The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-05-18
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places OF the land.
The Republican party is the advocate of
law, order and peace, and we must and will
have it. Those who are opposed to our
principles must stand back; they must keep
out OF. orr way, or we will crush them.
Gentlemen, let me assure you that the.
West will do her whole duty, l can pledge
you my word that an overwhelming ma
jority will be rolled down to you from the
slopes of the Blue Ridge.
Every man who wants protection against
oppression in the future ought to feel an
uncommon enthusiasm to go to work and
help us fight out the coming conflict. If
the Democratic party should defeat us. what
honorable citizen could lay down with his
\ wife and children, at night, feeling safe and
secure against assault and crime? None.
We are right, and 1 feel encouraged when I
see such men as the descendants of the Bad
gers, and such distinguished gentlemen as
Samuel F. Phillips coming to- join our
ranks. Ii the Democratic party should get
control of this government, civil commotion
and strife will again be inaugurated; and a
reign of terror will commence. The only
way to obtain our future happiness is TO fight
for and achieve, in the coming campaign,
one more glorious victory for the Republi-
can party. s ..s.3f
Immediately after Mr.. Bowman, of Mitch
ell, took his seat, Mr.. j. c. L. HARRIS arose
and addressed the Convention as follows:
Mr. Chairman: second the nomination
OF Samuel F. Phillips for the Office of At
torney General. A great many Of the color
ed delegates do not know Mr.. Phillips 1
desire to inform them that MrsPhllips is
their friend. He was Speaker of the House
of Commons in 1866 AS the presiding
officer of that body, he could have remained
in the Speakers chair and not committed
himself upon any question. When the propo-
sition to allow colured men to sit on juries
and testify in their own behalf, was before
the Legislature, Mr.. Phillips left his seat as
Speaker, and used eoery means in his power
to secure those great privileges for the col
ored people. This is the man, fellow
citizens, that l desire to see nominated
ted as your standard bearer in the approach
ing campaign. 3a =
I have nothing to say against the present
Attorney General, He is a kind hearted
Christian gentleman, and a true and tried
Republican. 1t becomes us to select the
strongest man for this position. am salts
fed that Mr.. Phillips is THE MAN. His abil-
ity is beyond question. His integrity is I'M
doubted. His honesty end reliability is
upon the tongue of every man acquainted
with him. His sound Judgment will be Of
great service to the State. If we should Le
defeated in the next. election, two years from
now we will start up hill in the race for
Governor and State officers We should do,
all that we can to prevent any such disaster
Nominate Mr.. Phillips, organize thorough
ly, select the best men for Office, be united,
and there can be no doubt of the result.
. r. w. LAss1TER, ESQ.,, of Granville, fol-
| lowed Mr.. Harris. He said that his infiu-
ence was with that great popular current
now flowing on to liberty and prosperity
| At present we are a people enjoying the
blessings of freedom. We should take the;
utmost and. untiring care to cherish and
preserve the priceless boon. Let us remain
united as we now are, and protect the ark
which contains the charter of our liberties.
God is with US. Let US do all in our power
for the good of our country a
Hon. A. II. JONES spoke of the past vic
torys, the present prosperity, and the bright.
hopes of the Republican party. Long ago
principle of "Liberty and Equality and
he had never yet regretted the step, but
was now more strongly nerved than ever be-
fore to GO forward and defend the princi
piles he avowed. The victory must be ours.
~ G. M. ARNOLD, ESQ.,, Of New Hanover,
followed Mr.. Lassiter, HE said that, in res
! ponse to Mr. Bowman, be could say tina. if
the West would send down her majority for
the Republican party next August, New
Hanover would send up hers. He earnestly
admonished the people of his race or color
not to be deceived by evil, designing mer,
and led away from their homes in this State
They could all make good livings here, and
if they could not do that here they certainly
could not better their condition by going to
another State, and especially to the far
South" ..,54 .,s3 i-aaFiG. 1
Mr.. Arnold was followed by JOHN p
SAMPSON, ESQ, of New Hanover, Mr.. Samp-
son said that never since the day when trail
tors fired their shot and shell upon the walls
of Fort Sdmpter had the true Union men of
America been more earnestly expected to
come forward and perform their duty
Fellow citizens, my heart burns with
pride and CLOVIS with happiness when l
1 contemplate the favorable omens and events
"A which come to us and surround us as u
= fssrty. am glad TO see that for the sake 81
union and harmony you are all willing to
bury petty differences. / tell you, gentle
men, the stars in our banner shine brighter
to-day than they did when Sherman march
ed down to the sea. Men of my race, let us
be true to that flag which led us from bon
dage to iberty-from darkness to light.
Now is the time when we should take
courage. Rally again around the stars and
stripes, confront the enemy, and they will
either flee or bow down beneath onr ban.
4 ner's glittering folds. 6
ToRCH-LlGHT PROCESSION.
|o.fOn Thursday evening, Just after dark, the
colored fire company, under command of
Capt. Jones, and great many citizens as
semb!ed on capitol square, where process
sion headed by the Raleigh band was form
ed, bearing beautiful transparencies, and
which marched to the residence ofGov. Hol.
den, who addressed the audience. He was fol-
lowed by Senator Pool, Hon. C. L. Cobb
and Gov. Caldwell. The line of march was
again taken up amidst the greatest enthusi-
asm, and halt made at the Marlborough
House where speeches were made by Senator
Jos. G. Abbott and Marshal S. t. Carrow.
The residence of Jas. II. Harris was next
visited, who made an address, being follow
ed by Mr.. Brodie. The procession next
halted before the mansion OF Col. G. l. Har-
ris, where the crowd was addressed BY Col
Harris, ]. G. L. Harris, Esq, and Sheriff Lee.
Here long march was made to the resi-
dence OF Hon. S. F. Phillips. When MIR.
Phillips made his appearance the widest
enthusiasm was manifest. He was followed
by Mi. r. G. Badger, and then the process
sion, getting under way, shortly passed be-
fore the National Hotel Messrs. Forkner.
Brogden, King. Toftin, Hampton, Jones,
Hayes, Mayo and Others here addressed the
assembled crowd. 81
1t growing late in the night the audience
began to disperse and the procession march
ed down Salisbury street, when it disbanded.
| -r,r r1sI aaI
| r The Democratic Party. st4
The mongrel concern here in North Caro-
lima has changed its name to the Conserya-
| tive party. But there has been no change
| in its nrinninlec II hoe ,,ra+aoloJ - ,,,I,