New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-21

nant resistance Judge Kerr then traced the carry io
utonary history of North Carolina, rec".ns '"v
against tine Stamp act, not only mere pu. IN has'""
t and n VIRGINIA In the beginning ofhat mighty crisis
these colonies were united by strong sympauhes' anu
s,rucg,ed together the common rights OF man against
,he eatest power In the world. They were in afec-
tionate union then they should be 80 now. Each
claims the OF leading in the great decisive move
ments which led 10 the Declaration of Independence III
history is not what Sir Robert wapoe said he knew 1t
was lie then North Carolina has the advantage in
this contest prominence. But she should rot bear
herself with selfish spirit, one Of dsparagcment or
depreciation Of others The other two States are surely
worthy of respect and admiration These noble Common
wcalths associated with North Carolina in
trial which one OF the nOblest ever known The
wealth OF each is in her Massachusetts, has her
Hancock. her Adamses, her Quincy. and her Otses;
Virginia with her Washington her Henry her Lees her
Jefferson Madison, Monroe and Mason; North Carolina,
exults in her Caswell, Johnston. Nash Moores'
Brevard. Harnett. Howes, Polk, Alexander, Grahams,
and others. Influences, we believe unpro-
pitiOus TO the prevalence OF the doctrines OF
our great fathers, have recently been poten-
tal. A malignant power has for season destroyed
our prosperity, mortified pride, and deprived US to
extent OF the heritage Of civil liberty Efforts have
been made crush u.s. because would not plainly
bend to the behests OF tyranny and tainted as
rebels for devotion we believe holy Defeated
efforts TO mainain nvolae the principles OF gov
inherited from fathers those principles still
stand precious themselves, indissouby associated
in our hearts with the memory OF our sons
who fought, bled and died in their defense
The glory OF ancestors is thus combined with that OF
our Sons and the ht they Jointly give to guide us In the
future animating in its effects as 1t Is brilliant In Its
rays. BY the arbitrament OF arms We lost our cause
thank God preserved our honor We respect our
late advCrsacs for their skill and courage we cherish
no coward!y purpose of malice having capitulated in
good faith soldiers and citizens have ever been
disposed abide the honorable terms of capulation
With no wish the contest in have sought
by every means compatible with sefrcSpect to make
them friends IN peace We have offered no resistance
TO constitutional government We have complained OF
wrongs and oppression; else we would have been untrue
to our auccs Ors and regardless of birthrigh We
restoration Of brohcrly love between the people
great sections OF country We wish to see
the Union restored upon the basis of recognition OF the
sovereignty OF the States As American citizens we are
proud TIE greatness of the Repubc and we are ready
whenever the Government shall be administered in
wisdom and in equity 10 salute its honored and star
deckcd cnsln the flag of free hearts, hopes, and
homes [Applausc.l Should that ensign hereafter be
unoed at the head of the egions Of the whole country
summoned t. maintain rights sea or land, the
sons OF the SOutn will be prompt in raly!ng under IT,
AMI as brave in hearing it alOt in the battle and the
breeze as any class of people. Applausel There
are associated with that flag in the memories
of Southern people many, very many recol-
IecOns OF inspiring influence. 1t Is the nag
under which TIuxton fought and conquered in the old
French war. II is the flag which Decatur. Perry and
Lawrence bore victorious on the ocean in vndicaton OF
free sailors rights. 1t the flag which waved
over Jacks troops at NewOrleans 1t is the flag that
TAYLOR and Scott un'urled in Mexico, and planted the
towers Of Monterey and in the Halls of tie Monezumas
Its the ag under which Jefferson Davis Robert L. Lee
stonewan Jackson Joseph L. johnson, and
Daniel H. Hill have often rallied and fought
This Hag-so endoared by its connections with
the names of the great OF both sections
of he
spite Of all talt has occurred to destroy our national
sympathics. We are awaiting with anxious soictude
the restoration of such mutual confidence and fraternity
between the aleDated sections of country will
make that fig more the emblem of united,
porous happy nation. We hail with ecstasy
tokens of the subsistence Of hostility the part OF the
Northern people ana honor with the sncerest tribute
of gratitude and respect those among them who despite
the severe trials to which their constancy has
been subjected. have been true to
as end II the principles OF their ancestors
and ancestors Such men are always needed to res
cue sinking nations and to those heroic patriots of the
North postery will advert with the profoundest rever-
Tho darkness is passing away the gray strcaks
OF the morning in tho east Aurora will soon
rise and cid our future with respondent luster 1t be-
hooves all patriots restrain their resentmens to Gull
tvate wise cOnsierae and patient temper Discard
ing the suggestions of envy, hatred, malice and all
uncharitablcness let us bury forever the irritating
recocctos Of the dead past When fraternity is thus
restored them indeed, may all look with pr !e and
pleasure upon tie stars and stripes of our nations Tag
aud say, in the words of the ode,
Where breathes foe but falls before u.s.
Win freedom soil beneath our feet.
The spcaNeT then reverted again to the record Of the
Southern ope in the past and ouogzed their charac
tor for nobility of sentiment He spoke of their trials in
the last Few years. and concluded follows Already
the wrongs suffered attracting the attention
and provoking the indignation Of all good men at home
and abroad Our injuries will rebound to the
good of cur race; and the world will not
much longer hesitate to pronounce sentence OF
condemnation those who have sought TO
place the educated white in subsection to the gno
rant, Gebased slave OF recent manumissi0n. Our adj
versity has proven TO be worthy OF prosperity and.
having now learned many lessons Of practical wisdom,
we will use our requirements for the improvement
OF country In all the departments Of labor,
the and the sciences who the sons of North
Carolina by birth or adoption are fully sensible,
/ trust of her claims upon We will
not neglect TO renew her glorious annals, and
thereby keep alive the Of 1lial obligation.
but remember her great contributions to the pat
riotsm and craftsmanship of the nation through all its
past history; will fail sustain the good repua-
ton of her strict obedience to law in all its right
full claims Deeply impressed with reverence for our
fathers we will initiate their example by laboring to
promote the welfare OF the whole country; and
IN no event. under circumstances, can we he
induced disOwn the political doctrines or become in
different the fame OF the veneraed patrarchs OF Meek
enburg, who, century near this place. inscribed
their upon the very front of the temple of mmor-
tsity in tie act OF signing their to the first Decla
ration of American INDEPENDENCE. Honor and praise TO
the sons of Meckenburg and forever! And woe
betide souls who may desert their principles
Carolina Cardinal Heavens blessings attend her
While live viii cherish, protect. and defend her.
After this Grafton the following telegram
was read from the United States Centennial
Commisson in PHILADELPHIA and was received with