The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-11-11

nnited powerful and just government,
"rd at the head of this great nation we have
man who. in wisdom, valor and achieve,
Tnpnt has no living superior. All doubts,
uncertainties and trials are now passed
away forever, and brighter, happier and
more peaceful era has dawned upon the Re
nublic. What Joy will the election of Grant
70 the Presidency of the United States give
to all lovers of their country 1t was pre-
dicted that in the election of bis opponent
s.the lost cause would be revived" and "the
object for which the Confederates fought
would be accomplished" These predictions
have not been fulfilled, and their authors
have proved themselves failures as states
men, warriors and prophets. We would
now, in all kindness and friendship, for the
benefit of the country and their own lnte-
rests, recommend these gentlemen to devote
their eminent talents and energies to some
other calling rather than war or politics.
In Grants election, his war record has
been endorsed and approved by the Amerl-
cam nnonle and we think it safe to say that
fine nrinciplcs for which he gave battle will
he maintained. With what JOY will the
patriots who have sustained and supported
this Government hail his accession to the
Presidential chair! Those hundreds of
thousands of veterans, who fought under the
starry banner. and who advanced with the
blue line upon Doneson and Ficksburg and
ND amid the clouds on Lookout Mountain
who followed their determined leader
through the fires of the Wilderness aud over
the Notifications of Richmond, will
again raise that Union cheer that shook the
hills of the Appomattox and in memory
fght over again the battles of the Union.
Those heroes whose empty sleeves and
crippled limbs bear silent witness of their
devotion and sacrifices for their country,
may now no longer fear the success of those
who would pronounce their efforts valneless,
and who would reward the victors with con-
demnation and contempt. Again do those
whose sons, husbands and fathers sleep
quietly beneath the green sod of seventy
fields. Icel that their loss is not made doubly
sal by the dissertation of those principles
which were saved by their sufferings They
will to- day lift their eyes to Heaven and in
gratitude say, cur beloved ones fell not in
vain. Their SORROWS are now mingled with
giadness.
There are now four millions of people in
these States whose bondage is again impos-
sible and whose freedom is now guaranteed
forever The people of this country are
not alone in this eXultation oppressed
of the earth are now assured of safe refuge
from thetyranny of monarchcal and despotic
governments Wherever the American flag
floats will be found freedom, justice, and
peaceful security for all men, If whatever
race or nationality. Applause.
To those who have campaigned with us,
or been with US in sympathy, we can offer
most hearty congratulations. To those who
have been opposed TO US in heart and action,
we can in this hour of triumph but repeat
those beautiful words of the immortal Lin
coin, "with malice toward none and with
charity for all" we cherish toward you no
Ill will, and would resort to no harsh meas
ures OF war and sectional strife we have all
had enough and now let Us live together
under Just government, a united, happy and
prosperous people. Let US endeavor to re-
gain our lost fortunes and revive prosperity
in every section of our country. The more
closely we devote ourselves to peaceful pur-
suits, the sooner will we recover from the de-
moralizing effects of war.
You have reason to be proud of the old
North State. She now marches to the music
OF the Union. North Carolina is the van
guard of the Southern States. Her political
affairs are in more settled and satisfactory
condition, and life and property are more
secure here, than in any of the States whose
people have been accustomed to the use of
arms and to the presence of armies. This
State is now on the high road to prosperity.
Her Constitution is Just and liberal her ex-
ecutive and judicial officers are men of char
acter and ability her Legislature represents
the intelligence and honesty of her people
and nothing now remains to be done but for
her people to turn their attention to internal
Improvements, and to the development of the
resources of their State.
Education, the corner stone of liberty
must he literally and warmly sustained. The
masses who have been until recently denied
its golden privileges, should be urged on
ward and upward until their intelligence
and entire fitness for all the duties of Ameri
can citizens may not be questioned. Their
will material success dissipate past troubles
and present dangers, and the State enter up
on a career of unprecedented prosperity
Personally, cannot bat rejoice with yol
over this result which has been achieved.
feel that the administration of Gen. Gran
will be great blessing to this country, and
that. under his directing care, the interests o.
the Republic will he advanced in every de
partment. In this great work he should have
the hearty support of all good citizens.
1t was the good fortune of few off
GERS TO witness the parting of President Lin
coin with Gen. Grant at City Point in thu
Spring OF 1866. AS the Union army was ad
vancing on its final campaign. and the arm,
under Meade was struggling for the posses
sion of Petersburg, and Sheridan was lead
ing his forces toward Five Forks Presi
dent Lincoln babe the Union commando
farewell, and with trembling voice and hi
eyes wet with tears, lie exclaimed, Goo
bless you Grant, the nation relies upon vol
for its preservation" Nobly did he do hi
duty, and every patriot to-day says Goo
bless you Grant. may your future be like tina
of Washington, as renowned in peace as i
has been victorious in war.
The General was followed by Captain
Granger, who being introduced, spoke brief
ly and eloquently, the sentiments of tru
soldier.
Next came Dr. H. Vogell. Hisremark
elected great applause, and at their conclu
sion, with loud and hearty cheers, the col
umn moved towards the Republican head
quarters on Hillsboro' street.
Here our Coroner and Captain of the Fir
Department had illuminated in grand styl'
running his transparencies to the top of hi
magnificent flag pole, and shedding bri
liant light over the surrounding space
With unfagging voices of triumph, til
shouts Of the Republicans awoke the wellsi1
when Gen. A. W. Fisher stepped forward