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Let us Have Peace.

We sometimes fear that these words are ut
tered with too supplicating tone of voice
that our enemies have the impression that We
are begging them to let us have peace. Not
so. We supplicate nothing from them. We
are their equals and intend to demean our
selves as such. If they associate with us
they shall associate with us as equals. When
we say let us have peace we mean that we
are determined to have peace We are the
majority-the party Of power. Therefore
we command the peace, and we will keep the
peace. .
Political, social and all civil rights we in
tend to respect and guard jealousy and Wig
ilantly. The right Of opinion right of
property and all personal rights shall not be
invaded with impunity. Laws must be made
and so enforced that the first and slightest
invasion of these rights will be visited with
condign punishment. Cunning, impudence,
reputed responsibility or wealth, must not
be suffered to turn aside the sword of Justice
Equal rights and impartial justice, this is our
watchword.
1t is the will of the American people that
the principles and policy of the Republican
party-the party of which Gen. Grant is the
standard bearer-should be the rule of civil
reconstruction in these Southern States. The
will of the people must be obeyed This is
the path OF peace, viz: the adoption of this
policy; in other words, the cessation of op-
position or hostility to this policy. The State
Government is organized an able, experien-
ced and true-hearted pilot is in command,
and, with all sail set, the Ship of State stands
gallantly out for the channel of prosperity,
wealth and peace.
Now, we call upon the people of North
Carolina to cheer her on-bid her a hearty
God-speed-that is the way to have peace.
We believe that the people of this State will
respond a hearty AYE, AYE, to our summons.
The Democratic party may refuse to give
us their cheer, may organize hostility, but
the good ship will sail on, and the harbor of
settled peace, the harbor of equal rights
and impartial justice, will be gained.
When we say, "let us have peace" we mean,
let us have settled order of things accord
ingto equal rights and impartial justice to
all men. There can beno peace without such
an order of things. We demand, ON the part
of our fellow-citizens, concession to this doc
trice. We say it is reasonable; that it is
truth, Gods truth. Whoever refuses to Weld
to it, fights against the truth, against justice,
against liberty, against God. ;" aao
We do not, therefore, supplicate but we
assert we do not implore, but we demand.
Our platform is the truth, therefore let it be
adopted This is the path of peace. .5.''
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Republican Convention In the Fifth Con.
gressiOnal District. .f

At Convention Of the Republican delegates
Of the fifth district, feld in the Courthouse al
Greensboro on the 18th of September, DR.. Vim.
P. Pugh, of Guilford, was called to the chair us
President, and Samuel Stoltz, of Guiliord, up
pointed Secretary. f
Onmotion a committee Of three, consisting OF
Henderson Adams, of Davidson, John p Vest,
of Forsythe, and David Hodgin, OF Guiliord,
were appointed by the President to examine the
credentials of delegates. After the report Of the
committee ON credentials, which report was
adopted, the Convention proceeded to ballot for
candidate for Congress The first ballot being
irregular was set aside. Upon the second ballot,
VIM. f. Henderson, ESQ.,, received II votes; Hon
j. G. Lash votes; Hon. A. W. TOurgee 6 votes,
and scattering one vote The whole number of
votes being thirty-one, and VIM F. Henderson
having received seventeen votes, was, therefore,
declared the nominee.
Mr.. Badham, of Alamance, then moved that
the nomination be made unanimous by acclama
ton, which motion was lost
Mr.. Adams, of Davidson, then moved that II.
A. Badham, of Alamance, be nominated as cleo
tor for the 5th District, which motion was adop-
ted
Alter a recess of about an hour the convention
re-asscmbed, when addresses were delivered by
Mcssrs. Radham, of Alamancc, and Marshall, OF
Surry, both insisting upon sustaining the nomi.
nee of the Convention.
The Convention then adjourned.
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Public speakiug.

