The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-08-19

ed that owing to the great crowd, and the
warmth Of the day, many Of the people
were prevented from hearing the speakers,
the NEE ting aljourned, without intermis-
sion. to the open air 10 front ofhthe Coar.
House. i.fI'F.s a7a.Isft
Gov. Graham then addressed the meeting
in an able and effective speech. which i i
hoped will be given hereafter 10 full. He
approved both Of the Platsorm and the no.
minees of the Democratic Convention. He
spoke in high terms Of Gov. Seymour re-
garded him as one Of the purest and best
men oi the country; and statesman Of the
highest attainmenfs. The platform, he
thought, was ssch as would have met with
the approval Of the Wing party 10 1914.
SO. sc. aud any other Presidential can.
paign. /
Col. Robt. Strange, Of Wilmington. was
next called for. aud beipg introduced by
the Chairmsu, entertained the audience IN
an able and impressive address. He said
tina, feeling unwell aud no, expecting the
invitation. he was unprepared TO make a
speech, but felt he could not decline the
compliment. He gave an interesting his
tory Of the harmonious action oil the Nation
al Democratic Convention, whore every
state in the Union vas Represented. His
speech vas receive with frequent applause.
Gen. r.. f. Colsten being yociferously
called for. responded in a few remarks. al
iudlng to The importance of the contest, and
the character and abilities OF the opposite
candidates. We regret that We cannot DO
him the justice 10 report his remarks In
full. After AN expose Of Grants military
reputation. he said his knowledge Of ciyl
affairs was sufficiently shown when he ask
ed friend iii the President did not have
the power 10 dissolve Congress!
Col. Vim. Bingham being called out.
mades Few appropriate remarks, which we're
well received. j.. . ..~.....-...... J.
Hon. Jnsiah Turner, jr,, was loadly call
ed for. He said he could add nalhing 10
the rich entertainment which had been fur
nished by the gifted snd distinguished gen.
tIrman who had preceded him. Mr.. Tur.
ner discussed fully the men and measures
Of the day. lie read the police bill. and
the bill making il penal TO discharge. or
refuse patronage TO Writer'S 10 influence their
votes. New. said Mr.. T.. because the
Legislature has passed this bill. and armed
the police TO intimidste white voters. be.
today, had dismissed Solomsn, q ireedmsn.
from his service in contempt of this bill add
the men who had made il the Law. H. now
dismissed him. before this large assembly
~ black and white men. 10 contempt Of the
Law, and because Saleaan belonged To tie
League, secret political suciety dangerous
60 the liberties of the country. ca. he said
20 the league men and tell Holden. tell
the LeFislstare. To come and execute their
law upon him tell them to send short Todd
the Lieutenant Governor. and the members
Of the Legislature who Vol d Toe the bill. 20
execute il.
Mr. Turner having promised roper, si
his speech Tor the press. we will not do him
the injustice 10 attempt il here.
On motion Of Maj. John W. Grshsm. the
chairman appointed twenty Ave delegates 10
the convention al Frankliuton on the 10Th
Sept, to Illuminate an Esctnr and Repre-.
sentative TO United States Congress.
The following gentleman were appoint.
ed:
john q. Kirkland. p. q. Cameron. Josiah
Turner. Jr., John w. Graham, C. E. Par.
in, A. c. Murdock. DR.. Pride Jones, john
II. Webb. Jas. Y. Whitfield. II. K. Nash
Jones Watson. W. L. Saunders, I. NJ. Ar.
ga. w. N. Patterson. X. r. Morris. ]. r.
Green, w. A. Thompson, III. Peter, Add.
sun Aangam. Joseph Woods. J. J, Allison
-Capts WIN. Parrish. Dr.. Z. d. Holt, II. r
Webb. WIN. Lipscemb.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
JOHN w. NORWOOD, Chair.
J. c. WEBB. Jr. G., a.
X. ID. GRAaas.