The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-04-29
the meeting in avery aplc a".. ..-----:
manner He painted the capabilities of our

manner. He painted the capabilities of our
people instructing as regards how they
should vote; and that their motto should
be " give me liberty or give me death."-
He supported the new Constitution and
its intents independently and heroically,
and with that zeal and patriotism, which
should ever characterize him in the hearts
of his countrymen. He also painted most
o truthfully, where and when, also by
whom Social Equality was used and clear
,ly showed the determination of the coored
people in Edgecombe County, which is they
are all true Republicans; he also explained
the principles of the Republican party; and
the duty Of the Republicans ina most beau
tiful and instructive manner, together with
the claim Of the colored men, for the enjoy
ment of equal rights and the electivfran-
chise 4-l3. -~ 4
Ill A patriotic song was introduced and sung
by Jas. H. NJ Jackson; which was accom-
panied by the audience and sang in truly.
patriotic and heart cheering manner:
THE REPUBLICAN PATRIOTIC SONG.
BY-JAs H. M. JACKSON.
We will rally round the flag, wen rally bold and
Z Shout shout the glorious sounds of freedom;
Wen rally for the North State and Governor
H. Holden too,
Shout, shout the glorious sounds of freedom
CHoRUs-Our country forever,
And Governor Holden too,
Down with the Rebels, .
Loyal men must rule, go.
While we love the old North State, we'll rally
now again, --. ,
Shout Shout, the glorious sounds of freedom
North Carolina, now she calls, for loyal, true
and brave, l.- ...t........i If.If..yf,
Shout shout, the glorious sounds Of freedom;
The loyal men, they now have come, the stale IL
shall be saved, i'il.i
Shout shout, the glorious sounds of freedom
CHoRUs-Our country forever, &c.
Our State, she will welcome now all the loyal,
brave and true,
| Shout! shout, the glorious sounds OF freedom /;
Without regard to color, she calls 1or me- ana you,
| Shout, shout, the glorious sounds Of freedom!
CHoRUs-Our country forever, &c. r
The loyal men, the true and brave responded 10
| the call, :...,.-g - a,
3 Shout, shout, the glorious souuds Of freedom,
| Show we'll show the rebel crew that their power
| s1 now must fall, y n Il u fN
Shout, shout, the glorious sounds Of freedom.
CHoRUs-Our country forever, &c.
Several patriotic and string addresses
were delivered by the following gentlemen :
Jas. II. NJ. Jackson, Thomas Newton, Da-
vId w. Harris, Clem S. Camper, and Geo. G.
| Caine.
2 On motion of Jas. H. M. jackson, the
thanks of the meeting was rendered to MIR
Vim. NJ. Butler, for the able and eloquent
manner in which lie addressed the meeting
On motion, it was unanimously agreed
that this meeting receive and adopt thu
patriotic song, composed for this meeting
and sung by JAS. II. M. jackson, and accom-
panied by the audience. LIyI Y
Resolred, That we the Republicans o
Edgecombe County do receive, approve ant
adopt, the patriotic song, composed by Jas
H. M. jackson, as the Republican patriotic
| song at Edgecombe County. North. Carolina
4 On motion of Jas. n. M. jackson, tn
meeting adjourned by singing the Battl
Hymn Of the Republic. , ie1oaN
The meeting was conducted In the mos
heart cheering style shouting for the Consti
tuition and Holden as our Leader.
gE3Ea eJAS.4H.YM. JACKSON, Secretary.
d TARBoRo', N. c., April 20, 1868. !