The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-08-05

tier; his bitlerest enemy could say nothing
against him. All their efforts 70 that end
were in,vain. He had been for the war. but
Tor the constitution too. Gen. Blair had dis
tinguished himself as soldier in open fight
against US, and bis conduct since the war
had proven him worthy Of our trust. lie
fully endorsed his manly letter. He thought
liz clearly the duty Of the United States. SUI
preme Court to decide that the laws enact
ed "outside the constitution" were null
and void. Some seemed to think there
would be difiiculyin undoing the unconsti>
tutienal works OF the Radical party in the
late usurpations. He did not think 50. I'm
der the present regime he could not vote (;
and he pointed to several Of the most wor-
thy citizens in the house who could not
vote. They submitted. Then why should
not men who had lately gained this priv.
lege by the usurpation OF an unconstitu-
tional Congress, also submit to the lawT
lie alluded to our prospects tor success.
We would not have three days voting next
time, bur one, aud thas without bayonets.
We ask nothing bur what 10 lair. and we
VII submit to nothing else. lnils66. the
election in all the states except Maryland.
Delaware and Kentucky had gone against
Us. Bat since then every stale, vi the
North without exception aad change: to
our side, condemning by large .aajarities
the action ofthe Fortieth Congress. .anuth-
er item in our favor vas the different re-
ception by the country of the nominations
Ut The two parties. They had relied upon
the name OF Gen. Grant 10 crea te q feeling
which they knew THAR psfty could not. bur
the nomination has met with NO enthusi-
asm. We all knew hnw different il was
with Seymour and Blair. lie sllu,le d 10
the late enthusiastic Democratic meetin 2
in Chicago, and the large number Of men
present who had heretofore acted with the
opposite party. They we're beginning to
realize the danger Of radicalism. We
should not despair of the Republic. lie
wished to see the country united and pros.
porous. and regretted the unfortunate anita
gonisn OF the two races, which was un-
sought by Us. While we had no unkindly
feeling towards the black man. we could
not shut our ewes 20 the condition of the
tao races. When he had prepared himself
for the franchise he was willing that he
should have il. lie now thought he
should have every right but that Of decid-
Ing on matters ON which they we're not qua
tilted TO form an intelligent opinion.
Upon the conclusion OF Col. Halls re-
marks, the committee, through their chair.
msu, Maj. wv. Graham. reported the FOL
lowing resolutions: .s4.N# .@.-* #@
l. Resolved, That we do heartily en-.
dorse the Platform Of Prinsiples adopted
BY the National Demucratic Convention in
the city Of New York on the 4,h Of July,
as true exposition Of the form Of govern
ment contemplated by the constitution. and
well calculated TO secure the blessings Of
peace and liberty TO our whole country.
Q. Resolved, That we cordially ratify
the nominations Of H.ratio Seymour and
Frank p. Blair for President aud Vice Pre-.
silent Of the United States and recogniz-
ing in them statesmen OF ability and eIpe-
renee, who will discharge the duties If
these high Offices With honor and fidelity,
We will use every effort TO promote their
election. .- e@s ..~
B. Resolved, That we confidently appeal
TO the great mass VI the Northern people for
relief from the usurpations and tyranny II
the Radical party. Tor the sbo.ition Of all
&c post Jacio laws, and the restoration u all
our rights and privileges. as state Of the
American Onion. -..s sa.@ ........
4. Resolved, That the spirit Of oppression
exhibited BY the majority Of the present
Legislature add their subseryency TO Exc.
cutiye dictatIon. meet cur unqualified coz.
demuation, and we solsmnly protest against
the exercise Of powers not delegated By the
Constitution, and will use all lawful means
to prevent encroachments upon our rights.
5. Resolved, That the faithful admins.
tration Of Gov. jonathan. Worth. under the
adverse circumstances by which he was
surrounded. his zeal for the honor Of North
Carolina and untiring efforts TO promote
al. k..HE -. l.. - Al.