for. Mr.. A. briefly expressed his thanks for
the honor, which the good people of Wake
County had conferred upon him, and retired
amid much applause.
The next speaker was Col. Deweese. His
remarks elected much applause and laugh
ter, and were we'll suited TO the occasion.
Mr.. Henry Hunter also spoke briefly, as
did Messrs. Blount and Williams, when the
hour growing late the meeting dispersed in
quiet and orderly manner
The following were the Marshals: Mcssrs.
A. B. Williams, Robert Crossan, Saml. Viii.
son, ]. e. Williams Geo. Fields, T. Wright,
Danl. Jones, VIM. Brown, Fed. Yeargin, H.
Farrow.
Fire managers: Dick Hayes, chief, Fl
Williams, A. Clements. J. Lee, T. Bradford,
M. Lane, A. Green, II. Jones, o. Collins
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