The New York herald., 1868-08-18


y~>.,orrutic State Convention In Worth Caro-.
. uua-Democratic Negroes In tho Conven-
Observation-Disclosures OF the DeusOcrucy-Torch.
Naht Ocessien-Ratiicatiou of the New
York Platform.
RALEIGH, N c., August IL, 1868.
At eleven A. M yesterday the Democratic State
Convention was called to order by Ex-Governor
Bragg, who made short address congratulatng the
assemblage upon an early return TO constitutional
liberty, in the election to the Presidency and Vice
Presidency of Horatio Seymour and Frank p. Blair.
Atempoary organization was effected by the election
TO the chair Of Mr.. J. ]. Davis and the appointment
OF two secretaries. Seventyone counties were found
TO be represented, and honorary delegates from
the States of New York and Pennsylvania
were present and invited to seats near the
Speakers chair. Besides these fourteen coored
delegates rom the southeastern portion OF the State
were conspicuous in the body, embellished as tney
were by many-colored democratic badges. The nan
was densely crowded, many OF the delegates
three thousand five hundred-beng unable 10 gain
admttance The galleries. from which hung beautl-
full festoons In the national colors and which were
Decorated by such notices as Fidelity to the unon
"Fidelity to Principles" seymour, Blair and the
Constitution, pictures Of these candidates and
wreaths of evergreens and lovely flowers, were
thronged by the beauty and elite Of the City OF the
Seven Oaks. The Stars and Stripes in the CEN
tire of the house, handsomely embeshed; banners
ct regular distances bore democratic notices, and
Immediately over the Speakers chair was white
crescent with the names Of Seymour and Blair IN
large blue letters Indeed, more brilliant assem-
blage has rarely been seen.
committee Of five was then appointed to perfect
organization, which retired, and during its absence
ex-Congressman Joseph Turner was called for and
loudly cheered. He glad to see the people OF
the North State alive to the great issues OF the day.
he was glad to see that they had shaken Off the
oowardice which had taken hold Of them since the
close of the war. They had been afraid of Andy
Johnson and Holden, Of Thad Stevens and Spooney
Butler Of reconstruction acts and Niger bureaus,
and even now they scared Of the radical party
He could not have been induced to speak to any
other than a meeting like the present, and he ad-
mOnished them to be true to themselves, to go
boldly on with the work, and victory would crown
their efforts.
The Committee on Permanent Organization here
reported, and Colonel Cowan, OF New Hanover
county, was unanimously chosen President Of the
Convention.
Upon coming to the chair he thanked the body, in
the name Of his county, for the honor done him. He
said 1t was generally believed in the North that the
people Of this State were still rebellious and dis
loyal. He denied the SANDER. Conquest had re-
stored the State to the Union. 1t was the duty OF
the people 10 the SITUATION, WIN lnOrJl-
ncatlons, losses and grievances, and, said the
speaker, well and nobly have we done IT. still main
tanning that untarnished honor Of which they were
30 proud. North Carolina had never violated her
honor but had faithfully carried out the require
ments OF the national government since the
snd ong suffering I @ i recital Of the wrongs and
evils that had been inflicted the State given,
and the speaker said never was , there people 50
crushed North Caroliniaps while they craved
only the peace which was promised at the surrender
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were then reviewed and were characterized as uncon
stitutional, tyrannical, despotic made to keep
rupt party in power. But there now the rising
OF the democracy, which already was shining with
bright and glorious efulgence that brought JOY to the
masses Of the whole country (CheerS.) Seymour and
Blair were the standard bearers OF the democracy and
with Gods help and the will OF the people they would
plant It ON the ramparts OF the constitution victo.
he believed thai on the Sd OF November Grant and
COltax would be beaten. The radicals believed 1t,
pudiated by the entire people OF the country. He
believed they wOuld be beaten from the names OF the
two distinguished canddates--one great statesman,
the gallant and noble soldier arrayed against
them. No greater enthusiasm had ever before been
Ncited than had been by the names OF Seymo ut and
Blair The people were aroused and were advanc-
ing to rescue their long lost liberties, and the Sd
Of November the foul nest OF thieves that infest the
Capitol at Washington would be routed In ignominy
and disgrace. He wanted restoration OF peace and
constitutional liberty, and thanking the Convention
A committee Of fifteen was then appointed to
draft resolutions and report platform for the demo-
q
and speaking was again resumed. Several gentle
men made spirited and telling addresses. Some Of
these made strong bids for the coOred vote IN the
Presldental election, and from the manner in which
this sentiment was appauded 1t was evidently the
wish OF the Convention to give the colored race all
the rights the radical party had yet given them
One Of the speakers paid glowing tribute to the
soldiers OF the Union for their galantry as foemen
their patriotism and the friendly hand they had ex-
tended to the conquered Confederates Personally
this speaker had nothing 10 say against Grant as
soldier, but he had lent himself to party that
anteed by the constitution.
Governor Graham was then called for. He came
forward aud addressed the aseemblaQe, expressing
his IN the nominations OF the democratic
party and approving OF the platform framed ut New
soldier but said that Grant was leagued with q bad
party. He denied that any disloyalty existed in
North Carolina, and the proposed Militia bill Of the
radicals was a usurpatlon and q wanton tyranny.
The representation OF NORTH Carolina next claimed
critIcisine the local issues now pending and the
measures introduced into the radical Legislature, he
committee was then appointed to nominate
Convention adjourned to 6aifpast four r. N. At
nouncemcnt that the committees appointed in the
morning were not ready to report Mr. Asa Biggs
Navy. addTessed the Convention e' '''e"' VI Tue
The Committee on Electors ut Large then reported
Che following names, which were unanimously
Hessrs. c. W. osbourne and j. J. Davis, both Of
whom can take the iron-clad OATH
Shortly afterwards the Convention adjourned
unul tomorrow, when the Committee on Resou-
tlOns Will report.
From the assembling Of the Convention in the
morning and throughout the whole day large and
turbulent crowds OF negroes thronged the streets,
freely uttering threats against the coored democrats
impeding the sidewalks and behaving generally IN
disorderiy manner. Such conduct being brought to
The notice OF the officer commanding the United
States troops here he very properly took the pre-
caution OF keeping the men under arms and had
eennels posted at regular intervals In the streets.
This prevented what would otherwise inevitably
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the peace was preserved ana bioodshed averted.
The procession at night formed near the Capto
building, and for brilliancy OF decoration and num-
bers Of enthusiastic democrats Was unequaled.
First came the national banner borne aloft by
gallant ex-Confederate colonel; next came the
band, composed OF Germans; then the Committee Of
Arrangements, following which were body re-
9plendent with trapsparencies OF North Carolina and
the other States OF the Union. The various delega-
lions To the Convention came next, the nth In the
procession. bearing native pitch pine torches which
illuminated the streets through which they passed.