The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-13

middle classes as well as the door, The FIRST
IL cannot be too often repeated that the
structure ana perpetuty OF free institutions depend
on Inc ~ ana e ve o. the people we
generation OF both races or abandon the hope that
we shall continue free, selfgoverning state. 1t
does not follow does the constitution require
that the white and col0red races shall be educated
together In the same schools 1t is believed to be
the schools should be distinct and separate. But they
should be equally calculated to impart instruction,
and the schools for the two thus separate and apart
should enjoy equally the fostering care OF the State
This will be rather unpopular with his sable con-
stituency; but coming to the militia clause he con-
ciliates the Africans as follows:-
The constitution provides for the organizing and
arming the militia TO execute the law, suppress
riots or Instructions and TO repel INVASION" me
opinion OF Washington uttered IN 1870, that free
people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined"
object OF primary Importance, whether viewed in
reference to the national security to the satisfaction
% .oe or 70 the OF Was
then. The militia should be organized at once. IL
the duty OF the EXECUTIVE to see that the laws are
faithfully executed and to preserve peace among the
people, This duty viii be performed promptly, rear
lessiy ana firmly. Every citizen must submit to
the penalties OF the violated law. The poor and the
humble should be protected to as full an extend as
1t is not apprehended that disturbances viii arise
or that combinations VIII be formed to resist the
that the laws OF the United States
unconstitutional and therefore null and void; and 1t
may be that this may lead II not to open resistance
TO q f0rcibe denial IN some localities OF the rights
guaranteed by the constitution OF the State formed
and adopted in pursuance of said laws 1t Is also
siderable portion OF our population, to Cypress the
poor whites and the c0iOred race on account
the courts Will oe sustained by the Whole
power OF the State In such action as may be deemed
necessary to protect those who may be thus wronged
or oppressed, and the magistrates and the courts
Will be sustained by the whole power OF the State In
giving effect to the constitution ITSELF as having been
fairly, justly and properly adopted and as binding In
all respects on every citizen until changed Inodi-
lied in the mode prescribed in tie instrument
itself.
After assuring his hearers the general assembly
would make ample provision for the payment of the
State debt, lie concluded in the following patriotic
Manner
In the fulness Of their gratitude they will thank
God, as we do, that the government Of the United
States, delivered from the pers OF rebellion anu re-
constructed on the basis 0l the equal rights Ui Ill.,
rs indesructlbe as the earth Itself. and secdre
in its position aud in the exercise OF all It's great
powers as
yhe Northern star
OF whose true fixed and resting quality
There is no fellow in the armament
have thus. fellOw-citzens, stated briefly and
plainly the great principles contained in our State
constitution, and | have frankly announced the
pOncy which will characterize my administration,
Uherishing neither malice nor resentment for any
thing that has occurred in the past snail endeavor
to DO my duty. shall Keep constantly IN view The
welfare OF North Carolina | love the Union, be-
cause 1t Is the FIRST the last, the only hope Of my
State; anu love my State because her people have
been good and kind to me, and because her sky Is
above my home, IL will be above my grave. II
have enemies, that does not make an enemy to
my State nor move me TO u course of action based
on resentment or revenge. follow the principles OF
Washington, who founded, and of Lincoln, who
saved the republic; and wien these principles cease
to lead, shall cease TO follow. May the God OF
fathers have us In dis holy keeping may He govern,
state be as bright and glorious as the last seven
| years have been disastrous and unhappy.
A savo OF artillery was then fired, after which.
Judge Pearson, Lieutenant Governor Todd r. Cad.
well Jos. ". Holden, speaker Of the House, and
others addressed the multitude. AT a late hour In
the evening they dispersed.