The following appointments for public speak,
ing hare been made by the Wake County Grant
and Colfax Club for the county:
" Blrney Joncs'-We Wednesday, September 30th.
Nat Jones'-Saturday, October 3rd.
Holly Springs-Tuesday, October 9th.
LaSlieys X Roads-Thursday, October 9Th, and
Friday, October 30th.
Green Lercl- Saturday, October 10th.
Spikes'-Monday, October 18th.
Tabby Jones'-Tuesday, October 18th.
Morriwine- Friday, October 10th.
Hayes Nore-Saturday. October 18th.
Ok Grore-Tuesday. October 2Olh
1hompson's- Friday, October 2S,I.
Lccis'-Tucsday, September 10Th, and Satur-
day, October 9th.
Falls Of Ncmse-Monday, October Goth
SoryelPs -Wednesday, October 18th.
FrankHn's- Saturday. October 3lst. t
Raleigh-Monday, November ID
Some OF the following gentlemen will address
the people each of the above named places:
Gov Holden, Rev N Whitson, Rev w w
Morgan, Rev 8 D franklin, w D Jones, FIG
Moring, James II Harris, II 7 Hughes, w M
Coleman, ] d Hutchings, Gen Littlefeld, Font
Taylor, Calvin Rogers, j Andrews, DR. r
Ellis, DR. Eugene GrssOm, Col C L Harris, D A
Jenkins, DR. II Menningcr, II Adams, W X
Richardson, Col Robt NJ Douglas, J N Bunting,
Rev Ashley, j w Holden. Stewart Ellison,
and Capt T Lee.
W. W. WHITE,
Sec'y Wake County G. and C. Club.
Sept. !, 1865. l9S-td.
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The Radical Army.

Inc military department OF State Is but
an arm of the Executive. The Executive
may be an Emperor, King or a President
In this country he is President. To execute
the duties of his Office and to see that the
laws are obeyed he has the army, the navy,
the Treasury, the department of the Interior,
the Post Office and the office of the Attor-
ney General to assist him. These depart
ments are but the arms of the Executive
His will, under the Constitution and the
laws, moves the vast machinery of govern
ment
We hear great deal about a Radical ar
my. Well, what can Radical army do 2
The army of the United States is now, as it
was during the rebellion, entirely subject to
the civil power. Abraham Lincoln was a
civil magistrate and so is Andrew johnson.
The army now, as it did during the war,
marches and countermarches in obedience to
the orders of the Commander and Chief of
all the forces of the government. Not one
jot or title of power has been added to or
taken away from Mr.. johnson that Mr.. Lin
coin possessed. He is Commander-in- Chief
of the army and navy and President of the
United States under the Constitution and the
laws
And now how is it in the States within
the Union. Gov. Holden is as much COM
mander and chief of the militia of North
Carolina under the Constitution and laws of
United States as Andrew johnson. The
militia is but an arm of the Executive, and
with it he is bound to execute the laws of
North Carolina, if they cannot be executed
in any other way. Were every sheriff and
constable poweriess in the State, and the
only instrument to enforce law the mi
litia, Gov. Holden would be bound to use
the whole of it, if necessary, to redress the
smallest wrong.
We are glad to hear through the Sentinel,
that the loyal whites and colored men are
thoroughly drilled. 1t will savethe Comman-
der-in- Chief, and the Major-Generals under
him, good deal of hard work. We hope
they will continue to drill night and day,
but we hope they will never be required to
do any thing else than drill. But to be ready
to meet your enemy, and to know when he
is coming is half the battle. And when he
comes, hold your fire until you can look him
straight in the eye and then let him have it.
Your first battle on the 3rd of November is
to be a quiet one, unless your right to Votes
questioned. But vote you must, loyal whites
and colored men, whether the election be
quiet or not.
In clubs in every town in the State. pre-
pare for the 3rd of November. In drill rooms
in every town in the State prepare for the
3rd of November; but what you do, do in
obedience to law, in respect for law and to
uphold law. Never be the aggressor with
arms in your hand, until all other means have
failed-but all other means having failed,
hesitate not, loyal whites and colored men,
to save your personal liberties, your State
and your nation, for nothing else is of value
to you in this world, and nothing else can fit
you to enjoy world to come.
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Grant and Colfax in Rowan.

