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The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28
The Masses Moving in the Western
Counties.

From reliable gentleman just arrived
from Morganton, we learn the thrilling news
that the brave sons of the mountains are tho
roughly and enthusiastically at work in the
discussion Of the great questions now at issue.
Everywhere in villages, in the county seats,
in precincts, meetings are being held, in
which both parties participate. In thetowns
OF Newton, Catawba, Statesville, and other
places, General BaTinger, Hon. ]. G. RAM
seq, and other gentlemen have recently adj
dressed immense meetings. At Catawba sta
ton, on the Western North Carolina Railroad,
an earnest and effective meeting took place
on Friday. The majority of those present
were Conservatives, who came with many
Frejudices against the greatRepublican party,
many of whom never before heard Repub-
hcan speech. A gentleman from this city
and Mr.. Ramsey plead infervid language for
the rights of all men to the protection of the
laws. The meeting was glorious success.
A score of converts were made to Grant and
Colfax. The meetings in Statesville and
Newton, where our informant attended, were
also enthusiastic. Boyden will be trium-
Phantly elected. Let the good work go on.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

ity without it. With the election of Grant
everything will be settled; with the election
of Seymour things would be unsettled, and
business men, monied men, laboring men,
and the people generally would be looking
for and fearing some CONFUSION that would
end in strife and bloodshed.
The people of the Northern and Western
States that have recently voted, have declared
by large majorities for GRANT, COLFAX
and PEACE. The Northern and Western
people do not want any more war, and they
have, therefore, increased their maiorities for
the Republican party.
And now, Republicans of North Carolina,
let as do our duty. Are you all ready for the
great struggle on Tuesday, the Sd of Novem-
Der? Have you all registered ? If you have
not, be certain to do so at once. Have you
got your tickets, or do you know where to
get them2 If you have not, lose no time in
getting ready in this respect Beware of
frauds Ourrebel opponents are most unscru-
pulous They have tickets in circulation
with the names of Grant and Colfax at the
head, but containing the names of the Demo-
cratic electors Examine your tickets care
fully, and be sure you have the right ticket
before you put it in the box. If you cannot
read, get some trusty friend to read for you.
Let nothing keep you from the election. No
matter what happens-no matter what is
left undone-go to the polls and cote. 1t is
only one day, and surely you can give one
day to your country-one day which may
avert many days of war and bloodshed
Remember the issue is GRANT and COL
FAX and PEACE; Seymour and Blair and
WAR! The rebel leaders cannot truthfully
deny this. They know it to be so. They
are already arming for tile soar, scAieh they an
tend to begin in case they elect their candidates.
Let us defeat them, and thus save ourselves
and them from the horrors they would bring
upon us all. Let every Republican vote, and
we shall carry the State for Grant and Colfax
by THIRTY THOUSAND MAJORITY.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28
Who are the blair Party.

They are the men who brought on the first
Gebellion at the South, and those who sym
pathized with them at the North They are
the men who raised the riots at Camilla.
opelousas St. Landry, New Orleans and
Memphis. They are the men who seek
to raise a new rebellion simply to
place themselves in power. They are the
men Who declare that we have no govern
ments in the South, and thus incite lawless-
nessness, violence and murder, by making each
man judge, jury and executioner to redress
pIivate wrongs, real or imaginary. The ter-
rvrism in the South is caused by their de-
claration that they owe no allegiance to
Sbese governments, and by the acts commit
ted in consequence of those declarations
dsaey are responsible for all this. Strange as
Il may seem, there are some good men who
stlli cling to the Democratic party in thi,
new Character; but they are daily leaving it
by hundreds.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28
Chatham County.

We learn from friend in Chatham that
the very best spirit prevails in this County
among the Republicans, and we are assured
that Grant and Deweese will carry the
County by from 700 to 1000.
Messrs. Deweese and Mcdonald have adj
dressed the people at Haywood, Egypt and
Bear Greek, during the past week. At
Egypt there was a joint discussion, and eve
~ effort made by a fire company from Fay
eiteville to create row.
Col. John A. Mcdonald is everywhere
winning the people over to Grant and peace
He is one of the very best canvassers in the
State
We warned the Democracy against Blair
when they nomi1 ated him, and reminded
them of the hundred years old adage, that
-'those who lie down with the dogs must rise
up with feas.' The desperate way in which
the Democracy are scratching just now,
shows that was true century ago is true to-
day.
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1t is now thought Seymour will come
down and recommend all the States to go
for Grant and Colfax. Let us have peace.

