The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-09-09
Grant and Colfax in North Carolina.
THE PEOPLE DEMAND PEACE.
Grant and Collar in Randolph.

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According to previous notice u large number
of the citizens of Randolph met at the Female
Academy on the Goth day Of August, 1865
Joel F. Trogden was appointed Chairman and
Tyson Trogdcn, jesse Steed, Thomas Potter and
Thomas G. Craven were appointed Vice Prest-,
dents, and Joel Ashworth was requested to act
as Secretary.
A committee Offive were appointed to draft
resolutions expressive of the sense ofthe meet
H. Hill, Frederick Pearce and T. C. L. Cox, who
retired for the purpose.
Joel Ashworth introduced to the audience Mr..
James E. O'Hara who addressed the. meeting
for more than two hours, clearly and foicibly
supporting the principles of the Republican par
ty, showing that it was party of freedom pro-
gress and peace, and clearly demonstrating the
fact TINT the secession Democratic party is for
war; that as peaccable secession brought war,
SO would. forcible notification bring war. He
'(Mr O'Hara) made one Of the most eloquent
and forcible and effective speeches ever delivered
in Randolph county. moe 4Ia t4
AT the close of the speech the committee on
resolutions reported through their chairman,
Mr. B. B. Bulla, the following preambles and
resolutions ..4.
WHEREAS, The people of North Carolina suf-
fered great hardshps during the rebellion;
And whereas, under the reconstruction acts SO
wisely framed by the Congress of the nation, VIC
are restored to our ancient rights and in the Ian
guage of Judge Rcade, we are "At home" and
we desire in future TO avoid war, and promote
peace on Garth ard good will toward men;
And whereas, the old secession party are ma
king powerful efforts to again mislead and ruin
our country; ..l.....--s
And whereas, the letter Of Frank Blair and the
Democratic platform plainly indicate treason,
notification, secession and war;
And whereas, We desire that the flag of our
country, the emblem of liberty, union and peace,
the immortal stars and stripes, may float in tri-
umph over united and free people; therefore
RESOLVED LIST, That We will use every proper ef-
fort to avert war, treason, and blood and promote
peace and prosperity.
I'd, That we will support U. s. Grant and
Schuyler Colfax for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency in the ensuing election, believing as
We do, that they will say with all good people,
let us have peace; that If elected they will faith
fully carry out the will of the people, and safely
guide the old ship of State through the raging
pillows of treason, tyranny and oppression, and
lead her safely in the harbor of peace, Union and
prosperity.
Sd. That We hail with rejoicing, the consumation
of the immortal Declaration Of Independence as
promulgated by our fathers of rs, that all men
are created free and equal, and have certain ina
lienable rights among which are life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness.
4th. That VIC heartily approve of the platform
and principles OF the great Union Republican
party at Chicago in May last, believing that if
Carried out, the Union will be safe, and we do
call upon all lovers of Union, liberty and peace
everywhere, to unite with us in the great work
OF putting down treason and rebellion, aud saving
the country from the ruin and destruction as
foreshadowed in tie platform of the Conservative
secession notification war Democratic party. and
we enjoin on all law-abiding people to go to the
polls in November and vote for the hero General
U. s. Grant, and the civilian statesman Colfax,
and save the Union.
9Th. That in His Excellency W. w. Holden, We
have entire confidence, and we rejoice that the
Supreme Court, with Chief Justice Pearson at its
head, are entirely with us, and that the whole
delegation in Congress are for Grant and Coliax.
DR.. W. H. II. Conner being called, made few,
pointed and well timed remarks.
The following delegates were appointed to the
Raleigh Convention on the 18th of September, 10
wit: B. A. Sellars, B. B. Bulla, Joel Ashw orth,
r. f. Trogden, E. T. Blair, DR.. W. Ii. Fl. Con-
ncr, T. L. L. Cox, Dir. NJ. NJ. Haworth, Hezekiah
B. Allen. DR.. John NJ. Jordon, Thomas G. Groom
and DR.. W. L. Burns.
And the following were appointed to Greensbo-
ro' on the 18th of September j. R. Bulla, s. w.
Blair, Frederick Pearce and c. G. Haworth.
A vote of thanks was returned to Mr.. J. E.
O'Hara for the able address delivered by him.
1t was ordered that o copy of the proceedings
be sent to the North Carolina Standard with q
request to publish the same. .4I so ..
On the motion the meeting adjourned.