The Republicans of Rowan had fine meeting
at the Town Hall in Salisbury OH Wednesday,
lasting from IL NJ to P M. Hon. ]. w. Hol-
den, Judge Alden and j. F. Taylor addressed the
meeting.
Messrs Vance and Robbins took the Court
House after the Republicans began their meeting
and endeavored to draw the crowd from Town
Hall. They failed and tizzlcd.
Judge Cloud on Tuesday adjourned the Court
at the request of the Democrats in order to give
them an opportunity to raise flag. When he
adjourned the Court on "Wednesday for the re-
pubicans, the Confederatcs acted as above
At night, though it rained and the weather was
warm, there was another large audience in the
Town Hall, to hear Mr.. Hood. When he con
Guided stirring appeals to the Republicans were
made by Messrs Alden and Holden, when the
meeting adjourned with rousing cheers and the
greatest enthusiasm. .r-t.af 1.-.
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Grant and Colfax in Bladen.

The Republicans of Bladen county met in Con-
venton at Elizabcthtown on Thursday the 18th,
and were called to order, and on motion, F. F.
French was unanimously elected Chairman, and
James Caldwell, Secretary.
On motion, committee of ten was appointed
ly the Chair to present name or names to the
Convention for delegates to the District Conven-
ton to be held at Lumberton on the 23d of Sep
TENDER.
The committee reported the name of F. F.
French to cast the vote of Bladen County in the
District Convention, and, on motion the report
was unanimously adopted.
On motion, committee of one from each pre-
cinct was appointed by the Chair to present three
names from each precinct to act as Executive
Committee and canvassers of their respective
precincts during the campaign.
The committee reported the following, which
was unanimously adopted:
Brown Marsh-Harry Hall, VIM. Still and
Jesse Rankins. 1903
Bryant swamp-Jesse Hill, Andrew Murchison
and Edmund Beezley.
Elizabcthtown-John A. Martin, Joseph Smith
and James Daniel.
Hallow-Bishop Ravenscraw, Sancho Purday,
Alex. Mcdonald.
Carver's Creek Lloyd Russ, Ben. Robinson
and Ben. Brown.
Whites Creek-Troy Kemp Gilbert Monroe
and Samuel Hess. @ -i.r.
Frencl's Creek-Stephen Maultsby, VIM. Mil
lington and Ephlaim Kelly. 71
Raccoon-D. Kelly, A. j. Bordeaux and Jack
son Corbett. HfiA ta 5ft HTa .r-
White Oak John Clifton, Pearson Hall and
A. j. Bryant.
Beaver Dam-O. II. Blocker, Henry Melvin,
and Geo. A. Downing.
On motion the following resolutions were adop
ted: .-.....
| l. ResolpCd, That we heartily endorse the nom.
nation OF U. s. Grant and Schuyler CofaX for
| President and Vice-President of the United
States, and that VIC will use every honorable
means to secure their election. ..-
| g That we, the Republicans of Bladen coun
| ty, tender our thanks to Gov. w. W. Holden fol
the able ana efficient manner in which he has
discharged the duties of his office, and We
| pledge him our hearty support in the execution
of the laws.
8. That we will give our undivided support to
the regular nominee for member of Congress
from the Third Congressional District.
4. Thata copy of these proceedings be sent t(
the Wilmington Post and Raleigh standard, re
questing their publication.
On motion the Convention adjourned.
FRED. F. FRENCH, President.
| JAMES CAsHWELL Secretary. 81.
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Registrations.

Republican speakers should bear in mind
that new registration of voters is required.
Registration books are to be opened in all
the precincts of all the counties on the 18th
day of October, and continue open until the
day of the Presidential election on the Bird
day of November A prompt and thorough
registration will greatly facilitate the bust
ness OF voting, and will contribute to the
polling of full vote
THERE is TO BE BUT ONE DAY FOR VoTING:
in many precints the polls will be crowded;
the swearing in of voters on election day
will so delay voting that many electors will
not be able to reach the boxes
BY ALL MEANS LET THE REGISTRATION BE
COMPLETE PREVIOUS TO ELECTION
DAY. aHyeG lf and
Make up the muster rolls that we may
know how large the hosts of Freedom are.
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Grant and CoIfax i'm Harnett.

At meeting of the Republicans of Harnett
County on the 18th inst, j. s. Harrington, Sion
Harrington, R. A. Nordan, j. j. Rosser, Neill
McLoud, Isaac Murchison, and Isaac Mcneil.
were appointed delegates to the District Conven
ton at Lumberton on the 2Srd inst, and also to
the Convention to nominate a candidate for the
s ate Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of L. D. Hall. .....!
j. s. Harrington addressed the meeting in an
eloquent and stirring speech, which was received
with cheers. eittl ft ~ ..'3 -i
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Hon. John Pool.

