The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-05-18

Columbia, Happy Land" and ''The Star
Epangled Banner" Ciia isai 95i
The President announced that the further
object of the Convention waste place in
nomination q candidate for the, Office of At
5tof1aey General qs e NV
i NEW. r. Richardson placed in nomina-
tion for the office Hon. Louis P sOlds. RS
MR. oLDs ADDRESSED THE CONVENTION,
saying, aGentlemen come before you per-
haps to disappoint many Of my warmest
friends.
q Iam not candidate for the sufrages of
this Convention. tF Ft3
During the term of my official career as
Attorney General of North Carolina I have
endeavored to do my duty, and intend to
do my duty up to the expiration of my
term o9lfsHe aaq9 fal 9 n
In selecting a gentleman to fill my posi-
ton, let me warn you against untrustworthy
men and demagogues Be fully alive to
your best interest.
Let me admonish you against the dangers
OF the future. You have powerful and
deceitfnl enemy to confront. am convinced
that the Democrats and Conservatives are
resolved upon more diabolical purposes than
they have hitherto employed. They have
( organized what they seem to believe q great
success namely the organization known IS
sther 'Ku Klux Klan.n Ny only advice to
{Yat is that you should be judicious, consid-
sErnn jpst aRd cosze1 haasdal.
hear of persons doing deeds or violence To.
innocent persons at the hours of midnight,
under the shadow of darkness, it becomes
you to be alert. See to it that your banner
shall be faithfully borne through the PEN
ding contest. r,r5ifi us5J
am en- iron clad Republican. The prin-
ciples of the Republican party comprehend
the views have always entertained. 1hope
we are all such. Let us be true and faithful
to the advocacy of our principles, and we
will be hot, but the crucible through which
we must go will make US brighter and better.
thank you for the honor you have ten
dered me, but am compelled to decline ac-
ceptance of the nomination"
Mr. Richardson arose and withdrew his
nomination, expressing his regret to hear
Mr.. Olds decline to become candidate.
Mr.J. w. Bowman, of Mitchell County,
placed in nomination for the office of At
torney General, Hon. SAMUEL F. PHILLIPS.
Mr.. Bowman said that in doing SO he de-
sired to take issue against no one; he did
it for the good of the Republican party
he did it in behalf of the white majority of
the West and the colored majority of the
East, in behalf of the good people of the
whole State s,sl.a e
The nomination was unanimously con-
frmed.
Mr.. Phillips was vociferously called on to
speak, but not being in the hall, commit
tee, consisting of Hon. Tod r. Caldwell
and other distinguished persons was ap-
pointed to wait upon him.
On entering the 6|lall, Mr.. Phillips was
greeted by loud and'continuous applause.
MR.. PHILLIPS ADDRESSED THE CONVENTION,
in substance, as follows
Gentlemen Il wait upon you for the
purpose of accepting the nomination you
have just tendered. me and | thank you for
the compliment. The Attorney Generalship
of North Carolina is an Office which feel
/ had no right to compete for, and l do not
know that would now SO freely accept the
honor of becoming your candidate if had
competitor whose claims to yourfayo and
the sutfrages of the people were greater
than mine. ff
have not hitherto been an avowed Re-
publican. For ten years have been mem.
Der of no party. But have been careful
observer of events, and especially OF the i'm.
portant events that have transpired since
the surrender of the Confederate army. Not
withstanding the fact that have coopera-
ted with no political party, believe me,
have had the interest of the United States
at heart Early after the surrender it was
natur.i nal Z - ps~sslsns enc eouthefn States, and
especially the State that gave me birth.
Immediately after the surrender it appear
ed to my mind that any seemingly feasible
plan of reconstruction suggested or announ-
ced by the President of the United States,
sanctioned by at least a portion of his Cab
| met, would be the best plan to adopt and
the wisest counsel to follow. Thus was
| led into grave error. Later discovered
that the proper dictatorial power in re-
lation to this great work was the Congress
| of the United States was convinced that
the management of the plan of reconstruc'
ton belonged to the legislative and not tc
| the executive branch of the national govern
ment; and saw that the assumption of the
right to offer policy for reconstruction by
the executive, was nothing but usurpation
now comprehend the wisdom and proprie
ty with which Congress has acted. Con
grcss has done right. The Convention o
the State of North Carolina of1S6S deserve
and meets my appreciation. a4
The constitution formed by the State con
vention of 1851 will live in history as one o.
the gran6est and most beautiful instrument
of the character ever framed. iphe spirit o
magnanimity alone which pervades it vii
render it imperishable. ,r.-. d.
have no hesitation whatever in cooper
ating with the Republican Party
Blunders have been committed by th
party, but they were Of minor Importance
Many of the great principles aimed at hav
been attained. - s ....--..
The Republican party has had the pre-
vince to settle some of the great question
that ever arose for the consideration of til
people of any nation. History cannot avoi
/ recording these deeds; and it cannot fail t
endorse them
The vital point at issue has been wisel
decided Free suffrage is safely guarantees
, Every American, in that regardless of rat
| or color, is now free, in the fullest sense {
the word, and has right to aid in passin
the laws for his government. To this featul
of the Republican party have been mo
particularly converted Events of the mo
5 important and tremendous consequence hay
: presented themselves before the Republics
party and been mastered But, in this COZ
nection, let me remind you that "The pri'
OF liberty is eternal vigilance" Rememb
. that he who would be free must himse
: strike the blow. We have many blows
strike. We have our precious liberties
our own hands, and we must look to Il
: preservation of them.
] The Republican party in North Carolir
b is the party of the poor, and poor me
n more than any other class, should gual
$ against its interests, for all its principl
e advocate their happiness and prosperity.
l 1t has been said that the Ref publican par,
is one of extravaganza. do not think
f I have seen nothing to thoroughly convin
Il me of the truth Of the assertion. 1t propos
;, broad and generous plan of education, al
9 is firmly pledged to internal improvement
/ Again, gentlemen, accept my thanks I
4 the high compliment you have conferr'
g upon me-" 5.s. s- -
e Mr. Phillips retired amid loud and pr
/ longed cheers. sg n Jla
d Rev. ]. w. Hood, of Cumberland count
Il moved that the President he, authorized
e appoint committee of five from each co
o gressional district to act as executive col
r mittees. ,o45,,., @ r-
The motion was adopted. 10,
.. Mr.. Hood then briefly addressed the co
,e vention He alluded to the charges OF
e trayagance against the Republican par
e and successfully demonstrated the TACT I'll
,r the Democrats of the Legislature, and 4
N the ReDuhlirsns of that body were respOn