A NOBLE SENTIMENT.-Hardly anything
is more contemplate than the conceit which
rests merely upon social position-the con-
ceit of those who imagine they are thus d.
vorced from the clay of common men, as
something which degrades by its very con-
tact, and yet who very likely owe their
position to some not very remote ancestor
who recognizing his call to work, lived more
honestly in the world than they do, and
was not ashamed of soiled thumbs. It is
one of the meanest things for people to be
ashamed of work, from which they draw
their income, and which glorifie.l their an
cestors more with soiled aprons and black
gowns, than themselves with their fine rib
bons and flashing jewelry. 1t might be
fine thing to be like the lilies. Advantage
Gus position is only more emphatic call
for work; and those who hold the advan-
tage, may not be compelled to manual
drudgery, but they should recognize the
fact that manual drud.cry may be performed
in the same spirit as that which charactcrizes
their own work, and, therefore, that it is
equally.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28
Fifth Congressional District.

We publish to day, card from Col. W.
F. Henderson, withdrawing from the contest
for Congress in the Fifth District. @
Col. Henderson's action in this matter is
highly commendable, and will be remember
ed to his advantage hereafter. He has thus
proved himself true Republican, above all
merely selfish considerations.
Let the Republicans now rally as one man
to Mr.. Lash. He is honest, capable and
faithful He has not sought the place. Let
the people bestow it upon him as the man
best fitted under all the circumstances to
harmonic conflicting interests and to repre-
sent the District acceptably in Congress.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28
BE SURE that the REPUBLICAN Electorsar
on the ticket you vote.

Mr.. Seymour is to speak not only in his
own State but in Pennsylvania. If he can
accomplish any COOL purposes by so doing,
we shall rejoice that he has made the neces-
sary sacrifice of dignity. But We are strongly
inelined to the opinion that for every con-
cession he shall make to the Radical party.
for every apology he shall make for General
Blairs violence. he viii lose many votes The
enemy will press him the more, the more hc
faltcrs. There. was but one successful CAM
paign possible-an offensive one We an
nounced in. the beginning that Seymour
would defeat himself if he undertook to
make smooth speeches to tickle the ears Of
the Radicals He will find that none hut
the brave deserve tAen- Presidcncy.-Rich.
Dispatch.
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Gov. Holden--The Opinion of the At
torney General.

q
IS Gov. Holden is assailed by the Rebel
press because he asked the Attorney General,
Mr.. Coleman, for his opinion as to whether
the law required one box or several different
boxes at the election. There seemed to be
some doubt about the matter, and Gov Hol-
den from good motives, asked the opinion
of the law officer of the State on the sub
ject. Is he to blame for this2 Clearly not.
Gov. Holden claims no right to snake
law" as has been charged upon him. He
had the power to make law in 1866, but
did not exercise 1t. President johnson or
dered him to proceed to confiscate and sell
the estates of leading traitors. Did he obey
the order?. No. It is not likely that he
will now attempt to make law" or set
aside the law
Gov. Holden is of the opinion, from
careful examination of all the laws on the
subject, that not different, but separate boxes
of the same kind are to be provided, and that
the voters are to vote for Electors and for
members of Congress on the same ballot in
the same box. This is his opinion, formed
with no reference to party. In this opinion
he is sustained by the Attorney General, and,
until the courts decide to the contrary, the
opinion of the Laao officer Of the State must be
sustained.
The Sentinel threatens poll holders that if
they follow the instructions of the law officer
of the State, they will be indicted ! This
may frighten children, but not men. The
Sentinel forgets that the State is now in loyal
hands, and that indictments found in oppo-
sition to the opinion of the Attorney Gene
raj and the Governor, qcoald not hart mach.
Let the poll-holdcrs do their duty and fear
not. The Sentinel speaks of the " five lead
ing and able lawyers who have decided
that different boxes should be opened. Why
did not the Sentinel make the number ten
But the opinion of these gentleman is enti-
tied to no more weight than that of FIVE
other respectable citizens. They have no au
thority to speak. The Attorneys General has.
1t is has duty, not theirs. TLat settles the
matter with every right-minded, law-abiding
citizen. 81.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28
Only One Box.-Opinion of the AttOr-
saf ney General.

't-t ucy GCucIdls
The question has been discussed among all
parties as to the number of boxes that should
be opened in each election precincts at the APP
preaching election. 1t is pretended by some
that there should be one box for each officer
voted for-Presidcntial Electors, Congress
men, State officers, each having box, in
which particular box thevotes must be placed
or else not be counted. Thus if vote for
Congressman should be placed in the box in
tended for the electoral ticket or if vote
for the electoral ticket should find its way
into the box for Congressman, the vote
would not be counted. This would induce
some confusion, and thus many votes might
be lost Others contend that the legal and
proper way is to have one box in which all
votes shall be placed. This will give rise to
no confusion, and the voting can be done
without delay, the canvassing officers after
wards separating and counting the votes for
the respective candidates. The question
having been submitted to the Attorney Gen
eral, he has given the following legal opin-
ion, which settles the question:
To HIS ExCELLENCY, W. w. HOLDEN:
I have carefully considered the ordinances of
the late Convention, and the acts of the last
session of the General Assembly, and I am
clearly OF the opinion that at the approaching
election the candidates for Congress- for Electors
of President, and for such vacancies in the Gen
eral Assembly as may exist, should be voted for
on the same slip of paper, and in the came bal
lot box. VIM. NJ. COLEMAN,
Attorney General.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