Senator Pool has been and is doing noble
work for the Republican cause West of the
Blue Ridge. Wade Hampton has been there,
but was afraid to meet Mr.. Pool in debate.
Judge Osborne was sent for, and was COM
pletely demolished by Senator Pool. ,pi
The counties west of the Blue Ridge will
give largely increased maorities for Grant
and Colfax and Peace
Our intelligence from Ashe and Allegha-
ny Is OF the most cheering nature.
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First District.

We have received note from Ivey Hutchngs,
ESQ.,, of Halifax, in which he says he has not au-
thorized his name TO be used as opposing the
regular nominee of the Republican Convention in
the First District. He concludes his letter as
follows: KIT.
81 recognize Mr.. Cobb as the regular nominee
of the Republican party, and shall use my utmost
excrtions to secure his election. He is 50 regar.
ded by every leading man of this county, and
Halifax will cast for him the same vote that she
will poll for Grant and Collax, which will be
about $500"
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Rowan SUPERIOR CoURT.-The first term OF
Rowan Superior Court, under the new Consiitu-
ton, is in session this week, His Honor Judge
Cloud presiding We learn that no civil suits
will be tried, and we are happy to say that there
are but few criminal cases on the docket. Judge
Cloud has impressed every one favorably he'e.
He is modest and unassuming making no preten-
sions to great knowledge of the law, but all are
convinced OF his uprighthcss and impartiality,
and all are pleased with his patience and the SUI
avity Of his manner r't irHt EgE
Mr.. Solicitor Joyce hs we have heard, is
also giving general satislaction.-Od North State.
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Appointments by the Governor.

Inc following gentlemen haze been appointed
commissioners by his ExcclleRcy Gov. Holden,
viz: ''.l -
Jo maeOn C0aaty-J. N. Keener S. II. Hyatt,
da,.andnce COanty.--W A. Patterson.
sy itgre" Couaa5.-Wm. Reynolds, Benjamin F.
. eIeen County. jas II. Fields.
ere am Co'"tty Amos Michael, John Osborne
Stam ,g"d"y Con"fy-Goldman Higgins, s. s.
C'dy County Allen Shcarer.
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Gran, and Co,fax in Wayue.

A portion ofthe Republicans of Wayne met
at Dudley on the 22d inst, and after stirring
speech of j. E. O'Hara, organized Grant and
Colfax Club. Forty persons came forward and
enrolled their names as members. l JOB
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Discussion at Brassflelds,

