After the conclusion of ex-Gov.  Graham’s remarks Maj.  Seaton Gales, of Raleigh, was introduced to the audience, who, previous to the reading of the Mecklenburg Resolves, delivered a short address expressing his entire confidence in their authenticity.

The orator of the day, Judge John Kerr, of the fifth Judicial District, was then introduced amidst loud applause.  He spoke for half an hour in stirring, eloquent language, worthy of his high reputation as an impressive speaker.

Hon. John M. Bright, of Tennessee, was next introduced.  He delivered an address of great power, abounding with many interesting historical facts relating to the early history of North Carolina, and the character of her people.  As these speeches will be published, it is deemed unnecessary to present a synopsis of their contents.

The speeches being concluded, the invited guests, firemen, military, &c., marched into Floral Hall, and were entertained with toasts, short addresses and music, while the cravings of hunger were rapidly dispelled by the sumptuous food, and rich viands set before them.

On Thursday night, a stand having been erected around the Centennial Pole in Independence Square, a number of short and stirring addresses were made by ex-Gov.  Hendricks, of Indiana; ex-Gov.  Walker, of Virginia; Gov.  Chamberlain, of South Carolina; Gov.  Brogden, of North Carolina; ex-Gov.  Vance, Gen. W.R.  Cox, Gen. T.L.  Clingman, Judge Davidson and Col.  H.M.  Polk, the latter two of Tennessee.

Gov.  Hendricks, at the commencement of his address, spoke substantially as follows: 

“This is one of the greatest celebrations that has ever taken place in this country.  Here your fathers, and mine, one hundred years ago, declared themselves free of the British crown.  I need not refer to the events since.  In intelligence, wealth and power, we are ahead of the world.  Right here I must tell you that the fame of the Mecklenburg Declaration belongs not to the people of Mecklenburg alone, nor to the State of North Carolina, but its fame belongs to Indiana as well—­in fact, to all the States of the Union.  I claim a common participation in the glory of this great event.  They were not only patriots, these Mecklenburgers of 1775, but they were also wise statesmen.  One has but to carefully read this Declaration to discern the truth of this statement.  The resolutions looked to a delegation of powers in the Continental Congress for their protection against enemies abroad, and all general purposes of nationality, but they assert most unequivocally the right of local self-government, and all the reserved powers not plainly granted to the general government.  These old patriots showed their wisdom by providing against an interim of anarchy for want of lawful officers to protect life and property; so they resolved that each military and civil officer under the Provincial government should retain all their authority.  I ask the people of North Carolina to join with us in the National celebration, to take place in Philadelphia in 1876.  Shall I see North Carolina represented there? (Cries of yes! yes!) What a lesson it will be to the whole country!  The troubles of the war can be yet settled by a system of good government.”

Other speakers indulged in similar patriotic sentiments.