Horatio Seymour, after begging off for
weeks, has at last Welded, and is about to
take the stump In favor of himself as can
didate for the Presidency.
Now we shall have richness In dulcet
tones the sage of Utica will tell us that Blair
doesn't mean anything. With charming rhet-
ORC he will prove that Wade Hampton didn't
mean anything. BY logic beyond question
he will show that the National Convention
didn't mean anything. And thus by steps
SO easy that child may take them. he will
lead his hearers along path so plain that
the wayfaring men in his audience, though
every one OF them should be fool, cannot
err therein, to the certain conclusion that he
himself doesn't mean anything. This is the
present height of Democratic craftsmanship
This is the great word" for which the World
has been clamoring at Gov. Seymour's door
for week. Shall we now have to wait
much longer on Gen. Blair for that chivalric
action? Or must we begin to suspect that
he is pupil of Stanton's and mean to stick9
N. Y. Tribune
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28
~ You don't have to pay taxes before
you vote for Presidential Electors.
Commercials subs,ding.

The Copperheads, poor fellows, are subsi-
ding. The defeats their cause has lately en-
countered North, and the silly proposition to
swap or withdraw their candidates for Pres
ident and Vice President, have done the
work for them.
A merciful God seems to have dashed and
perplexed their counsels. 1t is written ''the
wicked shall not prosper" and this has been
fulfilled in their case.
A friend writing us from the West says:
W-'There is no use for much canvassing
in the mountains. Since the late elections
swarms fCopperheadsa are turning, and Dem
ocratic speakers are returning home dispir-
tied and disguised" 81
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28
To the Republicans of the Fifth Con-
gressionai District.


NJ FELLOW CITIZENS. write this to inform
you that have withdrawn from the con-
test for Congress in this District.
In doing this feel that am so acting as
to secure the success of the Republican party
IN the District, while at the same time I
make no sacrifice which can affect my per-
sonal character. My nomination., fairly
made for seat in Congress, bya majority
ola highly respectable Convention, would
of itself have been n sufficient vindication of
my character; but added tn this is the action
OF the Grand jury of my county indicting
for perjury the man who was put forward
as my accuser.
In yielding the field, which checrfully
do to the Hon. Israel G. Lash, I make no
concession to Others who have prosecuted
and sought to injure my character. Mr..
LASH is an able man and a patriot. He is a
true Republican, and will represent the dis
trict faithfully in Congress- We owe it to
our principles. to ourselves, and to our Re-
publican friends throughout the country to
pursue such course as will render it GER
tain that the rebel Democratic candidate for
Congress in this District is. defeated. This
can be done only by the election of Mr.
Lash and having saved my personal honor,
| forget myselfin the firm purpose I o secure
victory to our cause.
To my faithful friends in this District I
say my heart is with you. shall always
remember and love you until that heart is
cold in death. can never repay you for
what you have done for me, but 1 can aid
you in the great work of saving our beloved
country. Let us act together, as heretofore,
being assured that the performance of duty
in whatever crisis will in the end ensure its
own reward.
w. T. HENDERSON.
Lexington, Oct. 81, 1868.
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An Act to prevent the sale of yatoxica.
ting Liquors on the days of y lection.

The General Aesemt'yef North Cx Gina do enact: :
SECTION |. That no person . persons, SHALL
give away IN any puoiic place retail or sell ex-
cspt upon prescription Of u ,acticiny physician
and tor medical purposes any Intoxicating
liquors, al any time witJ IN twelve hours next
preceding or sacceedIn:s;. any public election or
curing the holding ther col, at any place within
i've mics OF any elect on precinct
provisions of this !, Ct shall be guilty of mis-.
ar'neanor and pr' .ishab,c with fine Of not less
than one hundre!. nor ulocv than one Thousand
SEC 3, Thu. this act shall take from the date
of its ratifcs zion.
Ratified 18th day of August, 1851
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

The Democracy are demoralized Their
leaders tell them very frankly that Seymour
will fail; and the rank and file very natural
ly ask, "then, what is the use Of fghting9 2"
No army ever won battle which went into
the field expecting to be whipped.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

FORSYTH COURT Forsyth Superior Court
was in session last week, Judge Cloud pre- !
siding We learn there was no business OF
much Importance before the Court.
Politics pretty well discussed, publicly
and privately, curing the week. Gen. Scott
delivered an eloquent and telling Republican
speech on Wednesday evening.-Sosem Press.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

The Ashville Neaos contains the name of
Butler Burgin (colored) as one who has left
the Union League at Swannanoa. Mr.. Bur-
gin wants to know who gave the News au-
thority to pronounce him out of the League,
and says he has not left it, and intends to
vote for Grant, Colfax and Jones.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

Our readers may have heard the story of
the old lady whose horse ran away with her.
In reciting the incident, she said she ''put
her trust in Providence until the 5reechin
broke, and then she didn't know what to do.
Pennsylvania was the 'breechin Of the DEM
Ocracy.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28
Caution.