. DR.. Eugene Grssom and j. j. Davis, Esqr.,
will discuss the political issues of the canvass ut
B'assfelds, Granville county, on Friday, the I'd
OF October next
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vEpNESDAY, SEPT. 30th, 1868
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN TICKET:
FOR presidents:
ULYSSES S. GRANT,
OF ILLINOIS.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT:
SCHUYLER COLFAX,
OF INDIANA.
STATE REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For Congress.
,sr DIsTRIcT-C. L. COBB, ESQ.,, of Pasquotank.
svD Hon. DAVID IIEATON, of Craven.
onn Hon. O. Fl. DOCKERY, of Richmond.
,- Hon. JOHN T. DEWEESE, of Wake.
I'm Col. W.T.. HENDERSON, of Davidson.
rru Hon. A. H. JONES. Buncombe.
Electors for the State at Large.
Gen. BYRON LAFLIN. of Pitt.
Hon. JOSEPH W. HOLDEN, of Wake.
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District Electors.
,sr DIsTR1cT-HIRAM E. STILLEY, Esq., of Beaufort.
syn Gen. CURTIS H. BROGDEN of Wayne
ann All GALLOWAY, Esq, of New Han
over.
,ru JOHN A. MCDONALD of Chatham.
.-u H. A BADHAM. Esq, of Alamance.
sru {" Gen. RUFUS BARRINGER, of Meek
lenburg.
-ru W. S. PEARSON, ESQ, Of Burke
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A letter from Kansas to the Missouri Democrat
says: 'Politics run high out here, Grant and
Colfax having the thing pretty much their own
way. Kansas will give rousing Republican
majority. There have been no ratification meet
ings for Seymour and Blair. The Democrats,
nearly, if not all, are going for Grant and Col
f,V
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This is the only New England State in which
the result is at all doubtful. The State was lost
last March by a majority of 1000. The Presi-
Dental election taking place on the same day
with the election in New York, will prevent to
some extent the importation of Democratic vo-
tiers from the city; and if the Republicans in the
State will do their duty, we may expect hand
some majority for Grant and Col(ax.
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RHODE ISLAND.
The campaign is just opening in this State.
The general feeling OF the people, together with
the past Republican majorities, give the Democ-
racy few crumbs of comfort. The energy and
spirit already manifested will place Rhode Island
alongside of Maine and Vermont upon the roll
OF honor. t.
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Little Delaware has sounded the key note of
victory in the Wilmington charter election. This
is premonition of a complete triumph in No
vember Senator Sherman and other distinguish
ed speakers are to canvass the State. The Grant
and Colfax Clubs are working vigorously, with
good prospects of success.
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The Jersey Blues ale swinging into line right
calamity. Every hill in the State is lighted by
Republican torches, and the valleys resound with
Union cheers. The Copperheads appear to be
struck with blindness, and have not yet made
decent show for a meeting. Every day increases
the probability that the vote of the State will be
given to Grant, and that John I. Blair will be
elected Governor a#l
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&. Immense Republican meetings have been held
in New Orleans and other places. The Republi-
cans seem TO be well organized, and are work
ing with the calm consciousness OF victory. The
rebels mob a newspaper or shoot a ''nigger"
or two occasionally, but the great body of the
freedmen are wide awake, and show no disposi-
tion to cuddlc down with their late rebel masters
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From Currituck to Cherokee the Old North
State is organized for the conflict. The late mass
meeting at Raleigh has never been surpassed in
numbers and enthusiasm. The Grant clubs in
every county are active and earnest The State
Is being thoroughly canvassed by Senators Pool
and Abbott, Hon. 10. W. Holden aud host of
other eloquent patriots. The letters of Chief
Justice Pearson and Hon. Nathaniel Boyden arc
winning thousands of Conservatives over to the
standard Of Grant. The Ku Klux leaders stand
aghast at the universal enthusiasm for Grant and
Colfax and peace. Let every true man stand up
to the wheel, and the Republican majority Of
20, 600 can be run up to 81, GOO or 10000
Wv H FLORIDA. l. IL $50
This State may be counted as sure for Grant
aud Coliax
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TOWne,

The nomination of Henry A. Towne,
of Portsmouth, as a candidate for Com
mon Pleas Judge, was a nomination
emiDently fit to be made. Mr. Towne
is one of the ablest lawyers in the State.
We have had the honor of practicing
law at the same bar with him, to some
extent, for about fifteen years, and we
know Of no lawyer who is better quail
fed, in every way, to make a good
Judge, than he is.
He is not an eloquent, noisy, or fussy
man. He is always calm, impartial
and correct in his conclusions, and his
legal opinions have always commanded
great respect.
Mr.. Towne is no office seeker. This
position has sought him, and he will
do honor to the Bench, if he should be
elected.
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FIRST GUN OF THE CAMPAIGN.
BABERs PRoPHEsY.
How Are YOu, visible Admlxture.

Last week that political monstrosity
called Baber, whispered into every
body's ear, after giving his victim a
frantic hug, that there was to be won
dertul Democratic victory on Monday
next, in the counties Of Athens, Gallia,
Meigs and Washington. Hayes's ma
jority of 1883 in those counties last
fall was to be overcome and the Dem
oeratic nominee for additional Judge
elected by 1000 majority. Old "Vis-
ible Admixture" was 80 ardent in his
belief that he was willing to wager all
the money of his first wite's relatives
on the proposition in sums of from $25
to 800. .'5a
Monday came, the election went off,
and Loomis, the Republican nominee,
was elected by majority of $1,815, a
gain of 227 on Hayes's majority
Washington county, which has two
visible admixture, disfrsnchising mem
bers in the House Of Representatives,
gave the Republican ticket 800 maj,
All this was accomplished although
the Republicans were burdened with
local difficulties, and the candidate was
opposed by many of its leading men.
This is the first gun of the series
that will declare that Ohio goes for
Grant and Colfax by $4,000 majority.
Columbus Journal.