The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-04-22
The Campaign in the West-Reppbli-
cans Wide Awake-HOn. John Pool.

The Campaign in the West-Reppbli--
cans Wide Awake-Hon. John Pool.
An account of the Republican meeting at
Hillsboro' has already appeared in the
Standard. From Hillsboro' Mr.. Pool went
to Graham, and addressed a large and en-
thusiastic audience. The people are all
right on the Constitution and the ticket,
and we are assured by the most intelligent
gentlemen in the County, that the white
men of Alamance, even without the colored
vote, will roll up handsome majority in
favor of reconstruction. 459fg j Il
From Graham, Mr. Pool went to Newton.
Owing to some mistake, Mr.. Pools appoint
ment had been Advertised in the County, on
the 18th instead of 18th, as it was properly
advertised in the Standard. Leach claimed
the 10Th, and Mr.. Pool declined to take part
in the discussion, not so much because he
dreaded the windy emptiness of the redoub.
table gineral," but because other Republic
can speakers and candidates were expected
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Leach's wild and incoherent remarks about
fat dutch horses and fat " dutch gals" rather
damaged him among the Germans of Ca
tawba. especially when he did not know the
difference between Ja and nein, and always
expects to make capital by ridiculing the
f" Dutch.n a.r
The next day was the day appointed for
the Hon. John Pool. There was not more
than dozen or two Republicans present.
For forty-eight hours it had rained inces-
sanity. Racks and fences had been washed
away. The creek within mile of town was
swimming. And still it was pouring down.
Mr.. Pool expected no one to he in town.
He did not expect to speak at all under the
circumstances But there were faithful
few; there were those who had waded and
swan creeks and rivers; men of property
who had risked crops and money TO come to
hear and to learn how to act upon this great
question. At about 3 o'clock the bell was
rung and Mr.. Pool went to the Courthouse,
where, instead of making speech, lie enter
tanned a small audience by making a con-
versational address and calling upon any
one who felt disposed to ask him any ques-
lions. G0H
Mr. POOLS presence in Catawba has large
ly increased the Republican vote in that
County and also in Cleveland. Mr. Cole
man, who has been on the campaign with
Mr.. Pool, had an appointment in Shelby on
Saturday last, but was unable to reach there
on account of high waters. The rebel vote
will be largely diminished in the Counties of
Catawba and Cleveland. .
Grand Republican Meeting in Raleigh
speech by Hon. J. M. Ashley, of
Ohio.
One of the largest and most enthusiastic
Republican meetings ever held in Raleigh,
took place at Tucker Hall last night, to hear
an address from the Hon. James M Ashley,
of Ohio. I,
Gov. Holden presided, and introduced Mr.
Ashley to the audience in appropriate terms.
Mr.. Ashley rose amid the most enthusiastic
applause, and delivered most able, inter-
esting and eloquent speech. We have no
time now to present even a sketch Of the
remarks of the distinguished speaker.
Among other things he stated that the new
Constitution of this State, to be voted on
next week, was as good q Constitution as
those of any of the Northern or Western
States. He urged the people to ratlfy it.
and thus make sure of the speedy return of
the State to the Union. .-........
The speech of Mr.. Ashley, while it was
replete with sound Radical Republican SEN
timents was at the same time liberal
and generous in its tone. 1t can not fail to
have an excellent effect on the election next
week. ~.
Mr.. Ashley was followed by Richard I.
Wynne, Esq, of Franklin, one of the Re
publican candidates for Senator for Wake
and Franklin. Mr.. Wynne's speech, though
he was laboring under indisposition, was
admirable, and produced a fine effect. He
made many friends on the occasion. The
Republicans of Raleigh, having seen and
heard him, will rally to him with increased
enthusiasm.
Maj. Willie D. Jones, the other candidate
for the Senate, was then called for and re-
sponded in capital style. The Major was
at home, and was enthusiastically received.
Calls were then made for Col. John T.
Deweese, who entertained the audience in
his own inlmitabie manner.
He was followed by Capt. T. F. Lee, the
Republican candidate for Sheriff, who
made capital speech. Capt. Lee was en-
Enthusiastically received by the audience,
showing the strong hold he has on the Re-
publicans of the County.
On motion of Capt. TT. Lee, the thanks
of the meeting were enthusiastically ten
dered to Mr.. Ashley for his speech on the
occasion. The meeting then adjourned with
three cheers for the Congress, three cheers
for Mr.. Ashley, and three cheers for the new
Constitution. gJaa
A Carpet.Bagger.'
We understand Gov. Graham was seen
leaving Hilsborcugh few days since with