A ticket has made its appearance bearing
the heading of National Republican Ticket,
and the names of Grant and Colfax in large
type, with the names Of the Democratic
Electors from the different Districts, calcu-
lated to deceive. Every Republican is there
fore cautioned against any such trick of the
rebels to get votes for Seymour and Blair.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28
STATE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For Congress.
ELECTION NEWS.

Our friends in all the county towns
of the State viii oblige us by sending
us, at as early day as possible, after
the election, the vote in their respec-
tive counties. DoN'r FORGET THIS.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28
Down with Blair.-M. 7. World.

Down with Blair-M Y World.
Down with Seymour-N o. Times
Down with the World and Tames.-August
Belmont.
Down with the malcontents- Democratic
Committee.
Down with the fag.-Herd of Rebels.
Down WITH THE REBEL DEMOCRACY
American people.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

EXAMINE Your TIcKETs-See to it that
the names of Holden and Latin, and Stilley,
Brogden, Galloway, Mcdonald, Badham,
Barringer and Pearson are on the ticket.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

Among the articles from North Carolina, ex-
hibited at the Danville Fair, correspondent OF
the Richmond Dispatch notices the following:
noticed clock aud articles of jewelry from
Palmer 81 SALESMAN, Milton, N. T..
examined two fine rifles made by J. NJ. Wood,
of Guilford county, N. c. was also struck with
g number of helves from Greensboro, which is
located in Guilford comfy. They are far the
best ever saw. They are made by Mcssrs Peter
Lawson il Co., James Swan & Sons, Agents.
These helves ought to be sold in Richmond.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28
REMEMBER we vote for ELECTORS.
Don't let their names be torn off the ticket,

The London Standard states that Presi-
dent Johnson has informed Mr.. Thornton.
British Minister al Washington, and Mr..
Revcrdy Johnson, OF his intention, to visit
England as soon as his term of office exc.
pires in March next.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

Remember that if the names of Grant and
Colfax are at the head of the ticket, and the
Democratic Electors are on the ticket, IT is
VOTE FOR SEYMOUR AoD BLAIR.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

There are some good fellows in the Demo-
cratic Party who have no business there
They will be always welcome to the Repub-
hcan ranks. The present Is a good time for.
then, to ''swap horses"
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

All males 81 years of age and upwards,
who have resided in the State twelve months
ana in the county one month, can vote.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

The need of the Democratic party may be
thus briefly stated: A Democratic candi-
date for President No Democrat need ap-
Tlv a--is n
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

~ If you put the names of Grant and
Colfax in the ballot-box, without the names
Of the Electors, it will not be counted.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28
r B. NEATHERY q co.,
PROPRIETOR
District Electors

District Electors.
1sT DtsTR1cr-HIRAM E. STILLEY, Esq, ofBeaufort.
syD Gen. CURTIS H. BROGDEN, of Wayne.
anp All GALLOWAY, ESQ.,, of New Han
over.
aru JOHN A. MCDONALD, of Chatham.
ETH H.A. BADHAM. Esq, of Alamance.
6ru Gen. RUFUS BARRTNGER, of Neck
lenburg.
TTu w. ). FEahSoN, hsq., Oh burke.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

The rights of American citizens must DO
protected at home and abroad. This will
be accomplished under Grants administra-
tration
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Hon. I. G.. Lash Accents.

The letter of Hon. l. G. Lash accepting
fhe Republican nomination as Candidate for
Congress in the Fifth North Carolina Dis
frict win be found in our columns this morn
ing.
The Republicans of the Fifth District will
naly and elect MI. Lash By an overwhelm-
ing majority sasaf ep4 s
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

BE SURE.-Be sure. that all nine of the
names of the Republican Electoral candidates
are on the ticket when YOU vote for Grant
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-10-28

. nil voters must swear to support the Con
stitntion and laws of North Carolina. and
the Constitution and laws Of the United
States before they can vote.
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The EIectoral COLLEGE, 1868.

The following table shows the vote of each
State in the Electoral College of 1868. Virginia,
Mississippi, and Texas being as yet unrecon-
structed States, have no vote this year: