The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
FOR THE WESTERN DEMOCRAT
Democratic Meeting in Providence

Mr.. EDITOR Il have been vigilant and as
slduous adherent to the jeff Thompson and Fitz
Lee theory since the 9th of April 1865, but
with a returning sense of the interest [ was wont
to cherish in the political issues of the times in
the days of yore, and with the intent to resort to
all the honorable means in my power to secure
the election of Seymour and Blair, and without
the fear OF the Freedmans Bureau or the Black
tan police before my eyes, [ attended Conser-
vatlve meeting held at Providence Church on
the 18th inst, for the purpose of participating
IN the formation OF Seymour and Blair Club.
There was quite attendance of the Conserya-
tive element of the surrounding country, not
withstandng the depression caused in the Con-
sentative ranks by the late action taken by the
Legislatures of some Of our sister States relative
to the election of Presidential Electors and that
OF our own Legislature in arming one portion of
our people against the other, which think is
generally regarded most uncompromising act
OF political atrocity yet perpetrated by the powers
that be- After the private discussion of the
merits OF the political questions of the day, and
every one having become respondent in regard
to the coming of Capt. r Warning, orator of
the day. for whom all eyes were looking with in
tense anxiety, the meeting was called to order by
Major x. e. Grier, on whose motion VIM. Rea.
Esq, was appointed temporary Chairman, and
Major w. NJ. Smith requested to act as Secretary
The meeting then proceeded to the election of
permanent officers, adopted Constitution and
bylaws, and were in the act of adiourning
when to the qualification of all present, Capt
Naring made his appearance, who proceeded to
address the meeting in his most eloquent, edify-
ing and entertaining style. | feel sensiblv i'm
pressed with my inability to do anything like
justice to the genteman's remarks, but think the
address altogether appropriate to the occasion,
particularly that part directed to the colored por-
ton OF the audience. 1.-THE Conservative orators
OF the day would acquit themselves as did Capt
Narlng On that occasion, surely Seymour and
Blair will be our next President and Vice-Presi-
dent of these United States.
Judging from what I witnessed on the occa-
sion above alluded to, I think all of the white
men OF Providence, and the most of our colored
friends in this section, will vote for Seymour and
Blair on the day of election if not prevented by
Misrepresentation.
The following are the officers of the Provi
dence Club: President, Thomas Vail; Vice
President, " G Phillips; Secretary, Major W
NJ Smith; Treasurer j E Sample Executive
COMMITTEES, " Knox, I " Squires, DR. j T
kell, Richard Peoples, " E Ardrey
On Saturday, the 29th inst, at o'clock, P.
M., the Club will meet at Providence Church.
when and where all are invited to attend Pub
lie speaking may be expected on the occasion.
Can't you come down, Mr. Editor and counsel
with us. You have many warm personal friends
IN Providence, as well IS many readers Of the
Democrat. The good people of Providence
would give you hearty welcome
One OF THE PEOPLE.