The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-08-19
Grant and colfax Meeting in HEREFORD.


Grant and Colfax Meeting in HEREFORD.
A large and enthusiastic Grant and Colfax
ratification meeting was held In Winton, Hort
ford county, North Carolina, on Saturday, the
Sth instant .t q.
On motion Of Rev. L. W. Boon. Mr.. VIM. D..
Newsum was called to the Chair, and John P.
ReynOld Secretary. The Chairman rose and
stated the object Of the meeting, and introduced
John B. Collins, who came forward and address,
ed the audience. The Chairman then introdu-
ced Mr.. C. L. Cobb, Of Elizabeth City, N c.,
who made one of the best speeches we have late
ly listened to. 1t was replete with solid, logi-
cal argument, genial wit, and whitening sar-
casm. Notwithstanding the vlndctivc and des-
picable abuse he has received from his political
opponents for the noble stand he has taken in
behalf of Republican principles. he never for
once descended to that low vituperative slang
with which he has been so often assailed, hut
which Enthusiastically characterize the want both
OF good breeding and righteous cause
The Chairman called for three cheers for c. L.
Cobb, OF Elizabeth City, N. c.. which was rc-
sponded to. After which Rev. L. ". Boon was
called for. He Immediately came forward and
spoke to the point. After which the Chairman
arose and endorsed what had been said, and eau
TONED the colored citizens of the moccaslns that
liein the grass, (the Seymour and Blair Clubs)
BE then offered the following resolutions,
which were adopted and ordered to be sent to
the North Carolina Standard and other Republi.
can papers to copy: !.
Resolved1 l. That we fully endorse the resolu-
tons adopted by the Chicago Convention as tho
platform Of the party, and we heartily agree In
the nomination of Ulysses s. Grant and Schuyler
Colfax, and we pledge our feeble support, voice
and efforts tor their election to the Presidency
and Vice Presidency Of the United States.
q That we applaud the course Of Congress In
guaranteeing equal political rights to the loyal
people Of the South, demanded alike by public
justice and gratitude, and as means of public
safety. "re
g. That the national debt. incurred for the pre.
servation of the Union Is inviolable to us, and a
sacred trust to our posterity which every dictate
OF national faith, honor and patriotism demand
shall be fully paid.
4. That the Republican party having thus far
kept Its faith in regard to the colored men of tho
South viz: LIST, to free him; I'd, to enlist him as
| asoldier; and 3rd, to place him in possession OF
the ballot, we feel satisfied that by and through
that party alone they have thus emerged from
from slavery, that their only hope for their fu-
ture is with it, and we renew our solemn obliga-
ton to stand by their standard
5. That in the opinion of this assembly, the
Democratic party, could they be successful and
elect their ticket, would inaugurate their course
| by using whatever means within their power to
snatch from the newly enfranchised race of the
South the ballot that silent weapon OF mans
defence-which has thus far proved his only
means of protection, and being further of the
opinion that every dictate of humanity demands
Tor him this protection, we are unqualifedly
opposed to any such procedure. We, therefore,
upon our words of honor, pledge Grant and Col.
fax, who believe slavery to be dead, our hearty
support and every honest means in our possess.
ion to defeat Seymour and Blair, who says slave.
| ry yet breathes, and must be- resuscitated.
W. D. NEWSUM, Chm'n.
| j. P. REYNOLDS Sec'y